# Sci-Fi Skateboarding ENESS Skaters Get Futuristic at the Tron Legacy Premiere By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-12-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-skaters References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/36792/) & [vimeo](http://www.vimeo.com/17872715) The infamous [ENESS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer) skaters went sci-fi at the 'Tron Legacy' premiere. Looking at the video, if I were a skater, I would never pass up the opportunity to ride the ramps with amazingly cool light effects. Made to look like a fantastical Tron world, the [illuminated skate ramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-hour-skatepark) are absolutely epic. Watch the video above to see the ENESS skaters take the premiere by storm with their [sci-fi skateboarding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device). **Implications** - The marriage of sci-fi and skateboarding subcultures is one of many successful underground partnerships. In today's constantly connected world, legitimately separating oneself from the "mainstream culture" is a difficult task. Thus, subcultures are combining forces regardless of preferential differences in the name of the greater task of true innovation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sci-fi Subculture:** Exploit the combination of subcultures that traditionally do not seem to blend together to create unique innovations. - **LED Light Technology:** Integrate advanced LED light technology into sports and entertainment to create a futuristic experience. - **Immersive Experience:** Provide immersive experiences for customers by combining multiple types of entertainment. ### Where This Applies - **Sports:** Integrate technology and unique partnerships to create a new kind of sports experience. - **Entertainment:** Create new types of immersive entertainment experiences by combining different art forms and technologies. - **Marketing:** Use the power of unique combinations to create attention-grabbing marketing campaigns and brand experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Sci-Fi Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-et-collection.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Fantasy Skateboarding Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-story.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-west-end.md) - [App-Controlled Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-skates.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md)