When the water broke loose from its cloud encasings, we took cover from the summer showers under the shed that houses the grill. Unable to move in a small space and with the wind spritzing water our way, I found myself next to Karl Watson who was amused by the situation and happy to give me an interview.
EC-When did you start skating?
KW-When I was 11 years old.
EC-Where were you last GSD?
KW- Canada.
EC-How about the very first GSD?
KW-Actually, I was also in Canada for that too.
EC-What are some of the places you’ve gone on skate trips?
KW-I’ve been all around the world with my beautiful skateboard. I started traveling abroad when I was 17. I’ve pretty much gone to a different continent every year of my life. Australia. Europe. Japan 11 times. All around Asia, I love it. And Canada, like ten times.
EC-Which one of these is your favorite place to go?
KW-Japan. I actually speak Japanese.
EC-How did you learn?
KW-An ex-girlfriend taught me. It was easy. I’m not fluent but I can hold down a conversation with skate kids.
EC-What are your favorite skate videos?
KW-That’s a hard one. There are so many.
EC-Top three.
KW- Ban This, Animal Chin, Now and Later. All old school videos. I’m an old school guy.
EC- Who is your closest buddy on the team?
KW- I’d say Walker Ryan.
EC-When or where do you most often think of tricks?
KW-I often think of my tricks when I’m home alone at night time. All the kids are asleep. During meditation, tranquil time.
EC-How many kids do you have?
KW-I have three sons. My oldest is Elan. And Jaiya is seven years old and my youngest is Jonahs and he is 6.
EC-Tell us about your non-profit organization.
KW-It’s called Karl’s Kauses. My non profit is how I can give back to low income people in tough neighborhoods. So yeah, we just have a good time and hook people up with products.
EC-What are your other loves and passions?
KW-I love hiking. I love nature. I love all life. I love contemplating life.
EC-You also do art, right? What kind of art do you do?
