Seth Gordon Van Patten
a.k.a. "Dirt Gun"
Favorite Spot: El Parque Central in Cartago, Costa Rica and Nyquist's "The Unit"; most of the time it's street in Portsmouth NH.
Years Riding: 12
Sponsors: The Premier Tutilage of Boo-Boo, Summer Sessions, Niveus, and Broke
How do you get amped before you ride: I will mix a couple of tracks that get me hyped, load'em into the i-pod and all the while I start sweatin a couple tricks that I want to get done. Visualization baby! The amplitude really rises after I roll out of my first 180. Also, Shadow boxing in the mirror.
Role Models: Ninja's, DJ A.M., Seth Kimbrough, Gator, Diplo, Andrew Zimmern, Carmine Dintino, Boo-Boo, The Little Prince, and riders who land flat-bottom and make it look cool
How do you train: I like to inhale saw dust for most of the day then I have a strict stretching and Muay Thai fighting regiment. After that I am all warmed up to ride a picnic table by myself in back of BJ's wholesale until i get low-blood sugar.
What's on your iPod: Remixes of everything (including my owns bec. I am a sick DJ) As of recent I have been feelin Kid Gusto, DJ Blaqstarr, PUTS, Diplo, Chromeo, Rod Lee, Celia Cruz, and Seriusmo. There's some Theivory Corporation and Feist too because i am very sensitive and emotional at times. Will you hug me?
I find inspiration: The weather; nothin like sun and warm temps to get me out there and riding, plus girls are out and about too and I'm a show-off. Creatively I watch skate vids for ideas even though I shred BMX. Riding new spots and/or with new people is always inspiring too.
Other Hobbies: DJing fo-sho! Nick-naming people, volleyball, smashing PBRs off my face, talking to latina girls with my spanish skills, and high-fiving senior citizens.
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