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4920 South Gilbert Road, Suite 1-511
Chandler, AZ 85249
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When did you meet at the time King of Kings skateboard co founder Darren Wells?
Around 2002 at the ASR show in San Diego.
You, Shawn Plimmer, Luke Braddock, Zac Archuleta were on the very first KKSM tour… How has being on tour for many years changed your life?
You, Shawn Plimmer, Luke Braddock, Zac Archuleta were on the very first KKSM tour… How has being on tour for many years changed your life?
Well, it’s made me appreciate traveling and the excitement of being around new people and places God created.
You guys lived in a Van for years how was that?
It was crazy, cramped, smelly and dangerous! It was a miracle Luke never blew the van up but he did run it out of gas in the middle of the highway because he was on the phone with his wife during his shift.
Was it amazing seeing so many skateboarders give there life to the Lord at the demos you were apart of?
Absolutely amazing! Years later I still have older kids and teens and young adults approach me telling of how our team impacted their lives.
What is the worst thing about tours?
I have to say not being grateful for every moment and not collecting lots of pics and clips of all the action.
What is the best thing about tours?
Traveling the world with the team family skating, preaching and hanging out! All the laughs and great moments!
You and Luke Braddock were the first Reliance Pros back in 03 how was that?It’s been a great experience. It was an amazing experience then and still is. Pretty much every skaters dream is to be pro and that happened for us. Having our own boards made us push ourselves and the brand fully.
What was your first pro model?
My first pro model was a graphic of a light house and angels in different shades of blue.
How was being in the first Burl Factor tour dvd?
That was an epic tour! I skated more, got injured more and enjoyed putting myself into making the video like no other tour! Bwall’s such an on point movie maker that everyone felt comfortable skating in front of the camera. The younger guys like Kight, Deezel and Dave were inspiring to ride with.
What was some of your nick names while on tour?
Gloss Richardson, Satin Black, Elder Skate.
Funny story from a KKSM tour?
Luke driving away from the gas pump with the pump still in the tour van! Luke’s the man!
Did you meet your wife on tour?
Yep. I met my wife Joy in Christchurch New Zealand on the NZ tour.
Where is your favorite place to travel?
New Zealand for sure! It’s a small place with everything. Skate, snowboard and surf all in a day. Not to mention tasty food and gorgeous land. Jurassic Park and Lord of the Rings were filmed there.
Did you recently almost lose your life?
Yep. I got really sick with pancreatitus over night and was in a coma for about 10 days and lived to tell by God’s grace and mercy.
Are you skating without kidney function?
Did you recently almost lose your life?
Yep. I got really sick with pancreatitus over night and was in a coma for about 10 days and lived to tell by God’s grace and mercy.
Are you skating without kidney function?
Yep. Well they function at less than 30%.
Things going on in the future for skateboarding?
I’m always stacking clips! Just got another VX and an HD. I have a few pro models that I’m working on so go get one! I’m in the process of moving to AZ so my wife and I hope to be involved in a lot more KKSM demos.
Things going on in the future for skateboarding?
I’m always stacking clips! Just got another VX and an HD. I have a few pro models that I’m working on so go get one! I’m in the process of moving to AZ so my wife and I hope to be involved in a lot more KKSM demos.
What is God doing in your life right now?
Keeping me alive! Showing me just how much I need Him. We all do.
Advice to young skaters coming up in skateboard ministry?
Focus on Jesus. “The world and it’s desires fade away but the man who does the will of God lives forever.” 1 John 2:17
shout outs
God
Parents
My wife Joy
Darren “Pops” Wells
RIck “Chief” Weigele
KKSM Family
Reliance & Siren Crew
Dameon Rowe at Index
Teammates, friends & family
If you would like to Donate or find out more about helping Elijah continue to do skateboard ministry throughout the world visit his site
Parents
My wife Joy
Darren “Pops” Wells
RIck “Chief” Weigele
KKSM Family
Reliance & Siren Crew
Dameon Rowe at Index
Teammates, friends & family
If you would like to Donate or find out more about helping Elijah continue to do skateboard ministry throughout the world visit his site
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