Meet my skateboard


Each year, more and more students seem to be riding skateboards on campus. The boards are as diverse as the riders themselves. Whether you prefer the portability of a Penny board or the speed and stability of a longboard, all types will get you to your next class on time.

FIU News caught up with some campus skateboarders to find out the stories behind the board.
Carl
Carl-Frederick Francois
@carlitotaquito
“Her name is Sasha. She is very quiet and I never leave the car without her. I got pulled over by the cops once, sirens and everything, because I was riding on the street. I got a $50 ticket.”
Felipe
Felipe
“This is my friend’s board and I use it to go everywhere since I don’t have a car. It’s my version of a car.”
Gabriel Roesler
Gabriel Roesler
instagram.com/Gjrozroz
“All the boards I have reflect my interests. This is my astronomy board because I love astronomy. Each board is special and shows something that is important to me.”
 Leah Glaser
Leah Glaser
instagram.com/Dntworybhappy
“My step-brother gave me this board as a gift. I’m self taught and really enjoy riding on South Beach. If I pass by someone else with a board, we usually give each other ‘the look’ and say hi.”
Nick Gamarra
Nick Gamarra
instagram.com/Nick_gamarra24
“I got this board over the summer from a skate park. I just started riding this summer, but I have already noticed that there is a very friendly skate community on campus .”
brokeboy3000
Instagram.com/ropedboy3000
“One day, I was told by a friend to ride down a wet ramp. What’s the worst that could happen? I flew off the board and scraped my arm really bad. I still use it for transportation though.”
Equinox
Equinox
instagram.com/eqangel
“It was a boring black and red board but one night I decided to paint it myself. The EQ is for the first two letters of my name which is Equinox.”
 Scott
 Scott
“I once lost my board in the canal next to 8th street and had to go into the nasty gator water to get it out.”
 Kelsiee B
Kelsiee
instagram.com/kaayjaybee
“I really wanted a board for my birthday but my parents wouldn’t get me one. My boyfriend surprised me with this one and I freaked out! I actually haven’t fallen yet. I guess I just have good balance.”
 Joann
 Joann
“I chose this board because it is made out of recycled beer cans. I like that is is sustainable and and it fits into my major of Landscape Architecture.”
 Amber
 Amber
instagram.com/amber_dingo
“I usually ride regular skateboards but I just got this Penny board and it is much better around campus. It’s so lightweight and I can really lean into the turns.”
 Toby
Reggie Baril
instagram.com/official_toby
“I went out to California for a concert and needed a board so I got this at a skate shop. It’s kind of a memento.”
 Kristen
Kristen Rubio
instagram.com/Kristenrubio
“I work at FIU now as a videographer after graduating but I still ride my Penny board when I go on video shoots.”