I've never liked any form of tech skating, I'm not saying I don't respect people like Rodney Mullen (completely innovating tricks) or Shane O'Neil... I just think its really boring to watch.
Watching someone flip in or flip out...or shuv in and shuv out doesn't look aesthetically pleasing to me.
I always like people who skate fast and powerful: Jeremy Wray, Cardiel, Barley, Westgate, Mason Silva....these dudes fit the mold.