Progressive Skatepark |1153 Marietta Highway | Canton, GA 30114 | Phone: 770 704 7528

 

Progressive Skatepark is a 25,000 sq. ft. indoor climate controlled free standing facility with an adjoining 15,000 sq. ft. outdoor skate / bmx course. We are located in Canton, Georgia and are convenient to the cities of Atlanta, Marietta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Cartersville, Cumming, Jasper, Rome, Roswell, Alpharetta, Acworth, Ball Ground, Waleska, and Holly Springs.

Nickname: Blaino

Birthdate: October 25, 1987

Skating Since: 2001

Sponsors: Progressive Skatepark and some help from Fallen and Darkstar

Stance: Regular

Deck: Darkstar

Trucks: Thunder

Wheels: Darkstar

Bearings:Bones Reds

GripTape: Black Magic

Shoe: Fallen Ripper (Red Suede)

Shoe Size: 11

Favorite Pro: Chris Cole

Favorite Am: Mike Mo Capaldi

Favorite Video: Yeah Right/Forecast

Favorite Video Part: Eric Koston - Yeah Right

Favorite Flip Trick: Hardflip

Favorite Rail Trick: Backside Lipslide

Favorite Lip Trick: Backside Tailslide

Favorite Grab: Tuck Knee - Too bad I can't do them

Trick of Your Dreams: Hardflip Frontside Hurricane

 

Contest appearances: King of the Park, Playstation Big Hook-Up, Vans Warped Tour Halfpipe Jam

Furthest you traveled for skateboarding: Worked at Woodward Skate Camp in California

 

Why skateboarding: I played baseball for 13 years. It just got to the point where it became too political. You had to be a coach's favorite to get a lot of game time, and you only became a favorite by donating more money. All the while, you had to practice like crazy nonstop. When I started skating, I realized how much nicer it was that I could skate when I wanted to, where I wanted to, and for as long as I wanted. Simply put, skateboarding was and still is just too much fun.

What do you do besides skateboarding: I like getting together with people, and playing some football more than just about anything else. There's still nothing like a skate video, though.

Will skateboarding remain a part of your future: I don't think I could quit skating even if I wanted to. It doesn't matter what my job is, how old I am, or where I live - I think I'll be skating for years to come.

 

Favorite Cartoon: South Park

Favorite Reality Show: 24

Favorite Movie: Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Avatar, The Hangover

Favorite Music: 90s Alternative Rock or Rap - depends on the mood I'm in.

Favorite Fast Food: McDeezies

Favorite Cereal: Apple Jacks

Favorite Chips: Lays Hot & Spicy Barbeque

Favorite Drink: Tropicana 100% Orange Juice (lots of pulp)

Favorite Animal: A monkey

Favorite Place: Naples, Italy

 

Superpower of Choice: Flying

If you won the lottery for millions: I get a plane, close friends get whatever they want, and I make people's day by walking down the sidewalk and handing out $10,000.

Do you believe in luck: Definitely. And there is just as much bad luck. I guess that means there is karma, too.

Phobias: Other people's blood and long smith grinds

 

Thanks To: The family for letting everything become possible, my old flat rail and kicker, Progressive, Fallen, Darkstar, Dave & Reggie at ESS.

Message to the People: A little harm never hurts.

Blaine DeLuca