From local shops to elite sponsors, Sean Malto’s discipline has led to his successful skate career.
Malto picked up his first board at age 10 in his hometown of Lansing, Kansas. From an early age, he was supported by the Escapist Skate Shop in Kansas City, support that he still gets today. Continue reading
Big Boy Foy might not look like it, but he’s got the finesse of a figure skater when he’s on a board.
Starting his path to pro at age 4, Jamie entered a contest in his hometown of Deerfield Breach, Florida. He ended up getting a year’s supply of pizza for being the youngest contestant. Continue reading
One of the most prolific stakeboarders of the ’80s, Lance Mountain is still going strong to this day.
After getting his first skateboard from a friend in 1975, Mountain took first or second place in almost every amateur competition he entered. Continue reading
Also known as “Christ” or “Holmes”, Christian Hosoi started his path to pro skateboarder at 7. His dad managed a skatepark in California, leading to Hosoi dropping out of school to hone his skills. Continue reading
Pro skateboarder, director, screenwriter, actor, brand consultant, content creator. Give Steve Berra a job to do and he’ll do it. Continue reading
Redefining what it means to be a skater, Neen Williams is always looking to improve himself. Continue reading
Daewon Song is one of the most influential skaters of all time.
He received the “Skater of the Year” award by Thrasher Magazine in 2006 and was inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2017. Continue reading
Bob Burnquist is an X-Games legend.
After starting skating at age 11 in Sao Paulo, Bob turned pro by the age of 14. In 1995 he won the Slam City Jam and has been wowing crowds ever since, competing in every Summer X-Game event from its start in 1995 to his retirement from the competition in 2017. Continue reading
This is a funny story.
When we launched El Skate Shop back in the 1990s, the very first account we got was with Arcade Skateboards and their distribution. I can’t remember the name of the distro – but they sold Arcade Skateboards, Evol Snowboards and they had just released Osiris Shoes. Continue reading
Riley Hawk, the son of Tony Hawk. Looks like he went the street skating route and not so much the vert route.
Believe it or not Riley’s dad didn’t FORCE Riley to become a skateboarder. Tony said, “Whatever you want to do.” And as a matter of fact, Riley took a big break from skateboarding during his High School years (which is when most people hone their skating skills). Pretty different. Continue reading
