Posted: September 16, 2008
You Interview Reynolds, Round 2
Photo by Rob Brink
It's time for number 21 in our never-ending series of Blab Interviews conducted by you. This month, we're going to hit up Emerica pro Andrew Reynolds for the second time. Just ask a nice, short question right here in this post and I'll choose a few of the best and give Reynolds a call. Read his Bio and the first Andrew Blab so you don't ask anything that has already been answered there. The interview will close this coming Friday, September 19, 2008.
(274) responses to: You Interview Reynolds, Round 2
Hows it feel to drink with a chimp?
Who had the idea that you guys should start The GOAT. Was it all one guys or was it all of you that just said fuck we need a band.
HEY! All of my friends give me shit for my frontside flips, They all thing i have the sickest frontside flip, but they say i lean down to much and call me a faggot, but i got my friend to film me frontside fliping the hip at my local skateshop Midwest skate park, in rochester MN, and it does look weird, but as soon as i pop it looks sick, is there anything wrong with leaning down to much??
how many hours a day did you skateboard in your early years
what happened to rammy issa? the kid in the baker video! haha
What brand of cigarettes do you smoke?
Cops can be a hasle when skating. Have you ever gotten a citation for crossing a main road?
Im assuming deathwish is complete.so what is going to be your next ambition in the new skateboarding era as far as videos?
your worst injury
Any projects coming up after Stay Gold? Are you worried at all that some of the Emerica skaters are filming for other videos right now along with Stay Gold (Westgate, Suski, Tancowny)?
Do you think that the internet is ruining skateboarding?
Have you ever been to The Berrics. If so did you like it.
what were some memorable moments for you, on this last wild ride?, and who did you look up to when you were still a kid in florida?
Why is altamont apparel starting to make their clothes with less quality than they were the first few seasons? Like not being hand numbered, printed tag instead of being sown on?
how come your reynolds light's were so stiff!?
andrew, i want to create some designs for you man.. can i?
fuck idk. first off i didnt get to meet u this summer (its cool tho i got to meet the rest of the baker/deathwish krew) the reynolds threes are good skate shoes, they wear out fast tho. why?...will u ever make a better shoe that has a vulc sole and looks like the reyn threes but will last longer?
when is peter hackett getting fully on emerica?
how much of an impact is stella on your skate life now? like are you more cautious jumping down 30 stair handrails
hey Andrew I live in Florida and I was skating at the Lakeland public skatepark and I was wondering if you have ever skated there?
i heard you're on nixon now. signature watch soon maybe?
Hey Andrew I live in Florida and I was at the lakeland public skatepark once and I was wondering if you ever skate over there.
what inspires you too keep skating
What keeps you motivated in skateboarding?
who did you grow up skating with ? any memmorys of when you first started?
do you plan on starting anymore sick companies in the future?
was school a bitch for you?
How did you choose the frontside flip as your "signature" trick, and hasve you always been good at front flips?
can you ollie ?
do you sometimes miss the days when you were partying all the time with the piss drunx
what do you think would happen in the skateboard industry if Sheckler won Thrasher Skater of the Year ? Besides a message board meltdown ?
Why don't you skate as hard as you used to? Please don't say because your too old.
is it really true that you have never ever broken a bone? i think thats crazy if its true
when will we see 3:33 footwear? or is that just a rumor?
do you like hendrix band of gypsys? or just early hendrix stuff?
fender or gibson?
i always hear rumors about you [ex. you frontside flipped el toro, and you're retiring (if true you've retired like 12 times now...)] How does it effect you or make you feel about your fans and haters.
whats the first trick you do everyday?
and how was your day today?
Will you ever release the Reynolds or [Reynolds 1's] again?
Are there days were you just cant do anything and you just do not skate?Or Are there ever days when you cant front side flip?
ok first reynolds your the best.....i just want to know what it takes to be in emerica and baker ....i mean you the best once again and with you make some reynolds 3 but like mid top that would be awesome and did you ever skate with shane cross
what happened to rammy issa? Is he still on baker or did he get kicked off?
did you ever finish school or were you to busy kicking ass on a skateboard
how old was herman you met him? & was he sick at skatin wen u met him, or you helped him with his steez & madd sickness at skatin?
will you consider making more 8's (in baker decks)
all your graphics are the shit, they're either just too big (8.19) or a lil bit too small (7.75/7.88)
Hi, some time form the beginning of your live as skater you thought of resigning or leaving it? and
at some time you think to come on to colombia?
when the boss decides to put some kiddys on flow..how do you go about doing that? what do you look for?...like do they have to rip and have a good personality? or do you usually just help out your friends
hey Andrew are you going to be in skate 2
is the next baker video gonna have the deathwish team in it like the promo? or are you gonna have seperate videos for each team?
i dont have a question
Who is a skater (am/pro/legend) or video part of that skater that you can watch skate over and over again and still continue to be inspired and never get bored of it?
Favorite moment in skate history you experienced in person?
drew why doesnt baker come out with a bigger selection of wider shaped boards like size 8.18 for example?
Hows does family change the whole prespective of the "skateboard life"? Does it make you more mature?
Do you skate any other shoes other than your own , and which ones
Whats your opinion on the deaths of Van and Cross?
Have you ever been to Minnesota???
when i watch your videos, you seem like a tall person, how tall are you? and do you think youre height gives you an advantage in skating?
what is your favorite restaurant?
in kids in emerica when tosh was talking about wining a game of skate with some kid, you were gonna say, "some kid comes up to spanky and goes" but he interupted you, What were you gonna say?
have you thought about coming to some part of mexico to skate/vacation?
if you have what part would it be?
just wondering if you're usually shy during demos, during the wild ride in sayreville i had a chance to hang out with some pros. although, i saw you sitting in a van. does stuff like that stress you out a lot? by the way, reynolds lights are AMAZING.
were you stoked when the orangatang smashed a bottle over your head?
trick you can't do?
tricks you can't do off big stairs?
for the shoe the nailer (which i just ordered and are on my way.) how/why did you decide that thats the kind of shoe you wanted to put out after the lights?
like when you came out with your first shoe you must of been stoked over it
now that you have come out with like 6 different shoes do you still get that same feeling of like excitement as you did with the first?
reynolds dude first i want to say your one of my favorite skaters, and second i have a baker, your pro board and i have ventures should i get indys are they better? My friends say there heavy but i say if reynolds rides them why shoulndt i ride them and ya lets skate wilshire together just kidding, but if u have a chance lets skate i live like 20 minites away from wilshire and fairfax.
peace
does your family all wear altamont and baker stuff like you get your kid emerica shoes and stuff lol?
i love baker and emerica and i wanted to know what emericas would you suggest i get, because i need new shoes and i need shoes that will really support my feet because i skate probably 10 hours a day.
reynolds this is a serious question how come emerica and altamont shit is so expensive i just bought your alameda pants and they were 80 dollars, i mean seriously man ive been hustlin to get new emerica shit and altamont shit. would ever consider lowering the prices?
ps. i love ksl dos have you ever skated in them, if you have what did you think? I love them there my favorite shoes.
is matt allan on emerica still if not why?
What happened to Knox Godoy? Also, have you ever seen American Psycho?
What ever happened to Knox Godoy? Did he get hella annoying or what was it?
Are You ever going to hit El Toro?
one more thing. Did Lizard get a new phone? cuz i still got it but im thinking of switching to his.
by the way don't trip i haven't said a word to anyone
Also When the Hell is Stay Gold dropping?
Hey Andrew I saw you in the scholarship in punk video by the band Guttermouth, I've been dying to ask you, how did you get involved with that?
who besides tony hawk you got your career goin? and also what is your opinion on all these wack companys trying to get into skating just for money?
who are some of your curent favorite pros and ams
Do you have a pre-skating stretch ritual? If so, explain. If not, what the hell do you eat for breakfast? Seriously. Tell us. I'm only early twenties and my knees already ache sometimes. P.S. the tre flip noseslide in my Maloof finals section one should definitely won best trick!
ever focus a deck?
sued or leather shoes? vulc or cup? and rubber or sued toecap?
how many tries did it take you to backside flip wallenburg?
being from the south, do you like sweet tea?
whos in the flow team
what is the biggest achievement in your life?
what do you think of jerry hsu
do you own deathwish?
foo i love ur part in birdhouse
What happened to Knox Godoy?
what do you think of sheckler, and whos your vote for skater of the year?
Are all the shoes in 3:33 footwear $200? I'd really like a pair, but I can't come up on that kind of money!
How old were you when you finally got all your pop? And i just want to say that your always gonna be my favorite pro. Keep skating.
if you could rule the world with an iron fist, controlling every aspect of every town for the rest of your life, what would you do?
or how about...
if starbuck's offered you a sponsorship deal that entitled you to free drinks, but you had to do a cheezy ad, would you take them up on it?
(example of ad: frontside flip an eight with twelve year old kids staring in awe, then grab a starbuck's frappacino or whatever and "cooly" sip it, followed by a satisfying gasp)
Reynolds I ditched school and waited in line for 6 hrs. at the grand opening chino hills active for the Deathwish signing, problem is you were the special guest, and no "Boss" why? how about a Altamont signing so i can wait in line for 6 hrs. again so i can meet the team?
there is really nice 16 here in indiana that has only been skated a few times...would you ever be interested in skating it?
why dont you come to skate to mexico?(guadalajara)lol.
What are you're plans after stay gold comes out?
How old were you when you finally got all of your pop? I just want to say that your always gonna be my favorite pro. Keep skating.
Where can i get a goat cd?
how often do you actually have to pay for starbucks/how much money do you think you shell out weekly at the s-bucks?
will you or do you think anyone will ever try the 25 stair set in lyon france that ali boulala attmepted. i think that be pretty gnarly?
whats the story behind the sea horse tattoo on your hand?
Hows it feel to be the owner of Baker Skateboards and the head designer for Altamont?
have you ever fractured your ankle? if so how do you get it back to 100%
whens dj fort goin am fool. the kid rips!
when you were younger and you were getting better and better at skating did your parents or any body encourage and/or support you with your skating or were you on your own more or less?
from what you know about DH and old school, what do you think about them all together?
Whats Happening with stay gold? i thought it was coming out like spring 2008.
did your frontside flip out of your mothers womb?
when you retire (if you do) will you stop skating altogether or take it easy and skate transition?
I've skated a few of the 8.19x32.25 Baker shape, which seems to be the largest Baker size thats sold, but from seeing the boards you skate in person I can tell you've got a much larger board - 8 1/4 to 8 1/2. What's up with getting that shape available to the big kids out there that are looking for a bigger shape and wanna support Baker...the 8.19 x32.25 egg comes in too small for some of us. I'd like to be able to get a shape like the beast I've seen you and Ellington skating.
i ride an 8.19. Can u make more designs of baker boards in that size. Except the black and white baker board with the B in the middle and the A.L.T prettyx much all boards are in small sizes
how do u always land the frontside flip, almost every time im on the internet u land it, are u ever afraid ur goin to mess up?
would you ever consider going back to school? and do you ever regret not finishing it?
When do you think come back to Paris for own a spot? Or juste visit us!
What drives you to skate when your body wont allow it?
Whats the new baker or deathwish vid gunna be called?
why havent you switch 360 flip the carlsbad yet??
Favorite food dish? homemade or fast food? I personally like In n Out Burger, and any favorite thing to drink besides starbucks?....
How do you feel about the infamous hb park getting torn out? I'm bummed over it.
whats your biggest fear?
how did you meet beagle? and when did you decide you wanted him filming for baker?
hey drew, mr. reynolds, sir, who or what influences you in the whole clothing-style thing? how would you call your style? and do you feel like a trend-setter for the mainstream-beast?
What made you go from long time long hair look to the now short hair look?
If you watch reality tv or any shows, whats your favorite one(s)?
why is tosh townend not on emerica...he's free now......and jake duncombe needs a deathwish or to be on baker...any word on that?
what happened to Knox Godoy
Do you think you are going to come to Michigan to do a demo with the baker/deathwish team.................................................................................................................................................................please come, it will be greatly appreciated
Out of all your pro model shoes....which do you prefer to wear for skating....all of them seem to be good. u were robbed at maloof and herman!
how's family life? Does Stella show any interest in skating? Have you brought her to any spots with you?
do you feel like you could put something new down wallenburg or el toro
how do you compare yourself wit cardiel
What happened to the hair dude? That shit was siiiiick! Grow it back!?
What's up Drew?
since you were skating..did you ever stop?
if you did..for how long?
everyone asks like 10,000 questions, so i'm gonna ask one.
why'd you name your daughter Stella?
Do you feel each skateboarder has his own style as far as clothing and skateing?I feel that what you wear is also part of the type of skater you are,Ya know how there the hippies,punks,heshs,ect.
what inspired you to start 3:33 footwear, will they ever make skate shoes, and if you could choose any person ever to sit a drink a cup of coffee with who would it be?
Wich of the guys in the baker team had babysit stella while you were skating?
what's up with j.strickland? are you still friends?
i love the old baker and bootleg videos that he made! do the baker 4 life like the baker 2g with the partynbullshit and the slowmo!
why you don't start a europeteam with baker?
and why you don't come make a tour to europe? don't forget switzerland!
are you mad at chris cole that he took soty from you for the tre flip and do you think you should have won?
Reynolds,
What is a good story from the latest Deathwish U.S. tour? What did you think of Albuquerque?
Top 5 favorite movies?