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Interview by Jose Hamburger

What’s up up Theotis can you tell us how you got on Bones Swiss Bearings?
I was at Daryl Angel’s house up in San Jose for the NC triple set contest. Daryl introduced me to Erik, and he asked if I wanted to ride for Swiss.

How long have you known Bones Swiss where the best?
Forever.

And How long have you been riding for Swiss bearings?
2 years.

Where are you from?
Los Angeles CA.

Years skating?
9

What’s new with you, what have you been up to recently?
Filming with the Baker dudes!

I’ve seen those Nike SB “Don’t fear the sweeper” Tour videos how has filming for those been?
It’s been amazing to actually skate with the whole crew and filming with Jason Hernandez is the best thing you could ever want. He is so creative, smart and makes everything look so good.

Who do you usually room with on those Nike trips?
Shane O’neil and Daryl Angel

Anything else you currently filming for?
Chicken Bone.

What’s your current board setup?
Low 145 8′ inch Thunder’s, 53 Spitfire wheels, Bones Swiss precision, Diamond hardware, Flik griptape

Favorite skatepark?
Hawthorne skatepark

Favorite Trick?
Backside Flips

Favorite skate obstacle?
Stairs an manual pads.

Tight or Loose Trucks?
Tight, kinda medium.

Music that gets you Syked?
Young Jeezy.

Newest trick learned?
Backside 5-0 360 flip out.

Favorite thing about riding for Swiss bearings?
They last for years!

Any advice for kids out there trying to make it?
Stay humble an just skate an have fun and everything will fall in place.

Earliest Memories of skating?
Meeting Andrew Reynolds, Braydon, Dustin at my local skatepark when they started to hook me up with boards and started to film for the Baker 3 Video.

Anyone you look up too?
Andrew Reynolds, Bryan Herman, Koston, Guy Mariano, Marc Johnson, P Rod.

Last Words?
Thank you to all my sponsors and a big thanks to everyone at Bones Swiss!

Interview by Jose Hamburger

Whats up J-lay, can you tell us about how you got on Bones Swiss?
I honestly don’t even know how i got on. Probably through Billy Marks or Krolick. I remember just shooting a photo with Deville and next I saw it was a Swiss ad.

How long have you known Bones Swiss were the best bearings out there?
Been riding em’ since I was a kid so I stuck with em.’

What was your first Swiss ad?
Nosegrind a hubba in Yorba Linda at a church. I think that’s the only Swiss ad I’ve had.

Where are you from?
Murrieta, CA. But I’ve been in Long beach for 5 years now.

What’s new with you Johnny, what have you been up to?
Same ol shit…Skating with all the Toy and Furnace homies, NBA TV non stop, traveling when trips come up, and finishing up a Thrasher interview.

Are you filming for anything currently?
Toy Promo and maybe a Vans Video.

Any trips coming up?
Hopefully some exotic spot with Vans. They always go to some crazy place. Toy Machine will probably do a summer trip through the Midwest. Camping trips when they’re going down.

Current Board setup?
Toy Machine Monster, Mob, Thieves, Pig 53s, Bones Swiss.

Favorite skatepark?
Eldo!

Favorite skatespot of all time?
Downhill red curb at Donald Graham, that’s where I would skate everyday for years when I first started skating.

Tight or Loose trucks?
Loose

Are you a youtube lurker?
Nope, but that shit will suck you in for hours!

Favorite Food?
BBQ in the south

Music that gets you syked?
Neil Young

Crew your normally roll out with on a skate mission?
Kevin Barnett, Matt B, Jordan, Greg Crain, Toolbox, Grifdog, Austin, Dan Lu, list goes on, all the homies and whoever down to skate that day.

Person that you just can’t seem to beat in a game of skate?
Ginger Jordan Fucker is to damn good.

Weakest trend in skating right now?
I dunno man.

Favorite thing about riding for Bones Swiss?
Not having to buy them. haha.

Earliest memories of skating?
Getting the wind knocked out of me for the first time.

Any advice for kids out there trying to make it?
Be patient and be yourself.

3 things you just can’t live without?
Coffee, Music, and a skateboard.

Last words?
KOBE!

Interview by Jose Hamburger

Whats up T-puds, tell me how you got on Bones Swiss?
Just Erik Olsen always being around the 805 and mad homies putting in a good word for me!

What was you first Swiss ad and who shot it?
It was a Nollie Heelflip over a red fire hydrant, shot by Mikendo from Filmbot files.

Where are you from?
The Valley

What’s new for Torey, what have you been up too?
Filming for the Transworld video coming out June 10th… My Signature shoe is dropping same month on DVS… be on the look out for those! Making big moves.

What is your current board setup?
Unknown… but with Super Swiss 6 balls bearings in my pocket!

Newest Trick you’ve learned?
Currently working on some new maneuvers. Bs Smith Kick flip out to Bs tail!

Favorite skateparks?
Pauls warehouse, Skatelab (Simi Valley), Pedlow (The Valley)

Whats you normal crew you roll out with on a skate mission?
The boys… Justin Schultie, Carlos Zarazua, Dan “the Man” Abadi, Paul Rodriguez, Gonzo, Jon Holland, Jose Hamburger/Pickle… those main dudes.

How long did the ender to your Proof part (Cab bs lip slide to bs tail slide bs flip out) take you to land?
A solid 3 days and 3 dirty ass shirts later!

Tight or Loose trucks?
Medium

Music That gets you psyched?
Lil wayne gets me psyched, a lot of things get me hyped… Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Wu Tang Clan!

Any trips coming up?
Cruisin’ to Tampa to skate the Tampa pro contest.

Favorite thing about Bones Swiss Bearings?
1st of all being able to work with Erik Olsen, and 2nd they’re the best bearings in the world!

Earliest memories of skating?
I remember when i was 7 I dropped into Skate Street’s ramp, first try. I was psyched… definitely my ramp drop in was my first memory.

How long Have you known Bones Swiss Bearings were the best?
Couple years after I started skating I found out about Swiss… I’ve know about them for about 10 years. They were the word on the street everyone talked about.

Anyone you look up too?
I look up to my family, friends, my girlfriend. Without them, none of this would be possible.

Last words?
Always stay true to your game!