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Eric Koston (born April 29, 1975) is an American professional skateboarder and company owner. He has been featured in the Tony Hawk video game series, and the Electronic Arts (EA) video games Skate 2 and Skate 3. Koston co-owns both Fourstar Clothing (with Guy Mariano) and the skatepark/website "The Berrics" (with professional skateboarder Steve Berra).
Eric Koston was born in Thailand, in the same hospital as fellow professional skateboarder Alphonzo Rawls (a shoe designer as of 2011). Koston was raised in San Bernardino, California, United States (U.S.) and began skating in 1986.
One of Koston's first board sponsors was the H-Street company that was co-founded by Tony Magnusson and Mike Ternasky. During Koston's time with the company the team included Danny Way and Matt Hensley, but Koston sought a larger entity and later parted ways with the company. Following H-Street, Koston joined the Girl team and appeared in the videos Goldfish, Mouse, Yeah Right, and Pretty Sweet.
The Berrics is a privately owned, indoor skatepark owned by professional skateboarders Steve Berra and Eric Koston. It is also a website providing content filmed in the skatepark, as well other skateboard-related media. The facility's name is a portmanteau of the owners' names (the "Ber" of Berra's surname and the "ric" of Koston's first name).
In an interview with Pop magazine, Berra revealed that prior to the launch of The Berrics, he had been offered a million-dollar deal to direct a film based on a screenplay that he had written. Due to filming commitments for his skateboard deck sponsor, Alien Workshop, Berra declined the offer and later commenced work on The Berrics concept following a period of reflection:
All I wanted to do is I knew we have this hook because there were a lot of kids that always would ask Eric and I about our building. “Someday I’ll come to your skate park,” everywhere, all over the world.
That was minimal exposure of it. I realized we were on to something, like a Studio 54, and I was sitting there one day as I was skating and I think it was Andrew Reynolds that I’d seen do a heel flip backside tailslide on the ledge. It was so perfect and awesome. I never left Nebraska mentally to a degree, like I’m still a fan of anyone who skates incredible, ends up just skating.
So if a kid from Nebraska could see how being on this side of the baker’s window, if he could see what goes on here and how we make the bread, and what temperature we cook the bread at, they would be psyched. I just started coming up with ideas of what we could do.The given name Eric, Erik, or Erick is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr (or Eríkr in Eastern Scandinavia due to monophthongization). The first element, ei- is derived either from the older Proto-Norse *aina(z) meaning "one" or "alone" or from Proto-Norse *aiwa(z) meaning "ever" or "eternal". The second element -ríkr derives either from *rík(a)z meaning "ruler" or "prince" (cf. Gothic reiks) or from an even older Proto-Germanic *ríkiaz which meant "powerful" and "rich". The name is thus usually taken to mean "one ruler", "autocrat", "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful", "warrior", and "government".
The most common spelling in Scandinavia is Erik. In Norway, another form of the name (which has kept the Old Norse diphthong) Eirik is also commonly used. In Finland, the form Erkki is also used. The modern Icelandic version is Eiríkur, while the modern Faroese version is Eirikur. Éric [eʁik] is used in French, and in Germany Eric, Erik and Erich are used.
Although the name was in use in Anglo-Saxon England, its use was reinforced by Scandinavian settlers arriving before the Norman Invasion. It was an uncommon name in England until the Middle Ages, when it gained popularity, and finally became a common name in the 19th century. This was partly because of the publishing of the novel Eric, or, Little by Little by Frederick William Farrar in 1858.
Fully Flared is a street skateboarding video by the Lakai footwear company, featuring video parts from its team riders. The film is directed by Ty Evans, Spike Jonze, and Cory Weincheque. In 2007, it won "Best Video of the Year" at the Transworld Skateboarding Awards, while Guy Mariano won both the "Best Street" and "Best Video Part" awards at the same event. It was one of the first skateboarding videos to use high-definition cameras and it was the first skateboarding video to be regulated on the internet. The film has become a skateboarding culture icon as the apex of professional skateboarding.
The introduction features the skateboarders performing tricks in a vacant urban space, consisting of obstacles, blocks, and stair sets, while explosions occur. Presented in slow motion, the introduction feature is accompanied by a soundtrack from electronic music group, M83.
Originally, Evans, Jonze, and Howard played with different ideas that were significantly more dangerous than what was eventually featured. The introduction was eventually filmed three weeks prior to the premiere.
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Here it is, folks, the Epicly Later'd series on the man considered to be the greatest street skater of the modern era. What does that mean exactly? Nothing really, but Eric Koston is the standard by which all street skaters are judged. How did this come to be? Where did Eric hone his skills? Who was his guru? Answer: "El Gato." El Gato, or Eddie Elguera, nurtured young Eric's astonishing natural abilities and brought him places that allowed this talent to blossom. Many people will learn about Eddie after watching this series. Please enjoy. Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/erickoston Check out the rest here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-1 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-2 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-3 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-4 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-5 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-6 Che...
Eric Koston. What else is there to say? Nothing. Watch and enjoy. Full video now available on iTunes here: http://gonike.me/the-sb-chronicles-3 Song: Pat Artist: Built To Spill Check out http://www.SBChronicles.com for more information. More from Nike Skateboarding Official website: http://gonike.me/sb-homepage Instagram & Twitter: @nikesb Facebook.com/nikeskateboarding
• Subscribe to The Berrics 👉 http://bit.ly/TheBerricsYoutube Skullcandy's "Skate With Buds" is back, giving you and your friends a chance to win a trip to BATB X Finals Night on June 30th! Eric Koston handled your requests, and now it's your turn. Upload any of these 3 tricks to Instagram—switch heel manual, kickflip back tail, or Willy grind—and hashtag #SkateWithBuds. It's that simple! Not only could you win a trip to The Berrics, you could also win a Skullcandy Buds prize pack, or even be featured in a Berrics park feature with the Skullcandy team! Watch More Gram Yo Selfie: http://bit.ly/GYS_Playlist Daily Videos and more: http://theberrics.com Like The Berrics on Facebook: http://fb.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Instagram: http://instagram.com/berrics Follow The Berrics ...
• Subscribe to The Berrics 👉 http://bit.ly/TheBerricsYoutube Koston has competed in a whopping six editions of BATB, making it to the Final Four in 2014's "Pros Vs. Joes" contest. But there has been a four-year gap since Nick Tucker last participated in skateboarding's flattest series. Will this be Eric Koston's year, or will Nick tucker him out? Daily Videos and more: http://theberrics.com Like The Berrics on Facebook: http://fb.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Instagram: http://instagram.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Twitter: http://twitter.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Snapchat: @TheBerrics
Awarded "Video Of the Year" 2008 by Transworld Skateboarding, Fully Flared was the first feature release by Lakai Limited Footwear. Highlighted by Guy Mariano's famed return to skateboarding and the 3-song part that netted Marc Johnson Thrasher Magazine’s 2008 "Skater of the Year," Fully Flared also features Mikemo Capaldi and Eric Koston. Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echoboom.tv Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoboomsports Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EchoBoomSports Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/echoboomsports
Subscribe to The Berrics 👉http://bit.ly/TheBerricsYoutube Dr. Koston gave the world a sneak peek of the new and improved BATB X course on Finals Night. Here is an exclusive rebroadcast of his presentation. We hope you're ready for the next evolution in flatground. Daily Videos and more: http://theberrics.com Like The Berrics on Facebook: http://fb.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Instagram: http://instagram.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Twitter: http://twitter.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Snapchat: @TheBerrics
This guy is a legend and even with 42 years old he's out there killing it and filmed some amazing stuff in the last few months! Enjoy this 2017 skateboarding edit with Eric Koston's newst footage! If you liked this video, give a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more uploads like this ! Make sure to hit the notifications-bell if you haven't already ;) New Uploads every Day! GET THE NEW NIKE SB KOSTON HYPERVULC HERE: http://amzn.to/2sKNNmk START EDITING WITH THESE PROGRAMS: beginners: http://amzn.to/2rIqT1V best price: http://amzn.to/2sD5iVN advanced: http://amzn.to/2rIr4KD Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/RaschkaFilms Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RaschkaFilms http://www.facebook.com/VamosSkateboards Instagram: @raschkafilms SONG: KZ - Blast Off #Skateevery...
Eric Koston talks about the reaction to his most recent Nike SB model and spots he wishes he could bring back. More at: http://theridechannel.com/ SUBSCRIBE to RIDE: http://bit.ly/HZ9Dau Like RIDE on FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/ridechannel Follow RIDE on INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/ridechannel Follow RIDE on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ridechannel Check out the RIDE WEBSITE: http://theridechannel.com/
Here it is, folks, the Epicly Later'd series on the man considered to be the greatest street skater of the modern era. What does that mean exactly? Nothing really, but Eric Koston is the standard by which all street skaters are judged. How did this come to be? Where did Eric hone his skills? Who was his guru? Answer: "El Gato." El Gato, or Eddie Elguera, nurtured young Eric's astonishing natural abilities and brought him places that allowed this talent to blossom. Many people will learn about Eddie after watching this series. Please enjoy. Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/erickoston Check out the rest here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-1 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-2 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-3 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-4 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-5 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-6 Che...
Hey everybody, I'm going to have Eric Koston here at my park shortly and we're both going to be sitting here live answering your questions, so if you have anything you want answered make sure to toss those in the comments so we can answer a whole bunch of them for you. FOLLOW ME: -------------------------- Facebook: http://facebook.com/prod84 Twitter: http://twitter.com/prod84 Instagram: http://instagram.com/prod84 Website: http://prod84.com Shop: http://www.primitiveskate.com
http://www.hardknock.tv Eric Koston talks to Nick Huff Barili at the launch event for his new shoe the Eric Koston 2. Koston takes a break for all the skateboarding talk to share his thoughts on Hip Hop which has been a big influence in his life. Nick asks Eric what he thinks of popular Hip Hop artists like Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa getting more involved in Skateboarding and how he thinks it affects Skateboarding culture. Eric is amazed at how far Skateboarding has come and how now it is so frequently referenced by Hip Hop artists these days. Koston also shares that he has skated with Odd Future members Tyler the Creator and Earl but that he has yet to skate with Lil Wayne. Though Wayne frequents The Berrics (Koston's skatepark) , Koston says that it is usually late night and that he does...
Kyrie Irving might be able to give Justin Bieber a run for his money at the skate park ... 'cause the NBA star can REALLY skate ... so says skate legend Eric Koston. SUBSCRIBE -- http://po.st/TMZSportsSubscribe About TMZ Sports: Some of the best stories in sports have been off the field and we’re reporting on athletes from NFL, NBA, UFC, WWE, MLB and more! Subscribe to TMZ Sports on YouTube for the latest news, exclusive interviews, clips from TMZ Sports on FS1 and videos of your favorite athletes and celebs. Need More TMZ? TMZ Sports Website: http://po.st/TMZSportsWebsite LIKE TMZ on Facebook! http://po.st/TMZLike FOLLOW TMZ on Twitter! http://po.st/TMZFollow FOLLOW TMZ on Instagram! http://po.st/TMZInsta TMZ on TV & TMZ Sports on FS1 Tune In Info: http://po.st/TMZOnAir TMZ is on i...
Follow the Nike SB skate team including Nyjah Huston, Sean Malto, Eric Koston, P-Rod, Shane O'neill and more as they have a private session at Paramount Pictures with winners from the Nike SB app, and then head down to the Santa Monica Courthouse for christening of the new flatbars. Subscribe to our New Complex Channel: https://goo.gl/43ac5w Subscribe to Complex for More: http://goo.gl/PJeLOl Check out more of Complex here: http://www.complex.com https://twitter.com/ComplexMag https://www.facebook.com/complex https://www.instagram.com/complex/ https://plus.google.com/+complex/ COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, expl...
Schaefer stopped Eric Koston after the Copenhagen Pro Contest to talk about everything from making money at The Berrics to energy drink sponsors to what's wrong with the street course.
Click "Show more" to more important details! ► ADD ME ON SNAPCHAT, my username is '' samuel.skat '' ► MY FACEBOOK : https://goo.gl/WVViw4 ► OFFICIAL PAGE : https://goo.gl/fykZrn ► SKATING DAY : https://goo.gl/Ws87sI 🔊''G-Eazy - Achievement'' https://goo.gl/mBjkuM 🔊''Mr. Bean Theme Song Remix'' https://goo.gl/3LgnDH Original videos : - Nike SB Chronicles, Vol. 3 | Eric Koston https://goo.gl/vt4t2M - This Is Eric Koston https://goo.gl/oGS3mu - Eric Koston // Throwback Thursday https://goo.gl/zjIx7j - Eric Koston: One Obsession https://goo.gl/ye5BZd
Here it is, folks, the Epicly Later'd series on the man considered to be the greatest street skater of the modern era. What does that mean exactly? Nothing really, but Eric Koston is the standard by which all street skaters are judged. How did this come to be? Where did Eric hone his skills? Who was his guru? Answer: "El Gato." El Gato, or Eddie Elguera, nurtured young Eric's astonishing natural abilities and brought him places that allowed this talent to blossom. Many people will learn about Eddie after watching this series. Please enjoy. Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/erickoston Check out the rest here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-1 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-2 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-3 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-4 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-5 http://bit.ly/VICE-Koston-6 Che...
Eric Koston. What else is there to say? Nothing. Watch and enjoy. Full video now available on iTunes here: http://gonike.me/the-sb-chronicles-3 Song: Pat Artist: Built To Spill Check out http://www.SBChronicles.com for more information. More from Nike Skateboarding Official website: http://gonike.me/sb-homepage Instagram & Twitter: @nikesb Facebook.com/nikeskateboarding
• Subscribe to The Berrics 👉 http://bit.ly/TheBerricsYoutube Skullcandy's "Skate With Buds" is back, giving you and your friends a chance to win a trip to BATB X Finals Night on June 30th! Eric Koston handled your requests, and now it's your turn. Upload any of these 3 tricks to Instagram—switch heel manual, kickflip back tail, or Willy grind—and hashtag #SkateWithBuds. It's that simple! Not only could you win a trip to The Berrics, you could also win a Skullcandy Buds prize pack, or even be featured in a Berrics park feature with the Skullcandy team! Watch More Gram Yo Selfie: http://bit.ly/GYS_Playlist Daily Videos and more: http://theberrics.com Like The Berrics on Facebook: http://fb.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Instagram: http://instagram.com/berrics Follow The Berrics ...
• Subscribe to The Berrics 👉 http://bit.ly/TheBerricsYoutube Koston has competed in a whopping six editions of BATB, making it to the Final Four in 2014's "Pros Vs. Joes" contest. But there has been a four-year gap since Nick Tucker last participated in skateboarding's flattest series. Will this be Eric Koston's year, or will Nick tucker him out? Daily Videos and more: http://theberrics.com Like The Berrics on Facebook: http://fb.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Instagram: http://instagram.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Twitter: http://twitter.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Snapchat: @TheBerrics
Awarded "Video Of the Year" 2008 by Transworld Skateboarding, Fully Flared was the first feature release by Lakai Limited Footwear. Highlighted by Guy Mariano's famed return to skateboarding and the 3-song part that netted Marc Johnson Thrasher Magazine’s 2008 "Skater of the Year," Fully Flared also features Mikemo Capaldi and Eric Koston. Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echoboom.tv Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoboomsports Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EchoBoomSports Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/echoboomsports
Subscribe to The Berrics 👉http://bit.ly/TheBerricsYoutube Dr. Koston gave the world a sneak peek of the new and improved BATB X course on Finals Night. Here is an exclusive rebroadcast of his presentation. We hope you're ready for the next evolution in flatground. Daily Videos and more: http://theberrics.com Like The Berrics on Facebook: http://fb.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Instagram: http://instagram.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Twitter: http://twitter.com/berrics Follow The Berrics on Snapchat: @TheBerrics
This guy is a legend and even with 42 years old he's out there killing it and filmed some amazing stuff in the last few months! Enjoy this 2017 skateboarding edit with Eric Koston's newst footage! If you liked this video, give a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more uploads like this ! Make sure to hit the notifications-bell if you haven't already ;) New Uploads every Day! GET THE NEW NIKE SB KOSTON HYPERVULC HERE: http://amzn.to/2sKNNmk START EDITING WITH THESE PROGRAMS: beginners: http://amzn.to/2rIqT1V best price: http://amzn.to/2sD5iVN advanced: http://amzn.to/2rIr4KD Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/RaschkaFilms Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RaschkaFilms http://www.facebook.com/VamosSkateboards Instagram: @raschkafilms SONG: KZ - Blast Off #Skateevery...
Eric Koston Run
Also finished Steve Caballero's career.
Invisible skateboards, Eric Koston, super duper slo mo, Brandon Biebel, Marc Johnson, Owen Wilson, Rick McCrank, The Skatetrix, Gino Iannucci, Mike Carroll, The Magic Board, Brian Anderson, and the entire Girl and Chocolate Skateboard teams are all part of Girl Skateboard Films’ fourth video feature, Yeah Right! Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echoboom.tv Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoboomsports Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EchoBoomSports Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/echoboomsports
Hey everybody, I'm going to have Eric Koston here at my park shortly and we're both going to be sitting here live answering your questions, so if you have anything you want answered make sure to toss those in the comments so we can answer a whole bunch of them for you. FOLLOW ME: -------------------------- Facebook: http://facebook.com/prod84 Twitter: http://twitter.com/prod84 Instagram: http://instagram.com/prod84 Website: http://prod84.com Shop: http://www.primitiveskate.com
Awarded "Video Of the Year" 2008 by Transworld Skateboarding, Fully Flared was the first feature release by Lakai Limited Footwear. Highlighted by Guy Mariano's famed return to skateboarding and the 3-song part that netted Marc Johnson Thrasher Magazine’s 2008 "Skater of the Year," Fully Flared also features Mikemo Capaldi and Eric Koston. Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echoboom.tv Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoboomsports Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EchoBoomSports Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/echoboomsports
Nike SB presenta: The SB Chronicles Vol. 3 Featuring: Karsten Kleppan, Omar Salazar, Lance Mountain, Brian Anderson, Eric Koston, Kevin Bradley, Trevor Colden, Cory Kennedy & friends. All rights reserved for Nike Skateboardig Like & Shared