Kyle Leeper

Q and A

Current setup?
8 1/4 Board, 50mm wheels, 139 trucks
What special quirks do you have when setting up a board?
The grip tape has to remain clean, can't ride new shoes with and old board, doesn't work.
Recommended reading?
Nope.
What music have you been listening to?
Elliot Smith, but it changes every couple of days.
Best live show or concert you’ve ever seen?
Mitch Hedberg.
What was your first pro graphic?
A Black Label bar code graphic, and they did a remake of a Mr. Potato Head graphic that was somebody else’s.
Favorite trick to do?
That's too hard to answer. There are so many. Some days different tricks work better than others and depends what I'm skating.
Why did you decide to ride for Quiksilver?
Peer pressure, and they make great clothes.
Do you have any pets?
Two dogs, a boxer named Lexie, and a chihuhua named Chloe.
Favorite movies?
North Shore.
Skate videos that get you hyped to skate?
I haven't really been watching any lately, maybe a couple of parts here and there online.
Places to eat?
Ricos Leucadia Sushi.
Skaters that have influenced you?
Mike Carroll, Kenny Anderson, Anthony Van Engelen, Dennis Busenitz.
Something you could wear everyday?
Socks and Shorts.
Best place ever to skate?
My backyard.
TV Shows?
Summer Heights High Lucky Louey before it was cancelled.
When you’re not skating you’re?
Riding a bike, playing frisbee with the dogs, sitting on the couch watching a Lakers game.