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ERIK ELLINGTON
Sponsors:
Supra, KR3W, Baker Skateboards, Spitfire Wheels, Thunder Trucks, Active Mailorder, Brigada Eyewear.
Life Skills:
Skateboarder, Dad
Story:
Coming out with fits of rage, The Skullington emerges from the depths of Alaska running wild through Arizona and landing on the crazy streets of L.A. Not to be reckoned with, and having a cult following with the attitude of “Fuck The World!”, Erik has put the smack down on the infamous biggie front board to sold out concerts with his favorite band Guns ‘N’ Roses. Gang bangin’ with dem bloods and crips bandana print Supra's, he’s also put the smoothness of butter touch on all fabrics and graphics of his sponsors from KR3W, Supra, Thunder, Spitfire, Baker, Active, and you can’t forget the new stuntin’ line of Brigadas that will be lookin’ so fresh and so clean, clean. Always down for the cause, say a big wussup to the “Mule-Man” Ellington when you get the chance!
JIM GRECO
Sponsors:
Supra, KR3W, Baker Skateboards, Independent Trucks, Active Mailorder, Brigada Eyewear.
Life Skills:
Skateboarder, Musician, Performer
Story:
Jim’s vocabulary of slang can be heard all over our skate industry, and his nitch for stapling these words got him plenty jobs for writing lyrics for many great musicians. I mean, do you think Johnny Thunders, Mick Jagger or James Brown wrote their own shit? Hell no. But this talent also got Greco into a little bit of trouble with drug trafficking by getting a little bit caught up in the rock n roll scene. Luckily, in the midst pushing pounds, kilos, and writing lyrics he happened to pick up a skateboard along the way, relieving him off all stress and onto righteous path of droppin’ hammers while still going back home to the streets of New Haven, Connecticut, to give back to family and friends never losing site of the past. Looking smooth, dressed to kill, rocking gold swingers, and driving a rag-top Cadillac Deville, Pimp JG has als got some thangs on the side. These days Jim’s takin’ Myspace in a new direction and living by the famous words of Bishop Don Magic Juan—“Green is for the money, gold is for the honey.”
CHAD MUSKA
Sponsors:
Supra, KR3W, Element Skateboards, Ricta Wheels, Mob Grip, Independent Trucks, 1212 Records, Forever Living.
Life Skills:
Skateboarder, DJ, Producer, Designer, Actor
Story:
How do you get a “The” added in front of your name? Well, The Muska sure as hell don’t do it by chilling in front of 7-11 sipping Slurpees and slappying curbs all day. Nope, Chad has paid his dues by going on a10 year skateboarding killing spree, destroying rails and pushing the limits of what can be done on a skateboard. Funny thing is, for Chad this isn’t enough. His seemingly endless supply of positive energy always keeps him busy working in his digital dojo—creating new clothing designs, photos, videos, all while rolling out on the town DJing, skating, and of course doing it only like The Muska could. Don’t believe us? See for yourself.
TOM PENNY
Sponsors:
Supra, KR3W, Flip Skateboards, Ricta Wheels, Fury Trucks.
Life Skills:
Skateboarder, Master Illusionist
Story:
Legendary Status is something very few skateboarders will ever achieve, and it’s fitting that the calm, cool, and carefree Tom Penny did it without really trying. Hailing from Dorchester, England, when Tom began popping up in skateboard videos and magazines he did tricks with such style that people instantly took notice. Actually, the truth is that people kind of freaked. Out of nowhere Tom was doing tricks once thought impossible with such grace it almost seemed unreal. And as the attention grew and sponsors flocked to him, Tom didn’t really seem to be lured by the fans or money. He just kept skating, disappearing, reappearing, and always doing it like only the legendary Tom Penny could, which is why he’s always been such a crucial part of Supra, and will be here from the beginning and beyond.
ANTWUAN DIXON
Sponsors:
Supra, KR3W, Baker Skateboards, Mob Grip, Ogio Bags, Spitfire Wheels, Thunder Trucks.
Life Skills:
Skateboarder
Story:
Have you ever seen that young kid skating and you say to yourself, “Damn, that little bastard’s going to be really good someday.” And then a couple weeks later you turn around and see he’s not a kid anymore. In fact, dude’s two feet taller and one of the sickest skaters you’ve ever seen? Yeah? Well then you’ve obviously seen Antwuan Dixon. Basically, popping off one of the best parts in the Baker 3 video was just the beginning for Antwuan—this cats out the bag and he’s scratchin’ the hell out of spots worldwide. So if you haven’t seen the lil’ guy since the last video, don’t trip. Next time you see him Big Kandy is guaranteed to be doing it big down stairs, rails, and anything else that gets in his way.
Ramiro “Furby” Salcedo
Sponsors:
Supra, KR3W, Deathwish, Hubba, Venture, Transitions Skateshop.
Life Skills:
Skateboarder
Story:
If you grew up skating a park that the locals proudly call “The Dirty”, you grew up in South Central Los Angeles—the city of Hawthorne to be exact. And if you skated non-stop and watched videos of Tom Penny everyday, then maybe, just maybe, you might end up with some pop like Ramiro “Furby” Salcedo. Seriously, Furbz has been paying dues and killing spots long enough that people have really started to take notice of his smooth style and proper flicks. I mean, how can you not notice a nollie back heel down Carlsbad gap or a nollie flip down that Burbank seven-flat-two? In the words of Antwuan Dixon, “You tight man, you know it, welcome to the team.”
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