AUSTIN - Michael Sieben is an Austin-based artist who designs skateboard graphics for Roger Skateboards, operates Okay Mountain Gallery, and works freelance projects with the Volcom Art Loft. www.msieben.com
SAN DIEGO - Surfing runs through the Mirandon family. Eli talks about his surfboard creations and what it's like to surf without a leash. elisurfing.blogspot.com
SAN DIEGO - Josh Buran has been surfing since he was 3 years old. He's now focused on bettering his tricks and coming up with new ones. www.placebo1.com
LOS ANGELES - Graffiti and skateboarding go hand-to-hand. Check out the ONE DECK gallery at Tradition where a bunch of artists linked up to put art on decks. www.shoptradition.com www.eyelost.com
ORLANDO - When you see Travis Beckmann surfing, he might look like a flying bird because of he's 6'1". He's currently sponsored by Kechele, SRH, Freak Traction, and more. www.kechelesurfboards.com www.srh.com www.freakinfo.com
HOUSTON - Ivan Lavigne has been skating since he was 10 years old. Now check him out as he skates for Ezekiel, Etnies, and Collective Boardshop. www.collectiveskateboard.com
SEATTLE - Manik Skateboards apparel may be worn by celebrities and skaters around the world, but they are a skateboard company at heart. And they have Seattle on lockdown. www.manikskateboards.com
SAN DIEGO - Surf barrels with Nathan Hinck as he shows us his pro moves out in the ocean and the funny shhh that happens on the streets. He's currently sponsored by O'Neil, Electric, and Sharp Eye Surfboards.
LOS ANGELES - Greg Delger, founder of Le Conte Skate Program, is helping kids in school stay out of trouble and putting their minds in books and feet on skateboards. www.myspace.com/delge