America's Newest Sport

The film features Hobie and his new skateboard, highlighting unique advancements such as flexible trucks and clay wheels, which improved performance over traditional steel options. It captures the essence of the skateboarding scene during the mid-1960s, focusing on the adventurous spirit of youth.

As Hobie assembles a team of kids, they demonstrate impressive tricks, including skateboarding while covered by a trash can. The combination of Hobie's pioneering designs and the energetic stunts from the skateboard team illustrates a pivotal moment in the evolution of skateboarding as a sport and culture. This short film serves as a nostalgic look back at an era when skateboarding was just beginning to gain popularity.