EP006 - Harlow Johnsey
Description
It’s not every teenager who can balance being a sponsored traveling vert and bowl skater with having a normal high school life, but Florida skater Harlow Johnsey does it all with style and grace. Harlow shares her evolution in skateboarding from her experiences with contests and going to Woodward, to frequent trips to California and filming for sponsors. Harlow also reflects on her aspirations for the future and offers advice to new skaters, emphasizing the importance of staying true to yourself and having fun.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Introduction to Harlow Johnsey, Florida Bowl and Vert Skater
01:22 Harlow's Skate Journey Begins at Age 10
03:22 Experiences at Woodward
05:04 Learning to Skate and Improving Her Skills inCalifornia
05:53 First Time Skating a Vert Ramp at Rodney Mead's
07:24 Support of Family
08:5 1 Life as a High Schooler and Skateboarder
10:52 Winning Exposure Longest Backside Grind
11:42 The Importance of Friendships in Skateboarding
14:44 Balancing School and Skateboarding
17:02 Sponsorships and Future Aspirations
20:07 Helping Young Skaters
20:57 Getting Started Skating Contests
22:39 Filming with Sponsors
24:44 Skate Setup and Gear Preferences
25:27 Dream Sponsors and Fast Food Favorites
27:41 Navigating Sponsorships in Skateboarding
29:51 Life as a Teenager and Learning to Drive
31:08 Music Vibes While Skating
33:41 Overcoming Fear in Skateboarding
34:57 The Power of the Mind in Skating
37:21 Life Lessons from Skateboarding
38:36 Dream Skate Park Features
39:17 Favorite Tricks to Land on a Rough Day
41:51 Dream Session with Any Skater
42:42 Thoughts on the Olympics
44:28 Not Missing Out on the High School Experience
45:04 Advice for Aspiring Young Skaters
47:08 End Credits and Music