Anthony is another Englander imported into the U.S to ride for a very large list of sponsors. The kid has so much talent it is insane. An anonymous request was made to interview him, and I already wanted to get one, so we got it done. Let him know what you think in the comments.

Name:
Anthony Watkinson

Location:
Liverpool, England

Sponsors:
DK, System Cycles supplies, Maxxis Tires, Etnies, Rockstar Energy Drinks, Aversion , Rampworx Skatepark.

Years Riding:
6-7

Over the last year you really have had some big breaks with DK and your other sponsors, how crazy is it to think about that?
yeah man DK is awesome and its crazy that i am getting to travel so much and meeting new awesome people and riding a bunch!

Speaking of DK, how are things going with them? Any news of video parts, signature parts, trips, anything of that sort going on for you?
DK is going awesome i love being with DK everyone is awesome there, well except mitchell haha!

How about the rest of your sponsors? trips, videos, parts, etc?
well i just got done with a video for vital that should be up soon! and Etnies are doing a trip around the uk which should be awesome!

Last I heard you were living with Catfish, is that still going on or what are you doing now?
yeah when i am in Dayton, Ohio i live with him, he helps me out lots! especially helping me order at restaurants haha

“Contest Season” is coming up fast, do you plan on going to many contests or just being a chiller and filming a bunch?
contest season is coming quick! i am riding nass in a couple of weeks then fly out for dew tour first stop the day after! should be awesome! im real excited! i want to get out to CA and ride with my buddy Kevin Kiraly.

Do you have any web videos in the works at all?
i just finished a web video for vital should be up soon!

Who have you been riding with mostly these days?
i have been home for a little while so i have been riding with my friends Lewis, Zack, Tom! they are awesome =]

I am convinced you have rubber arms and legs, how the hell do you get your inverts and everything so clicked!?
nah sorry no rubber legs for me maybe if i did i wouldnt of twisted my knee today at the park! but i dont know how i do them i guess i just do it! haha

What are some other tricks you have been working on lately?
Quad whips haha! i have been just been having lots of fun lately man progressing in diferent ways 🙂

What trick has given you the most trouble?
well the trick that gave me the most trouble i can actaully do now! it took me about 6 years to learn turndowns haha!

Where are some of your favorite places you have had the chance to ride since you got over here to the U.S?
mesh skatepark is awesome ! and CA there are so many good outdoor parks there!

Where are some places you would like to ride?
Australia!

Do you ever feel like because your sponsored you have a lot of pressure to learn new tricks and do stuff that could get you hurt?
My sponsors don’t put pressure on me to learn new tricks! i learn what i think is going to be fun an feel good to do!

What do you think about the current trend of shit talking on the internet annonymously?
I HATE IT SO MUCH

If you could change anything about BMX what would you change and why?
The shit talking!

What would you be doing if you never got into BMX?
probably working as a carpenter somewhere

What are some things you like to do outside of BMX?
Build ramps and do woodwork! listen to music hang out with friends!

I doubt your working at all right now but what kinds of jobs have you had in the past?
im a fully qualified carpenter and i worked for my dad decorating business! Watkinsons decorators represent! haha

What is one of the craziest experiences in your life time?
Las Vegas was pretty crazy!

If you could have 3 wishes, what would you ask for?
A USA visa
a healed knee and foot
some ice cream right now

What would be the very first thing you would buy if you won the lottery and why?
the best skatepark ever ! for all my friends from around the world to ride it!

What is the alcoholic drink of choice?
Rockstar and Vodka ofcourse 😛

What is one meal you could never get sick of?
Pasta

What are some bands you are into? Any you think people have to check out?
man i listen to so many things! right now in my playlist is kanye west, lost prophets , fat joes new album and Kriss kross hahaha

What are some of your favorite movies?
napolian dynamite, etnies forward, grounded, system

What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next few years?
A usa visa

What is the key to picking up American chicks?
a english accent works for me haha!

What is the best advice you have ever received?
“dont put yourself down, everyone else will do that for you”

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
thanks so everyone at DK, thanks to pete at etnies , jeana at maxxis, Rockstar and rampworx skatepark, like to thank james hitchox for everything he did for me and also Grampa!

Anything else you would like to say?
KYLE CARLSON KYLE CARLSON KYLE CARLSON! (he asked me to mention him for publicity) 🙂

C.B.C

thanx bmx union

Oh man, where do I start with this guy. Ben is a Minnesota ripper who is super talented and super funny. He has been on the SBC for a while. I usually die laughing everytime I ride with the guy. His girlfriend is on Interbmx more than him and she is pretty damn cool too. You probably are confused by this intro so I guess just check it out and it will make more sense.
Most photos by Ben Austin others by Carrie, and Friemuth

Location:
Crystal, Mn

Sponsors:
Standard Byke Co., Goodtimes Superstore. Underline (BJ SUX!!!)

Years riding the bike:
12 1/2

You have been on Standard for years, when did you get on the team and what are your views on the company as a whole?
Summer of 02 I think. The rollin on the river deal. MN to Louisiana. Very funtrip. I was invited (KP asked me every 2 seconds to come with) haha I was hoping I could get work off for a week. We actually ran in to my boss at some restaurant and I had Rick take care of that!!! I’ve been getting sweet sbc goods since then.

Standard as a whole is awesome. I’ve been riding their frames for over 10 years now. I would still buy them if I had too!!! The team is badass. We all get along good and know how to have a good time (on the bikes and at the bar) The new manufacturing shop is so sick. You can make anything in that place. There is going to be some really good stuff cranking out of there. Rick rules. He puts a lot of time in to standard and it shows. It’s cool to ride for a dude that’s old as fuck and still shreds harder than the young guns!!!

When the hell will there be a Benny P signature frame?
I got a crazy custom frame being built up soon. It’s gonna be dialed. I’ll send pics as soon as I get it.

You get pretty loose on a bike, did you grow up racing or riding trails at all? How did you get this manly style?
I raced maybe 6 times. Won the state qualifier for 15 novice and quit. I used to ride a lot of dirt. I will have some trails in the works at my house very soon. As a kid my dad would let my dig up the yard and he even bought me dirt for jumps. He claims it was for the “garden”. He bought a bunch of wood and helped me build a box jump too. My parents were very supportive so I always had dirt jumps and ramps all over the yard. Plus I was neighbors with Josh Nendza. That definitely helped!!!

The manly style comes from playing sports as a kid, eating cheese burgers, not shaving enough, and trying to boost everything.

Over the years you have had a few video parts and clips in videos, which ones were your favorite?
I like my stuff in Baco 10 and props 57.

How the hell do you go so high? I saw you almost hit your head on the rafters at the contest!
Well, I weigh about 200 pounds more than my bike. I can pump like a mofo.

What are some of your favorite places to ride or places you have had the chance to ride?
4 seasons Milwaukee, undercover, G SHOCK!!!

Who are some of the people you like to ride with and why?
First off, I like to ride with anyone that likes to have a good time while getting shit done.
Jonah Lidberg, He’s original.
Phil Book, He goes high and we do a lot of the same shit.
Nick Palmquist, He always excited to ride anything and he shreds it all.
Tony Mortenson, we both push each other to do bigger 3’s
Josh Nendza, he can do anything he wants, usually first try.
Pretty much all my friends. Its always a good time.

You have some clicked 3 turndowns and superman’s, what are your favorite tricks to throw out?
I usually only do my favorite tricks. 3’s, tables, turndowns, no footed cans, no handers, I keep it pretty simple. I rather go high and make my tricks look good than do a bunch of circus tricks. But I don’t mind to watch the other guys huck it!!!

What is a trick you cannot pull for the life of you?
Tailwhips took me a while to learn. Other than that I don’t try anything too difficult. I’m not sweating any tricks at the moment.

What is your worst riding related injury, I know you got some fake teeth don’t you?
I’ve been KO’d twice. Broke my teeth a few times. Yes I have 4 fake fronts. I have loose rotator cuffs so I’ve popped both shoulders out at least 100 times a piece. Broke my back and my cheekbone. Been pretty lucky. I’ve never been off my bike for more than a few weeks.

Give us a good story about you having a run in with cops, security, or angry people?
I got handcuffed at the u [University of Minnesota] while riding street when I was 16 and put on probation with some community service. I clocked most of my hours of service working on the local bmx track. (and riding it) haha

Why don’t you hit up the dew tour or anything, I figure you would do decent?
I didn’t even make the finals at your contest. Don’t ask me how, I did a pencil to chicken butt and failed to make the cut!!!!! Haha I used to compete more, it was cool to see my friends and meet new people. I rather just session for fun. Although the dew tour set ups look amazing.

Do you have any trips over the summer planned?
none

How about videos, I know you have the one for this, but do you have any others in the works?
I just got a new camera. I have some stuff in the works.

If you could go on a road trip with 5 people, who would you bring, why, and where would you go?
Any five of my friends anywhere would be a blast

What is your all time favorite memory on a bike?
Riding every day till dark after school as a kid.

If you could change anything about BMX what would it be and why?
No more cross dressing riders. Get rid of the shitty companies. Add a little more diversity. Less curb crawlers, more trail style.

Outside of riding what are some things you are into?
Music, video games, computer, filming/editing, hanging with my lady, partying with friends.

Aren’t you finishing up school or something soon?
I’m going to trade school for my job as a Union heat and frost insulator. I got 3 more years of winter classes.

You got a lot of Polish pride, what the hell is so cool about being Polish?
The Sausage, duh

Your lady Carrie seems to spend more time on Interbmx then you, how do you feel about that?
Fine by me. Shits funny. She tortures all the morons on there.

Speaking of her, this might get you in some trouble, any weddings or anything planned?
Maybe next year?

How do you feel about ripping on emo kids on the internet?
Its good in moderation for me. Carrie loves it.

If you could have any super power, what would you choose and why?
Wolverine’s healing ability. I used to have it.

You and Tony Mortenson are good pals, so I know you can drink.. What is the drink of choice?
Bud bottles, Beam and coke

How do you feel about the Minnesota and I guess the Minnesota scene too?
Winter sucks, I’m gonna get a snow bike going someday. most indoor parks suck,(reneGAYed is fun) friends rule, We have a lot of shredders. Overall its good. The other 3 seasons make it worth staying.

What are some bands you are into?
Lots of em. Anything from the beatles to Jedi Mind Tricks. Mostly alternative rock, classic rock and hip hop.

Seen any good movies lately?
I have netflix. I see lots.

If you were to win the lottery what would you do with the cash?
Buy the Metrodome, Give Nate Wessell And Fuzzy a few million to fill it up with goodness.

What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next few years?
Get the trails rippin. Finish school so I can make the big bucks. Get a hot tub and a trampoline. New car too.

What kind of advice do you have for kids who are getting into BMX?
Have fun. Don’t be afraid to crash. Avoid getting a job till you absolutely have to.

What about kids who want to be as manly as you?
Kids rather look like girls than be manly.

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
Carrie, my parents and family, all my friends, Rick & Jess,
Ben Austin Photo

Anything else you would like to say?
ADA

stronger than some from Ben Polaschek on Vimeo.

Chester is a legit dude. I don’t know how much more badass jumping a tree is but I know it impressed the crap out of me. From his recent part in Insight and all the other things he has going on, I figured it was time to catch up with him and get an interview, so here it is! Enjoy and leave some comments for him!

Name:
Chester Blacksmith

Location:
Portland, Oregon

Sponsors:
E’clat/wethepeople, Lotek, Shitluck,

Years riding:
14years this month.

Your part in Insight seemed to go over really well despite getting hurt excessively… How did you feel about the part overall? You said in the video you learned a lot about filming a video part, care to share about that?
Thanks. I Thought the part was pretty straight forward. nothing to innovative. Yeah i guess I was getting a little carried away in my head about clip counts and if stuff is even worth filming if it’s not Dead man. You just gotta have fun with what your doing, if your not then don’t do it.

A compound fracture is a pretty painful thing to have happen, especially in the leg, do you still have pain from that or how is that going?
Yeah I’m still in pain. It hasn’t even been a year and I’ve already over used it twice, I can’t have a high impact with out it hurting. Some times if I land real hard I can’t ride for a week.

Are you filming for any other video parts or web videos at all?
Right now bruce crisman is making another video featuring Davey Watson,Darin Reed, Jack Maddock and my self. it’s called Shola. and i think it’s gonna be real good. You can check out the trailer at www.sholabmx.com

You have rode some pretty interesting things, what is your favorite thing you have ever had the chance to ride?
That all bike park in Phoenix was so good! I still can’t believe they have a all bike park.

You are able to travel a fair amount, do you have any big trips planned anytime soon?
Yeah I’m heading back to Germany in August so that should be fun. I really like there. Before Germany i will be taking a trip to the big apple.

Where are some of your favorite places you have had the chance to go to?
Israel was the coolest place I’ve ever been. Madrid Spain was really fun.

Where is one place you would really like to go at some point?
Moscow, Russia.

Seeing as “contest season” is kicking in for a lot of pros, do you plan on hitting any contests like the x games street or any others?
No plans on hitting any contest. I can’t hang in that scene.

How are things going over at We The People for you? Any signature goods coming from you?
I couldn’t be more happy with wethepeople, Those are some of the coolest guys Ive ever met! If you don’t know we started a branch off parts company call e’calt, There parts line is different than anything else out there right now I’m testing some signature grips and i have some other signature parts coming out this Fall. I think People are really gonna like the e’clat product line.

How about the rest of the sponsors? Anything big going on with them?
Lotek Just dropped there new shoe line and that stuff is Rad!

What is a trick, line, or spot that you have been having a lot of trouble with lately?
I can’t do a turndown to save my life! For some reason i just can’t get that one.

Is there anything your really not capable of doing on your bike?
That’s a long list.

If you could go on a road trip with 5 people. Who would you choose and where would you go?
Rob Harrison,Dean Dickinson,Max Gaertig,Jimmy Levan, Rob Dolecki. From Paris to Berlin.

If you could change anything about BMX, what would it be and why?
There’s not much I would change about bmx. For the most part i like everyone i meet that’s involved. I think company’s are heading in the right direction, as far as parts they just keep getting better each year.The tricks are getting crazier. and more kids are getting in to Bmx, what more could you ask for.

Outside of riding what are you up to?
I still work part time. Hang out with my lady and try to go fishing once in a while.

It would appear your into hunting and killing shit.. what kinds of guns do you own and what do you like to shoot?
I don’t like to kill anything. Me and my Dad go shooting a lot, we take old Computers and things that would be fun to shoot, and just destroy em! I own a Ruger .22 long Rifle, Glock .45,Walther p22, and lever action Winchester 30-30 It’s an old cowboy rifle. My old man is the one with a serious arsenal. We just like Shoot. I have a serous respect for Guns because if you don’t it could cost you or your Buddy’s life.

Do you work at all or what are some jobs you have had in the past?
Yeah i work at FedEx ground 5hr a night. It’s good because it gives me health insurance.

What do you think you would be up to if you never got into BMX?
That’s hard to say. I might be living in my home town not doing much.

How do you feel about porn, strippers, drugs, and midgets?
As far as strippers and porn go if your in to it that’s cool, I see no harm. Strip clubs can be alot of fun but I’m not trying to hang out with that crew after the place closes. Smoking weed is fine, but it will make you stupid! Same with Drinking. As far as all other drugs go stay away from that shit!

If you won the lottery what would you do with the money?
Depends on how much. But if it was a enough i would pay off my parents house and then build my own house with a concrete Bike park in the back yard. Take 6 month long world trip with a bunch of friends.

Do you spend much time on the Internet? What are the last 5 websites you visited?
No i don’t spend as much time on the Internet as i should. I can’t stand it sometimes. I guess it would be Wethepeople, Lotekbrand, Myspace, Photobucket, youtube.

If you could spend the day doing anything at all with no consequences (blow shit up/ride government buildings/rob a bank/ etc.) what would you do and why?
Hell Yeah i would rob a bank! Then Grind the biggest hand rail i could find. Go back and film that gap to wall ride i broke my leg on. Jump off the freemont bridge and Hit the a-crop( The a-crop is a famous strip club in Portland with the best food ever.) for dinner.

What is something nobody believes about you when you tell them?
I like tea.

What are some brands you are into? Any you suggest people check out?
Blackrain clothing myspace.com/blackrainclothing

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Trust your first instinct. It’s hard to do sometimes but if you listen to your gut your better off.

What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next few years?
You know lately Ive been asking my self the same question and I’m not sure. Kinda scary.

What is the key to success when it comes to meeting and hooking up with girls?
Just be confident with who you are. Girls like a guy that is Confident not desperate. every Guy has his own way of getting girls. The only way you find that out is to talk to every girl you can and get over the fear of getting shut down.

What kind of advice do you have for kids who are just getting into BMX?
You can have the craziest adventures and the best times every with Bmx. It makes no difference how good you are,it all depends on how much fun you want to have.

Any shout outs or thanks?
Just wanted to thank everyone at wethepeople, goods, Lotek, and Shitluck for a great year so far. All my friends and family. Thanks for all your help. and Thanks to bmxunion for giving me this interview.

Anything else you would like to say?
Yeah Shad!

Old Solid Ad

Chester on Scarred (don’t watch if easily grossed out)

Insight Trailer

I am posting this one because I find his reaction 8ish seconds in pretty halarious

Rich Hirsch is a interesting dude. He has some really interesting insights on things and I feel like he has had some influence on what BMX is today through his brands and other things he has been associated with. This was an interview that was long over due, and due to him being laid out from some back surgery I managed to get one out of him. Lets see some love for Rich in the comments.

Name:
richie hirsch

Location:
portland,or

Sponsors:
subrosa, mosh

Years Riding:
20 off and on

Lets kick it off with the back surgery, why did you get it, how did it go, and when will you be back on your bike?
I ruptured a disc in my back Christmas day and didnt actually know until about a month ago. I had so much pain it got to where I could barely walk and it took 4 different doctors and 5 months before I could get an MRI which led to a surgery I just had.I think it went all good and i might be able to cruise around as soon as 6 weeks…stoked.

What are you going to be doing with all the down time from riding? I imagine a lot of blogging on Defgrip?
I doubt it I’m not much of a blogger… I tend to update it just enough to scrape by, and im not doing much other then taking pills and watching tv lately. I’m working on lotek and Fremont all the time though while I’m stuck sitting around.

Right before you went under the knife you had a prototype of your new frame in a bike check, what is the difference between your frame and all the rest and when can we expect to see it available?
Basically I like the roomy feeling of long bikes but the quickness of short bikes so I changed the geometry around in a way I don’t think is currently available and it feels perfect. The designer over at subrosa then took my geometry and applied some crazy new shit to it that they will explain(soon) way better then I could. Change is always fun. It also has a low top tube which I’ve always loved… I grew up riding basic sluggos which had super low top tubes and made turndowns table tops and a lot of 180 tricks feel better on my shins.

Any other Subrosa news or signature items coming from them?
I don’t think so… I actually thought they were only making one of my frame for me to ride so I’m pretty stoked to hear it just went to production.

How about things at Lotek, any new product lines or news going around over there you can let us in on?
There’s a lot right now, here’s a list of what’s in progress:
Lotek sf DVD
Defgrip shoe
Fremont videozine
Chase fremont jeans
Dakpack
Fremont ian shoe
Dehart shoe
Fremont snap back baseball caps
Behind the scenes lotek sf videos on vimby.com
Custom made insoles
New shoe colors coming late July
Thats all I can remember right now

What about Mosh any other big news or signature things coming around?
I don’t think so… I changed my mosh seat up a little and I’m waiting for a sample but nothing much. Mosh just went on an Australia trip the same day I got surgery.

Being a busy guy with a business and everything have you been finding much time to ride?
When my backs good I ride most everyday for at least a few hours… Thats what its all for really.

Where are some places you have had the chance to travel to this year?
Nowhere to crazy just back and forth from California a fair bit. When my backs better I’m going to Columbia with mikey and then over to the 70s house in Brighton and then Prague for a lotek team trip.

Where are some of your favorite places to ride or just types of things to ride?
I really like riding anything, driveway bank, dirt jumps, flat bars, etc. Burnside is my favorite though.

Any big road trips planned at all for filming video parts or web edits?
Just a lot of SF and the above mentioned.

What is a recent new trick you have added to the list?
Walking

Believe it or not Rich cannot do what trick?
Run

What is the best and worst parts of owning your own business?
The best part us being able to pay the bills doing what I love, working with my friends. There’s no negative part.

How do you feel about BMX right now with it being in the olympics, getting cut down in the x-games, being on tv a bunch, everything online, people hating, everything in general?
None of that has anything to do with BMX in by world. We ride and hangout and there isn’t ever any negativity in anyone I ride with, work with, or meet so shits good. People only hate when there jelous and i think we can agree there’s no need for any of that in BMX.

If you could change anything about BMX what would you change and why?
It would be nice if we were allowed into all the parks.there’s a park a few blocks from my house I’m not allowed to ride.

Who are some of the most influential people in BMX in your eyes?
Chris moeller is the originator. He created the blueprint we all follow. Other then that anyone that does there own thing.

Outside of BMX and work, what are some things you are into?
I listen to a lot of music and shoot a fair bit of photos.

What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next few years?
Keep staying alive and raise my son.

If you could have any super power, what would you choose and why?
Im good.

What is the “perfect day” for you?
Some tasty waves and a cool buzz and I’m fine man.

If you could have 3 wishes granted, what would you choose and why?
Never have to get a real job
A old ass car that never breaks down
Popeyes for every meal without a heart attak

What are some bands you are really into? Any you suggest people to check out?
Sub society
Greyboy
Duna
The grouch
Roy ayers
Sebastien tellier
The kinks
New order
Husulah
Little brother
Mac dee

Any videos/movies you are into right now?
Zeitgeist
Dead bang
Goods s.o.s.

You seem to be on-top of the trends, what is the next big trends in BMX?
I don’t really mess with trends… I think a lot of the dudes I hook up are pretty popular. The only trend I’m trying to keep around is affordable shoes and having fun.

What are some of your favorite websites?
Not a big fan of the Internet.

What is the best advice / quote you have ever received?
My Dad always told me its better to shine then reflect.

What do you think you would be doing if you never got into BMX?
It wouldn’t have been good. Probably Meth with its popularity around here.

What kind of advice do you have for people who want to start their own business?
You won’t ever be happy if money is your motivation. Find something you love and stick with it, or don’t, fuck it…. Just have fun.

What about kids just getting into BMX?
Get dirty, its fun.

Any kind words to the anonymous shit talkers?
Let’s go ride sometime…

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
My dad, lori, Kingston, Joel gurga, ron bonner, Heath Pinter, Ryan sher, ron bonner, robbo, shad, eddie, chase, ian, mikey, marco, wolfdick, ian Morris, blackrain, odyssey dudes, Harrison, all my distro, all the lotek family, everyone who has ever bought a pair.

Anything else you would like to say?
Its just a hobby have fun with it…

Oh yes, Rich’s Odyssey part from 2003.

I remember back in the day when Josh posted up on Bikeguide and he was just this kid who rode really good. Then before I knew it I saw him in the Haro contests, web videos that were great, all sorts of stuff.. The kid is awesome, so there was an interview done. Show some love in the comments!

Age:
19

Location:
From: Cape Cod,MA Living: in Greenville,NC

Sponsors:
Staff BMX, Haro/Premium Flow

Years Riding:
6 or 7

It would appear your riding has been getting real popular among the kids on the internet, did you ever expect to be getting the coverage you have been able to get?
Haha no way, i started out as some kid who had a friend who had a friend(Marcus Tooker) who instantly inspired me. He was this kid with a huge white fullface i saw at the park my first day there. After that my mom went out and got me a white fullface and i would go everyday i could after school.It all went from there i guess which led to the Haro video contest and then me moving here(Greenville) a year or so. Then trying to film for that vital video which Kyle Carlson helped me out with. I always just liked riding and watching my favorite riders in videos and never thought i would be in videos or on the internet and even have one person i don`t know, know my name.

You recently had a web video on vitalbmx, do you have anymore web videos in the works?
Well like i said before Kyle hooked me up with that last video so i have been trying to film some stuff and hopefully make another edit for vital again soon.

How about the sponsors, any trips, video parts, signature parts coming around this year?
Actually the day after Dew Tour in Baltimore I will be going with the Staff team on a week long trip or so in New England area.Other then that no trips i`m aware of or video parts and def no signature parts i know of but would be sweet one day.

It seems like you have had the chance to travel a bit more lately, where all have you been riding lately?
Once i moved to Greenville in January i was gone for a month straight in Canada doing shows with Maximum Velocity. Other then that it was just some of the Dew Tour stops i could afford to make it to and the places on the way. I never have had the chance to travel much or go cool places but id like to someday.

Where are some places you would like to go someday?
Cali and pretty much anywhere outside of the states or North America.

It seems like there has been more and more stuff of you riding in Greenville, do you plan on moving there at some point?
Yeah haha i moved here in January like i said before and love it.Its way more then what people think. Most fun i have ever had on and off my bike and it has everything you could want for riding no matter who you are.

What are your plans for 08′? Dew Tour or any big contests at all?
Yeah i am gonna go to the two open qualifiers and maybe do better in it this year and make it to all of them. Other then that i have no idea of any other contests. I would like to go to some but i`m not to crazy on it if i don`t get to them or not.

Who is your typical riding crew, any guys you think people should expect to see more of?
Back home it was Brandon Christie, Chris Childs,Joe Nelson and all the locals around the NH and MA area. Def watch out for those three which have already been all over the internet. Here in Greenville i ride everyday with Christian Stoessel and Ty Morrow. Then i usually ride with Dan Sieg,Jon Reed,Zak Lamb,James Foster,Joey Johnstone, and all the other regular locals.

It would appear you have a lot of tricks on lock, what are some tricks you could never get sick of doing?
Haha well as everyone knows tailwhips!!!! But i also can never do enough bars,hang five stuff and tucks.

What tricks give you the most trouble?
I think my turndowns always look gross and i try to do them a little more here and there to make em look alright and hang fives tricks are so frustrating but fun.

What parts do you typically go through the most?
Brake cables,pedals,and seats.

If you could go on a road trip with 5 people, who would you bring, where would you go and why?
Brandon Christie,Christian Stoessel,Ty Morrow,Brian hunt,and Danny Hickerson. Brandon,Christian, and Ty because they are my good friends and always have a good time on and off my bike with them.Brian Hunt because that guy is the funniest person in the world and most fun to watch ride and Danny Hickerson because he is my favorite rider and i never met him but it would be amazing to watch him kill everything we rode. I could go anywhere because i know with that crew we would make the best of what we find on and off the bike for sure.

How do you feel about BMX being in the Olympics, getting almost completely cut out of the X-games, and just BMX in the main-stream as a whole?
I think its rad being in the Olympics but wish it was all disciplines and kinda lame for getting out of x-games. For the main-stream part i have no idea. It would be cool it was treated as all other sports and gave opportunities to anyone instead of just some.

If you could change anything about BMX, what would you change and why?
I would want it to be treated equally as other sports like i said because i think its lame that guys playing sports involving a ball can sit on a bench and make a living for not doing anything.

Outside of riding, what are some things you are into?
Just hanging out with my friends and doing whatever we do at the moment and my girlfriend. I wish i was into more but i`m not haha.

Do you work at all or is it just riding now days?
I worked full time for a while and then started doing shows and saved up a lot from those and just been riding for now. I don`t make any kind of money off riding unless i do a show or place well enough in a contest. I am trying to get a job right now since i have bills to pay and left home.

You seem to be into some heavier music, what are some bands you like? any you suggest people to check out?
Haha how am i into heavier music or how do you know that? I seriously like every kind of music. If you went through my ipod you could find any kind of music you could think of besides country and the blues haha. I love it all.
I guessed from your last video part and your myspace

Seen any good movies lately?
Riding wise, End Search is the most amazing video ever and then Garrett’s part from the shook video. Other then that Forgetting Sarah marshal haha i`m not to updated with movies and bmx videos.

What are some of your favorite websites?
Vital,the come up,staff-bmx,myspace, and facebook.

If you could have any super power, what would you choose and why?
I would want to be like Ashton Kutcher in that movie butterfly effect but do things right haha and not fuck it up and die at the end.

How do you feel about public intoxication, strippers, and or midgets?
its funny,strippers are rad, and midgets are funny as hell, this one dude i would see at the local park when i first started riding would come to the park high as fuck on rollerblades and just do headstands on every ramp from 4-10 feet and then go back in fakie.

Who or what are the biggest influences on your life?
My Parents,girlfriend,friends, and BMX.

What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next few years?
Have a job and save up, get a car,have a nicer place to live in with my lady,figure out what i wanna do with my life and try and go somewhere cool one day.

If you could be sponsored by any non-BMX related company who would you want to be sponsored by and why?
Well Apple for sure, their shit is amazing. Wendy’s because i could eat there everyday. Also some kind of car sponsor would be sweet so i could have a nice car.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
‘Do what makes you happy and don`t do something for someone other then yourself to make them happy’. ~mom

What kind of advice do you have for kids getting into BMX?
Pretty much the above and don`t stress ‘making it’ in BMX. If it happens it happens and awesome if not don`t hate on others and just have fun in BMX don`t take it to serious and miss out on the point of it,FUN. Also don`t forget who your friends are at any time.

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
My parents for sure,Tony Long for always fixing my bike when i was younger,all my friends and girlfriend,Family,Bob at Staff ,Haro, Kyle Carlson, and you for this interview.Also Josh Kirtland for the photos.

Anything else you would like to say?
‘New England Baby’ haha.

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