Steve Alba's True Grit

In this ‘True Grit’ documentary from Santa Cruz, you will hear from Tony Hawk how he met Salba, a legend in skateboarding who has influenced some of the best skaters ever, like Lance Mountain and Jeff Kendall. You will also see how Salba has been skating for decades, and what keeps him going.

What made Salba love pool skating, witness the Spring Valley contest and why it mattered, you will find out the story behind Salba’s first pro model, and you will get motivated by Salba’s tips on how to skate forever. Covering Salba’s awesome collection, from his first pro model to his nickname “SALBA” and his insane skateboard collection.

What decisions changed Salba’s life, see the artistic side of Salba through music and art, and you will understand his impact on photo incentives for skaters. How Salba has overcome challenges, expressed himself through music and art, and stayed loyal to his passion, even when skateboarding was not cool.