Hell Of A Year: Leo Romero


HOAY_Index_header610610Leo_opener

The Rebel: Leo Romero
"The guy who's putting us all out of business"

Posted: May 5, 2010

Let’s talk about the guy who’s putting us all out of business—the guy who started the trend of grinding up the rails. You’re not supposed to go up those things! He’s making us all look like fools. I’m sure it’s a severe case of skateboard psychosis. Who would even think of that? I’ve been to that rail a couple times. It’s a nice, mellow rail to get a flippy grinder down or something, maybe a nollie heel crook—but I would never, ever think that someone could grind up it. Leo’s a mix between a bird, a cat and a ninja. People say Bob has magnets—I’m saying that Leo has wings. There’s no other way to balance on those round bars for that long. I’ve heard he really enjoys taking a slam, too. That’s always a good side of skateboarding to see as well—just a good, honest bit of shit eating. Leo’s fucking awesome. I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next. —Arto Saari

610leo_fsboard
Front board Photo: Burnett. Click to enlarge

Leo Romeroa as seen in RVCA's promo



HellOfAYear_Lower_13HellOfAYear_Lower_14

  • First Look: Leo Romero

    First Look: Leo Romero
    The SOTY flips through our new July issue. Packed with 14 free stickers, find it in skateshops and on newsstands now.
  • Burnout: Alternate Universe

    Burnout: Alternate Universe
    Burnout checks in from the realm of the alternate angle.
  • What's What with Leo Romero

    What's What with Leo Romero
    Find out where Leo Romero keeps his SOTY trophy in this interview from CCS.
  • Toy Machine Subhumans Video

    Toy Machine Subhumans Video
    Here's 15-minutes of Toy coming at you from their Southwest trip with the Burndog, featured in our May 2011 issue.
  • Toy Machine Subhumans

    Toy Machine Subhumans
    Here's the Toy Machine tour article from our May issue. Don't forget, a full video from the trip is hitting the site today.