Detroit has been called lots of things...bustling big city, wasteland, the motor city, the murder mitten. But if you live here you know the real deal. If you're a skateboarder and live here chances are you know a lot more about what makes this place unique and great. This past summer an unusual project took place just north of Hamtramck. It's a story that isn't unusual to skaters but might be to others. It's a true skateboarding DIY tale.

Shot by Chris Rosik & Eric Carlsen
Edited by Chris Rosik & Eric Carlsen
GFX by Chris Rosik & Eric Carlsen
Color by Chris Rosik
Audio by Andrew Smetek