He has sold other boards and the bidding starts at around one hundred to three hundred dollars depending on the item being sold. Given Jay’s background, I just wonder what he’s raising funds for this time. I guess he’s facing a bit of a financial bump on the road. In 1982, Adams got involved in a manslaughter case for which he went to jail for half a year. After that, the man has been in and out of jail for the last decade for several drug busts. His jail time however has nothing to do with why he rose to skating legend.
Imagine how it must have to be a skater during the 70’s. The free spirit of youthful America was as yet uncultivated. Individualism in the generation has not yet taking root. Jay Adams was “the seed.” Along with the original Z boys, his fearless shred to live vitality inspired everyone. He is one of the original godfathers of modern day skateboarding. Fellow legendary skater Stacey Peralta has nothing but praise for Jay. He says that Jay Adams is “the man” and “the real deal” not because he was the best of the best, but because he was the first, the pioneer and inventor, the one who made it all possible. To this day, no skater can match the spontaneity of Jay Adams that spawned moves and styles which were wide¬¬ly copied in his day. These moves coupled with a wild abandon and an aggressive style have become the blueprint of the new age.
After getting out of jail and rehab, Jay has turned to Christianity and swore to live clean forever. I hope that’s what he is still doing right now.
