"They are doing the best tricks consistently with every variation of it down the biggest stuff. In January 2013, Way provided his perspective on the company's team in an interview for the online magazine, Jenkem: Way has explained, "For the sake of what we were a part of, I think Colin and I, you know, didn't want to let go of the formula that gave us the motivation that pumped out all of those videos and stuff that we were able to pump out." Way has revealed that, while he and McKay are the co-owners of the relaunched company, they have adopted the business model that they learned of from Ternasky during his time running the first phase of the company. In 2005, with the financial backing of Syndrome Distribution, Way and McKay reformed Plan B Skateboards, maintaining their roles as company co-owners, as well as professional skaters. That there was like a rumor that Plan B was maybe gonna come back and I think it had gotten around how much a fan of it I was as a kid." Second-phase team member Paul Rodriguez has referred to this period as a time when Way and McKay were talking about "bringing back the dream awakening the giant", while fellow recruit PJ Ladd has stated, "I had heard about it. Way (far right foreground) with other skaters in 2007Īround 2005, rumors emerged in regard to a plan, devised by Way and McKay, to relaunch Plan B. In the first advertisement for his first pro model shoe, Way stood still because he suffered a neck injury while surfing. He also competed in the OP King of Skate competition.ĭanny was the first pro skateboarder for DC Shoes when the brand was founded in 1994. During his time with the company, Way had numerous pro model boards and was featured in photo advertisements. Alien Workshop (1999-2004) Īfter the original iteration of Plan B folded in 1998, Danny was sponsored by Alien Workshop. Ternasky's intention was to create a "super team" with riders such as Way, Colin McKay, Mullen, Mike Carroll, Matt Hensley, Rick Howard and Tas Pappas. Ternasky, to the dismay of Magnusson, managed to convince numerous H-Street team riders to resign and assist with the development of the new brand. The Plan B company was formed as part of the Dwindle Distribution company, at that time overseen by Steve Rocco and Rodney Mullen, and, like Way, Ternasky was also formerly with H-Street, where he co-managed the company with Tony Magnusson. He has been injured repeatedly, including breaking his neck in 1994, and as of 2009 having undergone 13 operations. Way was introduced in the Powell Peralta skateboard company's video "Public Domain" in the late 80's and H-Street skateboard company's videos Shackle Me Not and Hokus Pokus and, shortly afterwards in 1991, co-founded the skateboard company Plan B, together with Mike Ternasky. Professional skateboarding ĭanny Way became the youngest person (15 yrs old) to win a pro vert skateboarding contest at the World Skateboard Association Pro Vert Contest in Lansing, Michigan sponsored by Modern Skate & Surf in 1989. Danny lost another adult in his life when his childhood mentor Mike Ternasky was killed by an elderly driver who ran a stop sign. The couple subsequently divorced and Tim died following a surfing session. Mary subsequently remarried, to Tim O'Dea, who introduced Danny and Damon to skateboarding and surfing. Following his father's death, his mother Mary dated a number of men who abused Mary, Danny, and his brother Damon. His father, Dennis Way, died before Danny's first birthday – Dennis was jailed for failing to pay child support to his previous wife, and after nine days in jail was found hanged in his cell his death was ruled a suicide. His childhood was marred by difficult circumstances. Way was born in Portland, Oregon and grew up in San Diego, California. One of his more notable stunts was jumping the Great Wall of China on a skateboard via megaramp. He is known for extreme stunts, such as jumping into a skateboard ramp from a helicopter that was featured on the cover of Transworld Skateboarding magazine. Danny Way (born April 15, 1974) is an American professional skateboarder, company owner and rallycross driver who has been awarded Thrasher magazine's "Skater of the Year" award twice.
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