Tony Hawk v3.0


Q. Besides your games, what other games do you play? You seem like a gamer! Paul S. Houston, Tx A. I've been playing a lot of Guitar Hero with my kids lately, and Wii Sports is always a favorite. Tony
Q. Why do some pro skaters pop the shields off their bearings? Mc Burger A. It may make the bearings faster in the short run (by loosening them up), but they won't last nearly as long since it exposes them to dirt and water. The only advantage is that they will have a longer spin- down for a couple weeks... and they will be much louder. Tony
Q. Tony, I'm ten years old and I want to be a pro skater, what advice can you give me? A. Only do it because you truly enjoy it, and do not underestimate the power of an education (even if you make it to the pro ranks). Always continue to challenge yourself, mentally and physically. Tony
Q. Hi Tony. I am 6'7" tall, do you think this is too big to skate? And do you know any skaters as tall as me? Simon A.There have been a few pro skaters your size. Ron Whaley comes to mind, and I believe he was close to your height.. I am 6'3 and I never thought my height hindered me. In theory, you should be able to ollie higher. Tony
Q. What do you do right before a big demo? Wyatt A. I try to relax, not eat too much and listen to music that gets me excited to skate. Tony
Q. Hey Tony! I was wondering who was your favorite pro skateboarder when you were little and who is it now? Robert S. A. My favorite pro was Eddie Elguera. He was the most innovative skater at the time, and I learned frontside rock n' rolls because he invented them. My favorite pro these days is Bob Burnquist because he is always pushing the limits, even on gigantic terrain. Tony
Q. Hello Tony…Quick Question...Going back to the Chin days...Did you and the Bones boys have any input into the design of that ramp or was it all Powell-Peralta’s idea? Cheers. Jamie A. The ramp was mostly the design of Lance Mountain and Tim Payne (expert ramp builder). I suggested one change just before we skated it, so they filled in a channel that was between the mini-ramp on top of the deck. Tony
Q. What is your favourite book from your childhood? What book are you reading right now if you are reading one? Thanks for your time, Eric H. A. From childhood, Green Eggs and Ham. Right now I'm reading Sound Bites by Alex Kapranos (of Franz Ferdinand). Tony
Q. Tony, what was the first trick you learned? Casey A. How to go up a curb (before learning to ollie). I would lift up my front wheels, rock the bottom of my board and then bash my back truck until my rear wheels popped up onto the sidewalk. Tony
Q. Hi Tony, I was wondering if anyone ever told you that you were wasting your time and that you wouldn't make it big? You're awesome! Justin A. My high school careers teacher gave me a speech along those lines. Tony
Q. Hey Tony, did you ever show up to a demo sick? Stefan A. Yes. The only time I've ever missed a demo was from being severely hurt, and it has only been a handful of times throughout my career. Tony
Q. Hey Tony, what gave you the motivation for starting the legacy that is known as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? Nate A. I felt that skateboarding had been shunned in the video game industry, and poorly represented the few times it was included in games. It was a long road of meetings, phone calls and convincing others, but it was worth it. Activision had the same idea at the exact same time, so I am thankful that they called me. Tony
Q. What skate park did you go to when you were a kid? Joseph A. Oasis Skatepark in San Diego. It closed in 1981. Tony
Q. Who did Tony compete against when he won his first pro event? And does your brother still skateboard? Mike A. Steve Caballero, Mike McGill, Christian Hosoi, Billy Ruff, Neil Blender, Lester Kasai, Chris Miller, and a few others. My brother doesn't still skate, but he still surfs quite a bit. In fact, he is now a head writer on the new surf-themed HBO show called "John From Cincinnati." Tony
Q. Hi Tony, What is the biggest quarter pipe you ever dropped into? Marcus A. 28' - Bob's Mega Ramp. Tony
Q. Did you use motion capture for Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 & 4? Your biggest fan, Freddie A. We used the same motion capture info that we got from the original THPS. Every new trick added to 3 & 4 was animated from video. Tony
Q. Hey Tony, I was wondering if you were excited when you got your first signature board Kyle A. Yes, very much. I didn't expect anyone to buy it, but I was glad to get a box of them to give to friends. Tony
Q. hat is your favorite trick? A. A 540. I like doing as many variations as I can, and it's always a good demo trick. Tony