Ryan Sheckler
Foto/Christian Pondella Red Bull Photofiles Text Leon Grimaldi
Ryan blev vid 13års ålder världens yngsta pro skater. Så även världens yngsta och första att ta guld i prestigefyllda X-Games 2003. Idag har Ryan en egen show på MTV “Life Of Ryan” där man får följa honom. Hårt drillad av Tony Hawk i sina yngre år så är det ganska självklart att han står där han är i dag. Han är nog inte bara den yngsta att ta medalj utan formodligen den rikaste skejtaren i sin ålder. Nedan är en mail intervju med honom samt ett roliga film klipp. (klicka på bilden för att se film)
The Mtv show is good, do you ever thinking about getting in to movies ?
I just shot a movie with the Rock that comes out around Christmas time.
What is the best thing in life right now?
Jesus, Friends, and Family
Do you remember your first competition can you describe it?
I was 7 years old, very nervous, but ended up winning.
Do you have any favourite skater?
Stefan Janowski, Scott Decenzo, PROD, Chris Cole, Danny Way
The first advanced trick you learned?
Kickflip
Why did you start skateboarding?
My dad got me into it and i instantly had fun with it.
If you could change one thing in life, what would it be?
My elbows.
How does a typical day in Ryans life look like?
If I’m not traveling, Im at home in San Clemente at the beach or skating.
Lots of groupies?
everywhere
What is your goal?
My goal at this moment is to finish my video part for Plan B.
Your favourite board?
8 inch Plan B deck
Favourite skate spot?
All around Australia
What is your next project and nearest competition?
Launching my clothing line and filming for the Plan B video. The next contest is in June when the Dew tour gets going again.
Tävlingsresultat
2003
Gravity Games, first place (street discipline)
Slam City Jam, first place (street discipline)
United States Skateboarding Championships, third place (street discipline)
Vans Triple Crown, overall first place (street discipline)
World Cup of Skateboarding, overall first place (street discipline)
2004
Gravity Games, third place (street discipline)
United States Skateboarding Championships, first place (street discipline)
Vans Triple Crown, Vancouver event; third place (street discipline)
Vans Triple Crown, Cleveland event; third place (street discipline)
World Cup of Skateboarding, overall second place (street discipline)
2005
AST Dew Tour, Louisville event; first place (park discipline)
AST Dew Tour, Denver event; first place (park discipline)
AST Dew Tour, Portland event; second place (park discipline)
AST Dew Tour, San Jose event; first place (park discipline)
AST Dew Tour, Orlando event; third place (park discipline)
AST Dew Tour; overall first place (park discipline)
Globe World Cup, Melbourne event; second place (street discipline)
World Championship of Skateboarding, third place (street discipline)
Tampa Pro, Florida event, fifth place (street), biggest slam
AST Dew Tour, Louisville event; first place (park discipline)
AST Dew Tour, Denver event; fourth place (park discipline)
AST Dew Tour, Portland event; first place (park discipline)
AST Dew Tour, San Jose, California event; first place (park discipline)
AST Dew Tour, Orlando event; second place; second place (park discipline)
AST Dew Tour; overall first place (park discipline)
X Games, Los Angeles event; second place (park discipline)
Globe World Cup, Melbourne event; first place (street discipline)
Thrasher Magazine’s Bust or Bail Competition
X games; 1st place
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