Get To Know Danny Corral

Introduction by Shawnymac
Interview by Julio
Photography by Izzy

“At all times of the day Danny wants to push wood and I believe it’s that absolute determination that makes him the shred monster he has become. Between having fun, trying a new trick every single day, and his knees of steel…Danny can amaze anyone. I can’t wait to see what’ll happen next. Here’s a little taster to help pass the time.”

Well, lets start off by you telling me your full name.
Daniel Corral. Don’t like the middle name.

Really? I heard it was Richard.
Man, it is but I don’t like it [laughs].

So, how old are you?
I’m fifteen.

You’re still a little boy coming up in the world.
Yup. I hope [laughs].

How long have you been skateboarding?
I’ve been skating for four years.

Right on! You skate like you’ve been skating for 10 years [laughs].
Yeah well, I just try hard ’cause everybody I skate with are older and better so I want to be as good. You know?

Yeah I know. Any sponsors?
Yup. I’m on Identity Boardshop and flow for DC Shoes.

Dang! Flow for DC? How hyped were you on that?
So f^*%ing hyped. Like, I was just skating at this spot by peak, it’s called the Wax Museum and I used my friend’s phone to go on Myspace and Abner sent me a message saying “Yo! Your DC s#!t came” and I just f^*%ing ran and screamed [laughs]. Yeah, I was hyped.

So, what’s with your nickname man?
Umm…when I was born my Mom and Dad heard that song “Danny Boy” and they used to sing it to me when I was a baby. So, like all my life they’ve been calling me that…

…and now everyone calls you that?
Yup, it’s cool I guess.

What’s this s#!t I’m hearing about some EPIC trick you did at Parks High School?
Well, you have to wait for that video to come out [laughs].

Alrighty then, bitch!
[more laughs] Man, calm down.

Tell me…where’s your “training” facility located?
Oh, that place, Dema Park. Yup, that’s where it is.

Peak Park, California. That’s Dema Park man…
Who hypes you up the most when you skate there?
Yup! Yup! That park is why I’m as good as I am. Sammy and Ian. Man, they’re f^*%ing funny and good [laughs].

Yeah, that’s true. Sammy and Ian seems to hype me up the most.
Dre is gnarly too.
Yup! It’s just that he needs to film. He’s always the one filming. He needs to get those clips too, man.

Dre is the one who keeps everything running. Without him, s#!t ain’t getting done.
Yup! Yup! That’s true, man.

Alright, let me hear some shout outs man.
Alright, to all the homies in Dema and you man, you like my big brother and Cristian, he’s always fun to skate with. Izzy for the sickest photos and my Mom and Dad and Nephew…love that ‘lil guy and Identity Boardshop! DEMA ALL DAY!

Wanna see some Danny Corral action, check out these links from DemaDayz:

-A Flip with Danny Corral
-Fanny Pack Fridayz #1
-Also, be sure to check out Dema’s Keep On Pushin’ Vol.2 Teaser