Daewong song: 
(Born on febuary 19th 1975)
Daewon and fellow rider Rodney Mullen are showcased in the skateboarding videos rodney mullen vs. daewong song (Rounds 1, 2 and 3), and a part in Almost round three. He also has the ending parts in DVS Footwear's Skate More, many of the old world industries videos such as Love Child, New World Order, Twenty-Shot Sequence and a Deca Skateboards video. Daewon Song also recently featured alongside Chris Haslam in the miniramp video, Almost Cheese & Crackers by Almost Skateboards. Song was in a skateboarding gang called the Ruff Riders. He also won Skater of the Year in 2006.
Geoff rowley: 
(Born on june 6th 1976) is a professional Skateboarder who currently resides in Huntington beach,california, He began skating at the age of 13, and he has been skating for over 18 years. Geoff is known for being fearless when skating large gaps, rails and ledges and for being able to skate different types of terrain.He is juged by many to be amung the best professional skateboarders in the world, indeed leading magazine 'Thrasher' voted Geoff 'Skater of year' for the year 2000.Geoff is currently filming for the video Extremely Sorry by Flip skateboards.
Rodney mullen: 
(Born on August 17th 1966)
is a Freestyle skateboarder, who is considered to be one of the most influential skaters in the history of skateboarding.He is credited with inventing many tricks, including the Kickflip (originally called "magic flip"), in 1983, the Heelflip, the Tre flip (also known as the 360 kickflip), and the Impossible. Some people might say that he is called "songbird of skateboarding." He also has taken on many nicknames one of which being "Applesauce and Balance Master." Rodney entered a contest in Kona with his best friend and also pro skater Brian M., Jacksonvill, FL, In 1977. He took third place in the Boy's Freestyle event. Immediately he was noticed by Bruce Walker, and became sponsored by Walker Skateboards.Over the next three years he went on to take nearly 30 victories,whichhad been achieved mostly in Flordia, culminating in a win at the Oceanside Nationals inJune, 1979. Coached by Barry Zaritsky, Mullen endured a radical training regime, which led to the defeat of world championSteve Rocco at the Oasis Pro in 1980. He turned professional with legendary skate company Powell peralta and was a member of the Bones Brigade.
Mike Vallely: 
(Born on june 29th 1970)
is an American professional skateboarder.Mike Vallely was born in Edison, NewJersey and resides in Long Beach, Califorina. He is the singer in the hardcore band Revolution mother and in the punk rock band Mike V & the skate rats. He also sang for Black Flagon their 2003 reunion shows in Los Angeles. He was the singer for the part of the show where the band played the entire My waralbum.He is on the Element Skateboardsteam as a pro skater. Vallely was featured in the popular Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game series.Vallely is also a big fan of the NHL's Anaheim,and writes a blog on the Ducks' official website. Vallely also has a wife Ann and two children, Emily and Lucy.
Tony Hawk: 
(Born on May 12th 1968)
Hawk was born in San Diego, California, to a retired U.S. Navy officer, Frank Hawk and his wife Nancy,a part-time business teacher. An older brother bought him a used skateboard at age 8 and his father constructed a ramp in their backyard.At the age of 12, he landed his first contest win and turned pro by the age of 14. He graduated from Torrey Pines High School in the North County Coastal area of San diego, california.On April 27, 1999, he was the first ever skater to land a 900 after 11 attempts.On his 12th try, he successfully landed a 900.Hawk married Cindy Dunbar in April 1990 and later divorced in 1993.They had a son, Hudson (Riley) Hawk (born December 6, 1992) who they named for one of Hawk's ancestors. Riley also skateboards for Hawk's own Birdhouse Skateboards. Hawk married Lhotse Merriam. Merriam is the former Vice President of the International Free Skiers Association; the former President of Method Media & Marketing Inc.; and the former owner of Clover Lingerie & Gifts LLC.
Bam Margera: 
(born on september 28th 1979)
is a professional Skateboarder, television and radio personality, and daredevil. He released a series of videos under the CKY banner and came to prominence after being drafted into MTV's Jackass crew.He has since appeared in MTV's Viva la Bam and Bam's unholy union, both Jackass movies, and haggard, which he co-wrote and directed.Margera is a member of Team Element, the demonstration team for Element skateboards. He is also sponsored by Destructo Trucks, Speed Metal Bearings, Electric Visual, and Fairman's skateshop. Although Margera does not compete at the higher levels of skateboarding, his large sponsorship packages assure him of "pro" status.
Andrew Reynolds: 
(Born on June 6th 1978)
is a professional skateboarder. He has been skateboarding since the age of nine.He emerged onto the skateboarding scene in the early 1990s and won Thrasher magizine's Skater of the year award in 1998. He is nicknamed Drew, The Boss, Waldo, and needle dick. His signature trick is the frontside flipIn 1999 Reynolds left drugs feeling he didn't fit in with their image and started Baker with Jay Strickland, along with Blitz Distribution as an investment partner (Blitz is a company formed by Birdhouse founders Dean diaswara and gunit to distribute their own products). In February 2002, with pressure from Strickland to make good on Reynold's promise of 50% ownership, Reynolds purchased the shares of Baker owned by Blitz to become the sole owner.Baker still remains a member of the Blitz Distrubution family.
Paul Rodriguez: 
(Born on December 31 1984)
is a Mexican-american professional skateboarder and actor. He is also referred to by the nickname P-Rod.Paul Rodriguez is starring as the main character in the upcoming film Street DreamsIn 2002, Paul Rodriguez made his first appearance in The Brothers Garcia as "Cortez" in season 3, episode 1 "School Daze". In 2005, Paul Rodriguez starred in the movie Street Dreams. Written and produced byRob Dyrdek. The movie was complete about a year and a half ago and is set to be released Spring 2009.In 2007, Paul appeared in an independent film called Vicious Circle.
Ryan sheckler: 
(Born on december 30th 1989)
is an American professional Skateboarderand the star of the MTV reality show,lifeof ryan of Sheckler's career took shape during the summer of 1995, when his dad built a new quarter pipe in the family's skatepark. A few years later, he joined the CASL (California Amateur Skateboarding League),entered one of their contests and won.Tony Hawk attended the CASL party and took some time to practice with Sheckler. During 1997-2001, Sheckler won all of the CASL statechampionships, and signed with his first eyewear sponsor, Arnette – the same company sponsoring Tony Hawk.Sheckler turned professional in 2003 after winning in the X Games, Gravity Games, Vans Tripple Crown and Slam City Jam.In 2004, he was named the World Cup of Skateboarding’s National Street Champion
Tony Trujillo: 
(Born on August 23rd 1982)
is an American skateboarder. He is noted for his anti-corporate attitude and love for Heavy meatal music, as well as his aggressive skating style.Trujillo grew up on a farm with 100 acres (0.40 km2) of land and started skating at the age of 7. A neighbor had ramd in his barn and often invited Tony to skate there. Trujillo started competing in skate contests when he was 12 in the California Amateur Skateboard League, winning one at the age of 12 and placing in numerous others. At the age of 14, Trujillo obtained his first sponsor, Anti-Hero turning pro for them at age 16. Vans gave Trujillo his own signature shoe line and put Tony in two commercials shot by Stacy Peralta to advertise the shoe. On December 7, 2002, Thrasher Magazine announced that Tony had been voted their thirteenth annual Skateboarder Of The Year.On August 3, 2008, Trujillo won bronze in X Games 14 Superpark competition.
Stevie williams: 
(Born on december 17th 1979)
is a professional street skateboarder.Williams, who grew up in North Philadelphia,became interested in skateboarding ata very young age after randomly being challenged to do a skateboard trick by a bunch of local skateboarders, he was successful and defeated the challenge.Williams became more involved in the passionate and aggressive Philadelphia skateboarding scene. Williams got his first skateboard at the age of 11 and would always be seen on the streets skateboarding. He and his friends were often taunted at the local skate arena as "Dirty Ghetto Kids", but his passion for skateboarding did not change.After being sponsored by DC shoes for six years, Stevie Williams left to be the first skateboarder to be sponsored by Reebok in 2004 and was the foundation for their skateboarding shoes line. In late 2007, Williams left Reebokand was later asked to give some advice in the design of a skate shoe for the Jordan Brand.
Chad Muska: 
(Born on may 20th 1977)
In early 2001, Muska started to step away from the skateboarding industry and became a figure in the Hollywood club scene. Around this time he also befriended Paris Hilton. In August 2005,while DJing at a club in Los Angeles at which Muska regularly spinds, he had a scuffle with Kevin connolly over comments made about Nicky Hilton. Muska was then escorted out of the club. Several reports have surfaced with different claims about who started the fight and who got hurt.In late Muska started to make a major comeback into the industry. He left long-time sponsor Shorty's Skateboard in July 2006 and was developing a new project, although he then joined Element that November. His current sponsors are Supra Footwear, KR3W Apparel, Element Skateboards, Ricta Wheels, Mob Griptape,Independent Trucks, Rockstar Energy Drink and Brooklyn Projects. He has a high-top signature shoe from Supra called the Skytop.
Rob Dyrdek: 
(Born on june 28th 1974)
American professional Skateboarder, Actor, Entrepreneur, and reality TV star.Dyrdek first starred in a MTV reality series, entitled Rbb& Big (aired November 2006 to April 2008), with his best friend and bodyguard Christopher "Big Black" Boykin as well has his cousin, Chris "Drama" Pfaff. After three seasons Boykin left the reality show. In February 2009 Rob Dyrdeck's Fantasy Factory, featuring Dyrdek, Pfaff, and his Dyrdek Enterprise staff, was first aired. The "Fantasy Factory" is a converted warehouse where Dyrdek runs his many entrepreneurial ventures.Dyrdek is sponsored by DC Shoes, Alien Workshop, Silver Trucks,Spy Optics, and Monster energy drinks. He also co-owns the brand Rogue Status with Travis Barker.
Nyjah Huston: 
(Born on november 30th 1994)
is a professional skateboarder from Davis, Califorina. He started skating when he was one year old and is regarded for his skill in grinding, often utilizing stairs, rails and dreads. He favors the "Accel" shoe from his shoe sponsor, eS Footwear. He is in the video for Element Skateboards' "This Is My Element" and "Elementality" He's also in Silver Truck Company's "Silver in Barcelona." In December of 2008, it was reported that Huston had left Element. He also appears in the game Tony Hawk's Proving Ground as a career Skater.
