Whats your name/age/where ya from?

Kevin O’Shea, im 22 and im from Kailua, Hawaii on the island of Oahu.

Born and raised Haole boy in Hawaii! Just like me?

Yep.

When did you start skateboarding?

Around 2004, 8 years old.

Is it true Jason Park used to be your babysitter?

Yeah for a couple of years.

I noticed you’re always checking out the cars, do you have a motor vehicle obsession?

Absolutely, really into VIP style cars and lowrider import ones.

What is your dream car?

Nissan President.

Other than skating, what else are you into?

Body surfing and reading Street Pulse.

You have a spot list that you’re trying to handle, what’s at the top?

That Manoa 11 stair tail drop to rail and some sketchy roll ins.

Ever skate anywhere outside of Hawaii?

Only in California with Trevor and Troy Murrata. It was super fun.

Never the East Coast?

Not yet. I’ve been to Boston but it was before I was skating.

What are some unique things about Hawaii skate spots?

Lots of ditches, rains a bunch so they’re crusty, and lava rock walls everywhere.

Favorite Hawaiian food?

Rice with Kalua pig, haupia, poi.

What songs get you pumped to shred?

Norus – “Make a Move”, Cosmic Kids – “Reginald’s Groove” (Bicep Remix), and anything by the Jimmy Weeks Project.

Skate videos that make you want to get out in the streets?

Fakie Keiki (Shitty Kids) and We Blew it at Some Point (Polar).

What skaters are you hyped on?

Brock Kono, Josh Ruubs, Remy Taveira, Mike Arnold, Andrew Wilson.

What skate shop and companies are hooking you up?

808 Skate, Vans, Polar Skate Co.

Dream sponsor?

Shitty Kids.

Thanks for letting me interrogate you a bit, any thanks you wanna give?

Yeah man, thank you so much Liam for shooting such rad photos and linking up this interview! Thanks Josh at 808 Skate, Johnny Layton at Vans, Lee Durban at Polar, and all my family and friends! Let’s keep shreddin’ in the ’19!