Lodge Guest, Michael Hager
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Where do you currently live and where are you from ?
Squamish,british columbia im from canada.
Tell us a little bit about your past ?
I started skating in the 80’s and havent looked back,i also started learning concrete around the same time not knowing they would both shape my future.
Why skateboarding ? How did it start for you ?
I had a plastic board in the 70’s,i loved it but my cousin broke it..so i punched his face. And its always been something that called to me. So i bought a board when i could afford it and have had one ever since.
What size set up, wheels & trucks do you currently ride ?
I have a bunch of different riders,but my main board is a kimbell with 169 indys,spitfires and bones swiss.
Do you have any setup rituals, we need to know about ?
Just sticker placement and the grip has to have a gap infront of the back trucks…for stickers.
Any sponsors ?
Well vans canada will hook me up with shoes once and a while,and sluggo hooks me up with rds stuff when i go by center but my sponsered days are over.
What kind of skateboarding do you prefer ?
The kind that doesnt hurt me,im 50 now so i have to pick my battles.
Do you have a skate spot in your home town you can recommend ?
Ill have to say slashiter cove,a d.i.y we built a couple of years ago,and our local park is a nice time.
Who is your favorite skateboarders ?
To many to list really,but the best thing is seeing skaters shred stuff we built.
School, work, not working or other occupation ?
I build skateparks,all kinds of concrete work,and enjoy a pint from time to time
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How is a normal day looking for you ?
If im working its a full day of given er building. But days off its pretty mellow.
Tell us how a good long weekend is looking for you
Hanging with friends,a roll at the park,brew,bonfire at my homie’s darren ,but if its in denmark,ill spend the long weekend in christiana
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Any new projects or missions 2018, you wanna talk about ?
Well beaver concrete are bidding on some jobs in sweden,and hopefully we might have some work in canada. But otherwise i will prostitute my services to build fun skateparks.
What are you planing for this Fall and winter 2018-19 ?
Mostly trying to stay alive. Work,skate,poker,bbq,and a few brew.
Who are you hanging out with at the moment ?
Mostly my babe mia,but also all my homies here in squamish and vancouver bros.
Who and what is your motivation at the moment ?
Probably mike from stuntwood our local shop. He’s always down to add some feature to the park to make it better.
Last country you visited ? and what happened there ?
Kobenhaven,Denmark i grabbed a bike from central station,and then spent 2days in freetown.
What was the last gnarly thing you witnessed ?
The FSR crew skating the park we built in viborg and all the video of dudes killing it up at slashiter cove
What was the last item you bought ?
Beer and smokes,and a lottery ticket
What do you do besides skateboarding, do you have other hobbies, other interests ?
I dont do them as much as i should ,but snowboarding,fishing,golf,drawing,and i enjoy collecting skateboards.
What is your to go to restaurant, you wanna share ?
Probably sushi.
When you cook food, what do you cook ?
If im not bbq’ing whatever i can put in the oven.
Whats your top 3 favorite drinks ?
Beer,baileys,orange vitamin water.
How do you see the future of skateboarding ?
Good every where else in the world,but shitty in canada because there is a monoply of bullshit parks being built here.
Who do we need to interview on the lodge ?
The real rune or course.
Do you ever think about a future with no skateboarding ?
Never,i owe skateboarding everything,it has given me life
Last words, did we miss anything ?
Thanks for having me. I just wanted to thank beaver concret,all the danish,swedih,finnish friends ive met along the way,and of course my canadian bros. Oh and the guys killing it in australia.