That frontboard kickflip out montage was probably the best portrayal of what skateboarding is about to ever be shown on TV. Battles, slams, meltdowns, makes, celebrations. That's pretty much what it is at that level.
And for those doubting me when I said pros wear leather jackets as a form of protection in the Dollin thread, Sinclair says it explicitly in this episode.
For the record, heath's tow ins in mindfield were in like a linen dress shirt or something. No leather necessary.