I've talked about this with numerous people, but probably the one you'de be familiar with is will at cult of Tom
You'de be amazed not on the problems Tom had, moreso the issue the industry had with Tom..
He was the "Michael Jordan of skateboarding". But if you are aware, Tom was the victim of the industry. Tom checked out early, almost overnight. Rightfully so IMO. He was subject to alot of bullshit.
One day it will all come to light.
The basic point was although skatboard media promoted him like a motherfucker, they also were involved in demonizing him.
I was there the day he filmed his infamous "chain to bank".
Was it incredible? Absolutely. But he did way more tricks than video showed.
Flip, transwold and thrasher all put a halt on Pennys footy.
Why? Not sure. But Tom talks about it personally.
Flips goal was to promote Geoff Rowley. Which is ok because he too took America by storm.
But one day you will hear Rowley talk about this.