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Sean Malto

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

Jamie Foy

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

Bob Burnquist

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