Picture: Beres
If the Scramble is thought for macho methods and terrifying terrain, Bogotá, Colombia’s Jhancarlos Gonzalez was our most conventional choose. Shit, y’all seen his latest Indy advert? High-shelf gnar. Jhanca was cruel with spots, squeezing fourth and fifth strikes out of ’em whereas the crew sat cheering and laughing from the curb. A switch-tré catastrophe led to some bloody drawers and an early journey house, however he nonetheless managed to get extra clips than damn-near anyone else. Dios mio, homie!
Creature’s Jhancarlos Gonzalez kicks it off with an enormous ol’ tailslide to fakie. “Hey, guys! That is the Scramble!” he saved telling us with a smile
What did you suppose after we invited you on the Scramble?
It was nice information. I simply wished to share new experiences and skate with new buddies.
What do you know in regards to the Scramble earlier than occurring the journey?
I’ve watched all of the movies. Giovanni Vianna, who is a superb skater and an excellent pal of mine, he went on the final one, too.
Return assault in Sac, again three after already placing a flick and a clip within the can
Give us some fundamental data about your self. How outdated are you? The place are you from? How did you begin skating? What excited you about skating?
I’m 24 years outdated and I’m from Colombia. I’m again right here proper now spending time with my mother as a result of she solely has me. I began skating with some buddies within the neighborhood. I acquired enthusiastic about skating due to the liberty and the truth that each time you go on the market’s one thing new and enjoyable to strive.
Who was your favourite skater when you have been a child? What did you want about them?
I all the time had 4 favorites: Man Mariano, Grant Taylor, Louie Lopez and Shane O’Neill. I really like that all of them have a special fashion and all the time are very inventive with spots.
First day, first spot—natty A-frame rail bump to Smith. Thanks, Bo-Def!
Which skaters encourage you now?
The entire above, however particularly Grant, Louie and Milton Martinez.
How is skating completely different in Colombia than in america?
It’s completely different in so some ways. The appear and feel of every little thing—the spots, the bottom, the individuals and even the colours in movies are very completely different as a result of the sunshine within the sky in Colombia is completely different. A variety of the spots are very troublesome to skate as a result of the bottom is so unhealthy. Within the States there’s a much bigger number of excellent spots, however regardless of the place you’re—right here or there—everybody simply desires to be joyful and have enjoyable on their skateboards.
Who’s the best skater in Colombia?
David Gonzalez. Additionally, my pal Mateo Martinez who died lately. He had one in every of my favourite kinds. Juan Pablo Velez, Andres Pachon—there are numerous wonderful skaters but it surely’s fairly exhausting to get sponsored by a world firm. I do know that if someday I’m profitable hopefully it should encourage extra individuals and alter the mentality that something is feasible; you solely need to combat for it.
Combat or flight, Jhanca’s down for each. Hole to entrance board
Who’s the best skater in South America?
Milton Martinez—the beast!
How did you determine the sponsorship recreation?
I acquired sponsored a yr after I began skating by the On Board store, which I’ve skated for for 14 years. Felipe Agudelo all the time advised me, Let’s movie; let’s make a challenge! He wished to make a video to point out the businesses how we have been skating in Colombia. Just a few years in the past we went to Tampa and Felipe didn’t have an excessive amount of product or my dimension of board, so I went with two Creature boards after which ended up shopping for two extra Creature boards within the store—one blue and one black. I spent all my cash and barely had sufficient for meals and the lodge. On the contest I met Noah, the Creature workforce supervisor and filmer, and he requested me to skate for Creature, however my English wasn’t too good. I simply answered, “Sure.” Later we went to the bar and Noah was there and my pal Mateo translated every little thing for me. The following day I referred to as Felipe and advised him. That’s how it began with this nice household and I’ve been supported by Creature for 5 years.
You represented Colombia within the Olympics. How was it?
The Olympics have been loopy—so many cultures and concepts and figuring out there have been solely 20 skaters and attending to be within the first one was like, The whole lot in life is feasible. I’m not a lover of the Olympics, however I’m certain it’s a dream come true for a lot of.
Do you ever put on shorts like Nyjah?
I’ve by no means worn shorts like that or super-tight pants. I all the time preferred to have the pants free. I believe my giant pants are a greater fashion once I skate.
Cab again lip first strive is one factor. Cab again lip once more second strive ‘trigger the photographer fucked it up? That’s some ‘Jah-level shit
We made many new buddies on this journey. Who have been you stoked to get to skate with?
All of them have been tremendous enjoyable! I used to be having fun with each second of the journey, good or unhealthy.
Was it nice to have the ability to converse Spanish with Erik?
We didn’t really converse Spanish an excessive amount of. He was a fantastic trainer and helped me with some new phrases, although. I’ve acquired a whole lot of love for Erik.
A uncommon Suski as he dismantles this rail in a single session
How’s studying English coming alongside, generally?
I really feel like each day I be taught one thing new. My buddies all train me.
What was the primary sentence you discovered to say in English?
“Hi there! How are you?” After that I discovered to order meals in eating places. Apart from that, I knew nothing.
What methods on the journey stunned you?
For me, the toughest trick was when Rowan did the fakie 360 flip over that bump to hole at night time. That was very troublesome.
Who was the funniest on the journey?
Rye and Daiki. They have been all the time enjoying with one another and taking loopy images.
A person of myriad influences, Jhanca channels GT on this airborne assault in Sunnyvale. One-footed lien
Is Frankie actually loopy?
Frankie was all the time joyful! He discovered completely different spots and was all the time the primary to go for it.
What did you suppose once I requested you to do the Cab again lip twice?
I do know the picture doesn’t all the time work out. I simply knew I needed to do it however not damage myself.
Sorry about that. I’m glad it labored out. What was the scariest trick for you?
They have been all very troublesome, however probably the most terrifying was once I realized how badly I used to be bleeding after doing the splits. I spotted it was severe once I acquired to the bathe on the lodge and noticed that my boxers have been stuffed with blood. Then I despatched a message to the group textual content that I wanted to see a physician.
How lengthy did it take to heal?
In actuality it was very quick. I took care of it and was higher in 11 days.
Adrenaline’s a helluva drug, swap 360 flip regardless of the bleeding butthole
Was this your worst harm?
I consider my three worst accidents this was probably the most severe.
How did you’re feeling having to go away the journey early?
My morale was low however everybody wished to see me skating at Tampa Am with Daiki so I took it as a optimistic. I knew everybody was going to kill it on the journey.
Nonetheless within the temper for a rail session, the crew moved this cart collector over for the one-man stack manufacturing unit. Entrance 180 to change criminal
What did you consider Daiki? May you talk with him? Did you strive any of the noodles in his baggage?
Not a lot, solely when he requested me for sweet. I didn’t know he had all of the noodles till now.
A variety of occasions, touring to an odd nation, the toughest half is getting used to the meals. Is there any American meals that’s loopy to you?
For me, there isn’t a unhealthy meals, as a result of many occasions once I was a child my mom and I had nothing to eat. I really like any meals.
He’ll eat something and chomp on any rail, frontside nosegrind
Yours wasn’t the one heavy slam on the journey. What did you consider Brian’s slam?
I used to be so scared for him. I assumed he’d damaged a rib, however he had a lot adrenaline that he climbed again up and acquired the trick. Wonderful!
What was your favourite a part of the journey?
My favourite a part of the journey was on the finish of the day, after we completed skating and have been all on the desk, we have been all joyful for what everybody had performed.
Your new Indy advert is loopy! Was that 17-stair bottom noseblunt the scariest stunt you’ve ever performed?
Oh yeah, I believe it’s one of many methods that scared me probably the most. Rhino wrote me that he was very joyful in regards to the video and that meant loads to me.
Again noseblunt down 17 may be the most important ever Picture: Rhino
Do you need to stay in america some day or do you favor to stay in Colombia?
I need to stay in america with my mom in order that she is aware of how lovely it’s—the cities and the countryside. I’m searching for one thing so I can afford a home or a room. My mom has already performed a lot for me and it’s time for me to present her every little thing she desires.
What are your objectives for the long run?
My aim is to have the ability to get a home for my mother and to have the ability to encourage and provides again to Colombia and the subsequent era of skaters.
Ollie out to wallride, sucka
Is being a professional skater a part of that?
I need to be professional if the workforce thinks I must be professional—that method I do know I’ve actually achieved it. I need to have the ability to encourage skaters in Colombia that it’s potential. I need to have the ability to assist them. It’s not simply skating, it’s about being an excellent particular person. We solely have one life!
What do that you must make it occur?
Know that life is filled with ups and downs. Regardless of good or unhealthy days, focus in your objectives and hearken to the proper individuals.
What recommendation would you give somebody who desires to do what you do?
Do it since you find it irresistible—not for cash, sponsors or being the perfect. Do what you like and good issues will occur. Don’t miss alternatives and hearken to good recommendation. Earlier than being a skater, it’s a must to be an excellent particular person.
One other gem out of Fresno Dan’s spot guide. Hole to lip quick AF. Jhanca proves something is feasible
