Dave Hackett

Canadian professional skateboarder Dave “Hackman” HackettPersonal informationFull nameDavid Jude HackettNickname"Hackman!" the GnarBorn (1960-11-12) November 12, 1960 (age 65)Wilmington, DelawareHeight6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Weight190 lb (86 kg)Websitehackettslash.comSportCountryUnited States of AmericaSportSkateboarding, SurfingEventsPools, Bowls, Slalom, Banked Slalom, DownhillTurned proSummer, 1975 Dave “Hackman” Hackett (born David Jude Hackett on November 12, 1960) is a professional skateboarder from Malibu, California. Career Hackett has been featured in many skateboard films, videos and movies including the award-winning documentary DogTown and Z-Boyz. In 1975, Hackett won the Hang Ten World Championship Jr. Men’s’ Slalom Title at age 15, and the 1978 US Open Men’s Bowl and Pool Riding Title at Kona Skatepark at age 18.[failed verification] Known as "Hackman", he was a pioneer of Extreme Skateboard stunts,[failed verification][failed verification] and one of the first skateboarders to transfer surf moves from the water to the land. Hackett was also the first to jump 3 cars end to end on a Rocket Powered Skateboard and the first Pro to jump a 25 stair set in 1982.[fai