Interview with Cooper Pickle

So I took the time to write up this interview for our own A Team skater Cooper Pickle. We are proud to have him with us at Blankdecks.com.

How long have you been skating?

Probably about three to four years going strong.

What made you want to start skateboarding?

My uncle used to skateboard and many of my friends were skating at the time so my uncle bought me a board for my birthday and everything else just kinda fell into place.

Tell us about some of your injuries.

Head to toe: I've gotten three concussions, broken nose, deviated septum, fractured left eye bone, left shoulder dislocated, broken rib, racked and credit carded numerous times, pinched nerve in my left side of my back bone, ripped my shin open and had 16 stitches, fractured right ankle twice and left ankle once. That's about it though.

How do you stay fit and healthy to skate?

Occassionally i'll go to the gym and work out with a friend or run a mile or so. I skate just about every day starting with a quick warm up and then whatever else i need to do. Warming up helps me prepare alot for a long, strenuous day of skating.

What advice do you have for skaters looking to get sponsored?

Just keep skating your hardest and eventually someone will notice you. It helps to have connections and travel when possible.

Who is your favorite skater (besides yourself) and why?

Either Sean Malto or Torey Pud. Their style is rediculous and near flawless.

How does it make you feel to skate with people who are maybe better than you?

It doesn't bother me at all. I've skated with plenty of people who are better than me in contests and whatnot and it's fun to just chill and hang out, watch other people's tricks and style and learn from it. A good example is my friend Kechaud Johnson from Dallas area. He's a sick skater and has an incredible style. i've skated with him a couple of times and it's an eye opener. He's on City Stars skateboards so check him out.

If you could have just one new sponsor, who would it be?

Either Nike SB or Etnies

What are your thoughts concerning Jared Rich? ;-)

Really cool guy. I can't thank him enough for everything he's hooked me up with. It's great to see Blankdecks.com moving quickly and taking a step up in sponsors and whatnot.

What the heck are you doing this interview for? Shouldn't you be out skating?

Well right now it's 1:40 A.M. and i just got home from skating, so for now I'm resting.

Anyone you would like to give a shout out to?

My girlfriend Taylor, and the family. All my friends i skate with, Chase, Johnny, Qualon, and all my friends in Paris and Henderson!