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  Bob Burnquist - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bob Burnquist (born October 10, 1976) is a professional skateboarder.
Burnquist is the only skater to go over a loop ramp with a gap in it (credits from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4) Not only was the loop gapped, but Bob also did the gap switch.
Burnquist is the first skater to go all the way around a full pipe just by pumping up to speed inside it.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bob_Burnquist   (320 words)

  
 Bob Burnquist Biography | Skateboarding | Pictures & Photos | Extreme Athletes
Bob Burnquist was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil on October 10, 1976.
Bob Burnquist will be competing at the 2003 X Games in Los Angeles and will be one of the featured athletes at the X Games Xperience at Disney's California Adventure Park.
Bob Burnquist is a vegetarian and prides himself on eating healthy.
www.kidzworld.com /site/p3621.htm   (304 words)

  
 Bob Burnquist Bio | Bob Burnquist Career Highlights | Bob Burnquist Interviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bob specializes in skating switch-stance (backwards), skating vert switch as well as, or better than, most pros wish they could forward.
In 2002 Bob proved his untouchable skills when he was crowned the OP "King Of Skate"; skating switch-stance in the loop with the top removed.
Although Bob is now recognized around the globe as a leader for skateboarding's progression, he has not forgotten his roots and is a role model for other Brazilian skaters.
www.bobburnquist.com /aboutbob.asp?cat=1   (343 words)

  
 boarders - Bob Burnquist
Robert Dean Silva Burnquist (AKA Bob) is a wondrous skater, originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Bob grew up in Sao Palo, Brazil, and started skating when he was 11.
He constantly challenges himself by skating switchstance, which he says "is like learning to skate all over again." Unfortunately, Bob seems to get injured a lot, but he gets up and keeps at it.
www.geocities.com /Pipeline/2454/boarders/bob.htm   (353 words)

  
 Stonyfield Yogurt - Bob Burnquist
See Bob Burnquist with his feet on the ground, at home and talking about his partnership with Stonyfield Farm and why he views yogurt as a “super food”.
Since turning professional, Burnquist has turned down lucrative sponsorship opportunities with soda companies and other big-buck corporate types, mainly because he feels strongly about eating right and being a good role model for his daughter, Lotus, who, at age 5, is already skateboarding.
Burnquist has not only set an example in his eating habits, but in his approach to environmentalism.
www.stonyfield.com /earthactions/BurnquistEnvironmentalism.cfm   (845 words)

  
 EXPN.com - X Games VIII - XG Chat: Bob Burnquist
Bob keeps up by skating his backyard dream ramp and he recently won the OP King of Skate by completing the loop with a huge top panel missing.
Bob won last year's X Games VII Skateboard Vert and caught up with our crew for a two-part interview during the Latin American X Games Qualifiers.
Bob Burnquist: We drilled some drain holes on the flat bottom.And when it gets really wet we just mop it and wait....but it usually dries up really quick.
expn.go.com /xgames/sxg/viii/s/burnquist_chat.html   (1566 words)

  
 Bob Burnquist Biography
Bob specializes in skating switch-stance (a reverse of a riders normal stance), skating vert switch as well as, or better than, most pros wish they could forward.
In 2001 Bob became co-owner of Melodia restaurant, in Leucadia, CA, with his family.
Bob is actually sponsored by Hurley Intenational (http://www.hurley.com) an apparel company from California.
www.biographybase.com /biography/Burnquist_Bob.html   (387 words)

  
 Bob Burnquist interview - get to know the man behind the board
BOB: Well, I think I remember the family wrote that, and the reason for that was the times of the drugs really.
BOB: That was definitely one of the rewards, you know, being able to watch skateboarding and my back yard on such a big screen.
BOB: You know, the skateboard industry is a big family.
www.switchmagazine.com /skateboardinginterviews/bob_burnquist.html   (3011 words)

  
 Activision(R) Signs Legendary Skateboarder Bob Burnquist To Exclusive Worldwide Video Game Licensing and Sponsorship ...
Burnquist will continue to appear alongside Tony Hawk in Activision O2(TM)'s flagship action sports franchise, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater(TM), which was the single largest independent U.S. video game franchise during calendar 2001, according to NPD.
Considered by many to be one of the most innovative skaters today, Burnquist has participated in the sport since 1987 and began his professional career in 1989 in Brazil.
Burnquist has become such a leader in the sport because of his ability to perform any trick in both the regular and switch stance.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-02-2002/0001776545&EDATE=   (482 words)

  
 BOB BURNQUIST, Dave Duncan, Tony Hawk, Danny Way, Brazil, skateboarding, Colin MaKay, Jen O'Brien, Dave Ellis, Mike ...
Looking back at the history of how Bob grew up, there were lots of dirty streets and the daily struggles of third world living, but somehow he found what he needed in skateboarding.
Bob has put a lot of heart into skateboarding and you can still see, to this day, that all the fame has not overridden his true love for skateboarding.
When I met Bob, it was a time in skateboarding when there really wasn’t a whole lot of money and stature.
www.juicemagazine.com /BOBBURNQUIST.html   (1862 words)

  
 EXPN.com - Story
Bob has won nearly every industry award possible, including the TransWorld Skateboard Best Vert rider in 2000 (riders choice), 2001 and 2002.
He has a total of 8 XG's medals, and at the Slam City Jam in May 2001 he was awarded the highest score ever in a vert competition, a 99.00.
Despite his high profile, Bob has not forgotten his roots in Brazil and continues to be a role model for the many gifted Brazilian skaters who are taking over the Park scene.
expn.go.com /athletes/bios/BURNQUIST_BOB.html   (164 words)

  
 Bob Burnquist and Activision sign agreement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Activision announced today that it has signed a licensing and sponsorship agreement with skateboarder Bob Burnquist.
Burnquist will continue to appear in the Tony Hawk franchise, but will now deck his helmet and skateboard with the Activision O2 logos.
  "Bob is one of the most popular and respected athletes in action sports today," stated Will Kassoy, vice president, global brand management.
www.psxextreme.com /scripts/news2/pnew.asp?newID=1439   (199 words)

  
 Bob Burnquist on The Skateboard Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bob Burnquist has announced his intention to skate off a cliff.
The plans are still being set, but reports indicate that Bob will ride down a massive launch ramp, fly off the ramp and onto a rail, then drop off the rail over the edge of a cliff.
Team includes Bob Burnquist, Kareem Campbell *, Rune Glifberg *, Geoff Rowley *, Arto Saari *, Ed Templeton *, Eric Koston *, Rodrigo Tx, Paul Rodriguez *, Colt Cannon *, Mark Appleyard, and PJ Ladd *.
skateboarddirectory.com /srch?qt=Bob_Burnquist   (1244 words)

  
 USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bucky Lasek and Bob Burnquist: Bob: I am personally not so much in favor of that, mostly because people tend to attach too much importance to the gold medal.
Bob: As you progress, you kind of progress in falling technique.
Bob and I both try to go to the select few, do some videos, and then spend times with our families.
www.usatoday.com /community/chat/2002-05-10-ultimatex.htm   (962 words)

  
 Bob Burnquist - Psychology Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to an American father and Brazilian mother.
Burnquist has also been featured in the hit video game series, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.
Burnquist is the first skater to do a full pipe.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/Bob_Burnquist   (329 words)

  
 Bob Burnquist Signs with THPS - Xbox
Activision, Inc. announced today that the company has signed world-renowned skateboarder Bob Burnquist to an exclusive multi-year video game licensing and sponsorship agreement.
Burnquist will continue to appear alongside Tony Hawk in Activision O2™’s flagship action sports franchise, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater™, which was the single largest independent U.S. video game franchise during calendar 2001, according to NPD.
“Bob is one of the most popular and respected athletes in action sports today,” stated Will Kassoy, vice president, global brand management.
news.teamxbox.com /xbox/3518/Bob-Burnquist-Signs-with-THPS   (344 words)

  
 The Firm Decks Bob Burnquist Crash Test Dummy - Skateboards and Skate Shoes
This is a Bob Burnquist Crash Test Dummy skateboard deck by The Firm.
It is pretty narrow and has mellow concave and kick.
Bob dare €™s you to take this board for a test slam or two.
www.activemailorder.com /ca/12824.htm   (60 words)

  
 Bob Burnquist (Skateboarding) - Reviews on RateItAll   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bob is very versatile, mixing good street abilities with unparalleled vert skills.
Bob is my favorite skater...he is so awesome to watch when he gets up there on the half-pipe.
His switch tricks are so cool...he is breaking ground for a whole new wave of skaters and style of tricks.
www.rateitall.com /i-19869-bob-burnquist-skateboarding.aspx   (227 words)

  
 Bob Skateboarding Equipment - Compare Prices and Reviews - Shop Smart at Shopzilla!
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www.shopzilla.com /8B--Skateboarding_-_cat_id--12130400__keyword--Bob   (326 words)

  
 THPS 2 FAQ: The Skaters - Bob Burnquist
At 23, Sao Paulo, Brazil's Bob Burnquist has no equal.
Since his first moments in the professional spotlight, he's continuously amazed the world of skating.
His innovative switch-stance skating and unmistakable style combined with a true passion for every aspect of the sport have set him apart.
www.darklock.com /thps/t2-burnquist.html   (55 words)

  
 Bob Burnquist Skater Profile @ SPoT Online Skate Shop and Mail Order
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 Bob Burnquist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He has won almost every award and contest possible (multiple X-Games golds) and is very respected by his peers, (Tony Hawk considers him one of the best skateboarders on the planet).
Bob has been a suppporter of Sambazon since we started and eats an incredible amount of Açai.
I lived on it in Brasil and I am so thankful it's finaly available here in the US.
www.sambazon.com /thebuzz.asp?id=1   (134 words)

  
 burnquist organics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Click here if you are looking for burnquist organics...
He recently established Burnquist Organics with his father, Dean.
Burnquist Organics (Vista, California) We are a small almost urban/mostly rural farm in the hills of No. San Diego County.
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 Celeb Q&A: Bob Burnquist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
According to pro skater Bob Burnquist, it's also the key to a happy life.
A harmonious mix of school, skating, family, skating, healthy diet and, well, even more skating seem to have done the trick for him.
Only 26, Bob's already won multiple gold medals in international competition and is credited with turning skateboarding into one of the most popular sports in his native Brazil.
www.channelone.com /sports/2002/11/22/qa_burnquist   (195 words)

  
 WireImage: Listings
Bob Burnquist and Bucky Lasek, winners of the Skateboard Vert Doubles - Men - Finals at X...
Bob Burnquist, winner of the Skateboard Vert Doubles - Men - Finals at X Games IX - August...
Mike Crum and Rune Glifberg, second place winners seen with Bucky Lasek and Bob Burnquist...
www.wireimage.com /GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=CAL====33038&qckv=y   (1056 words)

  
 Planet GameCube News Article: Activision signs Bob Burnquist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that the company has signed world-renowned skateboarder Bob Burnquist to an exclusive multi-year video game licensing and sponsorship agreement.
Activision’s award-winning studio, Neversoft Entertainment, is currently in development with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4, the latest title in the series, which is slated for release this fall on all of the next-generation console platforms.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form without consent from Planet GameCube is prohibited.
www.planetgamecube.com /news.cfm?action=item&id=3273   (477 words)

  
 Ogio 2004 Bob Burnquist Skate Pack - deals specials   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
and more for Ogio 2004 Bob Burnquist Skate Pack.
The Ogio Bob Burnquist offers you original styling a low-profile design for total freedom of movement.
It features carry straps to hold a skateboard, a fleece-lined pocket for an MP3 player and large pocket for holding a helmet.
www.train4golf.com /athelete-22/Ogio2004BobBurnquistSkatePack-1768874.htm   (203 words)

  
 Bob Burnquist Fan Page skateboarding
The hottest skate videos from the companies you love.
Lives: Daly City, CA Life: Bob is fluent in Portuguese (his native language).
Call for price and size now before they are gone 1-800 729-4714
www.evileds.com /links/bob_burnquist_fan_page.htm   (315 words)

  
 Bob Burnquist Filming an X Games Commercial at LAX
Bob Burnquist Filming an X Games Commercial at LAX
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Skateboarder Bob Burnquist 50-50 grinding an escalator rail inside Termainal 2 at the Los Angeles International Airport (from an EXPN television commercial for the Los Angeles X Games filmed on April 21, 2004).
www.skatelog.com /skaters/bob-burnquist/expn-tv-commercial-2004.htm   (198 words)

  
 411VM: Bob Burnquist, Rider Info Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
day in the life: bob burnquist / 411VM Skateboarding Issue 49
pro setup: bob burnquist / 411VM Skateboarding Issue 44
rookies: bob burnquist / Best of 411 Skateboarding, Volume 3
www.411vm.com /rider/Rider40.html   (81 words)

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