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Get this kid sponsored.

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gkenworthy
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This kid is such a legit skater.  His name is Zander Mendez.  He's a really chill, nice kid.  He's got a lot of talent.  Skates flow for Monster, and then for a local shop.  I know this is a ski website, but I thought I'd help give him a little exposure if I could.  Don't know if anyone on here has any pull in the skate industry, but if so let me know.  I think I am getting him on Smith.  Check the vids!

Little session at a shopping mall in Montrose:


Him murdering the down rail at one of Telluride's skatepark:


Manual pad session at his house:


QP Session at his house:


Montrose skate park session:


Sorry for posting such a lengthy thread, but this kid is a pimp.  He deserves some respect.  Let me know what you think. Hopefully the embeds work.
Jul 9 2009 9:23PM
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K.C.Deane
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mother of god second trick, second video. that was absurd
Jul 9 2009 9:27PM
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Soul.Powah
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That really was outstanding.  He also has his front boards on lock and looking good.
Jul 9 2009 9:30PM
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HamFaceGirl
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i dont skate or know what a good skater looks like but to me he looks pretty good
Jul 9 2009 9:32PM
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207
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kids insane, someone sponsor him.
Jul 9 2009 9:48PM
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Thrash
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i think he is talking about the kickflip to back boardslide
Jul 9 2009 9:49PM
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gkenworthy
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Yeah the kickflip to front board is legit, but the kickflip back lip is even more crazy. My favorite is the 360 flip to manual in the other edit.  Soooo legit.
Jul 9 2009 9:49PM
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gordie.
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yaa hooooly shit that was a dirrrty ass tre to manual
it was my favourite by far
Jul 9 2009 9:59PM
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paige.
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"The funny thing is that I don't even like this rail"
-certainly can't tell that from watching the video
Jul 9 2009 10:04PM
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youRsmellA
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Yea there are thousands of amazing skaters in america, its hard to stand out. Companies choose kids in pretty random ways. Mixing old school, and doing weird ass tricks is currently "cool." This kid is pretty dece though.
Jul 9 2009 11:02PM
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gobbledegook
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Skateboarding from Stephen Richards on Vimeo.

same with my friend steve he just flowed tell him what you think
Jul 9 2009 11:03PM
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gkenworthy
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Yeah he's really really sick.
Jul 9 2009 11:21PM
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KellyK
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the truth is we take for granted just how small the skiing community actually is. there are millions of kids in the skate world and so many of them have crazy talent. its hard for a company to pick and choose single skaters unless they show something incredible. most kids will never get noticed unless they already have some sick connections or go out and start winning comps. i've got a handful of friends with serious talent that only have a couple small local sponsors. with such a big industry its quite a bit harder. good luck to the kid though. looks like he does have some pretty raw potential.
Jul 9 2009 11:23PM
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Billiards.
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hes definitely legit, but this friend of mine Derek is probs 3 yrs younger and is ridiculously good for only having a shop sponsor.
Jul 9 2009 11:24PM
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gobbledegook
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its ridiculous most of us have one friend that is super good at skating its just who hypes them self the most.
Jul 9 2009 11:30PM
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sirskizalot
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Shit that guy kills it.
Jul 9 2009 11:40PM
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deleted5
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Jul 9 2009 11:42PM
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m.brus
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i dont skate but damn.
Jul 9 2009 11:45PM
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sirskizalot
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DAM that was crazy

Jul 9 2009 11:51PM
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GreenStezz
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FUCK NO, JUST BECAUSE YOUR NAME IS ORANGE DOSENT MEAN HE CAN GET SPONSORED................................
Jul 9 2009 11:57PM
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Bodeau.
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your dumb.

Jul 10 2009 12:14AM
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Skee90
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Killed that quarter.
Jul 10 2009 12:24AM
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polka.yardSAIL
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the last edit was the sickest, by far. 1:53, so sick!
Jul 10 2009 1:25AM
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gkenworthy
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Holy!  That was probably the craziest skate vid I've ever seen. haha.  It was super original like think thank or traveling circus!  Stoked on that.
Jul 10 2009 1:42AM
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Abc567def
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everytime its posted im still in awe
Jul 10 2009 1:52AM
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sick-as-aids
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this kid has gots the skills for sure!
Jul 10 2009 2:35AM
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lemmiwinks420
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i dont really know what it takes to get sponsored in skating... but what i do do know is that there are alot of kids who can skate just like he can
Jul 10 2009 3:09AM
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[tightpants]
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Damn that kid kills it.  Three flip to manual and kickflip to front board whaaaaat?! He definitely has the potential to land some sponsorships.  That skate ninja video or whatever the fuck it was called was absolutely crazy too.  The backflip off the wall he does at the end is one of the sickest things I've ever seen done on a skateboard
Jul 10 2009 5:08AM
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Jaskittin
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This is a kid I went to high school with.  Check the switch up on the c ledge.  Pretty sick.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsq4EsI3htc
Jul 10 2009 5:58AM
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ElbridgeGerry
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I don't know I'm not too stoked on the kid's skating. Sure he's good but he doesn't make me go, HOLY SHIT!!!! maybe I'm jaded from watching the xgames too often, but personally I didn't find it that good.
Jul 10 2009 10:30AM
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PSiekierski
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that kids sick i hope he gets sponsored
Jul 10 2009 10:51AM
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s.parker
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kid rips, im impressed.
Jul 10 2009 11:06AM
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=FLO=
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Your friend is sick, and why don't I go to the Montrose skate park more? it's like an hour from me, but I have not been there in a long ass time, looks so good now.
Jul 10 2009 12:32PM
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holyDINOSAURS
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he wasnt THAT good. like hes super sick but...yeah. not that impressed
Jul 10 2009 1:10PM
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KellyK
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2:38! soo gooood!
Jul 10 2009 2:01PM
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