John Cardiel


John Cardiel
JOHN CARDIEL STATS...

Hometown
The Earth.

Currently Resides
Sacramento, California

Sponsors
Vans shoes, Anti-Hero skateboards, Spitfire wheels, Independent trucks

First board: Santa Cruz Red Dot

On Vans since: '96

Stance: Goofy

Shoe size: 9.5


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JOHN CARDIEL INTERVIEW...

What shoes do you skate?
The Old Skool.

What’s your set up?
My board's 8 inches, 54mm wheels, small 126 Indys and Swiss bearings with Powell bushings.

What’s been the best trip you’ve ever been on?
Can't say...they just keep getting better!

What is the best story you’ve ever heard or been told?
Some ‘Nam stories my Pops told me...gnar!

Favorite Vans rider?
Hosoi.

What trick can’t you do that you wish you could?
Switch flip to switch backside noseblunt slide.

What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you?
F@%king my back up.

Worst trend in skateboarding right now?
Companies failing, going bankrupt.

What are some interests/hobbies outside of skating?
Music and track bikes.

Last good book you read?
Fuzz One.

Five songs that have to be on a mix tape?
Just One Of Those Days/Sizzla
Lord Watch Over Our Shoulders/Garnet Silk
Too Poor/Barrington Levy
If Jah Is For Us/Cocoa Tea
Walk Away From Love/Bitty McLean

You’ve been DJing a bunch lately. How long have you been doing that? How’d you get into that?
Since 2004. I was hurt, so I focused on music.

What’s your rarest, most prized record?
Barrington Levy's Run Come Yah.

Say Barak Obama wanted The Cards to DJ his daughter's birthday, are you available?
Nah.

How about backyard ramp jams? How much to hire you for a few hours on the wheels?
Nah.

Five essentials for any Anti-Hero road trip?
Sleeping bag, tent, a good knife, mate tea, iPod.

Any useful camping lessons to share with the kids?
Figure out where the sun comes up and make sure you get shade in the morning; you will be a happier camper.

Has Jim Thiebaud ever told you about his magnificent ponytail he used to have?
I remember it!

How have you been feeling lately?
+

I heard people were recognizing you in the supermarket after your Epicly Later’d. did that trip you out?
Kinda.

What did you think of the episodes?
Was cool, big up Patrick O'Dell.

Ever wish you had Chris Pfanner’s afro for a day?
Nah.
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