Profile... George Poole
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Skateboarder Questionnaire
How old where you when you first began skateboarding?
As soon as I could walk I was on a skateboard
What/Who was your inspiration for getting into it?
My Dad, he was one of the original Harrow skaters. He worked in the skateboard/snowboard/surf business so I was always surrounded by boards and equipment.
What deck do you use?
Jart ,provided by SB3
What size wheels do you use?
52/53
What trucks do you use?
Element
What do you love about Skateboarding?
Everything !
What aspect of Skateboarding gives you the most satisfaction (rails, bowls, vert, competitions, mini ramp, street etc
I enjoi skating everything. A new bowl especially is always fun and I enjoy the challenge to work out the best line.
What's your favourite trick?
Nolly bigspin to disaster
What's your favourite skate spot?
Bilbao
What's your worst skateboarding injury, and how did you do it?
Broke my arm, doing a 360 over a spine ramp.
Wise words to someone thinking of giving skateboarding a go for the first time?
wear a helmet,pads etc
George's Results/ Achievements...
Year | Event | Discipline | Category | Position |
| 2010 | Element International Series Make it Count (Paris) | Best Trick Jam | Open | 1st |
| 2010 | Labenne Skate Comp. | Street /Bowl | Open | 1st |
| 2010 | Championship of France (Nantes) | Street | -16 | 2nd |
| 2010 | Championship of France (Le Mans) | Bowl | Under 18 | 3rd |
| 2010 | Championship of France (Marseille) | Bowl | Under 18 | 4th |
| 2010 | European Final Element MIC | Best Trick | Open | Finalist |
