Tony Hawk, Jeff Phillips and Mike McGill dominate ALL-TIME 1986 PRO VERT SKATE JAMThis video takes you deep into THE 1986 NSA Houston Vert Jam from that transformative period of skateboarding history. Witness this flash point of skateboarding evolution powered by the creativity of iconic skaters like Mike McGill, Tony Hawk and Christian Hosoi, who turned skateboarding into a high-stakes, high-flying battle of speed, power, flow, and style. To win a pro event, skaters had to push the limits, mastering tech tricks while adding their own flair to outshine the competition. The passion, the evolution, and the revolution—this is the heart of skateboarding in the mid '80s. RESULTS: 10- John Gibson 9 - Lester Kasai 8 - Lance Mountain 7 - Christian Hosoi 6 - Allen Losi 5 - Mark Gator Rogowski 4 - Tony Magnussen 3 - Jeff Phillips 2 - Tony Hawk 1 - Mike McGill Filmed by: Don Hoffman Brad Dorfman Paul Schmitt In the early 1980s, skateboarding skyrocketed to global fame thanks to innovations like the wide board with concave and smooth-turning trucks, making skating accessible to the masses. As the first generation of well-paid professional skaters carved out careers in this explosive new sport, it seemed like skateboarding was here to stay. But just as quickly, it all came crashing down. By the early '80s, skateparks were closing rapidly due to insurance issues and the crippling U.S. recession, leaving only a few dozen parks still standing. Skateboarding went underground, surviving on backyard ramps and street sessions. Fast forward to the mid-80s, when the U.S. economy recovered, and skateboarding followed suit with an incredible resurgence. By 1986, the skate industry hit a staggering **$1 billion**, fueled by a new generation of pro skaters, magazines, and videos that captivated the world. Every competition brought new tricks, new talent, and innovative styles that kept the skateboarding world on edge. In cont