Feature sKaTeR_ Jett Eaton

"I stay tight in my head." ~ Jett Eaton

In my book, Jett Eaton has one of the most positive attitudes about life I've ever seen, and if you're wondering where that gets you in life, well, just watch the video and read the interview below.  And on that note, no skateboarder is without injury, but not many have taken an elbow to the spleen like Jett Eaton.  Rebounding in just 7 weeks seems miraculous to me, but to Jett 7 weeks off of his skateboard feels more like an eon.  The following interview with Jett gives us some tips on dealing with injury and recuperation... because you've got to be tough to stay in this game:)

Jett and Tony Hawk take some runs at Woodward East Camp, 2009.

Interview with Jett Eaton: Injuries, Recuperation, and Attitude.

KTR: Jett, you recently just had a birthday, how old are you now?

Jett Eaton: "Eleven"

KTR: Tell us about your last injury: how it happened, and what happened.

Jett: "I was at Woodward East skating the Outdoor Street.  A guy (man size) hit me from the side, and his elbow landed on my belly and fractured my spleen."

KTR: How do you handle hard falls?

Jett: "I let my dad know I'm okay, stay tight in my head, and don't cry."

KTR: What's your advice for dealing with slams when they happen?

Jett: "You'll be okay, take deep breaths, and you've got to stay calm."

KTR: What does Jett do when he's off his board for almost 2 months?

"Sit home, play video games, swim... I went to Utah and the X-Games."

KTR: So, after being out for seven weeks, what did it feel like getting back on your board?

Jett: "Better.  I am learning tricks faster.  I am pumped to be back on my board."

KTR: Anything exciting coming up on your agenda?

Jett: "I'm going to Woodward East again to skate with the Red Bull Ams for one whole week!  But, I don't have to be in the classes or follow the camp schedule..... I just have to be in bed by midnight."

"Fish Out of Water": August 10th-15th

Kids That Rip Skateboard School is doing reconstructive surgery to the swimming pool area over the next week. Just wait until you see what is going in its place!! As a result, there are no skate classes August 10-15th. Please schedule make-ups at the front desk. See you soon.

New Saturday Classes at KTR

Summer camp has come to an end, but more time for our mini rippers, rippers, shredders, and ktr to skate is in! See below for the updated Saturday schedule.

Photo by_ local talent, Mr. Lucas Murphy

SATURDAYS

9:00-10:00 AM - MINI RIPPERS AND RIPPERS
10:00-11:00 AM - MINI RIPPERS AND RIPPERS
11:00-12:00 PM - SHREDDERS AND KTR
12:00-1:00 PM - SHREDDERS AND KTR
1:00-3:00 PM - OPEN SKATE $15.00(Members Only)

Kids That Rip Tv_ You Tube/sk8ktr

See all the craziness and fun that goes down at KTR. Click the tv or the link below to find our channel.

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Catch "The Giant Hand" at X-Games15!

Among skateboarding, bmx, and moto-x; fingerboarding, a mini version of a skateboard where tricks are performed using fingers instead of feet, is providing full entertainment at this year's X Games 15. X Games Fingerboards, manufactured by Mattel, are based on the real X Games brand skateboard models. They feature a vast array of legit, quality graphics.

Story and photos sent by Mary Friberg of mmlpr.

WHAT: X-Games Fingerboarding and The Giant Hand

The X Games Fingerboards Booth at X Fest will feature:
• Pro Fingerboarders Eddy Vargas, Joe Climan and Colton Cleveland showing tricks on a pro skate park
• Announcements by veteran X Games Emcees Bonton Flores & Dave Duncan
• Demo course & tagging station for kids
• Giveaways of more than 10,000 fingerboards - just text for a chance to win.

WHEN: The booth will be open Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31 from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday, August 1 from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday, August 2 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

THE HAND’S SKATE TIMES:
The Hand will be skating the Skateboarding Street Course on:
• Saturday, August 1 from 1:50 pm to 1:53 pm
The Hand will be skating the interactive courses on:
• Friday, July 30 from 1:00-1:15 pm
• Saturday, August 1 from 3:00-3:15 pm
• Sunday, August 2 from 1:00-1:15 pm

WHERE: X Fest at the Home Depot Center, 18400 Avalon Blvd. in Carson, CA
... but you can always get a dose of X Games Fingerboards at www.xgamesfingersports.com

ABOUT the PRO FINGERBOARDERS:
Joe Climan
Joe Climan is a 16 year old phenomenal fingerboarder based out of Brentwood, CA. He began fingerboarding over 11 years ago after sustaining a back injury while skateboarding and hasn’t stopped since. Joe has been part of numerous Fingerboard “meet-ups” and hosted many demonstrations as well.

Edgar “Eddy” Vargas
Eddy Vargas has been fingerboarding for 11 years and he is one of the best fingerboarders in Southern California. Vargas has won several prominent fingerboarding contests on the West Coast such as RISE Best Trick 2008/2009. He has also helped judge events like the East Coast Homewood/NoComply Huck Jam.

Colton Cleveland
Colton Cleveland is 12 years old and this is his first time coming to X Games. He has been fingerboarding for 2 years and recently competed and won the X Games Fingerboards contest at Skate Lab!