Juan Pablo Porras

Juan Pablo Porras

Long boarding competitor

age: 28

Hometown: Valencia Venezuela


Long boarding has always been a big thing here in southern California where it is believed the sport originated in the mid 1950’s.  

That popularity is  what inspired Juan Pablo Porras of Valencia Venezuela into moving to San Clemente California where the streets our plastered down rolling hills that can send a skateboarder flying well over 45 mph.

 

Mastering the art of this dangerous sport doesn’t come easy. For starters one must have an obsession for the sport because mastering the board is something that takes years of practice.

 

Juan Pablo perfected skateboarding as a kid and practiced everyday with his friend Romulo Cortez. Together they attempted near suicidal stunts that nearly cost them their lives and that experience is what earned   Juan Pablo his master reputation.

What inspired us in featuring Juan Pablo Porras is his struggle to full fill his life long dream of one day becoming a skate boarding big wig such as Shane Allen and Jeff Budro.

“People always doubted me” says Juan Pablo Porras. “They thought I was insane and always pressured me into giving up. ” He said.


Having to deal with negative minded critics has always been a reality every pro faces while trying to reach the top.  The lesson we’ve learned from Juan Pablo Porras is that these same critics are the ones who actually fuel ones desire into achieving success.  Prooving them and every other doubter wrong is always possible when your own passion stands behind you.

 

Juan Pablos favorite Quote:

"Always think big and believe in yourself"

 

Quotes by Tony Hawk
I won't quit skating until I am physically unable.”
Tony Hawk quote

“I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport.”
Tony Hawk quote

“I love the fact that there is now a skate park in almost every city, but it will always have a rebellious/underground edge to it because it is based on individuality.”
Tony Hawk quote

“These sports are just -- you go do it, and you're doing it on your own. You don't have to answer to anyone.”
Tony Hawk quote


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Visitors to this site can view an array of art galleries, prose, and sports such as boxing, surfing, mixed martial arts, skate boarding and exotic automobiles

Visitors to this site can view an array of art galleries, prose, and sports such as boxing, surfing, mixed martial arts, skate boarding and exotic automobiles

Visitors to this site can view an array of art galleries, prose, and sports such as boxing, surfing, mixed martial arts, skate boarding and exotic automobiles

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Visitors to this site can view an array of art galleries, prose, and sports such as boxing, surfing, mixed martial arts, skate boarding and exotic automobiles

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Visitors to this site can view an array of art galleries, prose, and sports such as boxing, surfing, mixed martial arts, skate boarding and exotic automobiles

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Juan Pablo Porras

Juan Pablo Porras

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