Where do you live?

I live in SF, it’s a fun city that never runs out of spots as long as you like to push around in the street, skate the hills, and explore every inch of neighborhood.

What’s Circle-A Skateboards about? Why are you down with them?

When it comes to skateboarding, I am into people doing it their own way, recognizing and respecting each other’s style and approach, pursuing the endless possibilities your environment presents, and treating every moment on your board as if it is a gift. Circle-A supports me with my outlook.

What was your favorite skate video of the past year?

I really liked the Minuit Video. It was filmed entirely at night. Skating at night feels sneaky.

What’s the best part about Cali?

By far the weather. SF particularly has some amazing sun and fog. Even on the worst day here, the smell of the fog, and skating down the street is awesome.

Worst part about Cali?

8.5% sales tax.

Have you ever been to Philly? What was your impression?

Yes, I have. Philly and SF have a lot in common. I had the pleasure of being shown around the city by some of Philly’s greats: Ricky Oyola, Roger Brown, AJ Mazzu, Sergei Trudowski, Damian Smith, Brian Smith, Vern Laird, and many others. Skating in and spending time in Philly helped define how I skate and how I look at skating and my environment.

What’s a normal day skating for you?

I have been skating at night the most actually. Also, I have been trying to skate close to home. I like to not drive from spot to spot, but have the chance to really be “on the ground.” Just like Sonny said in A Bronx Tale, “You know why I live in this neighborhood? Availability. I wanna stay close to everything.”

You know the guys at 48 Blocks?

I’m down for 48 Blocks. Leland knows good skating. I just did a clip with 48 Blocks called “My Zip.” It was entirely filmed in my home zip of 94115. It was refreshing to look at what you had to work with, and see what you can make of it.

Got a good GMos story?

One time I suggested Bikram yoga to him. He said it sounded interesting. Later that day, we went out skating, and after 10 minutes I looked at him and said, “You probably don’t need Bikram, you sweat plenty the old fashioned way. Gershon is a consistent skater and individual. He is very creative off his board and a beast on it.

Ever skated outside of the country? Where’s the coolest place you’ve been?

I lived in Costa Rica almost for a year. The skaters there have heart.

Who’s your favorite rapper/skater?

There are too many to choose from.

Thanks: Thuy, Bob, Gershon, FTC, Circle-A, Leland, Roughneck, Solitary Arts, Iron Horse Wheels, Rockstar Bearings, Mecky, Vincenzo, Ando, Libby, Greg, and the San Francisco Skate Club.