Milestone: Sierra Fellers
Words: Rob Brink The Skateboard Mag, December 2009
It may sound boring to some of you jaded and cynical folk out there… but Sierra Fellers is happy. You know why? Because he’s living a life of skateboarding; he’s pro for a company he loves that supports him; he just got married; he’s got great friends and family; and he’s completely comfortable with himself being a dork in the skateboarding industry.
Sounds simple enough, right? Just peachy. Except you’d be amazed by the amount of people in skateboarding, or the world for that matter, who aren’t nearly as happy, appreciative or have the piece of mind that Sierra possesses at only 22 years old... despite the fact that he’s had a few setbacks. Setbacks that might have caused any lesser-willed man to go running back home to Montana with their tail tucked between their legs. Wanna know what really happened and how he’s achieved and maintained this skate-nirvana-esque mind state? Well, the story goes like this:
It's a day of mourning for them... And if they actually have lenses in their glasses, maybe you could take those off and wipe the tears dry for them too.
This was meant to go in the Damn Am "coverage," but I blew it... I hope it doesn't become a trend with the ladies. I, myself, prefer round boobs. Not that you asked.
This was our last day of the etnies Barcelona tour in March '08. See that switch frontside flip? Eric did four in a row. First try. That's his "warmup." He tried the switch big flip for a good while until meltodowns ensued.
Here's a few random leftover clips of Eric Fletcher I found from an etnies Barcelona trip in March 2008. I used to always make him do frontside flips so I could try to learn 'em. Eric will forever be one of the most underrated, effortless and naturally gifted skaters I've ever met. And he skates for himself, the way he wants, when he wants. Fletch... I miss you, buddy! Come skate the TF sometime!
