CCS Questionnaire with Eric Dressen

Who are you? Eric Dressen

How long have you been skateboarding? 41 years.

What companies do you ride for?Santa Cruz Skateboards, Independent Trucks, Spitfire Wheels, KR3W Denim, Uppercut Deluxe Pomade, Hard Luck Bearings, and Vans.

How often do you go skateboarding?Every Day!!!!

What was the first trick you learned? Carving Hills.

What was the last trick you learned? Bean Plant.

What is your favorite trick you have ever done? Stand Up Frontside Grinds.

How old do you think you will be when you can't kickflip anymore? Till the day I die.

What's the scariest thing that's ever happened to you on your skateboard? I went butt boarding down an hill and got up to 50 mph.

Which skateboarder has influenced you the most? Tony Alva.

What's your all time favorite board graphic? My Funeral French guest artist Santa Cruz graphic.

What's one thing you don't like about skateboarding?I’m always hurt.

Do you think skateboarding should be in The Olympics?The Olympics are lame.

What pisses you off when you're out skateboarding? Getting stuck in traffic.

What up-and-coming skateboarders get you stoked?Kevin Baekkel.

If you were told you could only skate one spot for the rest of your life, what would it be? Faelledparken Skatepark, Copenhagen.

How do you feel about heel flips? Haven't done one since 1993.

Is it weird that there's a question about heel flips? Nah.

If you could heel flip anything in the world, what would it be? Santa Monica Triple Set.