List of professional skateboarders

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The following is a list of notable professional skateboarders and their sponsors. [1] [2] [3]

Entries with blank cells represent skateboarders who have not yet secured a sponsor in this category.

SkatersDecksTrucksWheelsShoesClothingOther
Andy Anderson [4] Powell Peralta Mini LogoBones Etnies Swatch, Skullcandy Skull Skates, Mind Control Products
Tony Alva [5] Alva SkatesAceVans
Jake Anderson [6] Skate MentalThunderSpitfireHUFFormerFive Points Skateshop
Mark Appleyard [7] ElementThunderBonesGlobeVolcomCCS
Lizzie Armanto [8] BirdhouseIndependentBonesVansBro Style187, Action Cam, GShock, Mahfia
Ray Barbee [3] ElementIndependentVansWesc
Pedro Barros Pocket PistolsIndependentAltaVansVolcomBronson Speed Co, Evoke, Frágil Skate, Layback Beer, Oi Skate, Petrobras, Red Bull
Theotis Beasley BakerThunderSpitfireNike SBNike ApparelMountain Dew, Shake Junt, Bones Bearings, Diamond Supply Co., Stance Socks, Ethika
Chico BrenesChocolateIndependentAutobahn DVS LRGCentral Skate Shop
Joey Brezinski ClichéTensorAutobahnRed Bull, Val Surf, Diamond, Andale
Jake Brown Sk8MafiaIndependentSpitfireLacedMonster Energy, Paradox Griptape
Letícia Bufoni VivaVentureBonesNikeSB---Red Bull, Beats By Dre, GoPro, Grizzly Griptape, Boarders for Breast Cancer, Oi Brasil
Steve Caballero Powell Peralta IndependentAutobahnVansPro-tec
Curren Caples FlipIndependentRictaVansRVCAMOB Grip, Momentum Ride Shop, Oakley, Bones Bearings, Monster Energy Drink, Sol Republic, Fin Control Systems
Mike Carroll Girl RoyalLakaiFourstarDiamond Supply Co., Glassy Sunhaters
Chris Cole ZeroThunderSpitfireFallenMonster Energy, Grizzly, Reign Skateshop, Stance, Kershaw
Corey Duffel FoundationVenturePigOsirisMob Grip
Rob Dyrdek Alien WorkshopSilverDCDC ApparelMonster Energy, IVI Eyewear, Street League Skateboarding (SLS)
Jagger Eaton The Heart SupplyIndependentBonesRed Bull, KTR
Erik Ellington DeathwishThunderSpitfire Supra KR3W Brigada Eyewear, Shake Junt
Jamie Foy DeathwishThunderSpitfireNew Balance NumericStanceBones, Bronson Bearings, Red Bull, Shake Junt, Skate Warehouse
Ryan Gallant VisitTheeveGoldC1rcaMOB Grip
Nick Garcia Element Etnies StanceFurnace Skateshop
Kerry Getz Terror of Planet XDVSNocturnalMob Griptape
Mark Gonzales KrookedIndependentAdidasFourstar
David González FlipIndependentRictaGlobeVolcomMOB Grip
Jim Greco DeathwishIndependentSupraBrigada
Chris Haslam BrainchildIndependentBonesGlobeSitkaVestal, Dakine, Bones Bearings, Gypsy Grip, Leftover Hardware
Tony Hawk BirdhouseIndependentBonesVansand padsNixon, RIDE, Quiksilver & Roxy Initiative, Tony Hawk Foundation, Tony Hawk Series
Riley Hawk BakerIndependentSpitfireLakaiAsphalt Yacht ClubQuiksilver, Happy Hour Shades
Aaron Homoki BirdhouseIndyBonesDeklineAsphalt Yacht ClubGlassy Sunhaters, Nef, Bro Style, Swappow, Footprint Insoles
Yuto Horigome AprilVentureSpitfireNike SBG-ShockAndale Bearings
Christian Hosoi Hosoi SkatesIndependentPennyVansEvokeNixon, Pro tec, Diamond Supply Co., McKenna VW, Stance, AWSM, Ollo Clip
Rick HowardGirlIndependent---LakaiFourstarDiamond Supply Co., Glassy Sunhaters
Jerry Hsu Sci-Fi FantasyRoyalRictaBones Bearings, MOB Grip
Nyjah Huston DisorderThunderRictaNike SBNike ApparelCBD, MOB Grip, Diamond supply co., Monster Energy, Bolds Cracker Sandwiches, Stance Socks
Boo Johnson DGKThunderBonesDiamond Ethika [9] Grizzly Griptape, Weedmaps
Tyshawn Jones ThunderAdidasNew Era, SupremeHardies Hardware
Marc Johnson Business and CompanyThunderSpitfireAdidasMatixGlassy Sunhaters
Josh Kalis DGKSilverGoldDCDC9Five Eyewear, Bones Bearings, MOB Grip, FTC, Uprise, Premier, Grandeur, Plus reserve
Cory Kennedy GirlRoyalSpitfireNike SBRVCA
Terry Kennedy Mutilation Co.VentureGoldFly SocietyShake Junt, Glassy Sunhaters, Active
Tom Knox IsleIndependentSmlNew Balance NumericDickiesLost Art, Jessup
Eric Koston Skate MentalIndependentSpitfireNike SBNike SBDiamond Supply Co., Jessup, Oakley, Skullcandy, The Berrics
PJ Ladd Plan BVentureBonesNew Balance NumericPlan BJessup, Brick Harbor, Bones Bearings, Diamond Supply Co.
Bucky Lasek Green IssueIndependentBonesPumaBillabongRockstar Energy Drink
Louie Lopez Fucking AwesomeIndependentSpitfireConverseVolcomHardies Hardware, Hardluck Bearings, MOB Grip, Rockstar Energy
Greg Lutzka DarkstarIndependentRicta Osiris Shoes FKD, OC Ramps, Rockstar Energy Drink, Kicker, Daphne's California Greek, Ethika
Sean Malto GirlThunderSpitfireNike SBFourstarEscapist, Diamond Supply Co., Oakley, Grizzly Griptape, Skullcandy, Mountain Dew, GoPro, InCase
Guy Mariano April---SpitfireNike SBNike SBGrizzly Griptape, Glassy Sunhaters, Diamond Supply Co.
Bam Margera ElementDestructoSpitfireSpeed Metal Bearings, Fairman's Skateshop.
Milton Martinez CreatureIndependentOJConverseVolcomBronson, Redbull, Shifty Skateshop
Rick McCrank GirlThunderMomentumVansBones Bearings, Nixon, MOB Grip, Anti-Social Skateshop
Lance Mountain FlipIndependentSpitfireNike SB
Mike Mo Capaldi GirlRoyalSpitfireDiamond, MOB Grip, Bones Bearings, HEX, Glassy Sunhaters
Chad Muska ElementRictaSupraKR3WMob Grip, Brooklyn Projects
Rodney Mullen AlmostTensorBonesGlobe
Steve Nesser The High FiveIndependentSpitfireIPathAdeline ApparelBones Swiss, Familia Skateshop
Shane O'Neill AprilThunder TrucksSpitfireNike SBFourstarCCS, Diamond Supply co., Grizzly Griptape, Monster Energy, Glassy Sunhaters, FKD Bearings
Chaz Ortiz DGKSilver TrucksFKDEthikaMountain Dew, Grizzly Grip, JBL, Diamond Supply Co.
Edgard Pereira Tent BeachAdrenal
Tom Penny FlipIndependenteSMob Grip
Torey Pudwill Thank You [10] VentureSelectDiamond FootwearBones Bearings, Skatelab, Grizzly Griptape, Red Bull
Lucas Puig ClichéThunderAutobahnAdidasFourstarHélas Caps
Ryan Reyes CreatureBonesIpathKR3W, Glassy Sunhaters, HexDry Bones Nation, Krocket Kids
Andrew Reynolds BakerIndependentSpitfireNew BalanceAltamont Apparel, RVCABrigada Eyewear, Shake Junt, Nixon, Stance
Josh Rodriguez CreatureOsirisMerge4 Socks, Skeleton Key187 Killer Pads, SoCal Skateshop, Taco Dudes
Paul Rodriguez PrimitiveVentureNike SBNixon, Andalé Bearings, Target, Markisa,
Jereme Rogers Plan BSilver---DVSFamous Stars and strapsMOB Grip, Bones Swiss Bearings, Boost Mobile, Diamond Supply co.
Geoff Rowley Free DomeIndependentRictaVansMOB Grip
Chris RussellCreatureIndependentBonesVansSkeleton KeyBronson Speed Co, ET Surf and Skate, Happy Hour, Layback Beer, Smoker's Choice Papers, Pizzanista, Red Bull, s-One
Bastien Salabanzi PrimitiveTheeveType-SSouljah, BUD Skateshop, Rockstar Energy Drink
Manny Santiago FortuneKruxBlissEcko UnlimitedFlat Fitty, Rockstar Energy Drink, Etcetera Insoles, Grizzly Griptape, Diamond Supply Co., Andale, Ion Cameras, OC Ramps, PSD Underwear, Sk8Hop
Tom Schaar ElementIndependentAltaVansBlenders SunglassesBones Bearings, Monster, Skatelab
Ryan Sheckler Plan BIndependentPlan B Etnies VolcomRed Bull, Oakley, Nixon, CCS, Andale, Ethika, GoPro, Grizzly Griptape
Daewon Song Thank You [10] TensorSpitfireAdidasMatixAndale, Brick Harbor, MOB Grip, Glassy Sunhaters, Loud Headphones
Elissa Steamer BakerThunderSpitfireNike SBGnarhunters
Grant Taylor Anti-heroIndependentSpitfireNike SBVolcomModus Bearings, Stratosphere Skateshop
Tony Trujillo Anti-heroIndependentSpitfireVansFourstar, Jessie
Mike Vallely StreetplantServant FootwearIron Fist Clothing
Danny Way Plan BIndependentPlan BDC---Nixon, Jessup, ASEC, Megaramp, Pacific Drive, Capix
Brandon Westgate ElementVentureNew BalanceDakineBones Bearings, MOB Grip
Ishod Wair [11] RealThunderSpitfireNike SBFourstarExit Skateshop, Stance, Monster Energy Drink, Diamond Supply Co.
Stevie Williams DGKVentureGoldAdidasAsphalt Yacht ClubG-Shock, 9Five Eyewear, Grizzly Griptape, Diamond Supply co., Beats by Dre, Bones Bearings, Tango Hotel, StatusLife, Weedmaps
Cole Wilson FoundationIndependentPigAYCBronson Speed co, Home Skateshop
Jeron Wilson GirlDVSMatix, Diamond, DakineVal Surf, The Berrics, Filmore
Zion Wright [12] RealThunderSpitfireNike SBGlassy SunhatersRed Bull, SPoT, Bones Bearings, Shake Junt, Kreamy Wax
Brighton Zeuner FrogIndependentOJVansBronson Speed Co, MOB Grip, Protec, 187 Pads
Rayssa Leal [13] April SkateboardsStrongerBonesNike SB8 EyeSMonster Energy, Mob Grip, Colegio Cebama
Aori Nishimura DeathwishNike SBKinoshita Group, Monster Energy, Oakley, Baby G, Shake Junt, Beats by Dre, Murasaki Sports

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