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BOB BURNQUIST
Birthdate: October 10, 1976

Hometown: Rio de Janeiro

Residence: Vista, CA

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 165 lbs

Sponsors: The Firm, eS Footwear, Hurley, Oakley, Nixon, Fury, Ricta, Reflex, Pro-tec Helmets, Apollo

Gold Medal Gravity Games, Vert Best Trick - 2001

Gold Medal X Games, Vert - 2001

Bronze Medal X Games, Vert Best Trick - 2001

1st Place Vans Triple Crown, Vert - 2001

1st Place Red Bull Skate Pro Brazil, Vert - 2001

2nd Place B3 Anaheim, Vert - 2001

3rd Place Skate Pro of Tampa, Vert - 2001

Gold Medal X Games, Vert Best Trick - 2000

Silver Medal Gravity Games, Vert - 2000

1st Place Vans Triple Crown, Ohio, Vert & Best Trick Vert - 2000

1st Place Slam City Jam, Vert & Vert Best Trick - 2000

1st Place B3, Louisville KY, Vert - 2000

1st Place B3, Havasu AZ, Vert - 2000

Gold Medal Gravity Games, Vert - 1999

Bronze Medal X Games, Vert Best Trick -1999

1st Place Czech Republic Best Trick Contest -1999

1st Place Germany Best Trick Contest - 1999

Bronze Medal X Games, Vert Doubles - 1998

1st Place Grand Prix, Vert - 1998

1st Place Vans Triple Crown, Vert - 1998

1st Place England Best Trick Contest - 1997

Bronze Medal X Games, Vert- 1996

1st Place Grand Prix, Vert - 1996

1st Place Slam City Jam, Vert - 1995

TONY HAWK

Tony Hawk stepped onto his first skateboard when he was nine years old. Two years later, he was sponsored, and two years after that, in 1981, he turned professional.

Tony dominated the professional skateboarding contest circuit for the next 18 years, placing first or second in almost every major skateboard contest he entered. He has traveled the world and won every series of skate contests, including the National Skateboard Association series, ESPN's X Games, the Munster contest series in Germany and Vans Triple Crown Hard Rock World Championships. An article in Gravity magazine stated: "From the time he was 16 and declared the National Skateboard Association's first world champion until the NSA folded 12 years later, he never lost his title as the world's best vertical skateboarder." At the 1999 X Games in San Francisco, Hawk made history (and every major national newspaper) when he landed the "900," a two-and-a-half rotation mid-air flip above the lip of a vert ramp. It's a trick that has eluded skateboarders for more than a decade and caused a variety of injuries including broken ribs and compressed vertebras. Hawk is the only skater to land it ,ever, and has landed it numerous times since.

Hawk retired from competition in 1999 at age 31, but don't expect him to be moving to a golf community in Florida. In addition to concentrating more of his time on his companies-900 Films, Birdhouse Skateboards, Hawk Clothing and Hawk Shoes-Hawk entertains a calendar packed full of demonstrations, tours, films, and television appearances. Much more than merely a dominant contest skater, Hawk is the most visible link between the fickle extreme-sports world and the mainstream audience. It's a delicate juggling act that both skaters and executives appreciate. "We needed someone to latch onto, an ambassador," X Games Marketing Director Chris Stiepock told the Los Angeles Times in June 1999. "We needed to create heroes, just like the other sports. The NBA needs to promote Tim Duncan to sell the NBA finals. We needed Tony." In 2001, Tony was named "Best Male Athlete" at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards over Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neil, and Tiger Woods, and "Choice Male Athlete" at Fox's Teen Choice Awards for the third year in a row.

ERIC KOSTON
Full name: Eric Lee Koston

Birthdate: 4/29/75

Age started skating: 11

Any contest victories you'd care to mention: Monster Mastership 2001, Gravity Games 2001 & 2000, X Games 2001, Tampa Pro 2002

Any mag honors you'd care to mention: Thrasher Mag Skater of the Year '96, Transworld Mag Best Street Skater 2001

Greatest skater of all time: Mark Gonzales

Greatest skater still pro: Mark Gonzales

Best skate movie ever made: 2001 A Skate Odyssey, starring Todd Falcon

Any life influences outside of skateboarding: Ultimate Gary

Music you like: I can listen to anything, but that doesn't mean I'll like it.

GEOFF ROWLEY
Born: 1976

From: Liverpool, England
Lives In: Huntington Beach, CA
Year Turned Pro: 1994
Age When Started: 14
Skates: Street

MIKE VALLELY
Mike Vallely was born on June 29, 1970 in the flat sprawling township of Edison, New Jersey. He grew up the middle child of a working class family. Growing up Mike immersed himself in comic books, martial arts films and his imagination. He was a fan of Elvis Presley and Kiss and daydreamed of one day being a rock star or super hero.

When Mike was fourteen years old he got his first skateboard for Christmas.In June of 1986 Mike was "discovered" and sponsored by Powell Peralta in the parking lot of Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach, Virginia.In July of 1986 Mike won the NSA National Amateur Championship in Oceanside, California and overnight became one of the biggest names in the sport.In 1987 Mike turned professional and in 1988 his first signature model skateboard was released by Powell Peralta.

Early in his career Mike was noted for his unorthodox "east coast" style, his street-plant variations and his creative approach to skateboarding. He created his own look (shaved head and army surplus cargo pants) that was and is to this day emulated by skaters world wide. In 1988 Mike moved to California and met and began dating his future wife, Ann.

In 1989 Mike left Powell Peralta and together with Steve Rocco and Rodney Mullen formed World Industries Skateboards, forever changing the skateboard world.That same year Mike released his "barnyard deck" which was and is the prototype for all modern skateboard shapes.

In May of 1992 Mike and Ann were married and later that year on December 29 their first daughter Emily was born.Through the early to mid nineties Mike grew disillusioned with the skateboard industry but continued to tour the world with friend and fellow pro Ed Templeton. During this time Mike solidified his place at the grass roots level in skateboarding through his continuous touring while all along changing sponsors and affiliations many times over and falling out of favor with many in the skateboard industry.

In 1995 while skating and working for Powell Skateboards Mike won the 1st Annual Skatepark of Tampa Professional Contest re-establishing his presence and relevance in the skateboard industry.

In 1998 Etnies released Mike's first pro model shoe and later that year Mike began riding for John Lucero's Black Label Skateboards, it was a perfect match. Almost overnight Black Label became one of the biggest brands in the industry and Mike once again one of the biggest names in the sport.

In 2000 Etnies released Mike's biographydocumentary video entitled 'Sponsored' which focused on Mike's life story and his history in the sport.

In 2001 he followed it up with another documentary video, the 411 release 'Stand Strong' that focused on his extensive touring. 2001 also saw the birth of Mike and Ann's second daughter, Lucinda Marie on September 16.

He's a warrior, a poet... a man to look up to, admire and aspire to be like. He continues to tour the world over, spreading his message of individuality, self expression and self respect. He speaks at schools and works extensively with kids all over the world. He gives of himself to skateboarding, young people and his community. He's a family man, a skateboarder and to many, a hero.

DANNY WAY
Birthdate: April 15, 1974
Birthplace: Portland, OR
Residence: Encinitas, CA
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 182 lbs
Sponsors: Alien Workshop
DC Shoes
Nixon
>Independent
Spy
Momentum
XYZ Clothing

Ramp Logic 1992 Skater of the Year

Guinness World Record Holder for Highest Air on a Skateboard (16'5") - 1997

>6th Place - X Games, Vert Best Trick - 2001

1st Place - Planet Extreme Championship - 2000

2nd Place - Slam City Jam, Vert Best Trick - 2000>

1st Place - MTV Sports & Music Festival, Highest Air - 1999

2nd Place - Ventura Pro, Vert - 1998

2nd Place - Tampa Pro, Vert - 1997

5th Place - Tampa Pro, Street - 1997

1st Place - Tampa Pro, Vert - 1996

2nd Place - Tampa Pro, Street - 1996

2nd Place - Back to the Street - 1993

1st Place - Barcelona, Spain contest, Vert - 1991

2nd Place - Barcelona, Spain contest, Street - 1991

3rd Place - Munster, Germany, Vert - 1991

3rd Place - Munster, Germany, Street - 1991<

3rd Place - First Pro Contest, Hawaii, Vert - 1989

5th Place - Second Pro Contest, Vans, Vert - 1989

1st Place - Third Pro Contest, Michigan, Vert - 1989

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KING OF SKATE Here are six of the best skaters in the world. Check out ther stats and/or whatever, then vote on which one you think is the best.
BOB BURNQUIST Birthdate: October 10, 1976 Hometown: Rio de Janeiro Residence: Vista, CA Height: 6'2" Weight: 165 lbs Sponsors: The Firm, eS Footwear, Hurley, Oakley, Nixon, Fury, Ricta, Reflex, Pro-tec Helmets, Apollo Gold Medal Gravity Games, Vert Best Trick - 2001 Gold Medal X Games, Vert - 2001 Bronze Medal X Games, Vert Best Trick - 2001 1st Place Vans Triple Crown, Vert - 2001 1st Place Red Bull Skate Pro Brazil, Vert - 2001 2nd Place B3 Anaheim, Vert - 2001 3rd Place Skate Pro of Tampa, Vert - 2001 Gold Medal X Games, Vert Best Trick - 2000 Silver Medal Gravity Games, Vert - 2000 1st Place Vans Triple Crown, Ohio, Vert & Best Trick Vert - 2000 1st Place Slam City Jam, Vert & Vert Best Trick - 2000 1st Place B3, Louisville KY, Vert - 2000 1st Place B3, Havasu AZ, Vert - 2000 Gold Medal Gravity Games, Vert - 1999 Bronze Medal X Games, Vert Best Trick -1999 1st Place Czech Republic Best Trick Contest -1999 1st Place Germany Best Trick Contest - 1999 Bronze Medal X Games, Vert Doubles - 1998 1st Place Grand Prix, Vert - 1998 1st Place Vans Triple Crown, Vert - 1998 1st Place England Best Trick Contest - 1997 Bronze Medal X Games, Vert- 1996 1st Place Grand Prix, Vert - 1996 1st Place Slam City Jam, Vert - 1995
TONY HAWK Tony Hawk stepped onto his first skateboard when he was nine years old. Two years later, he was sponsored, and two years after that, in 1981, he turned professional. Tony dominated the professional skateboarding contest circuit for the next 18 years, placing first or second in almost every major skateboard contest he entered. He has traveled the world and won every series of skate contests, including the National Skateboard Association series, ESPN's X Games, the Munster contest series in Germany and Vans Triple Crown Hard Rock World Championships. An article in Gravity magazine stated: "From the time he was 16 and declared the National Skateboard Association's first world champion until the NSA folded 12 years later, he never lost his title as the world's best vertical skateboarder." At the 1999 X Games in San Francisco, Hawk made history (and every major national newspaper) when he landed the "900," a two-and-a-half rotation mid-air flip above the lip of a vert ramp. It's a trick that has eluded skateboarders for more than a decade and caused a variety of injuries including broken ribs and compressed vertebras. Hawk is the only skater to land it ,ever, and has landed it numerous times since. Hawk retired from competition in 1999 at age 31, but don't expect him to be moving to a golf community in Florida. In addition to concentrating more of his time on his companies-900 Films, Birdhouse Skateboards, Hawk Clothing and Hawk Shoes-Hawk entertains a calendar packed full of demonstrations, tours, films, and television appearances. Much more than merely a dominant contest skater, Hawk is the most visible link between the fickle extreme-sports world and the mainstream audience. It's a delicate juggling act that both skaters and executives appreciate. "We needed someone to latch onto, an ambassador," X Games Marketing Director Chris Stiepock told the Los Angeles Times in June 1999. "We needed to create heroes, just like the other sports. The NBA needs to promote Tim Duncan to sell the NBA finals. We needed Tony." In 2001, Tony was named "Best Male Athlete" at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards over Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neil, and Tiger Woods, and "Choice Male Athlete" at Fox's Teen Choice Awards for the third year in a row.
ERIC KOSTON Full name: Eric Lee Koston Birthdate: 4/29/75 Age started skating: 11 Any contest victories you'd care to mention: Monster Mastership 2001, Gravity Games 2001 & 2000, X Games 2001, Tampa Pro 2002 Any mag honors you'd care to mention: Thrasher Mag Skater of the Year '96, Transworld Mag Best Street Skater 2001 Greatest skater of all time: Mark Gonzales Greatest skater still pro: Mark Gonzales Best skate movie ever made: 2001 A Skate Odyssey, starring Todd Falcon Any life influences outside of skateboarding: Ultimate Gary Music you like: I can listen to anything, but that doesn't mean I'll like it.
GEOFF ROWLEY Born: 1976 From: Liverpool, England Lives In: Huntington Beach, CA Year Turned Pro: 1994 Age When Started: 14 Skates: Street
MIKE VALLELY Mike Vallely was born on June 29, 1970 in the flat sprawling township of Edison, New Jersey. He grew up the middle child of a working class family. Growing up Mike immersed himself in comic books, martial arts films and his imagination. He was a fan of Elvis Presley and Kiss and daydreamed of one day being a rock star or super hero. When Mike was fourteen years old he got his first skateboard for Christmas.In June of 1986 Mike was "discovered" and sponsored by Powell Peralta in the parking lot of Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach, Virginia.In July of 1986 Mike won the NSA National Amateur Championship in Oceanside, California and overnight became one of the biggest names in the sport.In 1987 Mike turned professional and in 1988 his first signature model skateboard was released by Powell Peralta. Early in his career Mike was noted for his unorthodox "east coast" style, his street-plant variations and his creative approach to skateboarding. He created his own look (shaved head and army surplus cargo pants) that was and is to this day emulated by skaters world wide. In 1988 Mike moved to California and met and began dating his future wife, Ann. In 1989 Mike left Powell Peralta and together with Steve Rocco and Rodney Mullen formed World Industries Skateboards, forever changing the skateboard world.That same year Mike released his "barnyard deck" which was and is the prototype for all modern skateboard shapes. In May of 1992 Mike and Ann were married and later that year on December 29 their first daughter Emily was born.Through the early to mid nineties Mike grew disillusioned with the skateboard industry but continued to tour the world with friend and fellow pro Ed Templeton. During this time Mike solidified his place at the grass roots level in skateboarding through his continuous touring while all along changing sponsors and affiliations many times over and falling out of favor with many in the skateboard industry. In 1995 while skating and working for Powell Skateboards Mike won the 1st Annual Skatepark of Tampa Professional Contest re-establishing his presence and relevance in the skateboard industry. In 1998 Etnies released Mike's first pro model shoe and later that year Mike began riding for John Lucero's Black Label Skateboards, it was a perfect match. Almost overnight Black Label became one of the biggest brands in the industry and Mike once again one of the biggest names in the sport. In 2000 Etnies released Mike's biographydocumentary video entitled 'Sponsored' which focused on Mike's life story and his history in the sport. In 2001 he followed it up with another documentary video, the 411 release 'Stand Strong' that focused on his extensive touring. 2001 also saw the birth of Mike and Ann's second daughter, Lucinda Marie on September 16. He's a warrior, a poet... a man to look up to, admire and aspire to be like. He continues to tour the world over, spreading his message of individuality, self expression and self respect. He speaks at schools and works extensively with kids all over the world. He gives of himself to skateboarding, young people and his community. He's a family man, a skateboarder and to many, a hero.
DANNY WAY Birthdate: April 15, 1974 Birthplace: Portland, OR Residence: Encinitas, CA Height: 6'1" Weight: 182 lbs Sponsors: Alien Workshop DC Shoes Nixon >Independent Spy Momentum XYZ Clothing Ramp Logic 1992 Skater of the Year Guinness World Record Holder for Highest Air on a Skateboard (16'5") - 1997 >6th Place - X Games, Vert Best Trick - 2001 1st Place - Planet Extreme Championship - 2000 2nd Place - Slam City Jam, Vert Best Trick - 2000> 1st Place - MTV Sports & Music Festival, Highest Air - 1999 2nd Place - Ventura Pro, Vert - 1998 2nd Place - Tampa Pro, Vert - 1997 5th Place - Tampa Pro, Street - 1997 1st Place - Tampa Pro, Vert - 1996 2nd Place - Tampa Pro, Street - 1996 2nd Place - Back to the Street - 1993 1st Place - Barcelona, Spain contest, Vert - 1991 2nd Place - Barcelona, Spain contest, Street - 1991 3rd Place - Munster, Germany, Vert - 1991 3rd Place - Munster, Germany, Street - 1991< 3rd Place - First Pro Contest, Hawaii, Vert - 1989 5th Place - Second Pro Contest, Vans, Vert - 1989 1st Place - Third Pro Contest, Michigan, Vert - 1989