Capturing the history of Australian skateboarding through the lens of David Pang

Inside the Archives: David Pang’s Visual History of Canberra Skateboarding

We step into the legendary archives of David Pang — a Canberra skateboarder, photographer, and the unspoken historian of the capital’s skate scene. With a lens that has documented decades of skateboarding in Australia, David has captured moments that shaped generations of skaters.

From iconic shots of Tony Hawk at the Erindale banks to the raw energy of the first Belco Bowl Jam, Pang has been there — both on his board and behind the camera — preserving the culture one frame at a time.

In this special episode of Sancho's Dirty Laundry, we dig through Pang’s treasure trove of rare images, ephemera, and stories. It’s a one-of-a-kind collection that reflects not just a personal journey, but a national legacy of skateboarding through the eyes of one of its truest documentarians.

This documentary is proudly supported by ArtsACT and the ACT Government.