Interview and Photos by Jon Mecca

We do everything together it seems. Skateboarding, filming, photo missions, and now this interview. I guess we can’t get away from each other, can we?
Nah, I guess not. We’re completely tethered in a way, with us being triplets and all.

We’re originally from Milford, Pennsylvania. How would you describe your skateboarding experience there?
Growing up there was extra challenging, like with any small town. It lacked the spots, a strong scene, and everything else needed for skateboarding to really thrive. In retrospect, it made me more adamant about seeking out more, and venturing out beyond to reach more possibilities. We were really lucky to have a core friend group of skaters in high school, before that I was just skating by myself or with you. Having friends that were better at different types of skating helped me become more well rounded in my own skating.

How did this Nimbus part come about between the both of us?
I was filming another part with a different filmer a few years prior to this project, but the whole thing fell through and none of that footage came out. I kind of gave up on the idea of skating with purpose and putting out a video part for a while. Around early 2021 you randomly called me one day asking about the video and asked when the part was coming out, and I flat-out told you there wasn’t going to be one anymore. You said that as long as we get started right then, there will be a part. The timing felt right to start over from scratch and just stack footage and photos, which you wanted the responsibility of doing both. Ultimately, having those past projects fall through was a blessing in disguise because it led us to doing this project together. In a way it felt like we were making up for lost time, it all came full circle.

What were some challenges during filming?
The most challenging aspect was sometimes having to do a trick twice. We would often get the clip first, and then shoot a photo of it. After landing something gnarly, the last thing I want to do is try again. The break in time with you switching from filmer- mode to photographer-mode, along with setting up lights or finding an angle can be distracting if I’m in the fs blunt zone. The most ideal situation for me is having another person on the sesh handling filming while you handle the photos, because while you are great at filming, I can tell your heart is more into photography.

Tell us about Nimbus. Would you say being a part of the team was a pivotal moment for you?
I like the graphics, its East Coast roots, and the team. Having somebody believe in me and be hyped on me was really cool. It felt special to ride for a board company like Nimbus considering its legacy in the New York City skate scene in late 80’s and early 90’s with alumnus like Charlie, Bobby Puleo, Jefferson Pang, Peter Bici, Justin Pierce and many more being a part of the company’s history.

Aside from the skating, you enjoy spot hunting. Tell me about your street spot page on IG and what you look for in spots.
Captivating Crust (@captivatingcrust) happened from just having so many skate spots in my phone but not knowing what to do with half of them. During the pandemic lockdown, I would fill my car up with gas and just drive far to a random city and spot hunt for hours. I’ll even map out some possible spot locations on Google Earth and do a virtual walkthrough of the city, then drive to them in person. I have all these spots in all these different cities, towns, and states. I figured there was more I could be doing than just hoarding some of these spots, and instead use them to connect with other skaters, and network with others who film in the streets. I pay attention to the factors that may lead me to spots, such as changes in elevation and hills could help me find a stair set, handrail, or bank. What I ultimately look for in spots is whether it’s legit and worth taking a filmer or photographer to, or if it’s a warmup spot to take all the homies out to at the beginning of the day.

What are your future plans?
My future plans are to just keep skating at the best level that I can for as long as I possibly can. Aside from that, just working on some light projects here and there and staying busy. I want to skate more of the New England region and film at more spots besides the NYC area and gain some momentum from there. There are so many spots out there and we’ve only hit the tip of the iceberg.

How do you stay motivated?
What motivates me is just seeing the people around me do good, achieve their goals, and succeed in their dedication. All the homies motivate and inspire me.