Skidmark Skatemag #39 | Page 32

FS 180 NOSE GRIND Chavez, Bruno Park and Wes Reeves. Skating with them is so fun, we all help push each other to get the tricks we want, and we always help each other stay positive. Other than that I’ll be at Palomares Skate Park. All of the locals there are super chill and they kill it. Shout out to Palo locals! What do you think are some ups and downs about skateboarding? There are definitely a lot more ups than downs for skateboarding. But, one downside I think, is that although it has been shown to be a positive outlet for a lot of different people, skateboarding is still frowned upon by a majority of society, and prohibited at most public place s. That being said, I think Skateboarding in the Olympics would be a great way for the rest of the world to see what Skateboarding is all about, and how positive it is. I don’t think it would change anything about skateboarding, other than make it more respectable to people who don’t understand it yet. Any last words? (Maybe thank the people/ sponsors who helped you?) Definitely, Chet Thomas, founder of Darkstar Skateboards & Wreck Wheels. Tim Gavin, founder of Filament Brand. John Makens over at Remind Insoles. Elliot Murphy, founder of Lacorda Threads. Brett Burdick, founder of Treats Skate Wax. Dustin Hill, founder of Mongopod, and Ella B. with Grip Gum. I want to thank all of them for the opportunities they have given me. I am more than grateful. Also, I want to thank all of my family and friends for supporting and believing in me.