Skate There is a new skateboarding scene sweeping the nation; aspects like health and wellness, self branding, social media promotion and overall style are all part of this new culture of skateboarding. Jacob Taylor is a perfect representation of this type of shift in the skate world. Being a fitness fanatic and all-around athlete, Taylor represents a new breed of skater that is taking over the scene. While maintaining a high level of physical fitness and a hard work ethic in the plumbing trade, Taylor is a powerhouse on the skateboard as well—powerful 360 flips are usually a warm-up trick for a burly front feeble or backside lipslide to follow. Taylor mixes technical grace with demanding board control to make up a style that is uniquely his own, representing hard work and dedication on and off the board.