Age: 21

Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA

Started skating in ‘95

Sponsors: NiNjA Bearings, Lost Clothing, DVS, Accel Wheels, Independent Trucks, Von Zipper, Dekine, Cardinal Skate Shop, Red Bull

What’s new Kyle? “I’m living in Norfolk, VA now, traveling all over, and helping out w/ our family Cardinal Skate Shop. Life’s been awesome here in Virginia, but in January I’m moving to LA to focus more on skateboarding… it’s my passion. It’s gonna be good to hang w/ friends there too.”

What early skating experiences influenced you? “When I was a little kid, I would go to Mt. Trashmore Park and watch guys like Rob “Pewee” Agliam, Sergie Ventura and Henry Gutierrez. It was really cool… these guys and others influenced me. Skateboarding opened my eyes, it’s about freedom.”

Which are your favorite current skaters? “Lot’s, especially Mike Peterson, Donny Barley & Justin Strubing.”

What inspires you in life? “Mostly my family and friends. Also I like traveling and meeting new people. I’ve learned you grow a lot more with new experiences. Getting out of my comfort zone has been good for me.”

What other interests do you have? “I love to cut loose on drums and I help out at our skate shop (Cardinal Skateshop). I also like to surf and snowboard, but I’m not very good.”

What music do you listen to? “I like Mountain Goats, Modest Mouth, rock n’ roll, lot’s of music.”

Which movies do you like? “I like relaxing and humorous movies like Old School, Ibbie Goes Down, and Lost in Translation. “

What, if anything bothers you? “My biggest pet peeve is people who are obnoxious with their over-inflated egos. Just chill and have fun.”

Why skate NiNjA? “They’re fast bearings… I love ‘em. Everyone who rides them likes them… they’re strong, don’t break, very solid.”

Words: “Live fully every day. Be positive, go out and have fun. Don’t worry too much about the future or you’ll miss the day.”

More on Kyle: At only 15, Kyle was the youngest skateboarder competing in the 2000 X Games, qualifying with a second place finish at the X-Trials in St. Petersburg in only his second pro contest.

2004 Vans Triple Crown Cleveland OH - 2nd Street.
2003 Kona Summer Nationals 1st Street.
2002 Broke femar leg bone September ’01- had 14” rod inserted - started skating again Feb ‘02
2001 Ranked 2nd WCS final world ranking (couldn’t finish year due to car accident).
2001 Gravity Games 3rd Street.
2001 Prague 3rd, Dortmund 10th, Copenhagen 4th Street.
2001 Tampa SpoT Pro 1st Street.
2000 WCS World Street 4th
2000 South American Championships Brazil World Cup 4th Street.
2000 X Games 11th Street.
2000 Pro Bash Raleigh, NC 1st in Street.
2000 ALP Challenge Innsbruck, AUT 3rd Street.
2000 Gravity Games 10th Street.
2000 Tampa Am 1st Street.
2000 X-Trials Nashville, TN 8th
2000 X-Trials St. Petersburg, FL 2nd Street
1999 X-Trials Richmond, VA 7th Street