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.
For more about Ryan check out his feature article in Issue No. 3 of Oakley’s One Icon Magazine.
Q & A
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When did you turn pro?
13
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Standout Memories:
Kickflip Costco gap or winning thrasher bust or bail.
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If there’s one thing that people in the industry would recognize you by, what would that be?
I stay true to my fans
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Word Association:
Fun= high speeds vision= success friend= with benefits foe= untrustworthy greenhouse= shacked
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When did you first start skating? Where/why?
My dad had me goin early on a skateboard. I was probably 2 when I rode my first board. Couple years later I started skating out front with the older kids and picked up a few pointers.
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If you didn’t skate what kind of menial task would you want to do?
If I didn't skate, I'd probably surf or do some type of board sport. I always liked racing too. I'll race anything...
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Your Favorite…(Start with your favorite music artist or something):
Kobe because of his work ethic and determination...Snoop Dogg
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Oakleys are…
Frogskins and Blades!!!
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Best song to ride to:
Kickstart my heart
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First thing you do when you get back from a trip is…
Play with my dog. He's got the best life...
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What is something that you wouldn't normally tell someone about yourself?
Why would I tell you if I wouldn't tell you...
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Dream vacation spot:
costa rica. ¡Pura Vida!
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People would be super surprised if they knew that you…
professionally raced Mario Cart
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What tricks are you working on?
bigspin flip. Thanks Shane Oneil
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You’ve been mistaken for…
You want to hear Beiber but I'll say Evan Geiselman.
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Food…
Pad Thai
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Last words…
Comin' in hot!!
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