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Ryan Sheckler

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  • Date of Birth: December 30, 1989
  • Hometown: San Clemente, CA
  • Other Sponsors: Plan B Skateboards, Etnies, Redbull, Oakley, Independent, Kicker, Ethica, Nixon Watches.
  • Career Highlights:
    • 2006: 1st AST Dew Tour, Louisville (park discipline)
    • 2006: 1st AST Dew Tour, Portland (park discipline
    • 2006: 1st AST Dew Tour, San Jose, California (park discipline)
    • 2006: 1st overall AST Dew Tour (park discipline)
    • 2006: 2nd X Games, Los Angeles (park discipline)
    • 2008: 1st X Games

Bio

Ryan was born in San Clemente, CA and still calls the Southern California beach city home. It was at the tender age of eighteen months that he first stepped foot on a skateboard. Soon after entering contests at a young age, he started winning them. By age thirteen, Ryan was pro for World Industries and had taken home an X-Games gold medal. He has since dominated the contest circuit and continues to be one of the outstanding forces to reckon with.

Ryan’s mainstream exposure reached new heights in 2007, when MTV started airing “The Life of Ryan”, a reality show that covered the daily trials and tribulations of a teenage skateboard phenomenon. Even with the added television and teeny-bopper magazine coverage, Ryan is still arguably the most feared skateboarder on the competition circuit. If you haven’t already done so, check out the Ryan Sheckler Signature Series Sideways sunglasses. They combine a polished black exterior with plaid interior, a work of art inspired by Ryan.

Don’t sell him short, though. Ryan’s not just a contest queen that can only skate in an arena. Just watch any of his recent video parts and you’ll soon realize that his roots lie in the street spots that made him the skateboarder he is today. Having accomplished so much at a young age, it’ll be interesting to see what’s what he’s still got under his sleeve.

Q&A

  • Party animal or mellow TV on the couch? Party Animal
  • Any last words? Yes, I'd like to thank my family, they have always supported me and they make a lot of sacrifices for my skateboarding, especially all the travel. I would also like to thank my sponsors: Almost, Etnies, Volcom,Tensor, Oakley, Sobe, Amp'd, Nixon and Ninja. Most have been with me since the beginning and I am grateful. Finally, I'd like to thank my fans, they are awesome and I know that I wouldn't be anywhere without them.
  • If you could be someone famous, who would you be? Jim Carrey
  • Number of years participating in your sport 11
  • Who / What inspires you? Rodney Mullen, anything he does is amazing and I am always in awe of the passion he has for skateboarding.
  • What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump? The Cure, The Smiths
  • Favorite Bands:The Smiths Films: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Books: The Mutt TV Shows: The Inferno, Viva La Bam Drink: Sobe Adrenaline Rush
  • 5 Items I can't live without Skateboard, Volcom Jeans, Etnies, I-pod, Bose headphones
  • What move / trick are you working on? Switch F/S 360
  • When did you start your sport? I was interested when I was 18 months old, I got a board when I was 4.
  • If you were not a pro skater you would be? Riding MotoX
  • Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint)? MotoX
  • To me, Oakley is An innovator in the area of eyewear.
  • What is more important to you than skating? Family.
  • Years as a professional 2

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