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(Now Playing) Viva Skate 1 of 2

Nov 30, 2009

Chris Nieratko and 15 skaters sneak into Havana, Cuba with the sole intention of bringing skateboards to the children of the forbidden island. They basically barged the embargo with over 200 skateboards, 100 pairs of shoes and more skate product than most skate shops. Until that point Cuban skaters could not get new skateboards, so what was seen were war-torn, weather-beaten, flat spotted wheels, cracked trucks and long since dead boards held together by nails and reinforced with 2″×4″s. Their only chance for a new deck was a miracle and that’s exactly what they got when our selfless crew, led by Vice’s own staff writer, Chris Nieratko, showed up at their local skate park and handed out new boards for everyone.

  • la_catrina

    2 months ago

    It used to be illegal and still somewhat is. Tattoo artists, as with anyone with any business, a...

  • apz600

    3 months ago

    So fucking heartwarming.

  • jws8439

    3 months ago

    So wait, it's illegal to give tattoos in Cuba? Also, why can't Cubans get their boards shipped in...

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