Your Favorite Skaters Favorite Skater: Tim Johnson

Your favorite skater’s favorite skater usually has the best stories, and Tim Johnson is exactly that kind of name in Jacksonville skateboarding. We pulled up to talk about where it all started: growing up just over the Georgia line, getting hooked on skateboarding at 10, and learning style the hard way on rough terrain, homemade ramps, and whatever spots the Southeast could offer. The result is a conversation packed with real skate history, Kona Skatepark memories, and the kind of details you only get from someone who lived it.We nerd out on the stuff skaters actually argue about, too: goofy vs regular, frontside vs backside, why some tricks feel impossible until one tiny foot angle changes everything, and how pool skating teaches control you can’t fake. Tim also connects the dots between martial arts and skateboarding, from balance and timing to the ability to make small adjustments under pressure. If you’re into progression, vert ramp technique, or the DIY skatepark mindset, you’ll hear a lot to steal for your next session.Then the lens widens to travel and culture: Australia bowls on the beach, tattoos as life bookmarks, and multiple trips through Scandinavia where the summer sun barely sets and the skate community goes all-in. We close with the real talk about getting older in skateboarding: pads, helmets, injuries we’ve seen up close, and how protecting yourself doesn’t dull your skating, it keeps you in the game.Hit play for Part One with Tim Johnson, then subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. If you like it, share it with a friend and leave a review. What’s the gnarliest place you’ve ever skated?