If the Scramble is thought for macho tips and terrifying terrain, Bogotá, Colombia’s Jhancarlos Gonzalez was our most conventional choose. Shit, y’all seen his latest Indy advert? Prime-shelf gnar. Jhanca was cruel with spots, squeezing fourth and fifth strikes out of ’em whereas the crew sat cheering and laughing from the curb. A switch-tré catastrophe led to some bloody drawers and an early journey residence, however he nonetheless managed to get extra clips than damn-near anyone else. Dios mio, homie!
What did you suppose once we invited you on the Scramble?
It was nice information. I simply needed to share new experiences and skate with new mates.
What do you know in regards to the Scramble earlier than happening the journey?
I’ve watched all of the movies. Giovanni Vianna, who is a superb skater and an excellent buddy of mine, he went on the final one, too.
Give us some fundamental data about your self. How outdated are you? The place are you from? How did you begin skating? What excited you about skating?
I’m 24 years outdated and I’m from Colombia. I’m again right here proper now spending time with my mother as a result of she solely has me. I began skating with some mates within the neighborhood. I bought enthusiastic about skating due to the liberty and the truth that each time you go on the market’s one thing new and enjoyable to attempt.
Who was your favourite skater when you had been a child? What did you want about them?
I at all times had 4 favorites: Man Mariano, Grant Taylor, Louie Lopez and Shane O’Neill. I like that all of them have a unique fashion and at all times are very artistic with spots.
Which skaters encourage you now?
The entire above, however particularly Grant, Louie and Milton Martinez.
How is skating completely different in Colombia than in america?
It’s completely different in so some ways. The appear and feel of every part—the spots, the bottom, the folks and even the colours in movies are very completely different as a result of the sunshine within the sky in Colombia is completely different. Plenty of the spots are very troublesome to skate as a result of the bottom is so dangerous. Within the States there’s an even bigger number of excellent spots, however regardless of the place you might be—right here or there—everybody simply desires to be pleased and have enjoyable on their skateboards.
Who’s the best skater in Colombia?
David Gonzalez. Additionally, my buddy Mateo Martinez who died not too long ago. He had one among my favourite kinds. Juan Pablo Velez, Andres Pachon—there are numerous superb skaters but it surely’s fairly onerous to get sponsored by a world firm. I do know that if in the future I’m profitable hopefully it’ll encourage extra folks and alter the mentality that something is feasible; you solely should battle for it.
Who’s the best skater in South America?
Milton Martinez—the beast!
How did you determine the sponsorship recreation?
I bought sponsored a 12 months after I began skating by the On Board store, which I’ve skated for for 14 years. Felipe Agudelo at all times instructed me, Let’s movie; let’s make a undertaking! He needed to make a video to point out the businesses how we had been skating in Colombia. A number of years in the past we went to Tampa and Felipe didn’t have an excessive amount of product or my dimension of board, so I went with two Creature boards after which ended up shopping for two extra Creature boards within the store—one blue and one black. I spent all my cash and barely had sufficient for meals and the resort. On the contest I met Noah, the Creature workforce supervisor and filmer, and he requested me to skate for Creature, however my English wasn’t too good. I simply answered, “Sure.” Later we went to the bar and Noah was there and my buddy Mateo translated every part for me. The following day I referred to as Felipe and instructed him. That’s how it began with this nice household and I’ve been supported by Creature for 5 years.
You represented Colombia within the Olympics. How was it?
The Olympics had been loopy—so many cultures and concepts and figuring out there have been solely 20 skaters and attending to be within the first one was like, All the pieces in life is feasible. I’m not a lover of the Olympics, however I’m certain it’s a dream come true for a lot of.
Do you ever put on shorts like Nyjah?
I’ve by no means worn shorts like that or super-tight pants. I at all times appreciated to have the pants free. I feel my giant pants are a greater fashion once I skate.
Cab again lip first attempt is one factor. Cab again lip once more second attempt ‘trigger the photographer fucked it up? That’s some ‘Jah-level shit
We made many new mates on this journey. Who had been you stoked to get to skate with?
All of them had been tremendous enjoyable! I used to be having fun with each second of the journey, good or dangerous.
Was it nice to have the ability to converse Spanish with Erik?
We didn’t truly converse Spanish an excessive amount of. He was an ideal trainer and helped me with some new phrases, although. I’ve bought a number of love for Erik.
A uncommon Suski as he dismantles this rail in a single session
How’s studying English coming alongside, typically?
I really feel like each day I be taught one thing new. My mates all educate me.
What was the primary sentence you discovered to say in English?
“Howdy! How are you?” After that I discovered to order meals in eating places. Apart from that, I knew nothing.
What tips on the journey shocked you?
For me, the toughest trick was when Rowan did the fakie 360 flip over that bump to hole at night time. That was very troublesome.
Who was the funniest on the journey?
Rye and Daiki. They had been at all times taking part in with one another and taking loopy images.
A person of myriad influences, Jhanca channels GT on this airborne assault in Sunnyvale. One-footed lien
Is Frankie actually loopy?
Frankie was at all times pleased! He discovered completely different spots and was at all times the primary to go for it.
What did you suppose once I requested you to do the Cab again lip twice?
I do know the picture doesn’t at all times work out. I simply knew I needed to do it however not harm myself.
Sorry about that. I’m glad it labored out. What was the scariest trick for you?
They had been all very troublesome, however essentially the most terrifying was once I realized how badly I used to be bleeding after doing the splits. I noticed it was critical once I bought to the bathe on the resort and noticed that my boxers had been filled with blood. Then I despatched a message to the group textual content that I wanted to see a physician.
How lengthy did it take to heal?
In actuality it was very quick. I took care of it and was higher in 11 days.
Adrenaline’s a helluva drug, swap 360 flip regardless of the bleeding butthole
Was this your worst harm?
I consider my three worst accidents this was essentially the most critical.
How did you’re feeling having to depart the journey early?
My morale was low however everybody needed to see me skating at Tampa Am with Daiki so I took it as a optimistic. I knew everybody was going to kill it on the journey.
Nonetheless within the temper for a rail session, the crew moved this cart collector over for the one-man stack manufacturing unit. Entrance 180 to modify criminal
What did you consider Daiki? May you talk with him? Did you attempt any of the noodles in his baggage?
Not a lot, solely when he requested me for sweet. I didn’t know he had all of the noodles till now.
Plenty of occasions, touring to an odd nation, the toughest half is getting used to the meals. Is there any American meals that’s loopy to you?
For me, there is no such thing as a dangerous meals, as a result of many occasions once I was a child my mom and I had nothing to eat. I like any meals.
He’ll eat something and chomp on any rail, frontside nosegrind
Yours wasn’t the one heavy slam on the journey. What did you consider Brian’s slam?
I used to be so scared for him. I assumed he’d damaged a rib, however he had a lot adrenaline that he climbed again up and bought the trick. Wonderful!
What was your favourite a part of the journey?
My favourite a part of the journey was on the finish of the day, once we completed skating and had been all on the desk, we had been all pleased for what everybody had executed.
Your new Indy advert is loopy! Was that 17-stair bottom noseblunt the scariest stunt you’ve ever executed?
Oh yeah, I feel it’s one of many tips that scared me essentially the most. Rhino wrote me that he was very pleased in regards to the video and that meant loads to me.
Again noseblunt down 17 is perhaps the most important ever Picture: Rhino
Do you need to reside in america some day or do you like to reside in Colombia?
I need to reside in america with my mom in order that she is aware of how stunning it’s—the cities and the countryside. I’m on the lookout for one thing so I can afford a home or a room. My mom has already executed a lot for me and it’s time for me to provide her every part she desires.
What are your objectives for the long run?
My objective is to have the ability to get a home for my mother and to have the ability to encourage and provides again to Colombia and the following era of skaters.
Ollie out to wallride, sucka
Is being a professional skater a part of that?
I need to be professional if the workforce thinks I needs to be professional—that approach I do know I’ve actually achieved it. I need to have the ability to encourage skaters in Colombia that it’s doable. I need to have the ability to assist them. It’s not simply skating, it’s about being an excellent individual. We solely have one life!
What do you want to make it occur?
Know that life is filled with ups and downs. Irrespective of good or dangerous days, focus in your objectives and hearken to the best folks.
What recommendation would you give somebody who desires to do what you do?
Do it since you like it—not for cash, sponsors or being the most effective. Do what you’re keen on and good issues will occur. Don’t miss alternatives and hearken to good recommendation. Earlier than being a skater, you must be an excellent individual.
One other gem out of Fresno Dan’s spot e-book. Hole to lip quick AF. Jhanca proves something is feasible
