Switch Lipslide in downtown Auckland. Photo: David Read.
From the shores of Devonport comes Nick Mitchell.How old are you?
29
Where do you live?
Devonport, Auckland
Who makes it possible?
Myself, Morri (FALLEN), Nick at Federation and the homies at Cheapskates Takapuna
Who is up and coming?
At the moment that kid Cookie… Muckmouth clan, he’s coming up
Who are your favourite Ol Top Dogs?
1. Dean Clarke
2. Jovantee Turner
3. Keenan Milton
4. Eric Koston
5. Kris Markovich
What can you not live without?
My girls, skateboarding
When youre not skating you are?
Trying to make the next skate happen
What are your favourite five albums?
1. Public Enemy Apocalypse 91
2. Faith No More King For A Day, Fool For A Lifetime
3. Snoop Dogg Doggystyle
4. Wu-Tang Clan (Enter)36 Chambers
5. Raekwon Only Built For Cuban Lynx
What are your favourite five video parts?
This is really hard. They are in total random order, and I wouldv’e forgotton tons
1. Marc Johnson 411 profile
2. Lewis Marnell Chicagof
3. Lucas Puig Bon Appetit
4. Mark Appleyard Really sorry
5. Jeron Wilson & Rick Howard Goldfish
What are your favourite five books?
I don’t read no where near enough books to have a top five
Who do you look up to?
People that ain’t slowing down, skate faster
What are your bad habits?
Smoking, trying to be on time… going to Steve’s house
Whats the worst thing about skateboarding in NZ?
Spots, laziness, not enough going on, no Indoor parks (rip Cityside)
Whats the best thing about skateboarding in NZ?
Getting to skate your local park with the homies lines for days