Greg Lutzka

Date of Birth:
April 20, 1985
Hometown:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Other Sponsors:
Almost, Globe, Bones, Independent Trucks, FKD Bearings, Truegrit Grip tape, Red bull, Drop Backpacks, Sundiego skate shops
Career Highlights:
2003 World Cup, 1st Slam City Jam
Toronto west 49 2003, 2004 Best trip Prague
1st Tampa Pro, 2nd gravity games
411 issue 49 wheels of fortune411 issue 49 wheels of fortune

Bio

Greg Lutzka is originally from Milwaukee, WI, which he will tell you is the best, “Milwaukee’s Best.”  Greg was able to grow up staking in Milwaukee where he could skate 10 to 15 street spots without the hassle and traffic which plagues his new home, Orange County, CA. This molded Greg into one of the best street skaters today, hands down.  Greg truly loves to skate and cares about skating hard every time he is out, while producing the best he can on his board.  Greg’s track record proves that he is pushing skateboarding harder and faster than any other street skater. The consistency and ease with which Greg lands tricks is truly a sight to behold and is nothing short of mind-blowing. In 2006, Greg pulled in first place finishes in street skating at the Globe World Championships, West 49 Canadian Open, Slam City Jam and a silver medal at the Summer X Games.

In addition, this past season at the Southside Skatepark in Houston, TX, Greg donated his $2,500 in contest winnings to the Make A Wish Foundation. Greg is part of the next generation of action sports stars. Oakley’s, “Our Life” (www.oakley.com/ourlife) showcases Greg’s passion to skate almost anything on the street harder and faster than most.

Q & A

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SONGS CURRENTLY LOADED ONTO YOUR THUMP?

Jimi Hendrix, all along the watch tower

WHAT MOVE / TRICK OR YOU WORKING ON?

Back side trail crail in pools

IF YOU COULD BE SOMEONE FAMOUS, WHO WOULD YOU BE?

Elvis, the ladies loved him

ANY LAST WORDS?

I guess a survival tip I heard yesterday, Next time you are too drunk to drive. Walk to the nearest pizza shop, Place an order, and when they go to deliver it, catch a ride home!!!! Brilliant...

NUMBER OF YEARS PARTICIPATING IN YOUR SPORT

10

WHEN DID YOU START YOUR SPORT?

When I was 10

WHO / WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

Music, travel and meeting new people inspires me also progressing on my board

TO ME, OAKLEY IS

Great products and good people

PARTY ANIMAL or MELLOW TV ON THE COUCH?

Party animal

FAVORITE

BANDS: Led Zeppelin, Doors, Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix-anything that gets me going FILMS: Fast times at ridge mount high BOOKS: Thrasher Magazine TV SHOWS: Simpson's, Dave Chappelle, Married with Children, That 70 show

YEARS AS A PROFESSIONAL

4

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER SPECIAL TALENTS (MUSIC/WRITE/DRAW/PAINT)?

Draw, paint and play a little music

5 ITEMS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

Skateboard, Girls, I-pod, Passport, Phone