Kris Vile

photo by Stephen Kingy
He used to be one of the Vans ‘groms’, but now he’s all growed-up Kris Vile can do sensible adult stuff, like listen to Bob Marley, win The Skater of the Big Push readers’ poll and give as many answers, or as few, as he goddamn likes.
Top four UK spots?
East India (London) Milton Keynes Plaza Manchester as a whole
Top four video parts?
Jerry Hsu – Bag Of Suck Ollie Todd – As If The Gonz – Video Days Leo Romero – Transworld
Top four reasons to be from the Midlands?
I’m not Northern I’m not Southern I’m neither or both, you choose Everywhere leads to somewhere The question should be ‘top four reasons not to be from the Midlands?’
Top four go-to tricks?
Kickflip backside tailslide Switch heel Backside bigspin Fakie flip
Top four reasons to hang out at Ideal?
Good environment I get my shoes sent there Great people Best skate shop in the world!
Top four recipes?
Spaghetti Bolognase My mum’s fruity curry…
Top four places you've been?
Oz of course Korea Marseille The States
Top four non-skate activities?
Football Chilling Basketball Shopping
Top four reasons to ride for A Third Foot?
Quality boards It’s in Birmingham I’m friends with all the team I have a lot of respect for the company for all they do for the scene
Top four people?
Bob Sanderson Mr. Blake (my dog) The Rents Bob Marley
Top four CDs?
Bob Marley – Legend Sizzla – Bobo Ashanti Some drum and bass And as much reggae as I can find
Top four injuries?
Fractured finger Rolled ankle Swelbow Never broken a bone since birth
Top four excuses not to go skating?
Due to a lack of Red Bull (I can’t skate without it) Weather conditions No spots No one to skate with
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