Malto chilling in all of the skateable landscapes of downtown KC.
When I hear people doubt the abilities of skaters in the middle of the country, I get bummed. I grew up in the Midwest, after all. But, with harsh winters, rough spots and humid summers, sometimes I'm led to ask myself how someone like Malto, for example, or Davis Torgerson, got so damn good. I doubt anyone will ever know for sure why, but taking a look at what they grew up skating is a good way. In that case, watching Sean Malto roll through his hometown helps explain it a little bit. Take a look at Etnie's Rollin' with Sean Malto.
While you're at it, take a look at the piece we did with Sean in his home town of KC not too long ago: Wake Up Call: Sean Malto.
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