Platform Episode 41 - Eric Schrijn

The latest guest on Platform is a true icon of the sport, Esco
Zoo's very own Eric Schrijn. He was involved in aggressive
skating from its initial birth, skated for some of the biggest
companies at the height of the sport's mainstream popularity, and
stuck with it through some of the toughest times in its short
history.   


Eric has an insane amount of stories, including how he was
introduced to aggressive skating through his youth pastor, none
other than living legend Chris Edwards. He talks about how the
Airman advised him to skate for Senate, what it was like riding
for Rollerblade during their most lucrative period, competing at
the X Games in front of tens of thousands of people, the insane
perks that came with being a successful pro skater during that
era and how he witnessed its rapid fall from grace.  


Throughout our discussion, Eric was warm, charming and didn't
take himself too seriously. He was very candid and openly
discussed the moments he cherished and the experiences that were
the most difficult for him emotionally. Unlike some of his
contemporaries from that period, he looks back on his time as a
pro with fond memories and advises how he believes it made him
improve as a person.    


This episode is supported by Blader Union and Alchemyst Skate
Shop.  


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