Words: Oleynik
Photos: Cronan
How long did you have to film for TRUE EAST?
I think it was about nine months.

Are you happy how it turned out?
Yeah, I'm stoked on how it turned out. I think everyone came through with a solid part.

Your part was filmed entirely on the east coast. What do you like about filming in cities on the east?
The spots are just sick. I like that I'm close to home after each day, too. I could pretty much go home and sleep in my own bed.

Is there a section in the video that really stands out to you?
I think Travis' part really stuck out because he has a really smooth style. Also, Chaz because everything he does is top notch.



What about a trick? Do you have a favorite in the video?
Travis's switch front shove over the rail the hard way. He just does it real proper.

Were you hyped to skate to hip hop?
Yeah, I was stoked to skate to hip hop. It's Zoo’s style and it was nice to change it up. It was my first time.

Let’s talk about a few tricks in your part? The bump to bar in ATL is massive. Was it the highest one you’ve ever done and what was the process of getting it?
The first one is always scary. It wasn't the biggest, it just had a hard angle to hit the bump, but the bump was perfect. Once I figured how to hit the bump, it was mellow.

What about the bank to smith on that super high bar. What was the process?
The hard thing about that is you start in the road which is rough and you have to wait for traffic. Also, you get kicked out pretty quick. We got kicked out after I made it. CCS used it for an ad so that’s rad, too.



How did you find the ollie over the rail into the thin bank in ATL? Has anyone ever skated that before?
We just ended up driving by it. I got stoked and asked to pull over. I don’t know if anyone has skated it. With that spot it was just hard to aim and commit to the skinny bank.

Tell me about lines at night in Boston. The half cab flip was insane!
Haha, thanks. I filmed that stuff with Elliot V. We just cruised downtown skating around. It was super fun, no driving, just pushing around. I don't skate Boston as much as I'd like. I would prefer skating during the day. I feel like it's hard to see at night and the camera light is distracting at night. Those spots are less of a bust at night, though.

Take us through the process of getting the last trick?
We got kicked out the first time we went there. Went back on the weekend and I slammed a bunch. One time I fell forward on my stomach almost tore my nipple off and ripped my hand open.

What’s next?
I'm working on an Emerica part, should be out mid summer, and a bunch of stuff for Zoo’s 20 year anniversary this year.