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It's a rare thing these days, in the age of the internet and all, when you can honestly say an amateur skater paid his dues to earn what he's got, but for Nick Garcia, there's nothing truer than that. Skating his ass off, and getting noticed the old fashioned way. "The harder you work the luckier you get" and with that said, we are proud to introduce Element's newest pro, Nick Garcia. Here's a look back at Nick's skating through the years, from featuring video highlights, print articles, and magazine covers from the past five years, ending on his recent footage and first pro ad. Edited by: Ricki Bedenbaugh Original soundtrack by: Loren Humphrey

The final location of this exodus was the northern providence of Spain, known as Basque Country. We stalked Amateurus from Bilbao to Madrid, and everywhere in between. Migrations is a three-part series of behind-the-scenes footage from Future Nature, The Element Am Video. Shot on location in Mallorca, Costa Rica, and the Basque Country in Spain, this raw footage offers an in-depth look at Amateurus, the amateur skateboarder. Migrations stars Boo Johnson, Evan Smith, Julian Davidson, Madars Apse, and Nick Garcia. Filmed by: Cole Mathews Marc Falkenstien Mark Stewart

While following Amateurus for Future Nature, we ended up in the jewel of the equator, Costa Rica. We trailed the pod from the sunken seas to the highest mountain tops, surrounded by a volcanic skyline. Migrations is a three-part series of behind-the-scenes footage from Future Nature, The Element Am Video. Shot on location in Mallorca, Costa Rica, and the Basque Country in Spain, this raw footage offers an in-depth look at Amateurus, the amateur skateboarder. Migrations stars Boo Johnson, Evan Smith, Julian Davidson, Madars Apse, and Nick Garcia. Filmed by: Cole Mathews Marc Falkenstien Mark Stewart

Mallorca, the Spanish island in the Mediterranean was the first of many stops while filming for Future Nature. This is a behind-the-scenes look at what we captured while stalked these animals through the coastline, mountains, and into the plazas. Migrations is a three-part series of behind-the-scenes footage from Future Nature, The Element Am Video. Shot on location in Mallorca, Costa Rica, and the Basque Country in Spain, this raw footage offers an in-depth look at Amateurus, the amateur skateboarder. Migrations stars Boo Johnson, Evan Smith, Julian Davidson, Madars Apse, and Nick Garcia. Filmed by: Cole Mathews Marc Falkenstien Mark Stewart

The Element team took the newest collection of product to Chile to discover the culture and landscape, and to ensure the products were made to endure. Watch the story unfold and win items from the collection on instagram by following @elementusa and using #keepdiscovering. For the past two decades the one thing that has remained constant is our drive to see the world differently. Element has taken inspiration from all environments; from the top of the Andes to the streets in our own backyard. From the moment we hit the road, our ability to discover never ends, our enthusiasm for the next adventure is what drives us forward.

The Element Recycled Board Program is designed to breathe new life into old boards. We take dilapidated decks and cut them into shape, giving each one a second chance to hit the streets. Every board comes complete with fitted trucks, wheels made from recycled materials, and are adorned with our signature green bolts.

When the sun goes down, Nyjah Huston along with Chase Webb and Ethan Loy set out to quickly make their own spot with the Fun Box. The Element Drop Spot obstacles are easy to setup, and can turn anything, anywhere into a skatespot.

On June 2nd, the Kettering Skate Plaza in Ohio was buzzing with energy for the MAKE IT COUNT contest. While a majority of entrants, big and small ripped all day, it was Dustin Blauvelt who came out on top, and earned a trip to finals. Congrats Dustin, you killed it! Dustin will join other contest winners from all over the world at the finals at Element YMCA Camp in August, along with a trip to The Berrics. ZONE 1 13 and under - Luke Zimkew 14 and up/sponsored - Dustin Blauvelt ZONE 2 13 and under - Austin Bland 14 and up/sponsored - Mike Krok HIGH OLLIE BAR CHAMP Mike Krok (38") Music by: Loren Humphrey "Eight is Enough"

Eye-popping colors and a variety of shapes made of Canadian maple, the Element Bug Boards are small enough to fit in a backpack or locker, and guarantee a fun ride wherever you’re headed.

Zack Doelling was the overall winner of the 2012 MAKE IT COUNT Contest at the KC Indoor Skatepark in Kansas City, KS. Zack will join other contest winners from all over the world at the finals at Element YMCA Camp in August, along with a trip to The Berrics. The next MAKE IT COUNT Contest will be in Salt Lake City on May 19th. ZONE 1 13 and under - Chad Polluck 14 and up/sponsored - Zack Doelling ZONE 2 13 and under - Manny Maire 14 and up/sponsored - Shawn McKay HIGH OLLIE BAR CHAMP Shawn McKay (38") Music by: Loren Humphrey "High Five"

Jon Depoian was the overall winner of the 2012 MAKE IT COUNT Contest at the Berrics Westchester Plaza in Los Angeles, CA. Jon will join contest winners from all over the world at the finals at Element YMCA Camp in August, along with a trip to The Berrics. The next MAKE IT COUNT Contest will be in Kansas City on April 21st. ZONE 1 13 and Under - Gilbert 'Lil G' Estrada 14 and Up/Sponsored - Jon Depoian ZONE 2 13 and Under - Barante Ramirez 14 and Up/Sponsored - Jerell Ware HIGH OLLIE BAR CHAMP Charley Ford (37") OVERALL WINNER Jon Depoian Music by: Loren Humphrey 'Four Play'

FUTURE NATURE, The Element Am Video starring Nick Garcia, Julian Davidson, Boo Johnson, Madars Apse, and Evan Smith. Available May 1st, 2012

Nate Greenwood was the overall winner of the 2012 MAKE IT COUNT Contest at Subliminal Skatepark in New England. Nate will join contest winners from all over the world at the finals at Element YMCA Camp in August, along with a trip to The Berrics. The next MAKE IT COUNT Contest will be in Austin on February 25th. ZONE 1 13 and Under - Shane Farber 14 and Up/Sponsored - Nolan McCaffrey ZONE 2 13 and Under - Evan Mansolillo 14 and Up/Sponsored - Nate Greenwood HIGH OLLIE BAR CHAMP Mac Johnson (39") OVERALL WINNER Nate Greenwood Music by: Loren Humphrey "Threedom"

Miika Adamov was the overall winner of the 2012 MAKE IT COUNT Contest at Epic Skatepark in Sacramento, CA. Miika will join contest winners from all over the world at the finals at Element YMCA Camp in August, along with a trip to The Berrics. The next MAKE IT COUNT Contest will be in New England on February 25th. ZONE 1 13 and Under - Connor Kepp 14 and Up/Sponsored - Bradley Elias ZONE 2 13 and Under - Andrew Chesmore 14 and Up/Sponsored - Fernando Rios ZONE 3 13 and Under - Jake Kottke 14 and Up/Sponsored - Miika Adamov HIGH OLLIE BAR CHAMP Tyler Elsey (39") OVERALL WINNER Miika Adamov Music by: Loren Humphrey 'Two For Two'

Nick Garcia and Julian Davidson cruise down to Element YMCA Camp to skate two new all-terrain vehicles shaped by the riders themselves. See these and the entire Element collection here: