![]() He’s not conforming nor is he looking for acceptance from conforming, and with that he’s accepting the grief and exclusion that comes with being a true outsider. What Andy is doing is living the creed of what a skateboarder is supposed to be. He doesn’t fit in because he’s not following it’s false mandates. On March 25, 2021, Anderson starred in Seen Him, which was a skate film directed and filmed by the Zenga Bros. Andersons first pro video part with Powell Peralta was released on December 25, 2020. And then once in a while a skater like Andy comes along who doesn’t fit into this fanatical mold, a skater who is such an outsider himself that he doesn’t even fit into skateboarding. Anderson turned pro for Powell Peralta in 2019, and is currently sponsored by Powell Peralta, Etnies, Skull Skates, Mini Logo, and Bones, along with clothing brands such as, Swatch and Skullcandy. “There are so many within the skateboarding world who look at skating as a religion which must be practiced to exacting and specific standards you must conform and ride this type of terrain, you must conform and do these types of tricks, you must not mix this style with that style, you must look this way or else etc. Rob Dyrdek is an MTV reality star, former professional skateboarder, actor, producer, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of 100 million. I like the look of the helmet and it feels good to support a really cool dude. I’ve worn a helmet while bicycle racing/commuting/casually riding for the last 14 years and it felt weird to skate without that same protection. Primo sensitive curve- enhanced for Primo flips Just getting back into skating and Andy Anderson is my main stylistic inspiration.Foot placement width- 8.5” wide at trucks.No straight line- Continual curve, helps avoid chipping from impact on flat surfaces. ![]() 25” longer than average for a more stable stance Widest point- 8.7” at the middle, helps kick and catch lateral rotations. ![]() Board will ‘roll’ instead of ’smash’ when hitting the ground Skate either way, board may never feel 'backwards' Symmetrical- ’Twin Tip’, board wears 2x’s slower.Wide tail/nose- Comfortable footing and flicking, more tail to wear.Stubbed nose/tail- Predictable pop, great for building consistency.For additional information, visit Times and Electronic Waiver (bottom right tab) etnies stays true to its roots by sponsoring a world class team of skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX and MTB riders, and continues its dedication by giving back to each of these communities. Today etnies’ vision, led by owner and skateboarder Pierre Andre Senizergues, is to remain the leading skateboard footwear company committed to creating innovative products that provide the most style, comfort and protection possible. etnies not only pushed the envelope by creating the first pro model skate shoe, but it pioneered technological advances and changed the face of skateboard footwear forever. To keep up with etnies, be sure to follow and like:īuilt by skateboarding since 1986, etnies is the first skateboarder-owned and operated global action sports footwear and apparel company. This product collection is inspired by etnies 80s products, and it is available today on. etnies is a tribe, a crew and a family that explores, creates, skateboards and lives life to the fullest.Įtnies “REBEL SPORTS” collection takes us back to the rebellious 80s, when skateboarders challenged the status quo, blasted through obstacles, and opened up creative freedom. From freestyling to running etnies REBEL SPORTS collection, he’s doing just that.Įtnies (etnics) was born of the rebellious culture of 80s skateboarding – the counterculture of mainstream, anti-establishment and youth gone wild. He says he’d like to take flavors from forgotten eras and shed some light on them. Being anti-ollie in his early days, Andy’s trick selection is as unique as they come, blending an almost forgotten style of board control with a modern eye for where to ride. “Andy skates with the highest level of trick difficulty! We are proud to welcome him to the etnies team.”ĭue to the long harsh Canadian winters Andy grew up in, he turned to freestyle to satisfy his appetite for inventive skateboarding. ![]() “It is uncommon to cross paths with a young skater whose talents range from freestyle, street spots to transition that can bring it all together. Andy skates it all and appreciates all types of skateboarding roots,” said Pierre-André Senizergues, owner and CEO of etnies. Ryan Sheckler said, “Andy is the most unique and talented skateboarder! I get lost watching him skate, I am beyond excited to finally be on a team with him!” ![]() It doesn’t get more OG than that,” said Andy Anderson. “I’m affiliated with etnies because it was the first skater-owned shoe company. Watch Andy’s Welcome to the Team edit here: Today, etnies proudly welcomes Andy Anderson to the skate team. Not only can Andy hop onto a 32-stair handrail and handle massive transitions, he has an unmatched imagination for how to skate whatever he sees thanks to his foundation in freestyle. ![]()
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