Tony Cervantes Revisits His Heavy Part From Fallen’s “Ride the Sky” (2008)

Originally posted on TransWorld SKATEboarding
By Brian Blakely | Last updated Aug 6, 2025 2:58 PM ET

Hold on tight and blast back to 2008 with Tony Cervantes as takes us on a personal behind-the-scenes look at his ripping part in Fallen Footwear's debut video, Ride the Sky. This part was a defining moment in Tony's career, if you ask me, and it was raw as it was original and powerful.

This little look-back is packed with gems. Tony’s calm, down-to-earth vibe makes it hard to match him with his skating sometimes, you know? Ha! Regardless, if you’re a fan of that era—or just love a good behind-the-scenes breakdown—this 'Behind the Part' from Fallen is a must-watch. Get there:

Skateboarding has changed a lot since 2008, but parts like this remind us why that era is still so important. I had my Ride the Sky DVD on constant repeat when it first dropped and honestly, I'll still throw it on today and get the same feeling as I did as an 18-year-old. The team, the skating, the soundtrack—timeless.

The story about Tony writing "I wanna go home" on his griptape and having Jamie Thomas say, "You wanna go home!? I'll put you on a train right now!" is too funny. And it was super interesting to learn that some of his heaviest clips were secured shortly after major injuries. That's why edits like this rule.

Well, 15 years later, and Tony’s part is still worth talking about. This little reflection session is just another reminder of why Ride the Sky became an instant classic, for one, and why Tony’s name still carries weight in the skate world.

Feeling nostalgic? Smash that play button below and peep the part.