Tom Schaar
Pro Skater/student
| Marital Status: Single | Resides In: Malibu, CA |
| Participant since: 2004 | Age: 13 |
| Competitor since: 2012 | Height: 5'0" |
| Nickname(s): | Weight: 89 lbs. |
| Country: USA |
Skateboarding prodigy Tom Schaar is just 12 years old, but he's already been skating for 8 years. As of mid May, 2012, he's the only person known to have landed a 1080 on a skateboard, doing it first on a mini mega ramp in March 2012. He did it in competition at X Games Asia in April 2012 for Mini Mega gold. He's also landed a 900 in Vert competition. Growing up watching the Nickelodeon show Rocket Power, he's often called "Otto Rocket" for his skateboarding intensity. Tom attends traditional school and will be a 7th grader in fall 2012 in his hometown of Malibu, CA.
Pierre-Luc Gagnon wins Skateboard Vert gold
PLG wins sixth gold in Skateboard Vert at X Games Los Angeles 2012.
Story | Jun 28, 2012
Burnquist wins fourth Skateboard Big Air gold
Bob Burnquist wins fourth Skateboard Big Air gold on Friday at X Games Los Angeles 2012
Story | Jun 28, 2012