BIO'S of Skateboarders:
(Born October 7, 1974 in Copenhagen, Denmark)
turned pro in 1992. _- He has two daughters and splits his
time between Costa Mesa, CA and Denmark with his family.
His nickname is "The Great Dane".
Rune is and has been for many years one of the most
elite Vert skateboarders in the world. On a regular basis
he places in the top 3 of any contest he enters. Rune Glifberg is also one of the first skateboarders to pull off
a kickflip board slide. Rune is currently ranked 5th in the World.
Sponsors: Flip Skateboards, Etnies, Volcom, Right Guard,
Amp'd Mobile, Oakley, Ricta, Fury Trucks, & Bell Helmets.
(Born December 3, 1972 in Baltimore, Maryland)
Bucky started skateboarding at the age of twelve.
Powell Peralta talent scouts quickly noticed him in 1987, after some amateur contests. Powell sponsored Lasek
and he made his video debut in the 4th Bones Brigade
video, Public Domain (1988). He turned pro for Powell
in 1990 and is considered as one of the most consistent
vert skateboarders in the sport. Some of his signature contest tricks include the Heelflip Frontside Gay Twist
and Switch Frontside 540. As of 2006, Bucky Lasek has
won 8 X-Games Medals, _five gold. He also repeats as
Dew Tour Champion in 2006. Bucky is currently ranked
3th in the World.
The following are some of his accomplishments/achievements:
1st in 2006 X-Games: Vert best trick
1st in 2005 Overall Dew Action Sports Tour Champion: Vert.
1st in 2004 Slam City Jam: Vert.
1st in 2004 X-Games: Vert
1st in 2003 X-Games: Vert
1st in 2003 X-Games: Vert doubles (with Bob Burnquist)
1st in 2002 Slam City Jam: Vert.
He is sponsored by: Element Skateboards, Randoms Hardware, Independent Truck
Company, Pro-tec helments, Boneless Pads, Vans Skate shoes, Billabong Clothing,
Von Zipper Sunglasses, Ogio Packpages, T-Mobile, Rock Star Energy Drink,
RDS skatesupply, Buckys burritos, Microarts, Gumball 3000, Meguiars, and
Campbells Soup.
(Born on September 6, 1974 in Sydney Australia)
Go Big or Go Home! This is skateboard vert competitor Jake Brown's moto! This Australian tends to go bigger and harder than any other contender in the skateboarding world and it shows through his riding.
He is fearless and few skateboarders even try to attempt, nonetheless land, the complicated tricks that Jake throws down. Jake started skateboarding in 1987, started
competing in 1996, and turned Pro in 1997. Jake Brown has
some of the hardest vert skateboarding tricks dialed in, like
720s and his double kickflip mute. Jake Brown does not skateboard conservatively, _ it's just not his style, and because of his mastery of technical and flip tricks is what lead him to his first X-Games gold finally in 2006.
Though known for taking huge risks, he is renowned for his consistency and style. Jake's unparalleled performance on the Vert ramp has earned him the respect and admiration
of thousands.
The following are some of his accomplishments/achievements:
2004 - First in Vert at LG Action Sports Tour, Beijing, China
2005 - First in Vert Best Trick at Globe World Cup, Australia
2005 - Second in Vert at LG Action Sports Tour,
______Paris, France
2005 - Won "Best Vert Skater" from
______TransWorld Skateboard Magazine
He is sponsored by: Monster Energy Drink, Blind, Krew, LG, Independent,
Ricta, & Adidas
(Born on May 19, 1974, in Houston, TX)
Chris Gentry has been competing as a vert skateboarder
since 1987 and is currently ranked in the elite top 5 of
his discipline. He started building his own ramps at 8 years
old and soon became one of the top skateboarders in the
state winning amateur -competitions. In late 1991, Chris
turned pro and toured on a 14 country European tour, then the MTV Sports and Music Festival and the Lollapalooza
tour in 1992. A leading figure in the action sports world
over the last 10 years, he has been viewed by millions in skateboard magazines, featured on NBC, ABC, ESPN, MTV, VH-1, FOX54321, FUEL TV, and skateboard contests around the world.
Chris keeps himself busy with other ventures as well.
No doubt a great skateboarder, Gentry is also a talented musician and is the founder of PRO (Pro Riders Organization), the organization for the riders by the riders.
He is sponsored by: Pro, Black Cat Fireworks, Instigator Clothing, and Woodfella Records.
(Born May 2, 1980 in Montreal, Quebec Canada)
Pierre started skaboarding in 1988 and started competing
in 1992 and in 1997 he turned Pro. Pierre is a consistent powerhouse skateboarder who pulls off spins and complicated tricks one after another while high above the coping. Pierre-Luc Gagnon is innovative and highly technical, which is how he has come so far so quickly. Pierre-Luc Gagnon also feeds off of the audience. When
he is trying new tricks he needs someone there to
motivate him. Giving up or landing a trick can sometimes depend on who's yelling at you according to Pierre.
The following are some of his accomplishments/achievements:
2002 - won 2 gold medals at X-Games (Vert and Vert Best Trick)
2003 - featured video part in Osiris - Subject to Change
2004 - won 3 silver medals at X-Games (Vert, Best Trick, Big Air)
2005 - Featured video part for Digital Media (June)
2005 - won first at Tampa Pro (Vert Best Trick)
2005 - won first at LG Action Sports competitions in both Munich and Paris (Vert)
2005 - won bronze, silver and gold medals at X-Games
______(Vert Best Trick, Big Air, Vert)
2005 - won first at Slam City Jam (vert)
He is sponsored by: Dark Star, Osiris Shoes, Monster Energy Drink, Boost Mobile,
Electric Eye Wear, West 49 Skateshop, Annex Trucks, Capix Helmet
(Born on May 12, 1973 in Lewisville, NC)
He turned pro in 1991, and has seen his sport and the skateboard industry go from a niche sport to an
international phenomenon. Neal eats, breathes and sleeps
skateboarding. As the director of action sports marketing
for Woodward Camp, he has an incredible training ground right at his fingertips, and his skateboarding shows it.
Being a pro skateboarder has enabled Neal to travel all
over the world _ and has opened many doors, such as skateboarding at the 1996 Olympic closing ceremonies.
All of the good times didn't _ come without payment.
Through all of his injuries, he's been able to rebound
and still compete at the highest level.
His career highlights include:
(Need the years) 5 X-Games medals (3 Silver, 2 Bronze),
2004 - 3rd place at the Globe World Championships
2004 - 2nd place at the Asian X-Games
2003- 2nd place at the Latin X-Games
2003 LG Championships - 4th place
Mike has been skateboarding pro for 15 years and loving every minute of it. _ This goofy rider turned entrepenuer originally from Dallas has set up a skateshop in Allen, TX - Crum & Smith Skate and also a production company with partner Jason Speer called MPC Productions.
A vert specialist, _Mike has enjoyed much success in
doubles with -four-time partner Rune Glifberg. _ He is
one of the original _ X-Games _ skateboard athletes,
winning 4 _vert _doubles_ medals_ at the_ X-Games
('99, '01, '02, '03). He is one of the best riders in the
vert with a history of being a top contender in every
contest he enters.
2004 - 1st place team contest
2004 - 2nd place vert at the Globe World Championships
2004 - 3rd place at the Asian X-Games
He is sponsored by: World Industries, Boost Mobile, Power Footwear, Lost Clothing, Utopia Optics, Independent, Crum and Smith Skateshop
(Born April 19, 1975 in San Paulo, Brazil)
Sandro Dias got his first skateboard as a Christmas present in 1986, when he was a little kid in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He entered his first competition at age 8, a street
skateboarding event, and placed 8th!
Sandro Dias has been a professional skateboarder for
nearly 10 years. In 1996 he started competing in international contests. Sandro and his best friend would borrow a skateboard from his friend's brother. -He finally
got his own board from his dad and started hanging out all
the time at skateparks. Things progressed to a point where
Sandro was competing as much as possible and could never stop skateboarding.
Sandro's progression goes something like this...
1997 and 1998 found Sandro competing in Europe and
by 1999, he was a regular in contests such as the X
and Gravity Games. He finished 1999 in the top 20.
Just a year later, he finished the year in the top 10 WCS. Now fully competing in all the WCS contests around the
world, Sandro had not only put himself on the map, he is
currently ranked number 1 in the WCS standings. He wasn't just improving from year to year; he also had the results to show for it. 2003 was a breakout year for Sandro and the skateboarding world had no choice but take notice of his incredible talent. He is recognized as one of the Best Vert Skateboarders in the world and has been called the King of 540.
The following are his accomplishments/achievements:
2000 - Bronze in X-Games Vert Doubles
2002 - Silver in X-Games Vert Best Trick
2004 - Won first at X-Games Vert Best Trick (gold), US
______Skateboarding Champs, West 49 Canadian Open, LG ______Action Sports Tour in Shanghai China (he won first
______in all of these!), and ranked first in the entire world
______in WCS (World Cup Skateboarding) end of year ______rankings
2005 - Bronze in Vert at X-Games, Gold in Vert at Asian
______X-Games, and first in World Championship of
______Skateboarding (Germany) and Nokia FISE (France)
He is sponsored by: Reef, Red Bull, Oakley, Jacob's, Flyramp
(Born on May 29, 1978 in Omaha, NE)
Danny "Dino" Mayer has been a competitor since 1990,
with the exception of a few years off from 1996-2001.
After taking time off, he figured he should begin
skateboarding again and not let his talent go to
waste. Since then he has been having more fun
than ever and loving every minute of it.
Danny is best known for his "Best Trick" abilities, and is famous for his Kickflip McTwist. After returning to the skateboarding scene he swept every MSS event and won the infamous Slam City Jam Best Trick contest. - In 2006,
he took 8th at the Action Sports World Tour, and in 2004
he was the Overall Vert Champion at the Mobile Skatepark
Series as well as the 3rd place winner at the X-Games
for Vert Best Trick. Danny brings originality and
innovation to Vert, with a reputation for
challenging the limits of the sport.
He is sponsored by: Unbound Energy Drink, D.C. Shoes,
Independent, S-One Helmets, Type-S Wheels
(Born on September 2, 1975 in Melbourne, Australia)
Tas began skateboarding at the age of 12 when he got his
first board. Nearly 20 years after his mom bought him the
board, the journey for Tas Pappas lives on. Through his ups
and downs and the injuries that he's overcome, Pappas still
is a competitor to be reckoned with.
Born in Melbourne, Australia and of Greek descent, Tas now resides in Carlsbad, CA. Not exactly your normal road to the top of the skateboarding world to in 1996 when he was ranked #1 in Vert. But hey, who's to say what's normal in any world. Tas had the drive, talent and hunger to make it to the top in '96 but fell on hard times with injuries hampering his career. A broken back forced Tas to take some time off but he's now venturing to the top again. He
has the determination to comeback and not let the string
of injuries stop him from what he loves.
He is sponsored by: Instigator Clothing, Revolution Skateboards,
Independent, and Bones Wheels.
(Born on May 10, 1974 in Sao Paolo, Brazil)
Lincoln first began _ skateboarding in _1987_ in San Paolo,
Brazil on a skateboard borrowed from a cousin. That same
year he received a board to share with his brother from
his father on Christmas. He is considered _ to be one of
the most explosive skateboarders with a _reputation for launching huge airs and technical tricks __and is a huge
crowd favorite. His attacking _style is often a 'go big or
go home' type mentality. He may be small in stature, he stands 5'5", but his amplitude is often unmatched and
to see someone of his size out skying most of his
competitors is an impressive sight.
Lincoln is quoted saying, "The biggest thing I've gotten
out of my career is being able to live off my skateboarding. Thank God I don't have to save money to pay the next month's rent. I get to help my family out in Brazil. I feel fortunate that I can help them.
He is sponsored by: Hurley International, Element, Plasma Footwear,
Type-S, Electric, Pro-Tec Helmets, and Crail Trucks.
BMX Riders
(Born on October 3, 1970 in Thunder Bay, Canada)
This "Canadian Beast" is one of the forefathers of modern BMX riding. After riding for many other bike companies,
he made the switch and started his own in 2000 - MacNeil Bikes. The toughest thing about being an entrepreneur-there's never enough time in the day...
Jay's competed in too many contests to count; he's done
it all - and multiple times. He won the first ever gold in
X-Games bike dirt history.
He is sponsored by: MacNeil Bikes, Orchid Footwear,
Oakley, Primo, Tip Plus, and Ten Pack.
(Born on July 7, 1971 in Nottingham, England)
Jamie broke into the competition scene in 2000 only
after a year of coming to the U.S. His favorite trick
is the downside tailwhip. _He has proven to be one
of the 'best' in _ BMX _Vert by winning several goal
medals in the Gravity Games, X-Games and a
Global X Gold competitions and most recently
placing 1st overall in 06' for the Dew Action Sports Tour.
His sponsors include: GT/Hyundai, Etnies, Spy, Zoo York, Boost Mobile,
Bell Helmets, Ogio, Alpinestars, Bicycle Union, and Cyclone Cycles.
(Born December 19, 1971 in East Providence, RI)
Kevin Robinson is 34 and still dominates the vert ramp on
a BMX bike and was raked 3rd on the Dew Action Sports
Tour 2006. Being one of the _ biggest riders on the ramp
at 200 pounds, Kevin's large trick repertoire is even more
impressive. Originally from _ East Providence, he now
resides in State College, PA where he lives and trains
at Camp Woodward.
He is sponsored by: Hoffman Bikes, Red Bull, Fox Racing, Target,
Right Guard, Sports Syndicate, and Woodward.
(Born on July 3, 1971 in Gilberts, IL)
Jimmy Walker is a busy guy. Not only is he a pro Vert rider,
he also owns an indoor skate park in Chicago called Scrap
Skatepark.
(Born on September 23, 1983 in Addison, IL)
In early 2000 _ Koji competed in his first ever pro contest,
and has been busy ever since._ Koji is known for his huge
airs and clean double tailwhips and occasional double flips.
Koji's style speaks for itself on the vert ramp. He has
legendary status in his hometown of Addison, Illinois,
and his style speaks for itself.
In 2001 Koji rode with legends _ Dave Mirra and Dennis
McCoy on a leg of the Mirra Tour, and continues to do
demos to this day. He sky's on the vert ramp, rips park
and mini and can also hold his own on street. Koji went
up against the infamous El Toro rail in California and
came out victorious with a lengthy peg grind.
He is sponsored by: Oakley, Scrap Fly, and T1.
(Born November 11, 1978 in Gilroy, CA)
BMX is a lifestyle for Chad. His true passion for the sport
has only served to make him one of BMX's most exciting
riders to watch. Known for -going fast, big gaps, long
manuals, and flipwhips, this freestyle BMX rider tends
to always stand out from -the -pack. He's a rider who
takes risks- to insure that _he is constantly elevating
his riding to the- next level. During the Gravity Games
2002 street competition, Chad did a double backflip during
his run, _becoming only the second _person to ever do so during a contest run. _ In 2006 he was ranked 2nd overall
at the Dew Action Sports Tour.
He is one of the most dedicated riders around. Chad
moved across the country from his hometown of Gilroy,
CA to State College, _PA to be near_ Camp Woodward,
the nation's top BMX camp. -This move gave him ample
opportunity to improve his riding and fine-tune his skills
even more so. Besides just riding -at the camp, he also
gives money to the camp- through his scholarship fund,
which provides paid- camp tuition for several children a
year.
He is sponsored by: Rockstar Bikes, Mountain Dew, DC Shoes,
Bonspeed/Devious Wheels, Rockford, Fosgate, Bell Helmets, and Woodword.
(Born on December 30, 1973 in Phoenix, AZ)
He began riding in 1988, a time when BMX was a relatively unknown sport with limited popularity. _ Hard work is what John Parker is all about. He pursued his goals and fast became one of the most _experienced and successful competitors in BMX Vert.
He has competed in every single X-Games since its
inception in 1995, gaining four top five finishes to his
credit including a Bronze in Vert Doubles in 1998. His
long list of _ achievements continues with a Silver
medal from the 2003 LG Championship and several
first-place finishes on the Mobile Skatepark Series.
Parker's impressive resume extends far beyond his
athletic accomplishments. _ He is a zealous contributor
to the development of BMX. John organizes bike shows,
contests, tours, and serves as _Editor-In-Chief of
Sophisticated Rider, a _BMX magazine he recently
founded. Witnessing the evolution of BMX from its
low profile and humble __beginnings to the hugely
popular and celebrated status that it _enjoys
today, John works hard to bolster the public's
recognition and respect for BMX and its athletes.
He is sponsored by: LG Mobile Phones, Mad Croc Energy Gum, and
Paul Mitchell.
(Born on October 11, 1969 in Kansas City, MO)
Rick started riding at the age of 12 and started competing
at 15. He has been riding for _24 years and Competing for
21 years. __Rick keeps _ himself busy with _Movie and TV appearances and has his own radio show on EXPN radio.
He is the MC of Tony Hawk's Boom Boom Huck Jam as
well as being featured in _Tony Hawk's_ Video Game,
"American Wasteland" ?and Pro Skater 4 Video Game.
Rick also rode in the closing ceremonies of the 1996
Closing Olympic Ceremonies. -He is one of the most
marketable personalities in the industry. His resume
is impressive and tends to keep busy.
The following are some of his accomplishments/achievements:
1995 until present - X-Games Athlete?
1999 until present - Gravity Games Athlete
2000 - New Zealand X-Games Champion?
2002-2005 - MSS (Mobile Skatepark Series)
____-Athlete, USA & International?
2004 - LG Action Sports Contests, China/Korea,
____-Russia/England?
2005 - Dew Action Sports Series
He is sponsored by: RockStar Bicycle Company, Kenda Tires, Boost Mobile,
Monster Energy drink, Draven.com, Famous Stars & Straps, Vestal Watches,
Von Zipper Sunglasses, Royal Rider, Mosh, The Skatepark of Tampa, Fuel Gloves,
KMC Wheels, Toyo Tires, and Kicker Audio.
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