Paul Rodriguez | Behind the Primitive Skatepark

Feeling rejuvenated and inspired after suffering a major injury, Paul Rodriguez explains the motivation behind building the Primitive Skatepark, his love for the San Fernando Valley and how much the team he has built at Primitive has changed his mindset and keeps him motivated to progress.

Filmed by: Jake Leger and Alan Hannon

Edited by: Jake Leger

Original music by: My Best Friend Jacob

Still photography by: Oliver Barton

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Primitive Skateboarding was established in early 2014 by Paul Rodriguez and Heath Brinkley. Our pros are Paul Rodriguez, Tiago Lemos, Miles Silvas, JB Gillet, Spencer Hamilton, Robert Neal, Marek Zaprazny, Devine Calloway, Carlos Ribeiro, Brian Peacock, Wade Desarmo, Franky Villani, Giovanni Vianna, and Trent McClung. Ams: Tre Williams

[zapruderr]

If a PROD part drops Im gonna lose my mind!!

[Thecappedwonder]

This had to be what it felt like being on the bulls with MJ in 98

[alfprysen]

Dope, now that's what you call a smile of success! Nothing but respect to P-Rod & the team.

[TLFILMS]

who remember P-Rod on this nike advert when Ice Cube broke his board with his car?

[diegorobles]

This Primitive team is so stacked it kinda feels like the 90's Girl team or early 2000's Flip team... P-Rod is the Kind Midas of modern skateboarding 🤘😎

[johndoug]

Most proper and lit team in skateboarding right now! P.Rod turned out to be not only a prodigy but also a visionary, thanks G.O.A.T!

[vicc_]

It’s fu*king p rod man no need to ever feel like ur hanging on none, always on top even when chillin 😎

[modiggady]

You'll forever be my favorite skateboarder Paul! 🐐

[dontgetwipe]

What you’ve done with your career and with Primitive is really magical...much respect. Always a treat to see the team together.

[honeyhatesme]

Having Franky on the team brings the 🤜. Love that dude’s skating so much

[OfficialDescendant]

PRod is a legend. nothing but respect for him and the mark he’s leaving on skateboarding. definitely one of the most stacked teams out there right now 💯

[dharmaram]

This is one sweet looking park and that wooden panel wall gives the space a nice warm vibe. Can’t wait to see it completed, nice work P Rod!

[SPACEJAMZACH_VLOGS]

I LOVE seeing how far P. Rod has come over the years, I remember having his “Yeah Right” part on repeat as a kid. To watching him pray into his hat before the Switch God blessed us with his stylish tricks during every skate contest. P. Rod, Koston, & Gonz we’re probably the top 3 skaters I looked up to the most throughout my life as a skateboarder. Thanks for pushing skateboarding in such a positive way Paul! You are loved and appreciated. 🐐

[johnb]

so sick! Congrats to P-Rod and the whole Primitive squad! Best in the business.

[yokaibyte]

There’s a rubber spray that people use on the bottom of vehicles to help prevent chipping.

If you spray it on areas that boards collide with it’ll help save the walls and boards from chipping.

I am trying to get my local park to do it.

Something to consider.

[checksmix]

Paul is such a good skater and great person at the same time.
I can't wait to see what he does with his TF & Primitive®️.

[elijah]

Paul is my biggest inspiration in my skating and in life. SO COOL to see this park!

[everykneeshallbow]

Wish I was part of that crew, great people all in one group, amazing talent and different styles all in one, from Carlos Ribiero skating like he’s floating on a damn cloud, or Franky 4 fingers who just has crazy creativity but can get gnarly and tech as well. Beautiful all star team!

[tonydigital]

I can not wait to see all the nastiness that will go down at this park! This park is so sick! Congratulations!

[Maostodon]

Paul is god damn high class, much respect 🙏