What got you into skateboarding?
I met a few kids in the neighborhood who had been skating for a while that really influenced me to get my first board, but I’ve always had interest from a young age when I’d watch my older brother skate flat in the basement of our house.
What is your skate scene like in your city?
I live in the city of Bel Air, although I would not consider it much of a city, more like a small town it has a very connected skate scene.
What is your go to trick to start your sesh?
It really depends on what I am skating, but when it comes to a go to trick on stairs or gaps there’s nothing like starting the sesh off with a backside bigspin!
Do you feel skateboarding has changed your life? How?
Yes, skateboarding has changed my life in so many ways. I can thank skateboarding for all of the amazing friends I’ve met over the years, and for all of the traveling I’ve done but it’s even changed my life in ways I never expected. For example, skateboarding has truly shown me how to persevere even when the odds are against you and that the only person that can stop you from being great is yourself.
What pro skater inspires your skateboarding?
There are so many! If I had to name one, I’d say Mark Suciu because he skates with such fluidity and precision, his skating is truly a form of art.
Do you prefer watching skate videos on social media or buying it? Why?
I prefer to watch the videos that are bought because that is where you will see the best of someone’s skating, for example a video like Baker 3 is not going to be released on Instagram.
What is the gnarliest trick you have ever done? How did you feel when you landed it?
It would probably be the bigger flip down Macba 3 block I did on my recent trip to Barcelona. I was hyped and relieved because it went down fast and it was the first or second day of the trip, so I had the rest of the week to focus on getting other tricks.
Tell us a little bit about your local skate shop & what they do for the skateboard scene?
My local shop is Skatology. It is located in Bel Air Maryland and it’s been keeping the skate scene alive in the area since 1999 by doing things like video premieres, and fundraisers to help raise money for local diy skate spots.
What is your daily routine before you go shred?
I wake up, take a shower, and get ready for the day then I walk my dog and come back to watch a few skate videos. After that I head out to the local park or diy spot to warm up.
Any inspiring words you want to tell the next generation of skaters?
Never lose sight of the reason you started skateboarding. – TSM MEDIA
