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Vancouver-born Rick Howard unknowingly blazed a trail for generations of skate-boarders, by being one of the first Canadians to acquire California sponsors and make the move down south. He was first picked up by Blockhead in the late 80s, then he made a well-known switch to a new company which meant that travel for demos, contests and filming trips made the road his home more than anywhere else. From Splendid Eye Torture in ’89 through to now, Rick’s parts have been nothing short of inspirational. Always pushing the boundaries of skating with a smooth and unique style his collective video parts exemplify a natural progression that is unforced and instinctive. He holds it down though for his homeland, as Canadian footage consistently appears in his parts (Fully Flared being the only exception).