Tony Hawk

"Skateboarding to me means freedom, an outlet for any sort of stress and responsibilities.  It's my way of expressing myself."   - Tony Hawk      5 for Tony Hawk 1.  What is your earliest skate memory? My earliest memory is the first time I ever stepped on a skateboard.  It was in our alley in San Diego when I was nine.  My brother Steve was already an avid skater, so I wanted to try it also.  I succeeded in making it to the end of the alley while yelling back to Steve: "How do I turn?".  I eventually had to step off and pick up the board in order to turn it around.           2.  What is your best memory of the Bones Brigade? The best memories I have of the Bones Brigade were during the shooting of Animal Chin.  We basically lived with each other for nearly three months, all the while feeding off of each others creativity.  All we cared about was skating, so it gave us many opportunities to try out new terrains while learning from each other.  I think most of us grew up during that era. 3.  Most important contest? The most important contest for me was the 1988 finals in Dayton Ohio.  I had done well in the two series before, but never skated to my full potential in the finals (both Vision contests).  It was the first time that I had ever practiced a line before ever getting to a particular contest which paid off in the end.  I even made a 720, which was rare for me in a competition.        4.  What is your favorite trick? My favorite trick is a backside ollie because it feels like I have so much control of my board by only using my feet.        5.  Describe your ultimate Skatepark? Woodward Skate Camp with more realistic street structures.

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