Dustin Dollin
![]() Dollin in 2007 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Ballina, New South Wales, Australia | 27 June 1980
Occupation | Skateboarder |
Years active | 1997–present |
Sport | |
Country | Australia |
Sport | Skateboarding |
Turned pro | 1999 |
Dustin Dollin (born 27 June 1980) is an Australian professional skateboarder who is one of the original team riders for Baker Skateboards[1]
Early life
[edit]Dollin was born in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, and raised in Katoomba, New South Wales.[2] In a 2006 interview, Dollin stated in relation to his place of origin:
"Growing up is growing up. It doesn't really matter where you are because you don't really know any better when you're a kid. I knew I was poor, but that again just teaches you how to swindle money. Also, where I grew up is one of the most beautiful places in the world. And I would know; I've been everywhere."[3]
In a 2008 interview, Dollin explained that he hates returning to Katoomba because "too many old friends are junkies."[4]
Professional skateboarding
[edit]Following Dollin's appearance at the Tampa Am contest, the Stereo skateboard brand agreed to recruit him to its "flow" program. Former professional skateboarder Danny Gonzales recalled thinking at the time: "At 17 the dude was already a wastoid. Later that night when we bar hopped, I kept either seeing or hearing him yelling and screaming for not getting into the bars. I thought, god, this kid’s fuckin’ crazy."[5]
Dollin was asked to ride for the Vans footwear company in 1999 and has identified John Cardiel as his favorite Vans team member.[6] However, in a 2013 interview, Dollin referred to the Vans team as a "family" and declined to nominate a favourite rider.[7]
Sponsors
[edit]As of September 2016, Dollin's sponsors are Baker skateboards, Spitfire wheels, Independent Truck Company, Volcom, Vans shoes, Happy Hour Sunglasses, Psockadelic and Shake Junt.[8]
Video game appearances
[edit]Dollin is featured in the Tony Hawk video games Tony Hawk's Project 8,[9] Tony Hawk's Proving Ground,[10] and Tony Hawk: Ride.[11][12]
Personal life
[edit]Dollin has been married and divorced twice.[citation needed]
He has a distribution company out of Australia with his friend Ben Mitchell named PD DIST, that helps out Australian and NZ riders. PD Dist carries: Baker Skateboards, Deathwish, Heroin, Vol 4, Happy Hour, Psockadelic and Shake Junt.[citation needed]
Videography
[edit]- Volcom — Freedom Wig (1997)
- Deluxe — Gnarcotica: Great Lakes Tour (1998)
- Baker — Bootleg (1998)
- Deluxe — World Wide Distribution (1999)
- 411VM - Issue 36 (1998)
- Baker — Baker2G (2000)
- ON Video - Fall 2000 (2000)
- Transworld — Sight Unseen (2001)
- Thrasher — King of the Road (2003)
- ON Video — Winter 2003 (2003)
- Volcom — Chichagof (2004)
- Streets: Melbourne (2005)
- Vans — Pleased to Meet You (2005)
- Shake Junt (2006)
- Baker — Baker 3 (2005)
- Ruthless (2007)
- Volcom — Let's Live (2007)
- Baker/Deathwish - "Baker Has A Deathwish" (2008)
- Baker/Deathwish — Baker Has a Deathwish Summer Tour (2009)
- Shake Junt — Chicken Bone Nowison (2011)
- Thrasher — Killing Time (2011)
- Volcom — Somewhere on Tour (2011)
- Thrasher — Chinese Takeout (2012)
- Volcom — Europe Summer Tour (2012)
- Baker — Bake & Destroy (2012)[13]
- TRAVELOGUE Baker Tour (2015)
- Vans — Propeller (2015)
- Baker Presents "Certi-Fried Pro Rowan Zorilla" Part (2016)
- Volcom — Holy Stokes! (2016)
- Baker — Baker 4 (2019)
References
[edit]- ^ VICE; Patrick O'dell (28 November 2011). "Drinking & Skating w/ Dustin Dollin - Epicly Later'd - VICE" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
- ^ offthewalltv (10 June 2011). "Adventures With Chris: Dustin Dollin - Part 1". YouTube. Google, Inc. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ^ Sigurd Tvete (2 May 2006). "An interview with Dustin Dollin". Tacky World. Tacky Products AS. Archived from the original on 25 February 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- ^ Shock Mansion. "Dustin Dollin interviewed by Shock Mansion". Shock Mansion. Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- ^ Danny Gonzales (February 2012). "THE GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY: DUSTIN DOLLIN". Jenkem. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
- ^ "Dustin Dollin". Vans Skate. Vans. 2013. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
- ^ Cultura Colectiva (8 October 2013). "Dustin Dollin ¿rockstar o skateboarder?". YouTube (in English and Spanish). Google, Inc. Archived from the original (Video upload) on 24 July 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
- ^ "Dustin Dollin Skater Profile". SPoT Skate Shop. Skatepark of Tampa. 4 June 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
- ^ voxep (27 October 2006). "dustin dollin tony hawk's project 8 motion capture". YouTube. Google, Inc. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ^ Hilary Goldstein (27 September 2007). "Tony Hawk's Proving Ground: Hardcore Skater". IGN. IGN Entertainment, Inc. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
- ^ "Tony Hawk: RIDE (video game) - Giant Bomb". .20 November 2009.
- ^ Warren, Zack (23 January 2010)."Review: Tony Hawk Ride" Archived 1 June 2010 at the Wayback Machine. The Bitbag.
- ^ "Dustin Dollin skate videos". SkatevideoSite.com. 2005–2012. Retrieved 21 September 2012.