Phoenix skateboarding legends remember the Valley’s early scene

Right now, at the Tempe History Museum, you can see an excellent exhibit called " Dry Surf : Local Skateboarding History." It's more than worth a visit, even if you're unsure about the historical significance of what was once considered a fad, a flash in the pan and in some cases, a public nuisance. There's much to learn about the history of skateboarding in the Valley.

The exhibit unspools 60 years of local skateboarding history. Josh Roffler, the museum’s senior curator of collections, and Rob Locker of AZPX Skateboards spearheaded the effort to assemble the incredible collection of skateboards, photographs and assorted memorabilia. But it wasn’t without the help of a caring and diligent skateboard community of donors, many of whom are budding historians themselves.

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