NAME: Ross Mc Gouran DATE OF BIRTH: 01.02.1988 HOME: London SPONSORS: Vans, Eastpack, Crème, Quicksilver, Redbull Q: What is the best thing about being a pro skater? A: Probably travelling a lot with good people… Q: What are you into besides skateboarding? A: Hanging out with friends, playing football, have fun… and of course partying! Q: You prefer contests, filming & shooting or skating for your own? A: It depends… I like every kind of sessions, but in different ways… Sometimes I’d prefer to skate on contests, sometimes chill & skate with friends… Q: Who are your influences? A: Friends, family… all the people around me. Q: What makes you happy? A: …laughing! Q: Will you still skate at the age of 50? A: Hell yeah! ... I hope so… cruising to the shop to get bread and milk! Q: What comes to your mind when you have to leave a spot without landing your trick? A: F##kin’ hate that spot! ... Next time I’ll land it! Q: If someone tells you: “Skateboarding is a stupid activity!” , what’s your answer? A: I’ll probably just laugh and smile. Q: What do you like the most in the Vans shoes? A: The look they have, it’s comfortable as well, and it’s probably the best shoes, because everybody is trying to copy them! Q: What is the nicest place on Earth for you? A: Home. Q: What would be your life like without skateboarding? A: It would be very different… maybe I’d get in trouble, like a hooligan or something like this…. Q: One last advice for young skaters…. A: Just have fun, keep it real. Don’t take it too seriously.