Danny garcia skateboarder biography

Danny Garcia is one of those rare nonchalant characters that simply being in the presence of eradicates all thoughts of stress. In fact, he is so laid back, he’s horizontal.

Danny garcia skateboarder biography

You can see the evidence in his casual skating style, especially how he managed to put an apt ending to one of my personal favourite skate videos, Mosaic, without seeming to break into a sweat.

On the London leg of the European éS tour, I had the pleasure of discussing the finer things in life with the fellow over a glass of red wine, or in my case, a miserable excuse for a banana milkshake.

When I say the finer things in life, naturally I’m talking about the upcoming Habitat video, goth haircuts, Camden market, ultimatums from Death and of course, all that whiz-plank nonsense. Sit back, and enjoy, and leave yourself feeling refreshed and perhaps knowing a little bit more about Danny Garcia than the average bear.

Skate shots: Courtesy of éS
Portrait:Tim Mogridge
Words: Joe Moyn