Mike Mo Capaldi.

No Cars Go.

Mike had the first part in Fully Flared. This was his video debut as the new am on Girl and Lakai. Mike displayed a mastery of both regular and switch flip tricks done down gaps and stairs. He was also adept at ledge and manual moves, occupying a realm that shows impressive tech skills, but with some restraint to not get overly technical for the sake of an awkward never been done trick.

Fully Flared was very much a video of its day, in particular with some of the music selections. That's not always a bad thing, but it is something you have to be mindful of. I wasn't particularly fond of the second Arcade Fire album so Mike skating to "No Cars Go" didn't click for me. Given 15 years of space, the pairing works better in 2022.

Mike is from Simi Valley, California. He was pro for Girl. His other sponsors included Royal Trucks, Spitfire, and Matix. He left Lakai for DC Shoes in 2011. Unfortunately, his skateboard career was cut short due to an injury. Mike currently runs Glassy Sunglasses with his brother Vince.

I didn't recall that there was a Telford low, but here it is. Lakai has recently reissued the shoe and I'm curious to try them out.

The photos are by Ben Colen.

Thrasher - May 2007 Volume 27 Number 5