Skateboarding
See the world through the eyes of Braden Hoban in this episode of In Depth. Travel back to the skatepark where it all began for Braden, and relive his journey from passion to profession. “When I was trying to get sponsored, I was a little kid—I had no idea what the route was,” says Braden. “But I definitely knew that it was within reach.” Braden recalls his very first Toy Machine trip at age 17, surrounded by the skaters he grew up watching, including Leo Romero, Dakota Servold, Aaron “Jaws” Homoki and Jeremy Leabres.
He explains how that two-week trip on the road quickly turned into six—and how that experience became his life. “It was just cool to see the work ethic. They were going for it, just giving everything to this. They love it so much. I fit right in.” From there, his path has grown in ways he never expected, and he’s excited to make the most of every opportunity that comes his way. Revisit his old stomping grounds, hear stories from his childhood—like getting arrested while fishing—and go In Depth with Braden Hoban.