Vale - Europe Street Skateboarding DVD
“VALE” is a full-length street skateboarding video filmed all over Europe. For the past four months, my cousin Dylan Beattie and I have lived in Barcelona, taking classes, traveling, and, most importantly, skating. I went to 15 different countries and documented all of our experiences.
It was my second time living in Barcelona, and every time I am out there, it is truly amazing. I love the culture, as it makes the skate scene so much more prominent. The reason I chose to come back to Barcelona again wasn’t just because of the skate spots, but because I longed for the sense of community Spanish culture brings. Since Spanish culture and skateboard culture are so alike, it is easy for me to feel at home in Spain. Many skateboarders may think the only reason they love Barcelona so much is because of the skate spots, but in reality, it is also because of the intertwined synonymous Spanish and skateboarding culture. I am so grateful for these experiences, and I will remember them forever. Living in Europe has been one of the best experiences of our lives, and this video is a visual manifestation of our experience.