What's The FLO: Bonifacio Rodriguez

Welcome back to 1FLO Skateboarding. Today we have started our new series of interviews to present skateboarders you may need to lay them eyes on. Of course, with two posts prior, we thought it'd only righteous enough to start this interview series with #sketchboyz shredder Bonifacio Rodriguez.

Name:                                                                                                                Hometown:
Bonifacio "Boni" Rodriguez                                                                            East LA

Current Residence:                                                                                          Local Park:            Long Beach                                                                                              Houghton and
                                                                                                                   Wilhall

Current Setup:                                                                                                  Years of Age:
Alien Workshop 8.125                                                                                        19
Ace Trucks 149s
Reds Bearings
Spitfires 101 Duro

Alright, so first off, anything you want people to know about you, my guy?
I'm just trying to have a good time and enjoy my youth while i'm still young.

Does where you live now influence your skating in any way?
In Long Beach, the skate scene is pretty big over here. There's always something poppin' to keep the hype up.

Who does your squad usually consist of?
Lenny, Marco, Alberto, Derek, Junior... I can't think of any of the other squadron members.

What about the boy Holliday [laughs]?
Oh! And that nigga [laughs]. How could I forget the boy!?

[laughs] I'm pulling your chains my guy.
Yeah [laughs]

So describe the vibes when you skate with your bros.
It's chill and like, hyping. You feel free because you're just with the boys and getting reckless trying to shred some shit.

That's what's up! Any plans for 2k17?
I'm trying to get myself a job and drop a part by Summer 2017.

I feel that. So what's your approach towards filming? Is there a kind of groove?
I try to remember that it's all for fun, because filming sometimes gets a little serious. So I keep the "all fun" mentality. I try to keep it groovy and try swerving through the street. Shred and surf the concrete. I don't surf though.

That's the way man.
Yeah. That way, no Migos [laughs].

In your experience as a skater, did you struggle with family at all when you became passionate about skateboarding, or did you find support?
They didn't like it at first. They were scared I would hurt myself but they ended up supporting me the better I kind of got.

How relateable. Any shoutouts?
My mom and dad. Shout out the SketchBoyz, and the OTMC homies.

Well, thanks my guy. Appreciate your time and we're all looking forward to your upcoming part.
Thanks bruh. Same, I want to see what I can create.

Be sure to check him out on Instagram guys!
@bonitits

Skaters also mentioned:
Lenny (@hashtaglenny)
Derek (@based_d)