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Pepsi ran a commercial during the Superbowl that featured a littel bit of skating and surfing. The idea was to contrast the old days and modern takes on different phenomenon. I think there’s even some footage of Gumby on skateboard. I know there is old and more recent episodes of Gumby riding a skateboard. It’s hard to tell because it looks like it’s been cropped at his front ankle.

Pepsi Superbolw commercial with skateboarding.

Because it will likely eventually get taken down, even though everyone is supposed to love free publicity, we’re starting with an animation of the skateboard footage, then on to some stills and finally the video.

So who is the pool skater? Any guesses other than Jay Adams? I’m surprised they didn’t drag out any old Pepsi team skateboard footage, you’ve got to believe there is some archived somewhere.

Here’s the modern footage. I can’t identify this guy. UPDATE: It’s Neal Hendrix. See the comments.

Here’s the vintage surf footage.

Here’s what is supposed to be the updated footage, although it’s too small to see the board size. I wouldn’t think there would be any reason this type of riding wasn’t happening during the same time period that the previous footage was shot.

Here’s a still of Gumby in action. In motion, he’s gliding along the floor with one foot stationary and the other looks like it was used to push. There’s no winter scenery, so I’m voting for skateboard footage with the board cropped out so it wouldn’t distract from the subject.

Finally, here’s the entire commercial, as long as it lasts on YouTube. I’m surprised Bob Dylan agreed to this. Let’s go get cokes!