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"My name is Gabriel Benevich. I live in San Diego and I love to skate everyday. When I’m not skating, I’m usually doing some kind of art and listening to music."
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Q-When did you first start skateboarding and what would you say got you
hooked on skating?
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"I started skateboarding in 2000. I was living in San Francisco at the time, and friend of mine influenced me to skate."
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Q- What was your first board set up?
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"Consolidated, indy’s, think wheels, and lucky bearings."
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Q- How has skateboarding influenced your life?
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"Skateboarding is a blessing. When times are hard, I can always pick up my skateboard. I can always rely on skateboarding to ease my stress."
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Q- What is your current set up?
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"silent, indy's, satori’s, reflex bearings"
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Q- What was your most memorable session?
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"My most memorable session took place in downtown San Diego. Some friends and I skated around downtown until 2:30 a.m.. After that, we went home to get some much needed sleep."
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Q- What's your favorite trick and what trick are you trying to learn now?
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"My two favorite tricks are kickflip and front board. I’m trying to learn nollie heel nosegrind and fakie 5-0 fakie flip out."
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Q- Tell us about your favorite skate spot?
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"Buttery ledges and unusual spots that haven’t been skated before."
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Q: Who & what is motivating and pushing you at the moment?
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"My family and Silent skateboards constantly motivate me to skate and have fun."
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Q: Love and hate.
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"Love Yerba Mate. Hate being sore
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Q: Any last words?
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"Life is more fun when you choose your own path."
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