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Eric Koston

Eric Koston, born April 29, 1975 in Bangkok, Thailand, is an American skateboarder. His family moved from Bangkok to California when he was 9 months old and he settled in San Bernardino when his parents divorced. He began skateboarding at the age of 11, when his older brother handed him an old Mark Gonzales board with mismatched trucks. He picked up skateboarding quickly and eventually dropped out of school in the 10th grade to become a full time professional skateboarder.

Eric Koston has been selected the "Skater of the Year" by Trasher Magazine in 1996. He is one of the owners of a clothing company called FourStar. The shoe manufacturer éS produces a popular line of skateboarding shoes that carries his name.

Career history

Koston turned professional in 1991 when he joined the H-Street team. He went to live in the H-Street house in San Diego for six months. In 1992 Koston moved to Los Angeles when Natas Kaupas got him into the 101 team. In 1993 Rick Howard and Mike Carroll started Girl and asked Koston to join the team. He still skates for Girl.

Contest history

  • 1st in 1995 PSL Street Finals
  • 1st in 1996 Tampa Pro
  • 1st in 2000 Gravity Games Street Competition
  • 1st in 2001 Gravity Games Street Competition
  • 1st in 2002 Gravity Games Street Competition
  • 1st in 2002 Tampa Pro
  • 1st in 2003 X Games Global Championship (May)
  • 1st in 2003 X Games Street Competition (August 10)
  • 4th in 2003 Gravity Games (September 15)
  • 5th in 2004 X Games Street Competition (August 5)

Last updated: 10-29-2005 02:13:46