Zoo York Welcomes Chaz Ortiz
Zoo York Welcomes Chaz Ortiz
Welcome to to the Zoo, Chaz.
The Zoo York Institute is proud to announce that Chaz Ortiz is the newest member of its Am Team.
Hailing from Chicago, IL, over the past few years Chaz (spelled with one z) has quickly made a name for himself in the skateboarding world by racking up an impressive tally of top finishes at all the major contests. Standouts include placing 2nd at Phoenix Am 2008, 6th at Tampa Am 2008, 2nd at Volcom Damn Am 2007, and 6th at last years Dew Tour PlayStation Pro in Orlando.
Chaz is known for his super smooth, seemingly effortless style, and at only fourteen years of age he exudes a quiet confidence well beyond his years. With youth on his side, fire in his heart and a deep bag of man-sized tricks on lock, Chaz truly is the future of skateboarding.
Id heard about Chaz for a couple years before actually meeting him, and when we finally skated together I was blown away by his natural talent and how fast he progressed, says ZY Senior Team Manager Seamus Deegan. Even though were announcing it today, Chaz has actually been with Zoo York for years. In 2005, Harold [Hunter] spotted him at a contest and put him on the flow team, and now three years later were hyped to officially welcome him to the family.
To keep the momentum going, Chaz spent most of May in NYC with the team shooting photos for ads and filming for his part in Zoos upcoming video, State of Mind.
As Zoo Yorks newest recruit, Chaz joins veteran ZY Officials Zered Bassett, Donny Barley, Aaron Suski, Forrest Kirby, Kevin Taylor, Brandon Westgate (Am), Matt Miller (Am), Anthony Shetler (Am), Lamare Hemmings (Am), Ron Deily (Am), and Eli Reed (Am).
In addition to Zoo York, Chaz also skates for eS Footwear, Force Trucks, Diamond, FKD Bearings, Bones Wheels, and Warp Skatepark.
Find out more at: ZooYork.com
Hailing from Chicago, IL, over the past few years Chaz (spelled with one z) has quickly made a name for himself in the skateboarding world by racking up an impressive tally of top finishes at all the major contests. Standouts include placing 2nd at Phoenix Am 2008, 6th at Tampa Am 2008, 2nd at Volcom Damn Am 2007, and 6th at last years Dew Tour PlayStation Pro in Orlando.
Chaz is known for his super smooth, seemingly effortless style, and at only fourteen years of age he exudes a quiet confidence well beyond his years. With youth on his side, fire in his heart and a deep bag of man-sized tricks on lock, Chaz truly is the future of skateboarding.
Id heard about Chaz for a couple years before actually meeting him, and when we finally skated together I was blown away by his natural talent and how fast he progressed, says ZY Senior Team Manager Seamus Deegan. Even though were announcing it today, Chaz has actually been with Zoo York for years. In 2005, Harold [Hunter] spotted him at a contest and put him on the flow team, and now three years later were hyped to officially welcome him to the family.
To keep the momentum going, Chaz spent most of May in NYC with the team shooting photos for ads and filming for his part in Zoos upcoming video, State of Mind.
As Zoo Yorks newest recruit, Chaz joins veteran ZY Officials Zered Bassett, Donny Barley, Aaron Suski, Forrest Kirby, Kevin Taylor, Brandon Westgate (Am), Matt Miller (Am), Anthony Shetler (Am), Lamare Hemmings (Am), Ron Deily (Am), and Eli Reed (Am).
In addition to Zoo York, Chaz also skates for eS Footwear, Force Trucks, Diamond, FKD Bearings, Bones Wheels, and Warp Skatepark.
Find out more at: ZooYork.com
The newest Zoo AM putting in work with a KF front feebs2 Comments
b says:
since when did winning contests determine your success in skateboarding? 1970? pro skateboarding really went down the shitter...
enright says:
not only does chaz crush it at contests, but he absolutely destroys everything he skates - contest or no contest, the kid rips! and he's only 14.. respect.
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