Let's make this birthday one to remember.

52 years old (Born on August 31, 1972)

Happy Birthday, Rick Howard! May your day be smoother than a freshly waxed board and brighter than those iconic Lakai kicks you've gifted skateboarding. From pioneering street-style tricks to cofounding legendary brands like Girl Skateboards and Lakai Limited Footwear, you've stylishly trick-flipped through life while keeping the industry grounded—literally.

With another trip around the sun landed flawlessly (like one of your classic video parts), we raise our boards in salute! Here's hoping this year brings fewer ankle tweaks, even more hilariously memorable tours with friends—and still enough grip tape left worldwide for all skaters yet unborn. Cheers!