STERS
From Columbus, Ohio, the breadbasket
of America, Rob Dyrdek has always felt
like an outsider looking In. Being from
the heartland makes coverage hard to
come by and traveling an eternity, but be
warned this little guy throws down hard
and takes the spills to prove it.
When did you get your start?
In October of 1986, my mom bought me a
skateboard as an early Christmas present
What did you do before skating?
I played soccer every day and tried to pick-up
snitch.
Why is vert out?
Because if you're sitting around and you think of
a clean trick, you can't just go outside and try it,
you've got to find a vert ramp first. If you think of a
street trick, you go outside and do it. Vert's fresh,
but it's a hassle for most.
Who are some of your favorite skaters?
Carroll, Gonz, Sanchez, Hensley, Agah, Hosoi,
Barbier, Sheffey, Way, The Conklins, Turner,
Drake, Pitre, Morgan.
What do you think of industrial shit?
It's fresh because there's always new stuff com-
ing, but it's gay because everyone tries to be
World Industries.
Where do you skate the most?
Hills, UD curb, Colonel White and downtown
Columbus, Ohio.
With who?
I skate everyday with my friend Lopan (Nick
Geese). I also skate with Heinzman, John Drake,
Scott Conklin, Bo Turner and Hayes, if they're
around.
Flatland scene?
It's fun to kick your board around.
Influences?
Hill, Meolin, Carter, Lopan, Heinz, Wang,
Blender.
World view?
Recycle your shoes.
ROB
Favorite terrain?
Curbs, benches.
Favorite music?
Beastie Boys, Cypress Hill, Greenday and Love..
Food?
Crab legs and Sweet Tarts.
The magazines?
Art.
Family?
Pat, Gene, Denise; love 'em.
What do you do when you're not skating?
Hang out with my chick Danielle. Hang at
Heinz's with Phil playin' foosball.
What advice do you have for kids?
Don't take it in the ass.
What do you love?
Coke slush.
Do you have any pets?
Sweetpea, Friday and Fish.
What do you think of government?
Lopan for president.
Fave sports aside skating?
Foosball, pool.
Who is at the forefront of modern skating?
Mike Carroll, Henry Sanchez.
Where do your tricks come from?
My head.
Ever been arrested?
When I was eleven, some cops put me in a
cruiser and said they were going to arrest me for
throwing mud clumps at cars.
Who would you like to thank?
Carter, Hill, Mom, Dad and Jim.
What do you hate the most?
Getting hit in the throat with a skateboard.
"I played soccer
everyday and tried to
pick-up snitch."
EASTIE BOY
DYRDEK