Let’s start with some stats…. Name, age, and where do you reside?
My names Diego, im 16 and I live in San jose CA.
How many years have you been skating for?
4 years now.
What made you want to start skating?
Few buddies of mine, we started skating off in his garage everyday.
Where do you usually skate?
Usually on the East side of San Jose.
Do you skate with a set crew of people or do you mix it up a little?
Umm I don’t actually skate with a certain crew. But there are a couple of friends I’m
usually with and were always skating with new groups.
What set up are you skating?
Ohana board shop deck 8”, 52 STF, some indies, and ninja bearing.
What do you enjoy most about skating?
I’ve been skating for a while now and I realize how much skating brings people together.
It’s like a bond every skateboarder shares, if you have a board you’re like family.
What do you like to do when your not skating?
Call of duty modern warfare for Xbox 360!
Do you have ohanaboardshop.com set as your home page?
Actually I do. Haha
What would your ideal day be like?
Wake up early morning meet up at a skate park with a bunch of friends, after warming
up go out to a street spot and try and get some clips. And to top it off, chill with some
girls in the Jacuzzi. Haha!
Skaters… who would be your top 3 picks and why?
I don’t even know man when I first started skating I always had favorite skaters
but I don’t think I can decide anymore, every Pro, Am, and local skater inspires me.
Are there any spots that you are hoping to skate one day?
Dude I want to go to El Toro one day can’t really say what I wanna do yet, but for sure I
wanna throw myself down that thing.
Any Sponsors?
Ohana board shop all day!
Any words of advice to those that are starting out?
Just be yourself and don’t worry about those that are great, if you really want it and you
put your all into it, it will come. Everybody starts out learning kickflips and ollies. So
don’t get stressed. Having fun is the most important thing to.
Is there anyone that you would like to thank?
Of course God, Mom Dad all my friends and Arun especially. All of you guys have
helped make me become who I am today.
