Jay Adams

The movie Dogtown and Z Boys makes it clear that Jay Adams was a major pioneer in the world of skateboarding. It also becomes evident through the film that Adams was far more than that—he was the personality that helped launch the sport worldwide.

"Jay Adams is one of the best skateboarders of all time. He was the epitome of a surf/skater," said The SkateboardMag photo editor Grant Brittan. While living the life of a traveling surfer, years of drug abuse finally caught up with Adams and landed him in prison, numerous times.

Currently repentant and clean and sober, Adams is finishing up the last of a four year sentence for drug-related crimes.

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