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    Skateboarding's Top 10 Influencers

    By Lance Dawes

    Published Wednesday January 16, 2013

    As one of our influencers, Austyn Gillette switch carves at the S--- Factory in Corvallis, Ore.

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    On Jan.1, 2013, ESPN.com released a list of the 50 Most Influential People in Action Sports. This is a list of the top 10 people and skaters that are paving the way for the future of skateboarding. Agree or disagree, everyone on this list is having a major impact on the world of skateboarding.


    Skateboarding's Top 10 Influencers


    From the best skaters to the people behind the scenes, this is the 10 influencers today. Gallery Photo Gallery

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