When was Liberation founded?
Liberation Skateboards was founded in 2008 and operated on a smaller scale compared to what its on now throughout Freehold, my hometown, upon its start up. I was only in high school working a part time job for minimum wage and not knowing as many people as I do now when it started.
What is the inspiration behind it?
My passion for skateboarding is the motion of every move I make with the brand. I've been skating for over a decade now and I wanted to make sure I found a way to incorporate it in my future when I'm unable to participate in it like I am now, so this is my attempt at making it a longer lasting relationship, although it always will have a special place in my heart. Every skater knows that once you're a skater, you're forever a skater.
How long was "Liberate Yourself" in the making?
A lot of people are surprised when I answer this question, but I'm certainly not seeing that I was the one going through everything making the video happen. A bit over two years is what it took to finish the project and that is for numerous reasons. There were many factors that were stumbled upon like conflicting schedules with the team, getting kicked out of spots, breaking boards and cameras, getting injured, and putting the time into production to make sure everything was picture perfect to my liking.
