Q+A WITH MALTO

Out of New York, Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Francisco, what city is your favorite?
I find myself in LA most of the time, but I'd have to say SF is my favorite. So fun just to skate through the city.

Fourstar started in 1996, what were you doing back then?
I don't know. Wasn't skateboarding yet, probably like playin' on jungle gyms or something like that.

Have you ever met Super Champion Tour Guide, Rip?
Yeah, Rip is so awesome! He showed up half way through the Badass Meets Dumbass tour.

Which one of these slogans is least applicable to you, Miniramp Champ, Handrail Crusher, Slash Dog, Tech Wizard, or Stair Jumper?
Slash dog or tech wizard, maybe even all of them.

What has been your most embarrassing fashion statement?
It kinda sucks to say but I used to wear girls Levi jeans. Glad that part of my life is over.

How often do you change your pants?
Maybe like once a week.

Which one trick can both your brothers do but you can't?
There are a lot. They're both really good at different things.

How do you feel about your brother going off to the Air Force?
It definitely sucks but its all good. I know he really wanted to get out of the house and do something.

How was hitting Welsh's car with a moldy sandwich?
Yeah, that was pretty scary. I didn't think it was going to explode the way it did. Sorry Welsh, if you ever come to Kansas you can throw a sandwich at the Escort.

Which side of Kansas City do you rep? Kansas side or Missouri?
Kansas side for sure.

What do you like about Kansas?
It's a pretty mellow place. No traffic, all the friends are here, a few good spots. It's just cool to wake up in a mansion and go skate with all the homies.

Favorite article of Fourstar Clothing?
All the long sleeve stuff is sick. The flannels are amazing.

What's your favorite band?
I like the Animals a lot.

Ever heard any rumors about yourself?
Just recently some of my friends ran in to some people from Oklahoma. Some how my name came up and the kids from Oklahoma were like, "I heard he was skating a rail and couldn't land the trick and he said, 'I'm Sean Malto, I can do this.'" It sucks because I've never said that and I wouldn't say something like that ever.

Wanna start any?
I heard Sean Malto tre flipped back nose blunted El Toro!

You met The Gonz yet?
Once real quick at a weird little club in New York. He was sick, can't wait to skate with him.