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Wavy Pool Sucka, Circa The 70's

This week we've had a tragic loss in the world of Island & Water Sports. A Ghetto By The Sea native on the West Coast has past away from massive heart attack. The news was released by fellow Z-boy member Stacy Peralta.

Even the most famous skateboarder in the world today, "Tony Hawk" led a farewell by posting a photo to his instagram after the news broke with a caption stating "Goodbye Jay Adams. Thank you for inspiring us to get vertical and to keep pushing the limits of what is possible."

Jay achieved the only kind of success at skating and surfing he really cared about. He will be remembered in the world of international skating and surfing as the 'Spark that started the flame'.

Circa 1978

Adams was sponsored by and once worked at Hurley. Press Release was put out stating these thoughts on instagram. "He didn't reinvent the wheel, he redefined what you could do on four. He didn't follow rules, he made his own. Surf and skate once had a missing link, and that link was Jay Adams."

Adams & Alva at LODT Premier

This archive is represent the rockstars, and in dedication to Jay. We here at Ghetto by the sea liked to share some memorable footage and cut scenes from the Z-boys bio-pic written by Stacy Peralta.