Sonic Generations of Skate

* expected to compete and subject to change

Steve Caballero (1st Generation)

When you mention legends of skateboarding, "Cab" is definitely one of the top names in the sport's history. Steve got his start at a young age, shredding skateparks all up and down the California coast. He was a member of the dominant 80's skate team, The Bones Brigade, and was featured in a slew of videos put out by pioneering skateboard filmmaker Stacy Peralta. Steve was the Vert champion and Skater of the Year in 1983 and 1984, and won both Street and Vert titles at the 1987 World Championships in Munster, Germany. That same year, he had the world record for the highest aerial on a ramp- eleven feet high on a ten-foot ramp, which was huge back in the day. In addition to blasting high airs, Steve is also known for having a super smooth style, and is also the inventor of a trick called the Caballerial (a fakie 360 ollie).

Tony Hawk (1st Generation)

Tony is a skater who almost needs no bio or introduction. Even if you know little to nothing about skateboarding, you most certainly have heard of Tony Hawk. He is definitely a legend and one of the pioneers of the sport. Growing up in San Diego, Tony got his start in the sport on a board given to him by his older brother Steve. He started to hone his skills at the now extinct Del Mar Skate Ranch and has never looked back. He has invented more tricks than most people can count. He was the first skater to land the 720 way back in the mid-’80s, and then in 1999 became the first to land the 900. He has his own clothing and shoe line at Kohl’s, his own skateboard company, Birdhouse, and one of the most popular videogame franchises ever.

Kevin Staab (1st Generation)

Kevin is a long time veteran competitor who is known for his unique style and massive ollies. He can shred vert ramps and pools, and when not on the board, is usually playing in a band. With over 30 years of skating under his belt, he is a featured athlete on the Tony Hawk Boom Boom Huck Jam, and can still be seen rocking his punk spiked hair, and leopard print pads.

Sergie Ventura (1st Generation)

Sergie is a powerful vert skater from the east coast and one of the pioneers of vert during skateboarding's early days. Originally from Virginia Beach, he grew up skating a legendary vert ramp known as Mt.Trashmore. Sergie is known for his style, and for blasting hugh airs out of the ramp. As a matter of fact, he set a world record for high air in 1996. Sergie still kills vert ramps to this day, and is quite the pool shredder as well.

Pierre Luc Gagnon (2nd Generation)

"PLG" is simply one of the best vert skateboarder on the planet. His accomplishments are legendary and include being ranked #1 in the world, winning 5 X Games Gold Medals, 2 Dew Cups Championships, 2 LG Action Sports World Championships and the Maloof Money Cup. He is also the star of one of the highest rated reality shows on cable television, the X Life. Originally from Montreal, PLG now lives in Carlsbad, CA.

Sandro Dias (2nd Generation)

Sandro is one of the handful of skaters on the planet, to have ever landed the 900. Sandro's consistency with the trick was astonishing, and it netted him many best trick competition wins. In 2004, he shocked the skateboarding world by becoming the first person to ever land a 900 in an actual timed competition run at the LG Action Sports World Championships. Nicknamed "The Pitbull", he is known for his aggressive style at which he skates, and for blasting huge variations. Sandro has won multiple medals at contests around the world, including the X Games, the Action Sports World Championships and the Action Sports World Tour.

Lincoln Ueda (2nd Generation)

One of the most accomplished skaters in the history of the sport, Lincoln is known for doing the biggest airs of any skateboarder on the half-pipe. Legendary for his technical tricks at great heights, Lincoln goes higher than anyone on both the MegaRamp and the half-pipe. He has competed at every X Games since 1996 and has been ranked as high as #3 in the world (in 2008). Originally from Brazil, Lincoln lives in Costa Mesa, CA with his wife and 4-year-old son, Raphael. Lincoln is also co-owner of Type-S wheels.

Bob Burnquist (2nd Generation)

Bob grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and epitomizes skateboarding and progression with his innovative switch stance skill in vert and Big Air. Bob is one of just four athletes who has been at every X Games, and his phenomenal skill and dedication has earned him 17 X Games medals. He recently became the first person to land a 900 on the quarter-pipe of the Big Air ramp. A role model for fellow Brazilian skaters (and all skaters, really), Bob is heavily involved in business, with signature bamboo sunglasses, a website and an organic farm.

Andy Macdonald (2nd Generation)

Andy Mac is one of the hardest working and most successful skaters in the world. He has an amazing 21 X Games medals, the 2nd-most in history, and is 1 of just 4 athletes to compete at every X Games event. He's proven to be extremely adept at nearly all disciplines of skating, earning medals in Park, Bowl, BigAir and Vert competitions. Andy is ALWAYS dialed-in when it comes to competitions, so much that is has earned him the name "Mr. Consistency". He is also one of skateboarding's best ambassadors to the world outside of action sports. He's known for his clean image and he promotes not only his skateboard brand, Positiv, but also multiple good causes. Originally from Boston, MA, Andy is now a San Diego area resident like most of the world's top pros.

Adam Taylor (3rd Generation)

He's only in his 5th season as a pro, and has already made quite a name for himself. Originally from Cocoa Beach FL, he made the move out to San Diego 2 years ago to focus on his skateboarding career. His nickname is the "Adam Bomb" and he can throw down on any vert ramp, as well as on the mega ramp. Known for his multiple 540 variations and 720's, Adam has already established himself as a consistent top 5 threat in just a few seasons as a pro.

Mitchie Brusco (3rd Generation)

Mitchie "Little Tricky" Brusco from Kirkland, Washington is one of the most recognizable 14 year old skateboarders in the world. Brusco first picked up a skateboard at the age of three and was landing sponsorship deals at the age of four. In July, Mitchie became the youngest person ever to land the coveted 900 when he did it on the MegaRamp in Brazil. The country's top amateur vert skater in 2010, Mitchie burst on the pro scene in 2011 by winning the MegaRamp ASA Triples contest in Times Square and qualifying for the X Games. He is the youngest pro on the half-pipe and not only has multiple variations of the 540, he can also throw down 720's like they are nothing.

Paul-Luc Ronchetti (3rd Generation)

Originally from the UK, Paul-Luc moved to the U.S. in 2008 at the age of 16 and his level of skating has skyrocketed ever since. He broke into the consciousness of vert skaters everywhere by finishing third at the 2007 X Games in Vert Ams and winning the 2008 Gatorade Free Flow Tour's overall Vert Championship. In just a few short years, "PLR" has climbed the ladder of success in the pro ranks, having made the X Games Finals in 2011 and winning the Boardmasters Vert in the UK and the prestigious Freestyle CH contest in Zurich. Paul-Luc graduated from high school in June of 2011 and now attends Mira Costa College.

Pedro Barros (3rd Generation)

An incredibly strong all-around skater from Brazil, 16-year-old Pedro started skating when he was just two years old, then did his first contest at age 3. Pedro skates bowls, vert, park and Mega Ramp and won an X Games God Medal in Park in his first year as a pro. He's continued to beat some of the world's best skaters, winning the prestigious Pro-Tec Pool Party in May 2011 as well as the Vans Bowl-A-Rama and Wellington Bowl-A-Rama in February. He finished 2010 as the #1 bowl skater on the World Cup Skateboarding series. People know when Pedro is on the ramp because he has what people call the "wow factor". He does big tricks at ridiculous heights and skates at high speed all the time.

Elliot Sloan (3rd Generation)

Elliot is an up and coming young skater, who has been around the scene since the age of just 11 years old. Growing up in the New York City area, Elliot eventually turned pro at the age of 18 and relocated himself to Southern California to focus on his skateboarding career. He rides both vert and MegaRamp competitions, and has also been known to shred some pools too. Known for his big airs, and smooth style, Elliot is having a big year. He made his very first X Games final this year, this past spring he became the first skater to ever land a cab heelflip 720, and recently he became the first person to stick a tailgrab 900 on the mini MegaRamp in South Africa. Elliot works at a recording studio in Southern California and has been playing guitar longer than he's been skating.

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