WILLY AKERS

Hometown: Wilmington, DE

Resides in: Philadelphia, PA

Sponsors:  5Boro, Emerica, Kinetic Skateshop, Volcom, Independent, Oj Wheels and Lucky Hardware. 

In the Van Since:  2000  

How did you get on the 5?  Met the crew at the old West End Skatepark in PA and haven’t left the van since.

First Board:  I got a Powell Plane with clear grip, and stickers underneath.

Food:  Grow your own.

Music:  Anything with a good beat or rhythm.

Inspiration:  Steve Irwin

When you’re not skating:  Photography, cooking and growing food.

Favorite dude to sit next to in the Van?  Shotgun with Tombo, you could be talking to him, telling him how you’re feeling and before you know it, a song comes over the speakers describing that exact feeling.  Tombo is good on the ipod. 

Worst dude to sit next to in the Van?  Tombo, he will constantly go on about my stinky armpits. 

Favorite 5boro Trip:  2 month trip across the country.. Mardi Gras, Grand Canyon, good skating, meeting of great people!  Refer to HYPERLINK "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dY-DCaFXCY""55 Nights On Your Couch"

10 years from now:  Hopefully have a fully self-sufficient farm, with chickens, goats, and tons of farm fresh fruits and vegetables!  I also hope to get along with surfing by that point.