Name: Christian Hosoi
Home: Huntington Beach, CA
Sponsors: Vans, Quiksilver, Nixon, Independent Trucks, Skull Candy, Pro Tech, Rocket Wheels, Hosoi Skates, Ninja, Ogio.
What shoes do you skate: any waffle sole works killer.
What’s your set up: Hosoi deck, Rocket Wheels, Indy Trucks, Khiro bushings and Ninja bearings
What’s been the best trip you’ve ever been on?
Hawaii is always the best! Family and friends.
What is the best story you’ve ever heard or been told?
That I died doing a big air back in the 80's, then in January 2000 I really did die to myself.
Favorite Vans rider?
Steve Caballero, longest running signature shoe and he is still killing it with style!
What trick can’t you do that you wish you could?
Backside tailslides and tre flips.
What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you?
Got addicted to drugs.
Worst trend in skateboarding right now?
Trying to hard to be who you aren't. Be you!!!
What are some interests outside of skating?
Family time, going to church, preaching the Gospel and shooting pool.
Last good book you read?
Bible, it’s living and powerful, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
5 songs that have to be on a mix tape:
Any Gospel blues.
After your incarceration, what was the first thing you did as a free man?
Honeymoon with the wife!
What advice would you give to kids that might not feel there’s a way out of their bad situation?
If I can do it! You can do it! With God all things are possible.
How long after you were released did you go skating? What was the first trick you did?
2nd day out went to Hawaii Kai Skatepark, backside slash slide on flat ground.
Some time has past since and all photos and footage indicate you’re on top of your game. Do you feel 100%?
Thankful and humbled by the coverage the Mags have been giving me lately! God bless you guys! Still working on getting my knee back to 100% but still having the time of my life skateboarding.
What are some tricks you’re still trying to get back?
540s, Christ airs and rocket airs.
What’s the highest Christ Air you ever did?
8-10 feet. I want to do them higher on the mega ramp.
How high can you get them these days?
I made one at the Rumble in Ramona trying it into the night. 5-6 foot.
Are you aware the influence that your hair back in the day had on Jim Thiebaud growing his ponytail?
No! But if it did, that’s killer.
Do you have any advice for the longhairs out there on hair care?
Never care for the hair if you’re a dude!
You were originators of flare in skating. What do you think of the flare in modern skateboarding?
It’s killer to see people doing their own thing and being creative with their personality and style.
Do you wear fanny packs anymore?
Last one I wore I got arrested at the Honolulu International Airport.
Home: Huntington Beach, CA
Sponsors: Vans, Quiksilver, Nixon, Independent Trucks, Skull Candy, Pro Tech, Rocket Wheels, Hosoi Skates, Ninja, Ogio.
What shoes do you skate: any waffle sole works killer.
What’s your set up: Hosoi deck, Rocket Wheels, Indy Trucks, Khiro bushings and Ninja bearings
What’s been the best trip you’ve ever been on?
Hawaii is always the best! Family and friends.
What is the best story you’ve ever heard or been told?
That I died doing a big air back in the 80's, then in January 2000 I really did die to myself.
Favorite Vans rider?
Steve Caballero, longest running signature shoe and he is still killing it with style!
What trick can’t you do that you wish you could?
Backside tailslides and tre flips.
What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you?
Got addicted to drugs.
Worst trend in skateboarding right now?
Trying to hard to be who you aren't. Be you!!!
What are some interests outside of skating?
Family time, going to church, preaching the Gospel and shooting pool.
Last good book you read?
Bible, it’s living and powerful, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
5 songs that have to be on a mix tape:
Any Gospel blues.
After your incarceration, what was the first thing you did as a free man?
Honeymoon with the wife!
What advice would you give to kids that might not feel there’s a way out of their bad situation?
If I can do it! You can do it! With God all things are possible.
How long after you were released did you go skating? What was the first trick you did?
2nd day out went to Hawaii Kai Skatepark, backside slash slide on flat ground.
Some time has past since and all photos and footage indicate you’re on top of your game. Do you feel 100%?
Thankful and humbled by the coverage the Mags have been giving me lately! God bless you guys! Still working on getting my knee back to 100% but still having the time of my life skateboarding.
What are some tricks you’re still trying to get back?
540s, Christ airs and rocket airs.
What’s the highest Christ Air you ever did?
8-10 feet. I want to do them higher on the mega ramp.
How high can you get them these days?
I made one at the Rumble in Ramona trying it into the night. 5-6 foot.
Are you aware the influence that your hair back in the day had on Jim Thiebaud growing his ponytail?
No! But if it did, that’s killer.
Do you have any advice for the longhairs out there on hair care?
Never care for the hair if you’re a dude!
You were originators of flare in skating. What do you think of the flare in modern skateboarding?
It’s killer to see people doing their own thing and being creative with their personality and style.
Do you wear fanny packs anymore?
Last one I wore I got arrested at the Honolulu International Airport.
