CCS – The Jack Curtin Interview

March 16th, 2011

It’s not every day that a single video part recharges somebody’s career in skateboarding. But after years of dropping consistent coverage, it was Jack Curtin’s part in LRG’s Give Me My Money Chico that not only completely blew minds, it solidified Jack’s status as one of the rawest street skaters in the game.

CCS caught up with Jack while he was making some rounds at the golf course to talk a bit about DGK, skating Indonesia, the famous Give Me Money Chico part, his recruitment by Fallen and more.

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Face Time video with Tom Asta

March 10th, 2011

On March 8, 2011 Mystery skateboards debuted Tom Asta’s “Color Theory” video part and accompanied it with the obvious announcement that Asta is now a professional skateboarder. For those of us that have followed Asta’s meteoric trajectory in skateboarding for the past two years, the pro announcement seemed almost overdue. Asta has been skating at a pro level practically since anyone in the skate industry set eyes or cameras on him. And for anyone with doubts, watch the video and your doubts will disappear.

Brought up in the game with great support from friend and teammate Chris Cole, Asta is now clearing stepping out on his own and brings his own unique style, skill and technique to the table. I spoke with Asta about his new pro status, his connection with Cole and the two ridiculous tricks Asta pulls down the iconic Love Park fountain gap in his “Color Theory” part. This kid is the future.

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