Garret Faber: Mike Vallely

GARRETT FABER: Mike Vallely

Professional skater and Revolution Mother frontman Mike Vallely has been one of my heroes for a long time. As a young teenager, I idolized him. He is an individual who rises in the face of adversity, speaks his mind and is not afraid to be himself in the fickle world of skateboarding. Moreover, Vallely is a guy that you really, really do not want to fuck with. We've all seen that video from Bam Margera's CKY3 where Vallely beats up four guys at once, but you'd be mistaken to think he was just some...

Mike V owns. Always one of the skaters I looked up to and I'm psyched he's still out there doing things.

Dear Mikey-V,

Learn to do something that isn't a fucking boneless. We're considering calling your "The Chicken Tender" because of this.

Hehehe, just kidding. Wicked interview.

I will admit. I fuckin' hated this guy for a very long time. Anyone who fights anyone as much as he was portrayed to have for a while there...

I won't get started. Anyhow...

Mike V defines the term "balls out." Dude is just nuts. heh heh.

Mike V is more of a Geezer than I am. He was huge back in the 80's when I was in high school.

Don't act a brainless, offensive fucktard and they'll be no reason to fight. People purposely started shit with him for a long time. Oh well, they probably needed a good ass kicking anyway.

That guy is 100% himself, 100% of the time, and very few people can say that. What's more, his skating is bad ass, balls out (thanks AMD), and unique in a world filled with people trying to do what the other guy is doing. Catch him at a demo if you ever get the chance. You can still feel the raw power in his skating. Mike V is the shit, forever!

awesome interview. learned a lot about his perspective on life and skating that i never knew before. cheers!

love the interview I remember having a pic of him and his gfriend from thrasher like in 89'. always one of the guys I tried to emulate when I skated, oh and I like the fact he doesnt put up with shit, no one should have to.