Nico Hiraga: Bombing San Francisco Hills

The video follows Nico Hiraga through the hills of San Francisco, where he moves as both a local and a product of the city’s skate DNA. Despite his rising profile as an actor, Nico is shown fully locked into the same routines that shaped him — bombing steep hills, skating rough spots, and riding with the crew he grew up with. Alongside Madars Apse and local skaters, the video traces SF’s iconic terrain, from wharf lines and DIY corners to legendary stair sets, highlighting how the city’s chaos and creativity continue to define its skate scene.

As the day unfolds, the film digs into Nico’s roots, touching on family, growing up in San Francisco, and the challenge of balancing acting with skateboarding without losing authenticity. Sessions at Fort Miley, conversations about the art of hill bombing, classic SF locations, and milestones like a Thrasher cover and board release all feed into a bigger picture — what it means to truly represent San Francisco. The video isn’t about hype or celebrity, but about place, community, and the city that still pushes skaters to earn every clip.