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'''3. Any original tricks that your particularly proud of? What are your favorite tricks?''' | '''3. Any original tricks that your particularly proud of? What are your favorite tricks?''' | ||
Well, the Casper Disaster seems to come to mind first, seeing that its still remembered 28yrs later (I'm honored .) The original | Well, the [[Casper Disaster]] seems to come to mind first, seeing that its still remembered 28yrs later (I'm honored .) The original [[Kickflip]], [[180 Kickflip]], kickflip to 1-foot, [[Kickflip to Railstand|Kickflip to Rail]], most all the rail variations, the [[Pogo]], and lets see, the [[Helicopter]]. My favorite trick was kickflips off tables or stages. | ||
'''4. Any favorite contests or memorable moments you'd like to share with us?''' | '''4. Any favorite contests or memorable moments you'd like to share with us?''' | ||
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'''5. Who are your favorite skaters. Do you have any good skate stories to tell?''' | '''5. Who are your favorite skaters. Do you have any good skate stories to tell?''' | ||
My favorite skaters were Chris Chaput, Dennis Martinez, Russ Howell, Jay Adams, Ellen O' | My favorite skaters were [[Chris Chaput]], [[Dennis Martinez]], [[Russ Howell]], [[Jay Adams]], [[Ellen O'Neil Deason]], [[Stacy Peralta]], and so many more I could mention. | ||
'''6. How do you feel about the industry abandoning the production of freestyle skateboards?''' | '''6. How do you feel about the industry abandoning the production of freestyle skateboards?''' | ||
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Just remember that Freestyle is the true art of the sport. Its where everything started and it will probably be where everything ends. | Just remember that Freestyle is the true art of the sport. Its where everything started and it will probably be where everything ends. | ||
'''9. What other industries, hobbies are you | '''9. What other industries, hobbies are you involved with now. Can you tell us about [[Casper Industries]]?''' | ||
I own a Tile store in Oceanside, California. I'm a license contractor with the state of California and happily married with 5 kids. "Casper Industries" is a new company I'm starting with the help of my buddy Bob Staton, and other friends in the industry. I'll be coming out with Freestyle decks, street skates, pool boards, and some long boards dedicated to different old school originators. | I own a Tile store in Oceanside, California. I'm a license contractor with the state of California and happily married with 5 kids. "[[Casper Industries]]" is a new company I'm starting with the help of my buddy [[Bob Staton]], and other friends in the industry. I'll be coming out with Freestyle decks, street skates, pool boards, and some long boards dedicated to different old school originators. | ||
'''10.Anything else you'd like to add.''' | '''10.Anything else you'd like to add.''' | ||
Skateboarding has given me some of the most exciting experiences of my life. I'm honored to be remembered by my old friends and the youngsters in the sport today. Thanks to everyone that helped along the way. Just remember, FREESTYLE RULZ!!! | Skateboarding has given me some of the most exciting experiences of my life. I'm honored to be remembered by my old friends and the youngsters in the sport today. Thanks to everyone that helped along the way. Just remember, FREESTYLE RULZ!!! | ||