Islander Ramps Team Riders
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Christian Rodriguez (@fb_puertorico_787)
From Luquillo, PR, Christian has been fingerboarding for over 7 years. His favorite set ups include 34mm decks and 34mm dynamic tricks. On his spare time, Christian also enjoys bodyboarding.
"Amo a mi isla! (I love my island!)"
Also sponsored by: Flashbone Fingerboards.
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Nick Wallis (@nou_fb)
"I started out in elementary school with Tech Decks, 23 years later and my fingerboard journey begin. I strive for clean, simplicity and quality in my fingerboarding and will continue to improve. I'm hungry and I know that this is only the beginning to this adventure. My other hobbies include TV/Film, music and video games. Currently living in the PNW, born and raised, with my two children and wife."
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Ej Hazlewood (@thefingerboardqueen)
"Hi my name is Ej, I'm from the south of England and I've been fingerboarding for around 14 years! I also ride for Teak tuning and most of my setups include mostly Teak products! I love a medium mold deck with a longer nose than tail! I once owned my own deck company called AstronimicalUK but I packed up my workshop when my daughter came along. I'll be back one day when housing space allows it! Thanks for reading."
Also sponsored by: Teak Tuning.
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Russell Hawyes (@deadend_fb_russell)
“I was born in South Africa and moved to England in 2020. I got my first Tech Deck in December 1999. My sponsors are Maple Lab Fingerboards, Islander Ramps, Curious Boards and Dank Wax. I currently live in Colchester, Essex. I really love street skating and stairs with rails. My first Pro Model deck is available now too. Thanks for all the support.”
Also sponsored by: Maple Lab Fingerboards, Curious Board, Dank Wax.
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Anthony Portell (@boardboost)
"Born and raised in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. I started fingerboarding in 2012 a couple of months after getting my first skateboard. I remember growing up, going to Toys R Us spending hours in the tech deck section asking for all the ramps and Plan B tech decks. Got my first professional setup in 2016, it was a Berlinwood with dynamics and flatface wheels. Fast forward to 2020, got tired of just fingerboarding by myself and put it aside. Back in October 2023 got my first setup after years and discovered a new growing community in Puerto Rico and haven’t dropped a fingerboard since."
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Ash Minns (@facemelt_fb)
From west Yorkshire UK, back in the day when tech decks were first released I was constantly having then taken off me at school. Rattling around on books at the back of the class is one of my favourite memories of fingerboarding. I rediscovered my love for fingerboarding nearly 2 years ago! I have ridden for milkshake fingerboards for nearly a year now and love that we have all built up such a dope community of like minded supportive people and brands.
Islander Ramps Ambassadors
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Matthew Hobbs (@hobbbss)
Matthew Hobbs is a recumbent bike shop owner located in New Jersey, who is passionate about fingerboarding, video games, his friends and family. Matt, for short, has made valuable contributions to Islander Ramps. From the early stages testing rough prototypes and exchanging design ideas, to actively engaging in platforms such as Reddit and in-person event. Whether he is fixing a bike, shredding or playing video games, his trusted side kick Bacon is always by his side.
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Reggie Hernandez (@tusifingershop)
Reggie Hernandez in an extremely creative and inventive fingerboarder located in Ponce, PR. Reggie runs Tusifingershop, a creative space where the miniature world of fingerboarding and toys comes to life. Reggie has been a trusted partner of Islander Ramps, collaborating in the creation of items such as the TuSK8 holders and clips. In addition to novel product ideas, Reggie has made valuable contributions to Islander Ramps in platforms such as YouTube. When he is not shredding, Reggie is actively collecting and modifying toys or, simply, eating.
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Luke Gagliardo
Luke Gagliardo also known on Instagram as Cowboy_Fingers_FB!
Luke is a hardworking real life Cowboy growing up on his mom’s farm. He loves spending time off with his beautiful wife & his big happy family most of all. He has a huge passion for music, movies, and insects. He just started his journey into spider keeping and owns four jumpers. Our other pets include our Pomeranian cross named Zero and two cats named Ghost and Callie.
Luke’s passion for Fingerboarding came from growing up watching MTV’s viva la bam and Rob n Big , fantasy factory & YouTube skate edits of element skateboards , The Berrics edits !
His inspiration’s for Fingerboarding tricks are Bam Margera & Rodney Mullen ! -
Ian Dawson
Ian is fingerboarding dad and artist (of many forms) from Pittsburgh, PA. He is a warrior and has beaten Hodgkins Lymphoma and have been trying to live life to it's fullest since! He has become quite the open book and beacon of positivity so feel free to dm him anytime.