What’s your favorite song at the moment?
Bucky Lasek: Ted Nugent, “Strong Hold.” I love the beat of the guitar. It reminds me of an anthem. I can see myself walking down the street with it playing.
What are your favorite sneakers to wear?
Bucky Lasek: Classic Vans.
What’s the most money you ever spent on an item of clothing?
Bucky Lasek: A Dolce & Gabbana jacket in Australia. It was a dress jacket for a few hundred bucks.
Who is your biggest celebrity crush?
Bucky Lasek: Elaine Irwin, an older victoria’s secret model. She just looks like a cover girl.
Favorite alcoholic drink?
Bucky Lasek: A Paulaner Hefeweizen.
What is your dream ride?
Bucky Lasek: I have a hard time spending money on cars these days. I'd have to say the Porsche GT3 RS. I’m really into driving, so it’s probably the best street track car out there. Nothing flashy. I just can’t justify spending that kind of money with three kids and a house. I have a Porsche twin turbo ‘01. It’s older. I can’t justify getting something like that with responsibilites.
Favorite city to visit?
Bucky Lasek: I like Australia. Bondi beach. I love that place. It’s close to sydney. I like that it’s a big city with a beach right there. The scene is amazing, the people are great, it’s incredible. Just the whole scenery. I could live there, but I think I'm pretty much ready to retire where I live now in Encinitas. I have a cool house with a big bowl in the backyard. I’m about 10 minutes from the beach, but i’m still in horse country. And I’m just past the marine layer, so it’s always sunny. It'd only be better if I were on the beach. It’s hard to get that kind of land.
Are there ever points when you know that you aren't going to be able to complete your runs?
Bucky Lasek: It’s kind of where the bad music sets in your head like woah, woah, woah, and it’s not going to happen. Sometimes it happens that way. Last year in vegas, I struggled with a few of my tricks. It's like I’m trying to give a speech, and they put the music on you. That feeling of okay, it’s not going to happen, wrap it up. Your intention is there. Your mindset is on one thing, and you’re settling for second best. It’s a very down feeling, but that’s why you’re competing. It’s not the end of the world It’s just skateboarding.