Name: Steve Caballero
Home: Campbell, California
Sponsors: Powell skateboards, Vans shoes, Independent trucks, Sessions clothing, Autobaun wheels, Protec helmets and Skull Candy headphones.
What shoes do you skate: Half-Cabs
What’s your set up: Powell Cab signature pool/ramp 31 1/2” x 8 1/4” deck, Indy 149’s and Autobaun 60mm Cab signature wheels.
What’s been the best trip you’ve ever been on? Why?
This last trip to Brazil and Argentina with my wife Rachael, Christian Hosoi and Steve Van Doren. Why you ask? Have you ever been on a a tour with Steve Van Doren …it rocks! It was my first time to Buenos Aires and it was a blast, the Argentineans were super stoked and we had a very warm welcome there!
What is the best story you’ve ever heard or been told?
The story on the life of Christ Jesus, by far the best story ever told. It has the power to change lives if a person can only humble themselves enough to have faith in it.
Favorite Vans rider?
Christian Hosoi because he was meant to ride a skateboard and I love to travel with him. He’s fun, loving, wise, very entertaining and did I mention … he rips.
What trick can’t you do that you wish you could?
Mute 540’s- Mctwists
What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you?
I ignored God for 41 years of my life and was left with no hope or a true purpose for living, I felt like I was just existing on this planet with no rhyme or reason, but that all changed when I got saved and gave my life over the Christ Jesus to be my savior.
Worst trend in skateboarding right now?
Smoking and drinkin’ beer.
What are some interests outside of skating?
Hotrods and kustoms, motocross, skim boarding, snowboarding and toy collecting.
Last good book you read?
The Bible because it’s full of wisdom and knowledge to help me understand the will of God and how his word pertains to my life for guidance, understanding and purpose. The bible is full of stories how God has intervened in people’s lives and how he used terrible situations and turned them into good and useful life lessons. When they let God be the control of their lives, they experience the Grace that has be given through his son, Christ Jesus, for those who fall short of his glory and are stuck in their own sinful ways.
5 songs that have to be on a mix tape:
A Look Inside – Saylah
Salvation - The Cranberries
Saved by Grace - Timothy Brindle feat. Shai Linne
When Angels Sing - Social Distortion
Jesus Is Alive (House Of Tea Remix) - Shai Linne
Did you ever, you know, gay off with the Bones Brigade?
Nope, we have always had a strong love and bond for each other, but not in a way that some people use to pervert that love for one another. It’s never been a sexual thing between the team, but more like camaraderie amongst good friends.
You and Jim Thiebaud were on Powell together at one point. Do you have any memories of his fantastic ponytail?
No , but I do remember his awesome launch ramp frontside wallrides …amazing!
For a while there you were getting a ton of coverage skating handrails. What made you get into handrails then?
I have always liked boardslides in bowls and ramps so it came natural to me when I learn to ollie on the street. I started off learning tricks on small flatbars then adapted these tricks on real handrails.
When was the last time you skated a handrail?
It’s been awhile because I just don’t have the same passion to ride them as I did in the late 90’s and one year I was just over slamming on them, yes I have gotten served on a few and it was pretty. Handrails are no joke and they can be gnarly at times.
You’re big into toy collecting. What specifically are you into collecting?
I like stuff from my childhood from the early 70’s toys like Evel Knievel, Planet of the Apes, Ultraman from Japan, and MEGO 8” action figures .
What’s your most prized piece of your collection?
I don’t really have a specific one, they all have sentimental value to me in one way or another.
You’re also into classic cars. What cars do you have?
The are the cars I have owned and own at the moment:
1959 American Rambler (sold)
1930 Ford Model A (sold)
1935 Ford 3W deluxe coupe with a '51 Merc flatty
1965 Ford Econoline truck
I’m working on a dry lakes modified 1938 Chevy truck at the moment, still collecting parts for it, this hotrod will be designed and built by me this time.
We’re all pretty stoked to see Cab art out there more in more. Has that been something you’ve always been into?
I have always loved art since middle school and high school but never really got serious about producing it until about 6 years ago when I picked up a few acrylics paints and a brush.
Where can people see your work?
You can view my personal art at http://www.myspace.com/cabsart and http://steviecaballero.blogspot.com/
Home: Campbell, California
Sponsors: Powell skateboards, Vans shoes, Independent trucks, Sessions clothing, Autobaun wheels, Protec helmets and Skull Candy headphones.
What shoes do you skate: Half-Cabs
What’s your set up: Powell Cab signature pool/ramp 31 1/2” x 8 1/4” deck, Indy 149’s and Autobaun 60mm Cab signature wheels.
What’s been the best trip you’ve ever been on? Why?
This last trip to Brazil and Argentina with my wife Rachael, Christian Hosoi and Steve Van Doren. Why you ask? Have you ever been on a a tour with Steve Van Doren …it rocks! It was my first time to Buenos Aires and it was a blast, the Argentineans were super stoked and we had a very warm welcome there!
What is the best story you’ve ever heard or been told?
The story on the life of Christ Jesus, by far the best story ever told. It has the power to change lives if a person can only humble themselves enough to have faith in it.
Favorite Vans rider?
Christian Hosoi because he was meant to ride a skateboard and I love to travel with him. He’s fun, loving, wise, very entertaining and did I mention … he rips.
What trick can’t you do that you wish you could?
Mute 540’s- Mctwists
What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you?
I ignored God for 41 years of my life and was left with no hope or a true purpose for living, I felt like I was just existing on this planet with no rhyme or reason, but that all changed when I got saved and gave my life over the Christ Jesus to be my savior.
Worst trend in skateboarding right now?
Smoking and drinkin’ beer.
What are some interests outside of skating?
Hotrods and kustoms, motocross, skim boarding, snowboarding and toy collecting.
Last good book you read?
The Bible because it’s full of wisdom and knowledge to help me understand the will of God and how his word pertains to my life for guidance, understanding and purpose. The bible is full of stories how God has intervened in people’s lives and how he used terrible situations and turned them into good and useful life lessons. When they let God be the control of their lives, they experience the Grace that has be given through his son, Christ Jesus, for those who fall short of his glory and are stuck in their own sinful ways.
5 songs that have to be on a mix tape:
A Look Inside – Saylah
Salvation - The Cranberries
Saved by Grace - Timothy Brindle feat. Shai Linne
When Angels Sing - Social Distortion
Jesus Is Alive (House Of Tea Remix) - Shai Linne
Did you ever, you know, gay off with the Bones Brigade?
Nope, we have always had a strong love and bond for each other, but not in a way that some people use to pervert that love for one another. It’s never been a sexual thing between the team, but more like camaraderie amongst good friends.
You and Jim Thiebaud were on Powell together at one point. Do you have any memories of his fantastic ponytail?
No , but I do remember his awesome launch ramp frontside wallrides …amazing!
For a while there you were getting a ton of coverage skating handrails. What made you get into handrails then?
I have always liked boardslides in bowls and ramps so it came natural to me when I learn to ollie on the street. I started off learning tricks on small flatbars then adapted these tricks on real handrails.
When was the last time you skated a handrail?
It’s been awhile because I just don’t have the same passion to ride them as I did in the late 90’s and one year I was just over slamming on them, yes I have gotten served on a few and it was pretty. Handrails are no joke and they can be gnarly at times.
You’re big into toy collecting. What specifically are you into collecting?
I like stuff from my childhood from the early 70’s toys like Evel Knievel, Planet of the Apes, Ultraman from Japan, and MEGO 8” action figures .
What’s your most prized piece of your collection?
I don’t really have a specific one, they all have sentimental value to me in one way or another.
You’re also into classic cars. What cars do you have?
The are the cars I have owned and own at the moment:
1959 American Rambler (sold)
1930 Ford Model A (sold)
1935 Ford 3W deluxe coupe with a '51 Merc flatty
1965 Ford Econoline truck
I’m working on a dry lakes modified 1938 Chevy truck at the moment, still collecting parts for it, this hotrod will be designed and built by me this time.
We’re all pretty stoked to see Cab art out there more in more. Has that been something you’ve always been into?
I have always loved art since middle school and high school but never really got serious about producing it until about 6 years ago when I picked up a few acrylics paints and a brush.
Where can people see your work?
You can view my personal art at http://www.myspace.com/cabsart and http://steviecaballero.blogspot.com/
