Mikolaj Baranowski about Locals Skateboards
First of all , tell us when and how did you first get into skateboarding?
I guess I started skating about 13 years ago
Favorite riders?
John Cardiel, Dan Drehobl, Jason Adams
What aspect of skateboarding do you enjoy the most?
I love all aspect of skateboarding .Life is too short to limit ourself. But recently i am
focused on transition skateboarding(bowls pools , miniramp) . My right knee is
shity(ater two surgery) and i can’t jump stairs
Are you skateing nowadays?
Yes . I am still skating . I am not so old ;). I am still feel progressing . I have big
satisfaction of skating!!!
Now , about Locals Skateboards...Locals is not only a skateboard company but it’s
the first professional skateboard manufacture in Poland. Tell us a bit about how
this adventure was born...How did the idea of starting this company come about?
Explain what inspired you to start this company.
I have been skating for years and it’s been always a dream of mine to do
something connected to this. I was wandering if I am able do a skateboard
on my own. It was 5 years ago when I started thinking more and more about
manufacturing boards. I read a lot about wood strength watched many movies
about this. After one year I’ve decided to defeat my demon.
Why is it called Locals ?
When I started skating it was not as popular as it is now. It was more local than
global. We used to skate in our own, local spots. I wanted to create a brand
for small comunities of skaters all around the Europe, so they can order small
quantities with their own design and shape. When ordering our boards you know
this is made by skaters not skate corporations.