Quick Response with Tyson Bowerbank
What was your first introduction to Thunder Trucks?
I won a pair of Thunders at a local SLC contest when I was 14, started skating them and loved them right away, I have been riding thunders ever since.
Do you remember how you first got on the Thunder?
Nate Alton hit me up and asked if I wanted to ride for Thunder. Thank you!!!
What size trucks do you currently ride?
I ride the 147 hi team model.
Who are some of the Thunder Riders that inspire you or you're particularly hyped on right now?
Collin provost, Kyle walker, jack Olson, T FUNK, Shane O'Neill
How Long do you usually Ride your trucks for?
I ride my trucks for as long as I possibly can! Usually they last about 6-8 months or so.
What is your go to warm up trick on a ledge spot?
Some 50-50's and then maybe some back smiths.
How do you ride them? Loose, Tight or in the middle?
In the middle!
You seem to skate a lot of contests and do well. Anything you do to keep calm and handle the pressure?
I feel like I get lucky a lot of times haha. I just try to have fun and do tricks I'm comfortable with, just skate how I normally would. Going to contests and seeing all the homies and kicking it is most the fun!!
Who is in your skate crew that you usually roll with?
I skate with the all SK801 homies in Salt Lake! Best crew and best skaters ever!
Who would be there for your dream skate session?
All the SK801 homies! Reynolds, cardiel, staba, toner!!
Are you working on anything right now? Any upcoming projects?
Just trying to skate and film as much as I can and hopefully put out a part sometime in the near future.
Shout outs or anyone you want to Thank?
Thank you to all my sponsors, my parents, homies, and anyone else that has helped me get to where I'm at!
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