Morgan Smith (skateboarder)

Morgan Smith (born December 30, 1986 in Unionville, Ontario) is a professional skateboarder.
Early life
Smith received his first skateboard at the age of six, and by ten he was skating with serious intent. He grew up skating in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Professional skateboarding
In approximately 2004, Smith was asked to skate for the Blind skateboard company during a visit by the team to Smith's hometown. According to Smith, he was asked by the team manager of Blind, Bill Weiss, at a dinner following a day of skateboarding with the Blind team that had been organized by Smith's friend, Pasi Posi. and, following a "60 Minutes in the Park" segment for Transworld in June 2012, was surprised by his Blind teammates with a signature deck that indicated his transition into the professional realm.
Video parts
Smith has been featured in many skateboard films throughout his career, including The Blind Video, and This Is Not A Test.
Contest history
He competed in the finals of the Battle of the Berrics 4, a competition held for professional skateboarders at The Berrics, along with Mike Mo Capaldi, PJ Ladd, and Davis Torgerson. He beat PJ Ladd in the finals and became the champion.
Sponsors
As of June 2012, Smith is sponsored by Blind, Venture, Sml wheels, DC, Blue Tile, Grizzly Grip, and Etcetera as well as Toronto skateboard shop Blue Tile Lounge. And skate park the Skate Loft
Filmography
*Switch Skateboarding (2004)
*Environment (2005)
*Four Letter Word (2008)
*The Blind Video (2009)
*Social Withdrawal (2011)
*This Is Not a Test (2011)
*Damn (2013)

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