Author Archives: John Freeborn

Dennis Vieira

Posted on February 5, 2014 by John Freeborn

When did you start skating? I started skating around April 1988. My older brother and some of the neighborhood kids already skated. I ended up getting my brother’s board stolen and by the time i was able to buy him … Continue reading →

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Matt Kosoy

Posted on January 28, 2014 by John Freeborn

  When did you start skating? 1993 or 1994. In the late 80’s all the kids in my neighborhood were getting Powell or Vision decks, but my mom wouldn’t let me get one. She was scared I was going to … Continue reading →

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Mark Lamboy

Posted on January 21, 2014 by John Freeborn

When did you start skating? Spring 1989 right after seeing Frankie Hills part in “Ban This” at my cousin Hectors house. He got me in skating. What was your first skateboard? My first pro board was the second Gonz. The … Continue reading →

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Christopher Sweeney

Posted on January 14, 2014 by John Freeborn

Chris and I crossed paths on the streets outside the dorms at art school. We immediately hit it off and we skated the streets and plazas of Philly night and day. He was always having a blast on the board … Continue reading →

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Templeton Elliott

Posted on January 7, 2014 by John Freeborn

When did you start skating? I started skating in the mid 80’s. I saw my cousin skating and thought it was super cool so I ended up getting a skateboard for Christmas the next year. What was your first skateboard? … Continue reading →

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Jim Houser

Posted on January 2, 2014 by John Freeborn

Jim Houser and I go way back to high school days. We pushed wood long before either of us had any idea where our paths might lead or how art making and design would continue to merge our lives. I’m … Continue reading →

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Scott Minton

Posted on December 17, 2013 by John Freeborn

Scott Minton is a major surge of energy. He might be my age, but he keeps pushing like he’s 16. His attitude is always positive in the session and he’s always having fun on the board. When did you start … Continue reading →

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Brendan Carroll

Posted on December 10, 2013 by John Freeborn

I met Brendan way back in 1992. We spent many days and nights skating the streets of center city Philadelphia. These were much simpler times on the stoops. But they created bonds that can’t be broken. If you played in … Continue reading →

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Dave Rizzio

Posted on December 3, 2013 by John Freeborn

When did you start skating? My brain doesn’t work so well for remembering dates and such. So I could totally have this stuff all wrong. I think I started skating when I was in the 6th or 7th grade. I … Continue reading →

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Matthew Prowell

Posted on November 26, 2013 by John Freeborn

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Prowell a few years back. He has the ability to execute and understand a multitude of design styles without a problem. He is a no nonsense design professional who can tackle any … Continue reading →

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