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Niss94 300 skaters from Japan to NY showed up In 1994. NISS and competitive rollerblading would never be the same. Come celebrate the the birth of a sport

1994 two childhood friends Rick Stark and Mark Billik who knew little about rollerblading but lots about promoting. Came up with an idea. Let's find the best skaters on the planet and have them compete for a national title. They pitched Taco Bell the idea and Taco Bell said yes. With a check for $150,000 in their hand they found Aaron Spohn who built the sickest street course and portable half pip

e ever seen. Without social media or even cell phones that fit in your pocket over 300 skaters from Japan to NY showed up to Long Beach Ca. Come celebrate the the birth of a sport!

I wanted to share this with anyone who was there (NISS Qualifer at LBC Belmont Shores) back in the summer of 1994.
04/28/2020

I wanted to share this with anyone who was there (NISS Qualifer at LBC Belmont Shores) back in the summer of 1994.

Tony Donaldson shot of outside lounge at reunion party.
08/11/2015

Tony Donaldson shot of outside lounge at reunion party.

This guy took it to the next level.
05/06/2015

This guy took it to the next level.

Skater Mag circa 1995This was one of the displays at the 20 year N.I.S.S. reunion. Some good names on this huh?
02/06/2015

Skater Mag circa 1995
This was one of the displays at the 20 year N.I.S.S. reunion. Some good names on this huh?

Chris "The Airman" Edwards July 1994 at the first N.I.S.S. (Will Rogers State Beach) from Skater Mag. This was a display...
12/09/2014

Chris "The Airman" Edwards July 1994 at the first N.I.S.S. (Will Rogers State Beach) from Skater Mag. This was a display at the 20th anniversary reunion party.

10/04/2014

Edit By Locell Filmed by Tanner Maddix and Locell

NISS & blading Legend!!!
09/12/2014

NISS & blading Legend!!!

Finally our sport is 20 yrs old and out of that awkward teenage phase. Now you see alot of grey hair and lingering offsp...
09/10/2014

Finally our sport is 20 yrs old and out of that awkward teenage phase. Now you see alot of grey hair and lingering offspring. Thanks to all you 1994 heads that came out to celebrate, along with NISS participators, innovators, spectators and friends. "It's been real".

Thanks to Tony Donaldson and B-Love Hardin for the photobooth.

check it!
09/10/2014

check it!

20 years ago the National Inline Skate Series kicked off, and to celebrate the occasion founders Rick Stark and Mark Billik hosted a great, history-filled party…

teaser from tonight
08/31/2014

teaser from tonight

08/31/2014

NISS 94 went off really well! Thanks to all who made it out! Great success!

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