WALLRIDE 17 click to PDF

I’ve had a post-it on my notebook that says, “Wallride
Intro and Photo” that’s been making me insane. I can’t
figure out what this introduction page is suppose to be
anymore. The first time I took it on, I wrote about my
apartment manager coming to take a look at my fridge
only to have a piece of toilet paper with actual human
crap on it, fall out of his pant leg. That got me thinking
about that apartment right on the water and how much I
loved that place. I thought about writing about how I had
lived there peacefully for eight years and then let one of
the team riders live there when I moved out. I received an
eviction notice within two weeks after the door got kicked
down and there was a picture of ODB stuck up on the
wall with electrical tape. That seemed like a downer of a
story and made me think about a happier team story. So
I thought about writing about driving down the 210 with
Guy talking about how when his hair gets to a certain
length, he looks like the fifth Beatle and how he wasn’t
going to worry about it right then. But that seems like all
I could tell you about that story without crying. And then I
thought about crying and how Spike recently pointed out
that he, Mike and I have really learned to talk about our
feelings but Rickk was still holding out. It seemed lame
to write about the three of us being more evolved then
Rickk.
So I decided to look through photos when I found
this one of Mike and Rickk at Ty’s wedding. I looked at it
for a while and thought Spike might just be misinformed.
If we can’t tell how much Rickk loves you with the half
hug, palm open and kiss to the forehead, that may be
our problem, not Rickk’s. It might be a primitive way of
expression, but it’s pretty awesome.
Megan Baltimore, 12/08
“B.A. has a sweet fade.”
...continued on page 110
BIG GIRL 4
BRIAN ANDERSON (8 x 31.87) / BRANDON BIEBEL (7.75 x 31.12) / MIKE MO CAPALDI (7.75 x 31.12)
MIKE CARROLL (7.62 x 31.25) / RICK HOWARD (7.81 x 31.37) / ERIC KOSTON (7.5 x 31 )
GUY MARIANO (7.75 x 31.12) / SEAN MALTO (8 x 31.25) / RICK McCRANK (7.81 x 31.37)
ALEX OLSON (8 x 31.25) / JERON WILSON (7.75 x 31.12)
PLANKS
BRANDON BIEBEL (7.87 x 31.25) / MIKE MO CAPALDI (7.75 x 31.12) / ERIC KOSTON (7.75 x 31.12)
GUY MARIANO (7.81 x 31.37) / ALEX OLSON (8 x 31.25) / JERON WILSON (8 x 31.25)
All retro boards in this series were shot at the Skate Lab Museum in Simi Valley, California
BRIAN ANDERSON (8 x 31.87) / GUY MARIANO (7.81 x 31.37) / RICK HOWARD (7.81 x 31.37)
ERIC KOSTON (7.75 x 31.125) / SEAN MALTO (7.62 x 31.25) / ALEX OLSON (7.75 x 31.1 x 31.25)
KA-POW!
ONE-OFFS #1
BRIAN ANDERSON, ca-caaaaw (8.25 x 31.4) / ALEX OLSON, banned in L.A. (7.75 x 31.12)
BRANDON BIEBEL, up in smoke (7.87 x 31.25) / ERIC KOSTON, change (8 x 31.12)
SEAN MALTO, gates (7.62 x 31.25)
MIKE CARROLL, stop paging me (8 x 31.62) / RICK HOWARD, loading (8 x 31.12
GUY MARIANO, shark attack (8 x 31.87) / RICK McCRANK, harvest (8 x 31.62) / JERON WILSON, Groover (8 x 31.25)
MIKE MO CAPALDI, simi valley bierdo (7.87 x 31.25)
ADVERTYPE
BRIAN ANDERSON (8 x 31.87) / BRANDON BIEBEL (7.75 x 31.12) / MIKE CARROLL (7.62 x 31.25)
RICK HOWARD (7.81 x 31.37) / ERIC KOSTON (8 x 31.12) / SEAN MALTO (8 x 31.25)
GUY MARIANO (7.81 x 31.37) / RICK McCRANK (7.81 x 31.37) / MIKE MO CAPALDI (7.75 x 31.12)
ALEX OLSON (8 x 31.25) / JERON WILSON (7.75 x 31.12)
SURF & TURF
ALEX OLSON (8 x 31.25) / MIKE CARROLL (7.87 x 31.62) / RICK McCRANK (8 x 31.62)
RICK HOWARD (7.81 x 31.37) / ERIC KOSTON (7.5 x 31) / SEAN MALTO (8 x 31.25)
ALEX OLSON (8 x 31.25) / BRANDON BIEBEL (7.75 x 31.125) / BRIAN ANDERSON (8 x 31.87) TONE ON TONE
GUY MARIANO (8 x 31.37) / MIKE CARROLL (7.87 x 31.62) / ERIC KOSTON (7.75 x 31.125)
ONE-OFFS #2
BRIAN ANDERSON, piracy (8.5 x 31.4) / BRANDON BIEBEL, holy biebel (7.87 x 31.25)
MIKE CARROLL, 2 girls 1 board (8 x 31.62) / RICK HOWARD, girl overboard (8 x 31.12)
ERIC KOSTON, frosty’s (8.25 x 31.62)
SEAN MALTO, malto meats (7.62 x 31.25) / RICK McCRANK, mccrank & girl (8 x 31.62)
GUY MARIANO, muragamo (8 x 31.37) / MIKE MO CAPALDI, beav-mo (7.87 x 31.25) / JERON WILSON, valley girl (8 x
31.25) / ALEX OLSON, olson twins (7.75 x 31.12)
“People started texting me,
‘Dude, congrats on the Lakai vid!’”
...continued on page 110
(RED)
+ GIRL SKATEBOARDS + MIKE CARROLL + ANDY JENKINS
board to be released with new Band of Horses CD this summer
BAND OF HORSES + GUY MARIANO
“The character’s feet are too big to switch flip.”
...continued on page 110
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
MIKE CARROLL (7.62 x 31.25) / RICK McCRANK (8 x 31.62) / BRANDON BIEBEL (7.75 x 31.12)
GUY MARIANO (7.75 x 31.12) / JERON WILSON (7.75 x 31.12) / RICK HOWARD (7.81 x 31.37) / ERIC KOSTON (7.5 x 31)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ONE-OFFS #3
MIKE CARROLL, knife (7.87 x 31.62) / ERIC KOSTON, constellation (8 x 31.12) / SEAN MALTO, polaroid (8 x 31.25)
MIKE MO CAPALDI, girl-sicle (7.87 x 31.25) / ALEX OLSON, slick (7.75 x 31.125)
GUY MARIANO, grace (8 x 31.37)
1) KNIFE (51, 52, 53) / 2) MURAGAMO (51, 52, 53) / 3) ELECTRO (50, 51, 52) / 4)
TRY HARD (52, 53, 54) / 5) SURF & TURF (51, 52, 53) / 6) GROOVER (51, 52, 53) / 7) WILD THINGS (50, 51, 52)
8) BIG GIRL 4 (51, 53, 55) / 9) HARVEST (50, 51, 52)
WHEELS
3
4
3
1
5
2
7
6
CAPS & BEANIES 1) CLASSIC TRUCKER (adjustable) / 2) BIG GIRL (snap-back) / 3) SONIC (beanie) / 4) FOLDED (beanie)
5) EYE-HOLE (folded beanie) / 6) CUSTOM 5-PANEL (flex fit gingham) / 7) MONTANA (adjustable)
1
2
4
1) OG (fitted New Era) / 2) OG (fitted New Era) / 3) MESH OG (fitted New Era) / 4) GIRL SCRIPT (fitted New Era)
NEW ERA CAPS
T-SHIRTS
ADVERTYPE / BIG GIRL 4 / GIRL TV / GRACE OG
BANNED IN LA / CUT OUT / HARVEST / LOGO
T-SHIRTS
OG / MURAGAMO (large back print w/ small chest print) / UP IN SMOKE / SPELL CHECK
SHARK ATTACK / F#@! GIRL / STOP PAGING ME / SURF & TURF (large back print w/ small chest print)
PREMIUM T-SHIRTS
BIG GIRL / PLANKS / WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE / McCRANK & GIRL
ADVERTYPE (zip-up hoodies) / BIG GIRL (pull-over hoodies) / GIRL SCRIPT (crewneck) / DRAWER (nfs)
PRINTED FLEECE
5
3
4
1
2
JACKETS
1) LOGAN / 2) BAXTER / 3) WINSTON
6
1) MITER / 2) WALT / 3) FINCH
TOPS
1
2
SHORTS
1) CLASSIC CUT-OFF SHORT / 2) PLANKS BOARD SHORT
3
4
3) GIRL JEAN / 4) GIRL CHINO
PANTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
13
8
9
10
11
12
7
14
20
15
16
21
22
17
23
18
24
19
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1) GOLD BEARINGS (precision) & BLUES (abec 3) / 2) HARDWARE (7/8” & 1”) / 3) RISERS (1/8”) / 4) SKATE TOOL / 5) PLANKS WALLET (nylon)
6) ZIP WALLET (rip-stop nylon) / 7) MONEY CLIP
8) GIRL-MOB GRIP (box of 20) / 9) PHONE STICKER (non-slip grip) / 10) OG BLANK KEY / 11) SPEED STICK (wax stick) / 12) WAX (standard style)
13) PLANKS D-RING BELT (canvas)
14) OG BELT (canvas & leather) / 15) CROC BELT (faux) / 16) STRIPED D-RING BELT / 17) DVDs (epicly later’d, yeah right, fully flared, beauty & the beast)
18) FINAL FLARE! / 19) DVD BOXSET
20) LAPTOP SLEEVE (NEOPRENE) / 21) SKATE BAG / 22) CAMBY SCARF / 23) SIMPLE BACKPACK / 24) SKATE CARRIER BACKPACK / 25) LAPEL PINS
26) STICKER PACKS / 27) CRAILTAP PIN
28) CRAILTAP COFFEE MUG / 29) BRO-POURRI AIR-FRESHENER / 30) STRIPED SOCKS / 31) SANDALS
“It means I can go to
Venice and skate the Pit
with Snake.”
...continued on page 111
BOARDS
SEMI-SWEET
1)
1) Kenny Anderson
2) Chico Brenes
3) Marc Johnson
4) Justin Eldridge
7 1/2” x 31”
7 5/8” x 31 1/8”
7 13/16” x 31 3/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
2)
3)
4)
5)
5) Chris Roberts
7 3/4” x 31 1/6”
6) Anthony Pappalardo 7 3/4” x 31 1/6”
7) Devine Calloway
8” x 31.7/8”
6)
7)
BOARDS
SUGAR SKULLS
2)
1)
1) Chico Brenes
2) Devine Calloway
3) Justin Eldridge
4) Kenny Anderson
5) Marc Johnson
7 5/8” x 31 1/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
8” x 31 5/8”
7 5/8” x 31 1/8”
4)
3)
5)
BOARDS
ONE OFFS
1)
1) Daniel Castillo Jeepney
2) Jesus Fernandez Import
3) Justin Eldridge Rack’m
4) Kenny Anderson Match Box
5) Gino Iannucci Old Ace
2)
8” x 31 7/8”
7 3/4” x 311/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
7 13/16” x 31 3/8”
7 13/16” x 31 3/8”
3)
4)
5)
6)
6) Chris Roberts Color Blind
7) Anthony Pappalardo Breaking Away
8) Devine Calloway Line Em Up
9) Marc Johnson Marco Johnsonsky
10) Chico Brenes Grande
7)
7 3/4” x 31 1/6”
8” x 31 5/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
7 3/4” x 31 1/8”
8)
9)
BOARDS
HEAD ON
1)
1) Marc Johnson
2) Devine Calloway
3) Chico Brenes
4) Justin Eldridge
7 13/16” x 31 3/8”
8” x 31.7/8”
7 5/8” x 31 1/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
2)
3)
4)
5)
5) Anthony Pappalardo 7 3/4” x 31 1/6”
6) Kenny Anderson
7 1/2” x 31”
7) Chris Roberts
7 5/8” x 31 1/8”
6)
7)
BOARDS
BIG CHOC #2
BOARDS
CHOC O BLOCKS
1)
1)
2)
2)
3)
3)
4)
4)
5)
1) Justin Eldridge
2) Marc Johnson
3) Devine Calloway
4) Kenny Anderson
5) Chico Brenes
8” x 31 7/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
7 1/2” x 31”
7 3/4” x 31 1/8”
5)
1) Marc Johnson
2) Kenny Anderson
3) Devine Calloway
4) Anthony Pappalardo
5) Justin Eldridge
7 5/8” x 31 1/8”
8” x 31 5/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
7 3/4” x 31 1/6”
8” x 31 7/8”
BOARDS
WOOD CUT
1)
1) Anthony Pappalardo
2) Chico Brenes
3) Chris Roberts
4) Devine Calloway
7 3/4” x 31 1/6”
7 5/8” x 31 1/8”
7 3/4” x 31 1/6”
8” x 31 7/8”
2)
3)
5)
4)
5) Justin Eldridge 8” x 31 7/8”
6) Kenny Anderson 8” x 31 5/8”
7) Marc Johnson
7 5/8” x 31 1/8”
6)
7)
BOARDS
ONE OFFS
2)
1)
1) Chico Brenes Fruitstand
2) Justin Eldridge Down the Brown
3) Devine Calloway Philly Split
4) Kenny Anderson Pachenko
5) Daniel Castillo Lil D
4)
3)
7 3/4” x 31 3/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
7 13/16” x 31 3/8”
7 3/4” x 31 1/8”
5)
1)
1) Jesus Fernandez Gruel
4) Anthony Pappalardo Ransom
3) Gino Iannucci Hot Dog Stand
4) Marc Johnson Absinthe
5) Chris Roberts Spokes
2)
7 3/4” x 31 3/8”
8” x 31 5/8”
7 13/16” x 31 3/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
7 3/4” x 31 1/6”
3)
4)
5)
BOARDS
CHUNK C
WHEELS
1)
1) Devine Calloway
2) Chico Brenes
3) Justin Eldridge
4) Kenny Anderson
5) Marc Johnson
8” x 31 7/8”
7.5/8” x 311/8”
8” x 31 7/8”
7 1/2” x 31”
7 13/16” x 31 3/8”
2)
3)
4)
5)
1) License Plate Wheels
2) Red Square Wheels
3) Chunk Core Wheels
4) Big Chocolate Wheels
51mm, 52mm, 53mm
51mm, 53mm, 55mm
51mm, 52mm, 53mm
51mm, 52mm, 53mm
1)
5)
2)
6)
3)
7)
4)
8)
5) Chunk C Wheels
6) Old Ace Wheels
7) Semi Sweet Wheels
8) Sugar Skull Wheels
50mm, 51mm, 52mm
50mm, 52mm, 54mm
50mm, 51mm, 52mm
50mm, 51mm, 52mm
TEES
PRINTED
Captain Tee
Head On Tee
TEES
PRINTED
MISSING ARTWORK
1) Line Em Up Tee
2) Emblem Tee
3) Ransom Tee
4) Big Chocolate Tee
1)
2)
1)
2)
3)
4)
3)
4)
5) Chunk Tee
6) Choc O Block Tee
7) Semi Sweet Tee
8) Down The Brown Tee
TEES
PREMIUM
FLEECE
PRINTED
1)
2)
2)
1)
3)
1) Sugar Skulls Premium Tee
2) Spokes Premium Tee
3) Old Ace Premium Tee
4) Color Blind Premium Tee
4)
3)
1) Captain Pullover Hood
2) Chunk Crew
3) Big Chocolate Zip Hood
APPAREL
JACKETS & FLEECE
APPAREL
WOVENS
3)
1)
1) Norton Nylon / Terry Zip Hood
2) Cushman Cotton / Nylon Jacket
3) Greeves Striped Hoodie
2)
1)
1) Buell Striped Jersey
2) Richman S/S Woven Button Up
3) Vincent Tonal Stripe Jersey
2)
3)
APPAREL
SHORTS
APPAREL
PANTS
1)
2)
1) Harley Cord Shorts
2) Enfield Nylon Shorts
1)
1) Chocolate Cord
2) Chocolate Jean
2)
BEANIES
& HATS
1) Chunk Ear Flap Beanie
2) Sherpa Beanie
3) Bomber Cap
4) Pom Pom Beanie
HATS
NEW ERA
1)
2)
3)
4)
1)
2)
5)
6)
7)
8)
4)
5)
5) Folded Beanie W/ Mask
6) Cord 5 Panel Hat
7) Red Square Trucker Hats
8) MJ Fedora Hat
1) Chunk C Blue and Maroon New Era Hats
2) Chunk C Red and Blue Plaid New Era Hats
3) Chunk C Black Micro Cord New Era Hat
4) League Snap Back Hats
5) Giant Chunk Custom Plaid New Era Hat
6) Chunk C Custom Banded New Era Hats
7) Chunk C Ripstop New Era Hats
3)
6)
7)
ACCESSORIES
& HARDGOODS
4)
3)
3)
2)
2)
1)
5)
6)
7)
1)
5)
4)
8)
1) Alarm Clock
2) Chunk Shades
3) Watch
4) Mouse Pad
5) Key Topper
6) Car Emblem
7) Assorted Decals
8) Dark Chocolate & Swiss Bearings
9)
9) Big Chunk Velcro Wallet
10) Wax
11) Hardware 7/8” & 1”
10)
11)
6)
1) Skate Carrier Backpack
2) Faux Ostrich Backpack
3) Duffel Bag
4) Script Stripe Belt
5) Carabiner Camera Case
6) Chunk Socks
7) Red Square Enamel Ostrich Belt
8) Tonal Scout Belt
7)
8)
Raw / Red
Raw / Black
Classic
Lowrider Script / Metallic Charcoal
Raw / Anodized Gold
Etched Raw
Black / Black
Carroll Pro Model
Mariano Pro Model
Hsu Pro Model
Royal 4 / Mariano Pro Model
Evolution / Raw
White / Raw
Navy / Raw
Chocolate Pinstripe / Black
Ripper Pirate
Raw : Also available in 5.25” & 4.0”
Raw / Anodized Gold
Black / Black
Black / White
Checkers
Distressed
Paisley 2
Buffalo Plaid
Neapolitan
Mike Mo Pro Model
Red / Raw
Lowrider Script / Metallic Cream
Chocolate Pinstripe / Red
Copper Pirate
Royal / Raw
Black / White
Raw
Raw / Anodized Gold
Tri Script / Raw
Black / Red
Black / Black
Big Script : White / Red
Tri Script : Black / Red / Cyan
Tri Script / Rasta
Big Script : Raw / Royal
Big Script : Black / White
Lowrider Script / Metallic Purple
Tie-Dye
Big Girl
Manchester
Shiner : Yellow / White / Silver / Black
Royal Family : Black
Bit Script : White / Silver / Turquoise / Black
O.E. New Era
Truck You : Powder Blue / White / Kelly Green / Black
Mythos : Kelly Green / White / Navy / Black
Back Print Shown
Big Script : Purple / White / Turquoise / Black
Big Script New Era
Truck You Foam Trucker : Black / Kelly Green / Powder Blue
Camo Flex Fit
Label Fold Beanie
Smog Zip Hood : Kelly Green / Black
Larson Zip Hood : Red / Black
Big Script Crew: Black / Athletic Heather
Rose Tattoo Zip Hood : Royal / Athletic Heather Back Print Featured
Jawbreaker Wallet
Jawbreaker Belt
Air Freshener
Carabiner Keychain
Sticker Pack
Risers
OG Truck Replacement Kit
Evo Truck Replacement Kit
Mounting Hardware
Wax
Grip Tape Roll
Backpack
www.rubyrepublic.com
block deck large
8.25”
8”
bolts deck large
8.25”
8”
7.5”
bolts deck medium
bolts deck small
snowbro - matt beach
8”
7.75
7.75”
shreaded beach - matt beach
teabag - matt beach
mrs. t - matt beach
8”
paper block - 50mm
shittys - 54mm / 84d
w/core
flatspot - 52mm
this wheel! - 52mm
block deck medium
8.25”
7.85”
8” cruiser
block deck small 7.5”
miracle - tim gavin
7.75”
block
duct tape
7.85”
paperblock
7.75”
2x carols
8”
lap of luxury - reese forbes
predator - brad staba
8”
7.75”
skeet mental - brad staba
ol durty - brad staba
hot wings - brad staba
top
graphic
bolts socks - low
sugar,water,purple
stitches
mental backpack
bolts wallet - w/ inside rolling
paper dispenser
mental bag - board carrier, padded
laptop holder, front storage, insulated
beverage holder, messenger bag straps,
backpack straps.
sweatshop
ski mask
muthafucka
block socks - high
block beanie
solid gold skate tool
polish joke
weed cap - twill/mesh
bottle opener belt
bolts d-ring belt
mrs. t
block
bolts
fake crap wax
non-drowsy bolts - 7/8” & 1” - allen key
speed itch bearings
holy roller ceramic bearings
Mo knows texting. Mo knows Call of Duty. Mo knows S.K.A.T.E. Mo knows Simi Valley.
Mo knows Bagakoos. And now… Mo knows shoes! Introducing personalized Commerce LK
and Manchester Select color ways by Mike Mo for Summer / Fall 2009.
Commerce LK - Mo Knows
Color: Black / Teal Suede
Manchester Select - Mo Knows
Color: Black Suede
SEAN MALTO
SPIKE JONZE
Creighton Barrett of BAND OF HORSES
ALEX OLSON
VINCENT ALVAREZ
ANTHONY PAPPALARDO
What’s going on with that hair?
I don’t know dude, it’s getting long though.
What’s going on with that hair?
Spike Jonze.
One of the main monsters in the movie is named
Carol. Is he anything like our Carroll?
They have similar tendencies towards neurosis.
They’re both sensitive.
Is Malto giving you a run for your money for best
hair on the team?
No! Let’s not get crazy. But he does run the blow cut
hard.
How was it to be crowned King of LA last year?
It felt a little weird to me. The minute they were announcing the winners they said that they were going to split the money between me and some other
skater, but the other skater was going to take the title.
It was crazy! I was like, man just give him the title and
let me go home. I didn’t like that at all. A title or status
is no concern to me I guess.
What’s your favorite street in New York?
The one that has my apartment on it.
Which trick in particular causes your locks to
get in your face?
Pretty much every trick. I’m cutting it soon.
With some of you being skaters how does it feel
to be so accepted by the skate community?
Well, growing up skating I would of probably hated
us. But now, I hate the kids that like us. All jokes
aside, it’s been really amazing and a total, radical
surprise.
How was moving from West Covina, CA to Georgia when you were in high school?
At first, it really really sucked. I was going to be away
from a lot of different people that I used to skate with,
but I still didn’t let any of the bullshit of trying to fit in
get to me. Way more green, way less mean.
When was the last time you had a slice from
your father’s pizzeria?
All the time, my brother just bought a house out in
Long Island, so I’ve been helping him out with the
move and lunch is usually my dad’s pizza and Dunkin’
Donuts coffee.
Did you skate out there?
Oh yeah. Skating out there was probably like one of
the funniest times I had doing it. Of course the spots
were a lot different but I adjusted to them and it was
very very fun while doing so.
How’s the woodshop?
Good times. It’s more just like my garage or basement that’s 30 blocks away from my apt.
Outside of you, who’s got the best hair on Girl
right now?
BA has a sweet fade.
How often do you talk to Mike Mo?
I talk to him like few times a month unless I’m in
California. He usually yells at me for not staying at
his house.
What do kids think when they hear you’re from
Kansas?
They kinda trip out. I had some kids ask what
ocean I’m by.
Ever think of relocating to Torrance?
I’ve thought about relocating somewhere in California but haven’t figured out where yet.
Who else got the Sean Malto sponsor me video?
Jamie Thomas got it at a demo in Kansas City.
What’s your favorite genre of music?
I like it all.
What happened to that guitar that McCrank
gave you?
I let my mom borrow it and she left it at a hotel.
Sorry Rick.
What’s been your favorite graphic you’ve had so
far?
Big Bear malt liquor board for sure.
What’s harder, coming up with graphic ideas or
answering these questions?
These questions. I feel like an idiot answering
them.
Are you going to have a part in the Chocolate
video?
I hope so. If Ty lets me.
Who taught you to hardflip?
This kid Bryce down the street from my house. He
kept telling me I was doing them wrong cause the
board didn’t go straight between my legs.
But who could switch flip better?
I’d say the character’s from the movies feet are too
big to switch flip.
Who on Girl would play Max the best?
Mikey might play the best Max also. He can be both
very sensitive and can be very wild if you catch him
on the right night.
Where there any similarities between the making of Where the Wild Wild Things Are and Fully
Flared?
They both took four years. They both had a fair
amount of stress. And they both have things exploding in them.
While filming out in Australia did you skate at
all?
Not that much because we were so busy. We were
in Melbourne which was pretty fun city to skate
around. I went to one park with two bowls that was
really fun.
Did you know Guy would be skating to your
songs?
I didn’t find out until people started texting me,
“Dude, congrats on the Lakai vid!” and I was like, “I
didn’t even think I got my footy in on time.” Then I
realized they were talking about our songs. It’s probably one of the coolest things to ever happen to us. I
mean its Guy Mariano.”
Who else from the skate community has shown
their support for what you guys do?
Our dear friend Travis Graves kinda set it all off by
introducing us to Dill a few years back and then the
next thing you know, we had all sorts of pro skaters
drinking our beer backstage.
The third album is a big deal for any band. Are
you guys nervous?
Nervous? No. Scared? Yes.
What’s the significance of the mermaid on the
board?
Mermaids are the skaters of the sea.
When is the moving coming out?
October 16th, 2009.
Who’s gonna be the baddest band of ’09?
What the fuck is an ’09?
Is it going to be as good as Video Days?
I can’t see how it could be. It doesn’t have Mark
Gonzales in it.
What are the perks of playing shows on tour
rather than doing demos on tour?
No product toss and kids not asking us if we’re too
old to skate.
Any idea what you’ll be doing next?
The Chocolate video.
If you could have any other skater skate to one
of your songs who would it be?
That’s a really tough one. Dill was really into one
of our songs off the second record, so we almost
named it,”Dill’s song.” Gonz would be insane. The
ATL kids (Brock, Clark, and Taylor). Zach and Bobby
I D.C., our hometown hero, Sabback. Definitely
Obama because he’s got a mean flat ground game.
What’s it mean to be a son of a Dagger?
It means I can go to Venice and skate the pit with
Snake.
Why is driving all the way to San Diego for a
wave machine worth it, but driving all the way to
SD for a skate spot not worth it?
Well that’s a very easy question. water doesn’t hurt.
Oh and I’m sorry but I hate skating in SD.
What’s your best trick on the wave machine?
Falling. I can’t even ride the damn thing.
Who’s your favorite comedian?
David Cross.
What’s the most confusing thing about a
woman?
They’re all insane and the young ones in LA are
dumb.
Looking back it his video parts, what is your
favorite phase of dress for Carroll?
I think I would now say the second FTC video but
when I was younger I probably would have said
the Transworld video.
How’s having your own place?
It’s great! I don’t have to deal with anyone. I don’t
have deal with another person’s mess. I can get really
weird and bored as well. It’s all a boy could wish for.
Who’s your most frequent houseguest?
The mailman or the ex girl when she wasn’t my ex.
What kind of stuff?
A lot of indoor and transitions.
Which ex-Chocolate team rider would you want
back on the team?
To tell you the truth, I would like to see every one of
Chocolate ex-riders still on the team. Gabriel Rodriguez would be nice.
What’s up with your boy Cornbread?
Cornbread is one of the craziest individuals that I have
ever met. It’s crazy because he knows what he has to
do to survive, yet he still loves skateboarding so much
that he’ll still do nollie heelflip indy grab to nosegrind or
any other weird trick that he can get his hands on.
Did he really win the Lottery?
I remember the day that I got back from Woodward,
he was at the airport to pick me up. He told me that
we don’t have to worry about nothing any more, and
showed me of proof or documentation out of his
pocket that said that he was going to receive earnings
of 250,000 dollars to his address. I couldn’t believe it,
but sure enough he vanished a couple weeks after he
told me. He said that he was going to buy us all Gucci
suits and take a group photo. It’s crazy because after
that, he still asked me for an application at the place
that I previously worked at.
How’s filming for the Chocolate video going?
Filming for the Chocolate is going excellent. It’s just
like it should be. No pressure, no rules, just skateboarding, and someone there to document it.
Were you ever told to move to California?
No, I was never asked to move out to California, but
who knows maybe one day I’ll be fortunate enough
to keep my place in NY, get a little space out there,
and run the bi-coastal thing.
What have you been making?
Top-secret experimental prototype decks for Rickk.
What do you listen to while you’re working?
Stern, NYU DR. Radio, and NPR.
What does working in the shop give you that
skating doesn’t?
A place to go when I’m not skating that’s not a bar or
a comfortable desk with a Internet connection. Skating still gives me a lot of what I need.
Did you ever get a nickname when you skated
in Philly?
Pre-Philly was Mr. Burns.
Whose got your favorite jump into the Love
fountain?
Not sure, maybe just watching Kalis trying nollies into
it one day. He never landed it, but it probably looked
a lot better than some of the tricks that made into
that thing. Sometimes the bails by certain people are
more enjoyable to watch than other people’s makes.
Have you met Vincent yet?
Yeah, he’s super sick, he could fit on any era of
Chocolate.
What’s your earliest memory of Chocolate
skateboards?
Gino, Kennan, and Chico looking smooth as usual,
Paulo having one of my favorite video parts. Nollie
nose manual a table.
When’s the next time you’ll be out in California?
Chocolate premiere!
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