8FIVE2 Presents One of Hong Kong's Best Skaters

The skate shop is an integral component to any healthy skating community. Accordingly, 8FIVE2 is

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The skate shop is an integral component to any healthy skating community. Accordingly, 8FIVE2 is one of the premier skate shops in Hong Kong, a city that has seen a surge in popularity for skateboarding. The shop now presents a short profile on one of the key figures in the skate scene: Chun Chai. When we think about what makes someone a great skater, there are several lanes of thought. What makes the 25-year-old so special is the amount of character and integrity that he maintains, despite having a certain Asian X Games gold medal to brag about. Learn more about Chai in this compelling profile, featuring some precise technical wizardry from the skater as well as some beautiful shots of Hong Kong’s cityscape.

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