pro rider – interview

sérgio andré

which skate spot do you like the most, sérgio andré?

Status: Pro 

Date of birth: 20 June 1995

Born in: Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil 

Currently lives in: São Paulo, Brazil 

Stance: Goofy

 

Pro rider Sérgio André holding his signature yellow Sverige TIPtech 4Msb skateboard deck with colorful design outdoors.

Sérgio André with his signature deck Sverige.

4Msb Pro rider Sérgio André with his signature skateboard deck Doodle Sérgio André, multicolour with TIPtech, infront of a colourful graffiti wall.Pro rider Sérgio André with his latest signature deck Doodle Sérgio André.

Sérgio André's setup

Decks: 4Msb Deck Sverige Sérgio André 8.25,  4Msb Fisher Sérgio André 8.25 and  4Msb Doodle Sérgio André 8.25

Wheels: 4Msb Wheels Sérgio André 54 mm 

Trucks: Thunder 148 mm 

Bearings: 4Msb Edge abec7

Griptape: 4Msb Quatro

 

About my Setup:

4Msb TIPtech Sérgio André, 7-ply maple different graphics: ”Super durable and lightweight, these decks keep their pop way longer without chipping. When the tip wears out, I just swap it out and it looks like new again — no need to replace the whole board.”

4Msb Bearings Edge ABEC7: "Very good, durable bearings. They don’t dry out or burst quickly. High-quality and long-lasting.”

4Msb base screw: ”Quality screws. They don’t strip easily, hold the trucks securely, and stay on the board without needing to be retightened.”

4Msb 54mm Wheel Dakkar Sérgio André: ”In my opinion, this wheel works great in any environment — both in the streets and at the skatepark. On the street, it holds up well on asphalt and takes impact like a champ. At the skatepark, especially on smooth surfaces, it’s super fast and grips without slipping.”

Thunder trucks: ”I’m riding Thunder trucks — solid trucks that turn really well, and don’t wheel bite easily even with soft bushings. I’m really enjoying them.”

 

What was the first trick you landed?
My first trick was the ollie. It was a great feeling, and I still remember that moment. I had really tried but couldn’t get off the ground. When it happened, I couldn’t almost believe it! Lol.

Which skate spot do you like the most?
There are several skate spots I really like: MACBA in Barcelona, Quadraspra in São Paulo, and Stalin Plaza in the Czech Republic. They are very skateable spots and well-known worldwide by skateboarders.

What trick do you do just for fun?
Flip and BS Smith.

If you could skate anywhere in the world, where would it be?
The US has a lot of good places to do tricks.

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever done an ollie over?
We once threw a couch away, but before we did, we jumped over it.

Tell us about the silliest time you fell off your skateboard!
I was going for a trick, when out of nowhere, a tiny rock popped up in my way. I flew off without expecting it!

Have you ever been kicked out of a spot? And what happened?
I’ve been kicked out of several spots where I wasn’t allowed to skate during some street sessions. One time in Barcelona, we went to skate a railing that fell onto a ramp. Some people from the nearby buildings started shooting marbles with slingshots and other stuff, so we had to leave.

4Msb pro rider Sérgio André showing his signature skateboard wheel Drakkar Sérgio André white and red with brown ship and black text. Holding the wheel in his open hand, showing a skateboard tattoo on his wrist.Sérgio showing his signature wheel 4Msb Drakkar Sérgio André 54 mm .

Top photo trick: Backside crooked

Top video trick: Backside Nosebluntslide

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