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Profile of Mike Vallely
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Mike Vallely |
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29th June 1970 |
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Edison, New Jersey, USA |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
Mike Vallely, a.k.a. Mike V, (born June 29, 1970 in Edison, New Jersey) is a professional skateboarder who resides in Long Beach, California. His career began in 1986. He was first featured on the cover of Thrasher Magazine performing a Sad Ho-Ho Plant. Lance Mountain recognized Mike's talent and upon his recommendation, he was sponsored by Powell Peralta.
Mike's World Industries Barnyard deck is credited for the evolution of the skateboard shape to the current popsicle shaped deck whis is ubiquitious today in street skating. The Barnyard featured straight rails, not unlike a freestyle deck, and a kicked nose which resembled the tail, giving the board an almost symmetrical shape.
Past sponsors include Powell Peralta, World Industries, Venture Trucks, Monster Trucks, Tracker Trucks, Black Label Skateboards, Transit Skateboards, Vallely Skateboards, Etnies, Accel Wheels and Powell.
Mike currently rides for Destructo Trucks, Element Skateboards, and Speed Metal Bearings.
Vallely is married to Ann and has two daughters, Emily and Lucy.
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