![]() Vertical skateboarding grew in spectator popularity with prize money to match. Hosoi invented the Christ Air and Rocket Air, and was renowned for pulling huge aerials at one point he was the world record holder. After Dogtown went out of business shortly thereafter, he turned pro at the age of 14 with Sims Skateboards.Ĭhristian Hosoi emerged as one of the top competitors of vertical riding alongside such pros as Steve Caballero, Mike McGill, Lester Kasai, and Mark "Gator" Rogowski with an eventual rivalry developing with Tony Hawk with contrasting styles in both skateboarding and lifestyles-Hosoi, known for his flair and graceful style, and Hawk raising the bar with his technical ability and difficult tricks. ![]() He left Powell Peralta a year later when they wouldn't allow him to turn professional and joined Dogtown Skateboards. In 1979, as an amateur, Hosoi was sponsored by Powell Peralta. ![]() His father, Ivan "Pops" Hosoi became the manager of the Marina Del Rey Skatepark, and Christian quit school and spent his time there where he quickly developed his emerging talent. ![]() Hosoi started skating at seven or eight years old with veterans such as Shogo Kubo, Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Jay Adams as his idols. Hosoi was born on Octoto a father of Japanese descent from Hawaii, and his mother is Caucasian. ![]()
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