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The Nine Club #413 — Kent Uyehara and Ando from FTC

https://youtu.be/NtNf1yWWb5U?is=2FfT1bvK0POZVwNk
 

Kent Uyehara & Ando discuss how FTC started inside his dad’s San Francisco ski shop, ordering decks out of a high school binder,  Steve Olson being the first pro to walk in, moving to the Haight, the family vibe, Drake Jones, James Kelch & Mike Carroll hanging out, Finally an FTC video, the list of who still owes them product, bailing skaters out of jail, putting the team together, turning FTC into a clothing brand, five shops including Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, the 40th anniversary art show and much more!  

Thrasher Magazine — This Old Ledge: FTC San Francisco

https://youtu.be/TwdYbe-66Hc

No scene is complete without a solid shop, and for 40 years FTC has been holding down San Francisco. From iconic team members to landmark videos like Penal Code, Ted checks in with owner Kent Uyehara to highlight the history

SFGovTV — Concrete Mecca: San Francisco’s Skateboarding Legacy

https://youtu.be/RENcKnozycE

Skateboarding in San Francisco is more than just a sport—it’s a way of life. 
This short documentary aims to capture its raw history, thriving present, and limitless future, giving both skaters and non-skaters an appreciation for how SF helped shape global skateboarding culture. As the city changes, this video serves as a love letter to its streets, its skaters, and the defiant spirit that keeps rolling forward.

Thrasher Magazine — Kento Urano’s FTC Part

https://youtu.be/1_h7WVM56Kg?is=mj7P8FyP-n5cYYah