TALK TURKEY TUESDAY WITH REUBEN BAKER

Backside Kickflip, Owairaka Park. Photo: David Read.

He’s the national champ so it’s time for some Tuesday turkey talk.
How old are you?
23

Where are you from?
Gisborne

Where do you live?
Auckland

Best thing about your hometown?
Lifestyle and the weather.

Who makes it possible? (sponsors)
First and foremost Irrom, Mystery, Fallen, Spitfire, Destructo and Electric eyewear.

Backside smith grind, Auckland. Photo: David Read.

Who are you five favourite upstarts? (badgers)
So many to choose from! In no order: Hootie, Jack Moon, Liam Ngata, Lil’ Mikey

Who are you five favourite legends?
Ronnie Creager, Daewon Song, Josh Kalis, Steve Cab and Hosoi.

What are your favourite five video parts?
1. Kalis – Photosynthesis
2. Mike Mo – Fully Flared
3. Chris Cole – Ride the sky
4. Rob D – Photosynthesis
5. Windsor James – Black and White

Top 5 youtube vids?
Sore head Sundays… jokes, haven’t seen enough to have favourites

Favourite Quote?
Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

Kickflip backside tailslide, Irrom HQ. Photo: David Read.

Best city for skateboarding?
Auckland

Favourite song?
No one knows- Queens of the Stone age, at the mo

Favourite Park?
Washington reserve, Christchurch

Favourite Magazine cover?
Max Couling’s hurricane at Thomson bowl, gnarly mang!

What are your bad habits?
Talking to much, not skating enough.

What’s the worst thing about skateboarding in NZ?
Can’t think of anything!

What’s the best thing about skateboarding in NZ?
Skateboarding itself!

Gap to frontside lipslide, Washington Reserve. Photos: David Read.