Mike Mo Capaldi

Michael Capaldi
Born Michael Capaldi
(1990-03-27) March 27, 1990
Simi Valley, California, United States
Nationality American
Other names Mike Mo
Occupation Professional skateboarder, Co-owner of Glassy Sunhaters
Height 5' 9"[1]
Website http://glassysunhaters.com/

Michael Capaldi (born March 27, 1990[1]), popularly known as Mike Mo Capaldi, is a professional regular-footed skateboarder (naturally rides with the left foot at the front of the board)[2] who gained popularity following his video part in Forecast, a video produced by professional skateboarder Paul Rodriguez.[3] In an October 2013 video feature for the Berrics website, Capaldi revealed his transition with the 360 flip, a very difficult skateboard trick, whereby he only performs the trick in "switch" stance; that is, opposite to his natural stance.[4]

Early life

Originating from Simi Valley, California, United States (US)[5] and attended Royal High School. Capaldi explained in early 2013 that the "Mo" in his name is a nickname that was given to him by his father while he was a young boy.[6]

After breaking his wrist skating a handrail,[7] Capaldi proceeded to avoid handrail skateboarding and explained in a 2013 interview that "I don't like rails".[8]

Professional skateboarding

Capaldi stated in a 2013 interview that the best thing about his membership with the team is: "Because Girl to me, that's my childhood dream sponsor, so the fact that I'm on my dream sponsor is probably the coolest thing you can have; and Girl is tight as fuck, so." Capaldi also revealed later in the interview that he does not engage in any preparation or rituals prior to skateboarding, but that he has observed other skateboarders, that he considers some of the best, undertake routines prior to the act of skateboarding.[8]

Capaldi was sponsored by Matix for several years and released signature clothing products with the brand;[9] the brand also produced custom-made singlets for Capaldi's basketball team "The Simi Valley Bierdos".[10]

Capaldi's first pro model shoe was with Lakai.[11] Capaldi resigned from Lakai after the shoe brand emerged victorious from the 2011 "King of the Road" competition run by Thrasher magazine.[12]

In 2011, Capaldi was recruited to the Spitfire skateboard wheels team after a lengthy period of time with a company entitled Fillmore that is no longer in existence as of March 2013. As part of his introduction to the team, Capaldi created and published a spoof "sponsor-me" video that is typically reserved for unsponsored skateboarders.[13]

Following his time with Lakai, Capaldi joined the DC team, alongside other new team riders such as Nyjah Huston and Mikey Taylor.[14][15]

At the 2012 Agenda trade show, Capaldi's first signature shoe for DC was previewed in three different "colorways".[16] On January 14, 2013, the first MikeMo Capaldi signature DC shoe model was released to the public, accompanied by two online video segments—promotion for the shoe is accompanied by the tagline: "Designed from the Inside Out".[17][18][19]

Sponsors

As of 2014, Capaldi is sponsored by Girl Skateboards, DC Shoes, Royal Trucks, Spitfire wheels, MOB griptape, Bones Swiss bearings, and Diamond.[15] Capaldi was a former team member of the Lakai footwear and Matix clothing teams.[20][21] Mike Mo also co-owns a sunglasses company called Glassy.

Glassy

Capaldi and his brother, Vince, are co-owners and founders of Glassy Sunglasses; however, the trademark for the name "Glassy Sunglasses" is registered under the name "Capaldi, Vince".[22]

The Glassy sunglasses brand launched its internet store in September 2012, including signature products from Stefan Janoski, Sean Malto, and Mike Mo himself. A signature model for team rider Daewon Song, entitled the "Daeviator", was launched in late 2012.[23]

In May 2013, following a bet between Capaldi and professional skateboarder Chris Cole, the latter became a team rider for the Glassy brand—Capaldi and Cole, who are teammates on the DC Shoes team, agreed that Cole would join the Glassy team if he lost to Capaldi in any contest. The pair competed in the Battle at the Berrics 6 contest on May 18, 2013 and Cole was defeated by Capaldi.[24]

Recognition

The SkateLab indoor skatepark (located in Capaldi's home area of Simi Valley) partnered with the DC company for the "1st Annual Mike Mo Day", held on February 9, 2013. Participants at the event were provided with an opportunity to meet and skate with Capaldi, and free Capaldi DC product was also distributed.[25]

Contest results

Capaldi won the first Battle at the Berrics after beating Benny Fairfax in a flatground game of "S.K.A.T.E." (a game in which two contestants engage in a "battle", whereby the tricks performed by the lead skater must be repeated by the other skater—letters from the word "skate" are assigned each time a trick is not successfully repeated and the losing contestant is the first skater to complete all of the letters).[26]

Capaldi was selected as a competitor for the Street League competition, founded by professional skateboarder, Rob Dyrdek. Capaldi competed alongside professional skateboarders such as Sean Malto, Paul Rodriguez, Chris Cole, and Luan Oliviera for three seasons prior to the cessation of his involvement.[27][28]

Media appearances

Capaldi has been featured on Fuel TV's "New Pollution" segment[29] and also appeared on the NBC television network talking about the "Battle at the Berrics" competition.[30]

Personal life

Capaldi resides in Simi Valley, California, United States (US) .[6] However, in 2013, Capaldi revealed that even though Simi Valley is his home town, it is "time to move".[8]

Capaldi's brother, Vince, was diagnosed with "bone cancer", and was scheduled for an operation in 2009 in which a titanium bone substitute would be inserted into his body.[31]

Capaldi explained in a 2013 interview that if he wasn't a professional skateboarder, he would most likely be working in a skate shop, or a Foot Locker store after failing at basketball.[8]

Videography

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Active Proudly Presents Mike Mo Capaldi". Active Ride Shop. Active. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  2. ↑ "Mike Mo Capaldi". Skately. Skately LLC. 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  3. 1 2 Mike Capaldi (23 January 2013). "This is my very first video part called "Forecast". If Paul Rodriguez never put me in this video I don't know where I'd be.. Thanks Paul!". Mike Mo Capaldi on Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  4. ↑ Chase Gabor (23 October 2013). "GRAM YO SELFIE with MikeMo Capaldi" (Video upload). The Berrics. The Berrics. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  5. ↑ Transworld (20 June 2007). "CHECK OUT: MIKE-MO CAPALDI". Transworld Skateboarding. Bonnier Corporation. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
  6. 1 2 RIDEChannel (16 January 2013). "Mike Mo Capaldi Gets Naked, Can't Bail a Kickflip, and More on Free Lunch" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  7. ↑ Anthony Moreno (22 December 2010). "mike mo forecast hd" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  8. 1 2 3 4 CCSskatemedia (31 January 2013). "ASK Mike Mo | You Asked, He Answered" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  9. ↑ Matix Clothing (March 2011). "Matix Mike Mo Capaldi Commercial" (Video upload). Matix Clothing on Vimeo. Vimeo LLC. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  10. ↑ SkatesMuch (18 December 2009). "Matix - A Day In The Life With Mike Mo Capaldi" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  11. ↑ Clemens Dyckmans (23 September 2010). "The Lakai Mike Mo review". We Are Tested. wearetested.com. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  12. ↑ MikeMoCapaldiVideos (14 October 2011). "MIKE MO LEAVES LAKAI!" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  13. ↑ Mike Mo Capaldi (14 March 2011). "Mike Mo Sponsor Me Tape For Spitfire" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  14. ↑ Blair Alley (3 January 2012). "NEWSHIT: MIKE MO & NYJAH JOIN DC". Transworld SKATEboarding. Bonnier Corporation. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  15. 1 2 DC (2012). "Story". DC. DC SHOES, INC. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  16. ↑ hufffreeking (3 August 2012). "DC Shoes – Mike Mo Capaldi Signature Shoe". Huff Free HipHop. Huff Free HipHop. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  17. ↑ TWS (14 January 2013). "DC: MIKE MO SIGNATURE SHOE". Transworld Skateboarding. Bonnier Corporation. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
  18. ↑ DCShoesFilm (14 January 2013). "DC SHOES: MIKE MO SIGNATURE SHOE - DESIGNED FROM THE INSIDE OUT" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
  19. ↑ DCshoesFilm (14 January 2013). "DC SHOES: MIKE MO TALKS ON THE MIKE MO SIGNATURE SHOE" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
  20. ↑ lakaiweb (14 October 2011). "LAKAI MO GOES ANNOUNCEMENT". YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  21. ↑ mikemocapaldiskates (9 June 2009). "MATIX SF TOUR:Mike-Mo,Torey Pudwill, Danny Brady, Marc Johnson, Marty Murawski". YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  22. ↑ "GLASSY SUNGLASSES - Trademark Details". Justia.com Trademarks. Justia. 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  23. ↑ "DAEWON - SIGNATURE SUNHATER". Glassy Sunhaters. Glassy Store. February 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  24. ↑ "CHRIS COLE vs MIKEMO CAPALDI". The Berrics. The Berrics. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  25. ↑ TWS (4 February 2013). "MO DAY AT SKATELAB". Transworld Skateboarding. Bonnier Corporation. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  26. ↑ "The Battle at the Berrics". The Berrics. The Berrics. 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  27. ↑ vice (2 October 2012). "Girl & Chocolate Skateboards Present Pretty Sweet Tuesdays (Teaser)". YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  28. ↑ "Mike Mo Capaldi & Big Cat! Golf Cart Tragedy! Street League Judging! Weekend Buzz ep. 93 pt. 1" (Video upload). Ride Channel on YouTube. Google Inc. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  29. ↑ MikeMoCapaldiVideos (3 August 2010). "Mike Mo on New Pollution" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  30. ↑ MikeMoCapaldiVideos (28 July 2010). "Mike Mo On NBC News" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  31. ↑ Crailtap (5 March 2009). "Crail Couch With Vince Capaldi". YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  32. ↑ Sean Malto (13 June 2012). "Sean Malto & Mike Mo. Yes We Canada" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  33. ↑ PodiumPictures (5 December 2007). "MATIX Forgotten Coast Tour" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  34. ↑ PodiumPictures (7 January 2008). "Matix Ams Going Green Tour NEW FULL EDIT" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  35. ↑ shootallskaters16 (26 January 2011). "Mike Mo Capaldi- Fully Flared HD" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  36. ↑ GARAGEaustraliaNZ (1 April 2012). "STREETS L.A. Official Trailer" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  37. ↑ Mike Mo Capaldi (20 November 2009). "Girl/Chocolate:Badass meets dumbass tour" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  38. ↑ ARWLives (26 January 2010). "Lakai - The Final Flare (HD FEATURE) (Part 3 - Spain/Italy & California)" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  39. ↑ ARWLives (25 January 2010). "Lakai - The Final Flare (HD FEATURE) (Part 1 - California & NYC)" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
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  41. ↑ skatepark quilicura (25 December 2008). "lakay the final flare part 2" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  42. ↑ "Yanks on Planks" (Video upload). Biebel's World. Biebel's World. 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  43. ↑ biebelsworld (14 August 2010). "Yanks on Planks" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
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  45. ↑ mobsaget (8 December 2010). "Lakai Voltage Tour Part 2" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  46. ↑ willmarrindy (1 May 2010). "girl skateboards - outbackwards part 1" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  47. ↑ mikemocapaldiskates (28 April 2010). "Girl Skateboards Outbackwards Tour Part 2" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  48. ↑ mikemocapaldiskates (21 May 2010). "Girl Skateboards Outbackwards Tour Part 3" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  49. ↑ ThrasherMagazine (4 January 2012). "King of the Road 2011 Webisode #8" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
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