 | Buster Halterman
Veteran pro skateboarder Buster Halterman has been there and done that. A vert skater originally from Jersey, he now makes his home in Encinitas, CA. He's been riding since 1985, which may explain why he's still into 80s rock. Lets not knock him f...
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 | Pierre Luc Gagnon
This skateboarding phenom hailing from Montreal, Canada has become one of vert's most elite professionals. Pierre-Luc Gagnon has a style that has been matched by few. That same fearless and original style has contributed immensely to the progressi...
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 | Chris Gentry
Chris Gentry has been competing as a vert skateboarder since 1987 and is currently ranked in the elite top 10 of his discipline. He has been a leading figure in the action sports world over the last 10 years, viewed by millions in skateboard magaz...
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 | Rune Glifberg
Widely recognized as one of the most stylish and advanced vert skaters in the world, Rune Glifberg is capable of launching the most all-out impressive assault upon any kind of tranny situation you can think of. From low-key sessions in tight backy...
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 | Danny Mayer
Danny “Dino” Mayer of Nebraska has been a competitor since 1990, with the exception of a few years off from 1996-2001. After taking time off, he figured he should begin skateboarding again and not let his talent go to waste. Since then he has been...
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 | Jake Brown
Jake Brown is from Melbourne, Austrailia and has been a Pro Rider from day one. He has innovated his game tremendously through out his carreer and still continues to do so even after a fall 40' to his back at X Games 13 that was a close call. He's...
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 | Mike Crum
Mike has been skateboarding pro for 15 years and loving every minute of it. This goofy rider originally from Dallas is now a resident of Long Beach, CA where many pro riders migrate to in search of greatness.
A vert specialist, Mike has enjoye...
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 | Tas Pappas
Tas began skateboarding at the age of 12 when he got his first board. Nearly 20 years after his mom bought him the board, the journey for Tas Pappas rages on. Through his ups and downs and the injuries that he's overcome, Pappas is still a competi...
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 | Sergie Ventura
If you want to make an enjoyable career out of skateboarding, then you should take examples from Sergie Ventura. No matter what situation he's in, he makes the best of it and his enthusiasm is contagious. You will often find him dancing on the dec...
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 | Lincoln Ueda
Lincoln first began skating in 1987 in San Paolo, Brazil on a skateboard borrowed from a cousin. That Christmas his dad gave him and his brother a board to share and it wasn't until a year later when he got his first good board, a Hasoi Hammerhead...
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 | Omar Hassan
Omar is an incredibly versatile and aggressive skater with a very mellow attitude. He feels that it is important to be able to skate all types of terrain, therefore he competes in both Vert and Street at almost every contest. Although only qualifi...
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 | Max Dufour
Born in Montreal, this Canadian has been a pro skater since 1995 and is owner of Premium Wood Skateboards (Woodchuck). Currently residing in sunny Oceanside, California, Max is stoked to still be doing what he loves. A true veteran to the sport, M...
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 | Phil Hajal
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Hajal has been a pro rider since 1997. This 29 year old veteran placed 7th at the 2006 Action Sports World Tour in Richmond, and 1st in the 2003 Kona Summer Nationals. He is known for launching into space with lofty ai...
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 | Jean Postec
French skater Jean Postec is 21 years old and has been riding since 1995. He began competing in Europe but has recently come to the US to compete, taking 9th at the Action Sports World Tour in 2006.
Tony Hawk, when asked which younger Vert ska...
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 | Rob Lorifice
Rob Lorifice turned pro in 2004 and has already established himself as a leading skateboarder. Rob’s passion for skateboarding started in Canada at the age of 7. When most kids were playing baseball or basketball, he dedicated his free time skateb...
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 | Sandro Dias
Sandro Dias has been a professional skateboarder for nearly 10 years. In 1996 he started competing in international contests and never looked back. It all started back in the condo complex where he lived. Sandro and his best friend would borrow a ...
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 | Brian Patch
I'm a skateboarder! First and foremost! I also like to Snowboard, Moto, MTBike, and travel which I do constantly! I travel all over the world doing skateboard contest and demos. I love my life!
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 | Juergen Horrwarth
Jürgen Horrwarth won the high doted LG Action Games in Berlin on august 27th 2006 with this run, even though there were 6 other top pros able to win it! Congrats!
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 | Anthony Furlong
A goofy rider, Anthony credits his brother Mark for getting him involved in skateboarding by giving him his first skateboard, a Caballero. He grew up in the South and began skating in Augusta, GA. You might think that its more of a hotbed for golf...
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 | Adam Taylor
skateboarding is my life...traveling the world with my skate buddies is the best thing ever.... keep it fresh ...... aim me adambombz77
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 | Darren Jenkins
Darren “Cookiehead” Jenkins is one of the nicest people in skateboarding. he always has a smile on his face and he spreads the love and brotherhood wherever he goes. His ability to blast huge airs is just one indication of his talent, as well as a...
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 | Renton Miller
Pro skateboarder Renton Miller explained “Vert is short for vertical, so a vert ramp is a vertical halfpipe…which is a ramp like half a pipe for anyone who doesn’t know”. Feeling slightly more enlightened I watched skaters and BMX riders do their ...
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 | Jussi Korhonen
Tervetuloa! to my website. Timing is right for my virtual skating career to begin. It’s been 20 years since I stepped on a skateboard for the first time. April also happens to be the month, when the snow melts away and the long lost sun dries out ...
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 | Terrence Boughdour
This French skater will be competing in his first X Games in 2002. He qualified at the European X Games in Barcelona Spain in mid-July by taking 2nd place. Quote: The first board Terence ever had was purchased by his parents while on vacation to "...
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