ASA Athlete
Chris GentryUnited States of America
Hometown: Houston, TX
Age: 49
Height: 6' 1''
Weight: 176
Sports: Half Pipe, Skate
Sponsors: Balls Deep, Black Flys, Rockstar Energy Drink, Type S Wheels, ProRiders.tv
Profile:
Born in Houston, Chris started building his own ramps at 8 years old and soon became one of the top skaters in the state winning amateur competitions. In late 1991, Chris turned pro. Along with competitions, he also does demos around the world. In 2005, he capped an incredible season by winning the silver medal at the LG Action Sports Championships. Chris is one the founders of P.R.O. (Pro Riders Organization), the organization for the riders, by the riders. When off the ramp he can usually be found on stage rapping. Check out his latest release titled "SAYZ WHO." Website: chrisgentry.com
History:
- 2009 ASA Action Sports World Tour, Chicago, IL - Vert: 8th
- 2007 Dew Tour, Salt Lake City, UT - Vert: 10th
- 2006 Action Sports US Vert Championship, San Diego, CA - Vert: 4th
- 2006 Dew Tour, San Jose, CA - Vert: 9th
- 2006 LG Action Sports World Tour, France - Vert: 7th
- 2006 LG Action Sports World Tour, Berlin, Germany - Vert: 2nd
- 2006 LG Action Sports World Tour, Amsterdam, Netherlands - Vert: 10th
- 2006 Action Sports World Tour, Richmond, VA - Vert: 6th
- 2005 LG Action Sports World Championships, Manchester, England - Vert: 2nd
- 2005 LG Action Sports US Championship, Pomona, CA - Vert: 2nd
- 2005 NBC Dew Tour Finals: 8th
- 2005 Globe World Cup - Best Trick Vert: 3rd
- 2005 X-Air - Vert: 1st
- 2005 LG Action Sports, Moscow, Russia - Vert: 7th
- 2005 MSS, Cincinnati, OH - Vert: 7th
- 2005 Dew Tour, Louisville, KY - Vert: 3rd
- 2005 Dew Action Sports Tour, Orlando, FL: 8th
- 2005 Slam City Jam - Vert: 11th
- 2004 LG Action Sports Asian Tour, Seoul, Korea: 1st
- 2004 Mobile Skatepark Series, Sacramento, CA - Vert: 3rd
- 2003 Vans Triple Crown Overall - Vert: 3rd
- 2003 Gravity Games - Vert: 5th
- 2002 X Games - Vert: 5th
Notable:
Skating Since: 1987
Activities other than riding: Being a rapper, releasing 3 albums
Career Highlight: 2nd place in 2005 LG World Championships
Life Highlight: My 4 year old son, doing live shows