Evan Doherty is only 8, but already busting moves on a skateboard that many of his older peers cannot pull off.
Doherty recently became the youngest person to land a 720-degree rotation on a vert ramp (see video), capping a summer during which he also nailed a 540 and a McTwist.
Some are referring to him as the future of vert skating, and once he gets more strength in his little legs, he's going to become a force. Stars such as Pierre Luc-Gagnon, Shaun White and Bob Burnquist aren't ready to move over just yet. But they are impressed.
As for the legendary Tony Hawk, on Wednesday morning he tweeted: "Today's news: 8-year-old @evansk8r can do 720's: http://say.ly/fohHSA" RT Please!"
evan i am so proud to see your talents only get better and better...you are quite a unique , happy , talented young man and i am so happy to say i have gotten to meet you and see you live in person at a few competitions...signed DOTTY FALBO NOWAK mom of spencer flashburn nowak...keep rollin, boy you got talent...see ya at the competitions this summer hopefully...
Posted by: Dotty Falbo Nowak | Mar 11, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Cool post...
Posted by: Dan | Sep 15, 2011 at 04:58 PM
Mr. Thomas,
Thank you so much for posting my 720. That is completely awesome!
Evan Doherty
Posted by: Evan Doherty | Sep 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM