Slam City Skates team rider Casper Brooker is out there killing it on a regular basis. He recently returned from a UK Emerica tour where he more than held his own with the big dogs…
Casper Brooker tailslide. Photo: Sam Ashley
Whispers of “Did you hear what Casper did yesterday” weigh heavy on the grapevine. Him and recent Slam staff acquisition Dan Kreitem have been working on this edit. Here’s a look at what he’s been up to at his favourite spot…
We caught up with him today for a quick Top Three session…
TOP THREE
London skate spots – Southbank, Southbank, Southbank
London locals – Charlie Young, Chewy Cannon, Greg Finch
Food Spots – Chipotle, Wagamamas, Franx cafe
Booze spots – The Cross Keys, Bardens, Dalston
Videos of all time – This Is Skateboarding, Lost and Found, Mindfield
Video parts of all time – Heath Kirchart-Sight Unseen, Brian Anderson-Welcome to Hell, Andrew Reynolds-Stay Gold
Skateboarders – Heath Kirchart, Chewy Cannon, Brian Anderson
Tricks to go down at Southbank – Ben Jobe-180 nosegrind, Femi Bukunola-switch flip on flat (last year), Jensen flatground frontside nollie flip-opening line of Lost and Found
Films – Fear and Loathing, Anchorman, Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back
Albums – Sabbath Vol 4, Neil Young-Harvest Moon, Portishead-Dummy
Cities to visit – New York, Paris, Croydon
Hidden Purley gems – Purley mini ramp, LA Fitness carpark, curbs outside my house
Pin moments – Every instagram post, every email I get from him, he is as excited about skateboarding as a 12 year old kid it’s the fucking best, Arthur Tubb’s story “Are you on myspace?” “Myspace? I’m in my own bloody space”
Advice for kids – Skate for fun nothing else, don’t take yourself seriously, don’t wear girls jeans
Casper is backing this new Emerica shoe after his spell travelling the Country with The BOSS…
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