Boardrider of the Month: CJ Dixon

Interview by Scooter Newell

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I’ve known CJ Dixon since he was a grom, but even now I make sure I stay out of his way!

CJ is an extremely talented young skateboarder. He is one of the top AM skaters on the contest circuit with numerous victories from the top skate parks in Florida, and last year he took Second Place in the Free Flow Tour — a nationwide AM series. If CJ were a broadcast network, he would be known for a high level of “technical difficulties.” Fortunately, in the skateboard world, this doesn’t mean low ratings.

CJ is committed to his skating and he rips with a relaxed style that most can only dream of attaining. Oh, and did I mention “Nollies For Days”? Googletube it if you don’t believe me! He rips and reps Brevard County, and it’s on that impressive basis that he’s been chosen as The Beachside Resident’s Boardrider of the Month.

Name: CJ Dixon
Age: 16
Stance: Regs
Current Set Up: ZooYork, Reds, Independents, Xfer wheels
Sponsors: None yet
Years Skateboarding: 8

Happy Presidents Day, CJ!

Yeah! Go Obama!

What are you doing right now?

I’m answering the questions you sent me.

Starting off with the comedy, huh? Where were you born, and where do you live these days?

I was born in Cape Canaveral hospital and I live in Cocoa Beach.

Tell us about how you started skating.

I started skating when I went to my friend John’s house a few years ago. He had a skateboard, and from the second I tried it I was hooked. When I went home later, I’m pretty sure I begged my parents for one.

Why do you enjoy skateboarding?

It’s so fun. I love to do it. I can do my own thing and skate my own way without anyone telling me I’m doing it wrong.

Who do you skate with?

Timmy K, DD, David Morefield, Jor B, Nate, Ricky, John M, TJ Stripling, Shain Kassin, and some of the kids from the old Paradise Krew.

I see you rolling with the iPod at the CB skatepark. What is on your current playlist of favorites?

Ha! Most of my music you’ve probably never heard of or if you have, you probably don’t listen to it… I like Coco Rosie, Interpol, and Hole to name a few.

The first time I heard Hole was in ’09. Sorry, I meant ’89… I have heard of those bands. What grade are you in?

10th.

Do you ever cheat on tests with modern cell phone technology?

Nah, I would probably get caught. But my U.S. Government teacher told me: “If you’re ever in doubt, look about!”

You had an insane 2008, with multiple contest victories and some extensive travel. What are some of your plans for this year?

I’m hoping to make it to as many contests as possible and to film as much as possible.

What current projects are you filming for?

Right now, I’m trying to film a part for a video by Nathen Glen and Ricky Lester and for David’s videos.

You, like other skaters, rip holes through your new shoes in just one or two days. Can you explain this phenomenon?

It sucks. The grip tape on your board rips your shoes when you do tricks. If you don’t have a shoe sponsor, it gets pretty expensive.

You just won $100 at Graffiti Skate Zone for the best trick, right? What trick was it?

I don’t know which one it was for, but I did a frontside big spin down the 8-stair and a nollie nose blunt on the 8-rail.

Are you going to buy some shoes with the winnings?

Yeah, I think I will.

What is the sickest thing you’ve seen at the Cocoa Beach skatepark?

I don’t know…I’ve seen a lot of cool stuff. But probably a kick back tail on the barricade.

Where is your all-time favorite street spot?

Oh man, I dont know… Probably “Toxic Spot,” a foundation spot in G-ville.

What is one thing the world needs more of?

Money in the economy!

Thanks for taking the time to chat with us. Any last words or shouts?

Thanks to my parents, all my friends, Viera ride shop, Ricky, Nate, and CBS.

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