First name Tom, "x" is for "xteamrider." Nobody will probably get this, but I'm an old school skateboarder, one of my favorite pro's was John Lucero. Lucero rode for Madrid skateboards in the early to mid 80s. He drew the graphics for one of the most popular skateboard graphics of all time (below). When Lucero left the team to start his own skateboard company they continued to sell his board under the 'xteamrider' name. I always thought it was kinda crazy that even though he left the team, they hung onto producing the board cause it was so awesome. It resonated with me that long after leaving the team, they still lament you... that and I've always hated team sports, so being excommunicated from the team fit my teenage punk rock ethics.
For most of the mid-90's through 2010 or so my internet surname on most forums and what not was 'xteamrider.' But with the popularity of so called 'xtreme sports' people would often fumble on my name and say 'xtreamrider' which leaves a sour taste in my mouth. So I shortened it to 'tomx'.
For most of the mid-90's through 2010 or so my internet surname on most forums and what not was 'xteamrider.' But with the popularity of so called 'xtreme sports' people would often fumble on my name and say 'xtreamrider' which leaves a sour taste in my mouth. So I shortened it to 'tomx'.
