Choose a pro and develop a rider
Compare starting styles, learn specials and buy statistics that solve a specific obstacle.
Original 2000 PlayStation release by Neversoft. This guide excludes the Xbox Pro Skater 2X additions, handheld adaptations and the 2020 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 remake. Original PS1 controls and cash-based career progression are used.
6 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Character directory
Tony Hawk
Tony's original starting setup favors aerial skating. Use the Edit Tricks screen to inspect his specials, including The 900, then practice the input with the Special meter charged.
Rodney Mullen
Rodney's street setup suits technical flatland and rail practice. His signature specials include the Heelflip Darkslide, but basic manual balance is useful before attempting a demanding special grind.
Kareem Campbell
Kareem supplies another street-focused starting setup, with specials such as the Ghetto Bird and Nosegrind to Pivot. Inspect their current inputs before incorporating them into a longer route.
Elissa Steamer
Elissa is part of the original thirteen-pro roster. Her specials include the Madonna Tailslide, Hospital Flip and Indy Backflip, covering grinds, flips and aerial movement.
Bob Burnquist
Bob gives you an all-around starting alternative and a distinctive special-trick set. Career purchases can develop his statistics toward the routes you enjoy.
Eric Koston
Koston's starting selection emphasizes street skating, with a signature special grind among his tricks. Like the other pros, he shares the game's basic inputs while differing in initial stats and specials.
Quick notes
- Compare the original starting setups. The original roster has thirteen professionals, each with an initial stance, style, statistics and special tricks.
- Inspect the special trick list. Special tricks require a charged Special meter.
- Buy improvements for the route you want. Career cash buys statistics rather than requiring you to collect the remake's floating stat points.
When a gap is too tall, check Ollie; when a combo breaks on flat ground, check your manual technique and balance.
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