Ryan Sheckler facts for kids

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Ryan Sheckler

Sheckler in 2012
Personal information
Full name	Ryan Allen Sheckler
Born	(1989-12-30) December 30, 1989 (age 35) San Clemente, California, U.S.
Occupation	Professional skateboarder
Years active	1998–present
Height	5 ft 5 in (165 cm) – 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight	165 pounds (75 kg)
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Skateboarding
Turned pro	2003
Medal record Summer X Games Representing  United States Gold 2003 Los Angeles Park Gold 2008 Los Angeles Street Gold 2010 Los Angeles Street Silver 2006 Los Angeles Street Silver 2012 Los Angeles Street Bronze 2011 Los Angeles Street Bronze 2015 Austin Street

Ryan Allen Sheckler (born December 30, 1989) is a famous American professional skateboarder. He is also an entrepreneur, which means he starts and runs businesses. Many people know him from the MTV reality television show Life of Ryan, which was on TV from 2007 to 2009. He also had a video series called Sheckler Sessions on Red Bull TV. Ryan Sheckler is even listed as one of the "15 Most Influential Skateboarders of All-Time."

Ryan Sheckler's Early Life

Ryan Sheckler grew up with two younger brothers, Shane and Kane. He first found his dad's skateboard when he was only two years old. His dad really encouraged him to skate. He told Ryan that he learned his first kickflip when he was about six years old. Ryan started skateboarding at the San Clemente skate park with his best friend, Jered Marburger. He was even there when the park first opened!

Becoming a Pro Skateboarder

First Sponsors and Turning Pro

Ryan got his first sponsors, Etnies (a skate shoe company) and Oakley, Inc., when he was about seven. Etnies invited Ryan and his brother Shane to their main office in California. There, Ryan got his first pair of Etnies shoes.

In 1999, when Ryan was eight, he was on the cover of Big Brother magazine. In 2003, two pro skateboarders, Rodney Mullen and Daewon Song, started a company called Almost. Ryan Sheckler was one of the first members of their team. He became a professional skateboarder while he was with Almost.

Ryan was in the first Almost video called Almost: Round Three. He skated alongside other pros like Chris Haslam and Rodney Mullen.

The Life of Ryan TV Show

Sheckler skating in 2009

After the Almost: Round Three video, Ryan left Almost Skateboards. In 2007, he joined Plan B Skateboards, a company that makes skateboards and clothes. Other famous skaters like Paul Rodriguez were also on the team.

Ryan's MTV reality show, Life of Ryan, started in August 2007. His two brothers and his childhood friends, Tony, Casey, and Taylor, were also on the show.

In April 2008, Ryan did an amazing trick on Bob Burnquist's Mega Ramp. This ramp has huge gaps and a very tall quarterpipe. Ryan successfully jumped a 55-foot gap! He also appeared in Plan B's Superfuture video, which came out in 2008. This video showed his Mega Ramp skateboarding.

The Superfuture video also showed a very difficult trick Ryan did at a spot called the "Costco gap." A skateboard photographer and filmer said they were very nervous watching him. Ryan landed the trick on his fourth try. This trick even got him on the cover of The Skateboard Mag magazine.

The Life of Ryan show ended in 2009 after three seasons. In June 2012, Ryan started a new online series called "Sheckler Sessions" with Red Bull.

New Videos and Sponsors

In early 2013, fans wondered when Plan B would release its first full-length video. Ryan appeared in a teaser video for it in February 2013. He was filmed doing a kickflip in the street.

In May 2013, Etnies released a video celebrating Ryan's 15 years with their brand. Ryan explained that he got his first free skate shoes from Etnies and has skated in their shoes ever since.

The "Sheckler Sessions" online series finished in November 2013. The last episode was filmed in North Carolina and featured other pro skaters.

In January 2014, the Volcom clothing company announced that Ryan had rejoined their team. He had been sponsored by Volcom earlier in his career.

The first official trailer for the Plan B full-length video, titled "True," came out in July 2014. Ryan also won the Dew Tour Streetstyle event three times in a row, from 2012 to 2014. This event is a downhill skateboarding contest.

On January 10, 2022, Ryan announced that he was leaving Plan B after 16 years.

Ryan's Sponsors

As of February 2022, Ryan Sheckler is sponsored by several big companies. These include Red Bull, Etnies, Oakley, Ethika, Grizzly, Independent Truck Company, Art of Sport, Woodward Skate Camp, and Melin.

Ryan in Video Games

Ryan Sheckler is a character you can play in many popular video games. These include:

• Tony Hawk's Underground 2
• Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
• Tony Hawk's Project 8
• Tony Hawk's Proving Ground

The Sheckler Foundation: Helping Others

In 2008, Ryan started The Sheckler Foundation. This foundation helps children and athletes who are injured or recovering. Their main goal is to encourage people to "Be the Change!"

The Foundation holds two big charity events every year:

• "Skate For A Cause"
• "Ryan Sheckler X Games Celebrity Golf Tournament"

In November 2013, the foundation announced its first "SkateBOARD" members. These are pro skateboarders like Greg Lutzka and Christian Hosoi. They help support and promote the Sheckler Foundation's projects.

Ryan's Life Outside Skateboarding

In a 2012 interview, Ryan said that when he's not skateboarding, he likes to surf, relax, and spend time with his family. He said his main priorities are to stay healthy, be a good brother and son, keep his family safe, and keep skating and filming videos.

Ryan has also shared that he is a born-again Christian.

In November 2021, Ryan proposed to his girlfriend, Abigail Baloun. They had been together for about a year and a half. On March 3, 2022, Ryan and Abigail got married. One year later, on March 3, 2023, they welcomed their first daughter, Olive Oleta. Their second daughter, Lilah Fox, was born on July 8, 2024.

How Ryan Trains

Ryan Sheckler uses special training methods to stay in shape for skateboarding. He does exercises like plyometrics, which are jump training exercises. He also uses Olympic weightlifting techniques and exercises that build strength and balance. This helps him improve his fitness and specific skateboarding skills.

Ryan's Contest Wins

Ryan Sheckler started competing in skateboarding contests in 2002. Here are some of his wins:

2003

• Gravity Games: 1st place (Street)
• Slam City Jam – Vancouver, Canada: 1st place (Street)
• X Games: 1st place (Park)
• United States Skateboarding Championships: 3rd place (Street)
• Vans Triple Crown: 1st place – overall (Street)
• World Cup of Skateboarding (WCS): 1st place – overall (Street)

2004

• Gravity Games: 3rd place (Street)
• United States Skateboarding Championships: 1st place (Street)
• Vans Triple Crown, Vancouver event: 3rd place (Street)
• Vans Triple Crown, Cleveland event: 3rd place (Street)
• World Cup of Skateboarding: 2nd place – overall (Street)

2005

• AST Dew Tour – Louisville, US: 1st place (Park)
• AST Dew Tour – Denver, US: 1st place (Park)
• AST Dew Tour – Portland, US: 2nd place (Park)
• AST Dew Tour – San Jose, US: 1st place (Park)
• AST Dew Tour – Orlando, US: 3rd place (Park)
• AST Dew Tour: 1st place – overall (Park)
• Globe World Cup, Melbourne event: 2nd place (Street)
• World Championship of Skateboarding: 3rd place (Street)

2006

• Tampa Pro: 5th place (Street)
• AST Dew Tour – Louisville, US: 1st place (Park)
• AST Dew Tour – Denver, US: 4th place (Park)
• AST Dew Tour – Portland: 1st place (Park)
• AST Dew Tour – San Jose, US: 1st place (Park)
• AST Dew Tour – Orlando, US: 2nd place (Park)
• AST Dew Tour: 1st place – overall (Park)
• X Games XII (Los Angeles), US: 2nd place (Park)
• Globe World Cup – Melbourne, Australia: 1st place (Street)

2008

• Thrasher Magazine's "Bust or Bail": 1st place
• X Games XIII: 1st place (Street)

2010

• X Games XIV: 1st place (Street)

2011

• X Games XVI: 3rd place (Street)
• Simple Session: 1st place (Street)

2012

• X Games XVII: 2nd place (Street)
• Street League Skateboarding 3rd Series, 3rd Stop (Glendale, AZ): 3rd place
• Dew Tour: 1st place (Streetstyle)

2013

• Dew Tour: 1st place (Streetstyle)

2014

• Dew Tour: 1st place (Streetstyle)

Movies and TV Shows

Skate Videos and Music Videos

• Digital: Everyday (2003)
• Tony Hawk's Secret Skatepark Tour (2004)
• Thrasher: King of the Road 2004 (2004)
• Almost: Almost: Round Three (2004)
• Volcom: Chichagof (2004)
• FuelTV: Firsthand: Ryan Sheckler (2005)
• Globe: World Cup Skateboarding 2005 (2005)
• Tony Hawk's Secret Skatepark Tour 2 (2006)
• Etnies: Restless (2006)
• Oakley: Our Life (2006)
• Globe: The Global Assault (2006)
• Plan B: Plan B in Dominican Republic (2008)
• Plan B: Superfuture (2008)
• Etnies: Sangria Nights (2009)
• Plan B: Plan B in Moscow, Russia (2009)
• Strange Notes: Wish You Were Here (2009)
• Thrasher: King of the Road 2010 (2010)
• Red Bull: Perspective (2013)
• Plan B: True (2014)
• Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean? (lyric video) (2015)
• Lifer - (2023)
• Rolling Away - (2023)

See also

In Spanish: Ryan Sheckler para niños

• Sole Technology
• Skate shoes
• Flip tricks
• Skateboarding