Building a fingerboard empire, the story of a professional fingerboarder

The speaker shares their journey from enjoying fingerboarding in 4th grade to owning a successful fingerboard company. They describe the excitement and challenges of both fingerboarding and skateboarding, emphasizing the lack of rules and constant challenge. The speaker explains how they improved tech decks, leading to a business as demand grew. They host large events at the Flat Faced Rendezvous in Dracut, MA, where enthusiasts gather for competitions. The speaker highlights the adrenaline and pressure of contests, judged on consistency, style, and tricks. They express joy in creating a community and the personal fulfillment from seeing people come together for fingerboarding.

What inspired the speaker to start modifying tech decks?

• They wanted to add more wheels.

• They wanted to make them larger.

• They wanted to improve their performance.

• They wanted to make them more colorful.

Where is the Flat Faced Rendezvous location mentioned in the video?

• Boston, MA

• New York, NY

• Dracut, MA

• Los Angeles, CA

What is a key rule in fingerboarding competitions?

• Use no fingers.

• Use one finger.

• Use two fingers.

• Use three fingers.

How does the speaker describe the feeling of participating in fingerboarding contests?

• Confusing and disorganized

• Boring and uneventful

• High pressure and exhilarating

• Relaxing and calm

What emotion does the speaker feel about the impact of their events?

• Anger

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Indifference