Willy SantosWilly Santos
Answered by Willy Santos
Q: Where and when were you born?
A: I was born in Olongopo City(Subic Bay) Phillipines
Oct.1,1975
Q: What is your middle name?
A: My full name is Willy Manaloto Santos
Q: How old were you when you first started skating?
A: I was 11 or 12 when I started skating.
Q: Who was your first sponsor?
A: My first sponsor was a local shop in the Mira Mesa
Mall called Tropix Surf Hut(San Diego,Ca). They are no longer around.
They pretty much heard of me around from local kids. So, it was word
of mouth. I didn't have to make a video or anything.
Q: When did you turn pro?
A: I turned pro in 1992 for Gordon & Smith (G&S)
Q: Who's your current sponsors?
A: Birdhouse (Skateboards)
Vans (Shoes)
Billabong (Clothing)
Hurricane (Trucks)
Swiss bearings
Arnette (Sunglasses)
Hotwheels
Willys Workshop
Pro-tec (Helmets)
Random Bolts
Q: Where can I get your signature shoe on Vans?
A: You can get them at Willys Workshop or on line at
www.vans.com
Q: Whats your set-up like?
A: Birdhouse Willy Santos Deck (Fro-Dog skull) length
31.5in. width 8in., 129 Hurricane trucks, Random Bolts, Black Magic griptape,
Swiss bearings and 53mm Birdhouse Fro-Dog skull wheels.
Q: How can I get stickers and your autograph?
A: Click Here Send in a $2 dollar money order for shipping.
(do not send cash)
to the shop and get a variety of stickers and my autograph.
Send to:
Willys Workshop
Attn: Willy Santos
9995 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite B-10
San Diego, CA 92129
PHN: 858.538.5321
Q: Whats your favorite band?
A: All time favorite band is the Beatles.
Q: Why and when did you decide to open Willys Workshop?
A: I decided to open up Willys Workshop because I always
wanted to go into business. So, why not get into something you already
know and you've been in involved with most of your life. It's different
too. A skateboard / barbershop.
Q: Whats your feelings on visiting the Philippines?
A: I love visiting the Philippines! It's awesome!
Q: Whats a normal day like for you?
A: On a average day I skate in the morning at the Ocean
Beach skatepark then go by the shop and take care of business. Or
I'll go to the shop in the morning then go to Mission Valley in the afternoon.
Depending what I have do or feel like doing.
Q: What was it like to go on the Tony Hawk Gigantic Skatepark
tour?
A: The Tony Hawk tour was awesome going around to good
skateparks and hang'in out with friends messing around.
Q: How often do you change your board?
A: I change my board every 5 days or whenever it gets
thrashed. Whatever comes first.
Q: What would you be doing if you weren't skating?
A: If I wasn't skating I would run for President!
No, I would mostly likely be in college or working a 9-5 job.
Q: What is your favorite trick?
A: My favorite trick is nollies.
Q: Where do you usually skate?
A: I skate mostly around San Diego. Secret spots!
Q: What is your favorite skate video?
A: My favorite skate video is Animal Chin by Powell.
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