Anyone that has seen Wade skate can tell you that he has a natural gift at sidewalk surfing... His fast aggressive attack at the skatepark * is a treat to witness. Cruising at mach speed, Wade's feet seem to stay perfectly in place on his board as he rips the f*ck out of any where he wants to. Residing in Concord, California *, on an average day, Wade can be found at his home taking his daughter Maria for rides on his lawn mower, welding stuff, or driving his dumptruck.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN SKATING?

Too long.

WHO ARE YOUR SPONSORS?

Black label *, Vans *, Independent, Spitfire * and Fox.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SKATE SPOT?

Theres too many too list.

WHO'S SKATEBOARDING HAS INFLUENCED YOU?

Ben Schroeder, Danny Way *, Mark Gonzales * and all my friends.

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE?

Country.

WHAT'S THE BEST SKATE VIDEO EVER?

Skatevisions, Psycho skate, Blind * Video Days, and the On Video Danny Way documentary.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TRICK TO DO?

Hauling ass and grinding, I like to see how fast I can go.

WHATS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?

Seinfeld.

DO YOU PREFER COKE OR PEPSI?

Coke.

WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU VOMITED?

3 months ago I ate biscuits and gravy that went bad, and I puked up all the grease.

WHEN IS THE LAST FIGHT YOU GOT IN?

No fights.

WHATS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD?

Mexican, Italian, and good old home cooking.

WHAT ARE YOUR PETS?

One dog named Cawi, two goats, and fish.

OJ SIMPSON, INNOCENT OR GUILTY?

Guilty.

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING?

I drive a dumptruck.

DO YOU HAVE ANT PET PEEVES?

Lately its people not from this country, selling flags making money off war.

WHATS YOUR FAVORITE BEER?

Coors.

WHERE HAVE YOU TRAVELLED FOR SKATING?

Venezuela *, Mexico *, the whole U.S., Europe * 7 times, and Japan * 6 times.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES YOU'VE BEEN TO?

Marsailles France *, there's so many good places.

WHAT HAPPENED WITH THINK.

They fired me because I was married and had a full time job and they thought that I had no time for skating.

How did you get on Black Label?

I called up Jon (Lucero) and asked for some boards.

WHAT'S MARIA GOING TO BE FOR HALLOWEEN?

I haven't figured that out yet.

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