Andy Macdonald

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For the ice hockey player, see Andy McDonald.

Andy MacDonald, 2008

Andy Macdonald (born July 31, 1973) is one of the best-known professional vert skateboarders today, winning the World Cup Skateboarding competition eight times. He started skateboarding in 1986 when he was twelve, and turned professional in 1994. In 1998 he was selected the "Best Overall Skater" in the reader poll of Transworld Skateboarding. he is sponsored by positiv skateboards and airwalk shoes. He has also designed with SBI Enterprises and Bruce Middleton the Flybar 1200, a type of extreme pogo-stick.

In 1999, he delivered an anti-drug speech at the White House. This was succeeded by Macdonald skateboarding across the marble floor.

Andy and his wife have a new baby boy, Haden Macdonald, who was born on January 15, 2006.

Andy is credited for the invention of the mega ramp. At home, Andy skates his private training facility in Carlsbad, California.