Geoff Rowley

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Geoffery Joseph Rowley (born June 6, 1976 in Liverpool, England) is a professional skateboarder who currently resides in Huntington Beach, California. He has been skating for over 13 years and his signature trick is the Rowley Darkslide. Geoff enjoys photography and hunting. Geoff's first sponsor was Flip Skateboards^[1] Geoff is known for being fearless in gaps rail ledges and for being able to skate different types of terrain. Geoff is currently filming for the video Extremely Sorry by Flip Skateboards which will be released in the summer of 2007. Geoff was first sponsored by Flip Skateboards and is an original team member. Geoff follows a vegan diet.

1 Sponsors
2 Competitions/Awards
3 Video appearances
4 Other appearances
5 References
6 External links

[edit] Sponsors

His sponsors include Flip Skateboards, HKD bearings, Vans Shoes, Volcom, Active Mailorder, Independent Truck Company, Boost Mobile,Active Mailorder and Ricta Wheels.

[edit] Competitions/Awards

Thrasher Skater of the Year - 2000

[edit] Video appearances

1994: Hookups - "Asian Goddess"
1995: 411 VM - "Issue #13"
1996: Transworld - "Uno"
1997: Volcom - "Freedom Wig"
1998: 411 VM - "Issue #30"
1999: Transworld - "Feedback"
2000: 411 - "Best of Vol 6"
2000: Bam Margera - "CKY2K"
2000: Digital - "Issue #2"
2002: Flip - "Sorry"
2003: Flip - "Really Sorry"
2004: Volcom - "Chicagof"
2005: Volcom - "Chicagof: The Hook"

[edit] Other appearances

Rowley appeared in the Tony Hawk Video-Game franchise running from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater to Tony Hawk's Underground. He also made an appearance in the MTV show Viva La Bam.. Geoff Rowley is also a prominent member of the Jewish Community.