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watching, are you really skating?
Of course, but you get tired really fast.
What's playing in your ride these days?
De La Soul Art Official Intelligence,
Radiohead Kid A, Björk Dancer in the Dark,
Jane's Addiction Nothing's Shocking, NIN The
Fragile, Moby Play, and Stephen Lynch A
Little Bit Special.
menting with big noses, and I refused to let
the Hammerhead-style tail die. My feet are
huge, so I kept all of the boards big. They
look ridiculous now-it's no wonder I
learned kickflip Indys so late.
What were the smallest wheels you ever
rode on vert?
I don't think I went below 50, but it's
for that Airwalk ad.
What's the best part about being rich?
Not worrying about bills and having the
freedom to say no to lame offers.
Describe a moment when you wanted to
yell, "Willy, you cheap bastard!"
When he used the postage machine at
Birdhouse to stamp blank envelopes for
friends for a long time, and many of them are
current pros. I always feel like just another
guy on the deck.
What's Crackhead Bob really like?
He's cool, but he has a hard time conveying
his thoughts. He gets frustrated when people
make fun of his speech, except if it's Howard.
We started giggling when he did voice-overs
of your life, what would it be?
The big Red Bull ramp, because you can take
it anywhere and it has multiple configurations.
What are your thoughts on the boom in
awareness of skateboarding and its tricks
and pros through things like your video
game and fingerboards?
It's cool that people finally recognize the
Parappa the Rappa.
Is the varial heelflip lien the most dangerous
trick you do?
Nah... but I learned my lesson: don't do
them on slippery ramps and don't wear a
Rector helmet.
Name three things you think about when
you walk back up to the deck.
"I ALWAYS FEEL LIKE JUSTANOTHER GUY ON THE DECK"
What's the smallest thing you've done a
540° on?
The Northampton mini-ramp or the Powell
demo ramp.
Were all those crazy Powell shapes you used
to ride your choice or someone elses? What
are your thoughts when you look back on
some of them?
They were all my fault. I was always experi-
very possible.
What's the best vert trick you've seen lately?
Colin's backside tailslide shove-it on the
Encinitas perch, Danny's frontside varial 5, or
Bob's fakie 5-0 to kickflip out at the X Games.
Best Trick.
What's your rail record?
You mean stairs? Whatever Roosevelt is; I
got worked while shooting a frontside lipslide
later use.
Is there truth to the rumor that you've been
made an honorary Piss Drunk?
I'm not sure, but I hope they don't expect
me to get the PD tattoo.
Is it lonely at the top? Do you feel like you
have many peers in today's pro skate-
boarding world?
The top of what? I've had most of the same
for The End and he seriously got bummed. He
always wants to talk about the New York Jets.
Is vert skating the best it's ever been right now?
Definitely. There is stuff going down on vert
that I once considered impossible.
Is your freezer clogged with Bagel Bites?
It was at first, but now we have an average
supply. Yes, I really do eat them.
If you could only skate one thing for the rest
talents and dedication of professional
skateboarders. They are now getting what
they deserve for their hard work. Random
civilians now understand what a heelflip
frontside bluntslide is, but I honestly
thought that the game would only be
appreciated by skaters themselves.
What was your favorite video game before
you were involved in the whole deal?
1. I'm so sick of walking up these stairs; 2.
Please don't ask me to do a 9 again; 3. Make it
this time, you pussy.
Do you see yourself doing demos at 40?
Not really, but who knows?
What do you want to be doing when
Thrasher turns 30?
Watching my sons enjoy their youth.
-Michael Burnett
Alley-oop tailbone 5.