Chris Pfanner


Chris Pfanner
CHRIS PFANNER STATS...

Hometown
Bregenz, Austria

Currently Resides
Nuremburg, Germany

Sponsors
Vans shoes, Volcom clothing, Anti-Hero skateboards, Thunder trucks, Spitfire wheels, Nixon watches, Eastpak backpacks

Date of Birth: 7.17.1984

First board: Grafix Board, Venture Trucks and Goodtimes Wheels

On Vans since: since 1998 in Europe, but since 2007 on the International Team

Nickname: Pfannman

Stance: Goofy

Shoe size: 9


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CHRIS PFANNER INTERVIEW...

What shoe do you skate?
Half Cab Pro, Chukka Low

What’s your set up?
8-Inch Anti-Hero shred stick, 53mm Spitfire Classics, wide and high Thunder trucks.

What’s the best trip you’ve ever been on?
Can't really say. All the trips have been amazing in their own certain ways.

What is the best story you’ve ever heard or been told?
David Gravette's got stories for years. Next time you see him and he starts telling them, you won't be able to stop laughing!

Favorite Vans rider?
Andrew Allen is sick, both on and off his skateboard!

What trick can’t you do that you wish you could?
Beni.

What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you?
I try to forget my bad experiences in order to create more space for the good times.

What are some interests/hobbies outside of skating?
Traveling and going on bike rides with my girlfriend!

Last good book you read?
J. Edgar Hoover: The Man and the Secrets. A decidedly unfriendly look at the homosexual former FBI director who saw himself as a hunter of men, served under ten presidents and tried to destroy Martin Luther King. A lot of interesting facts!

Five songs that have to be on a mix tape?
Ton Steine Scherben - Keine Macht Für Niemand
Talking Heads - Sugar On My Tongue
Metallica - Trapped Under Ice
The Addicts - Viva La Revolution
Eric Burdon and the Animals – Goodtimes

How did you get hooked up with Anti-Hero?
Deluxe wanted to hook me up with Real skateboards, but I asked them if I could ride for Anti-Hero instead because I didn't really know anyone on the Real team at this point.

What was it like growing up in Austria?
It was not always easy due to my skin color, but I am really glad my parents took me out of Nigeria and gave me the opportunity to grow up in a safer and more secure environment.

Who is the most famous person to come from Austria?
The Governator, Jörg Haider, Mozart…pick your favourite.

Are the showers in Austria safe?
Depends on what shoes you are wearing!

Are you obligated to drink Red Bull & vodka?
No, Red Bull and Jägermeister is the new stuff. It's called Flying Hirsch

Five essentials for any Anti-Hero road trip?
Sleeping bag, toothbrush, beer, swim shorts, motivation; essentials for every road trip actually.

Any useful camping lessons to share with the kids?
Don't piss against the wind!

Were you born with an afro or did that come later?
The microphone head was part of the package!

Who has the best afro in history?
Philip Parris Lynott.

What’s the secret to a killer 'fro?
220V.

What did you do today?
Chilled at home with my family.
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