Watch Vertical Speed (1970) : Full Movie Online Free Professional skateboarder John Fudala serves as host for this cross-country look at the extreme sport, which features explosive tournament footage and interviews with more than 30 top boarders. From the streets of sunny California to the avenues of Gotham, Fudala and the film crew capture the thrill of competition along with candid moments from skateboarding celebrities -- including original Z-Boy Tony Alva.