Sean Malto (born September 9, 1989) is an American professional skateboarder.
Early life
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Malto is from Leavenworth, Kansas, United States (US). Sean is of Caucasian and Filipino descent. He started skateboarding at the age of 10 at the hands of the inspiration of his older brothers Justin and Chris. Malto explained in a 2013 video segment for the Skullcandy brand that the Escapist Skate Shop in Kansas City supported his skateboarding from an early age and has never ceased in this role. His father expected him to attend West Point Military Academy, but Malto was ineligible due to an assault charge.
Professional skateboarding
Malto's first skateboard deck sponsor was Girl Skateboards and, as of April 2015, he continues to be sponsored by the company. Malto's part in the 2012 Girl/Chocolate video Pretty Sweet was remixed by Girl and Ed Banger Records. Nearly ten minutes in length, the remixed part is edited to the Justice song "Brian Vision MMXIII" and "Secam" by Mr. Oizo.
At the finals of the Kansas City stop of the 2013 SLS competition, one of Malto's skateboarding trucks dismantled during the performance of a trick and he was subsequently eliminated as a contender.
In November 2013, Malto suffered an extreme ankle injury that sidelined him from the professional skateboarding circuit for almost 3 years. An in depth documentary on his recovery was uploaded to YouTube in 2016. Malto's first video part since his return is 'Nike SB: Elite Squad' part which was uploaded to YouTube, the Berrics, and the Nike SB website.
Sponsors
As of 2017, Sean Malto's sponsors are Girl, Nike SB, Spitfire Wheels, Thunder Trucks, Beats by Dre, Diamond Supply Co., Escapist Skateboarding, Bones Bearings, Grizzly Griptape, Oakley, GoPro and Mountain Dew.l
Awards
- Won: Transworld Skateboarding Magazine 2009 "Rookie Of The Year"
- Nominated: Transworld Skateboarding Magazine 2010 "Reader's Choice"
Business of Sean Malto
Founded by Australian surfer Josh Kerr and professional US skateboarders Mikey Taylor and Paul Rodriguez, the Saint Archer Brewing Co. is a microbrewery that is co-owned by the brand's "Ambassadors," including Malto. The team of Ambassadors includes professional skateboarders Eric Koston, Brian "Slash" Hansen, and Bryan Herman; professional and non-professional surfers Taylor Knox, Dusty Payne, Laura Enever, and Jeff Johnson; former professional snowboarder Todd Richards; photographer Atiba Jefferson; and surfboard shaper Chris Christenson.
Contest results
- 2010 Cph Pro - 1st
- 2011 Street League Skateboarding Championships - Won
- 2013 Cph Pro - 3rd
Videography
- Rough Copy
- Through Being Nice
- Escapist: Fourteen Deep
- Etnies: Sangria Nights
- Transworld: And Now
- Street Dreams
- Gatorade: Go All Day with Chaz Ortiz
- Escapist: Red and Yellow (2012)
- Girl/AntiHero: Beauty and the Beast (1 and 3)
- Girl: Outbackwards
- Girl: Yanks on Planks
- Girl/Chocolate: Badass Meets Dumbass
- Girl: Yes We CANada
- Fourstar: We're OK EurOK
- Fourstar: Gang of Fourstar
- Fourstar: A Tribe Called Mapquest
- Etnies: Arizona (2009)
- Etnies: Etnies in Japan
- Etnies: Barcelona (2008)
- Etnies: Bratwurst Jam
- Transworld: Skate and Create (2009 and 2010).
- Girl and Chocolate: Der Bratwurst Tour Ever
- Girl/Chocolate: Pretty Sweet (2012)
- Chiefs Kingdom: Sean Malto (2013)
- Greenlabel: We Are Blood
- Nike Skateboarding: "Elite Squad" (2017)
References
External links
- Official Website
- YouTube - Sean Malto
- ESPN - The Age of Malto by Adam Salo