I don't know.
Where skateboarding has become the most commodified and commercial it has ever been - I'm stoked that there are still people like Mike V, who represent the type of creative weirdos that used to be the heart of skateboarding. I don't always agree with Mike, but I couldn't imagine Nyjah, Foy, or any other 'athletes' taking the chance on this type of self-expression.
Kudos to Vallely.