Paul Rodriguez Introduces Primitive Skateboarding

The rather abrupt team changes in skateboarding in 2013 — which resulted in high-profile

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The rather abrupt team changes in skateboarding in 2013 — which resulted in high-profile professionals leaving their longtime sponsors for other endeavors — has thus far yielded a number of major players like Fucking Awesome!, 3D and Bianca Chandon. Jerry Hsu left Enjoi and landed on Chocolate’s roster soon after and yet, Paul Rodriguez, a figure notable for his transparency and visibility, has remained the final figure to leave his audience shrouded in cruel mystery. A few key observers noted Rodriguez’ gilded boards in contests and recent footage, which has served as a teaser of sorts for the 29 year-old’s latest venture: Primitive Skateboarding. P-Rod took to none other than The Berrics to announce the arrival of Primitive Skateboarding in the latest edition of Trajectory. Peep the first and second installments below, then look for more news as it surfaces about Primitive’s future plans.

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