Watch: Marek Zaprazny Rips Through the Streets of Barcelona in the Latest 'MOB First' Episode
From his local shop to his favorite warm-up plaza, the day starts out cool and calm. But it's Marek we're talking about here, so you know the session heats up quick. No ledge in that plaza is safe. And what would a session in Barcy be without a proper acai bowl to add some fuel to the day? The boxes are being checked.
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From there, Marek pulls up to (what once was) one of Barcelona's most iconic skate spots—Sants Plaza—that was unfortunately demolished earlier this year. But our guy makes use of the last remaining spot the plaza has to offer and secures a few clips in the meantime. (Tap the post below to learn more.)
Related: Barcelona's Famous SANTS Skate Spot Demolished, Remodel Underway
Marek ends the day at a dope little three block—a spot he hadn't skated yet—and proceeds to stack a few more clips while dodging pedestrians and playing kids. Actually, let's be real—he destroys the spot, rifling off trick after trick like it was a normal-sized three-stair.
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All in all, it looked like a pretty successful day for Marek, if you ask me. And honestly, I like that this wasn't just your average tour of Barcelona skateboarding, you know? MACBA and all the iconic spots the city has to offer are great, but there's so much more to skate that many of us often don't get to see.
Watch: Marek Zaprazny Rips Through the Streets of Barcelona in the Latest 'MOB First' Episode first appeared on Skateboarding on Jun 12, 2025
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