Dave Hackett

Dave “Hackman” Hackett (born David Jude Hackett on November 12, 1960) is a professional skateboarder[1] from Malibu, California.

Dave “Hackman” Hackett
Personal information
Full nameDavid Jude Hackett
Nickname(s)"Hackman!" the Gnar
Born (1960-11-12) November 12, 1960
Wilmington, Delaware
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Websitehackettslash.com
Sport
CountryUnited States of America
SportSkateboarding, Surfing
Event(s)Pools, Bowls, Slalom, Banked Slalom, Downhill
Turned proSummer, 1975

Career

Hackett has been featured in many skateboard films, videos and movies including the award-winning documentary DogTown and Z-Boyz.[2]

In 1975, Hackett won the Hang Ten World Championship Jr. Men’s’ Slalom Title[3] at age 15, and the 1978 US Open Men’s Bowl and Pool Riding Title at Kona Skatepark at age 18.[4]

Known as "Hackman", he was a pioneer of Extreme Skateboard stunts,[5][6] 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.[7]

In 1979, Hackett starred in the Action Sports TV show HotShots[8][9] with overall world champion Tony Alva. In this show he debuted the “Pipe to Pipe” Ollie.[10] Later on his career, DogTown photographer,[11] Glen E. Friedman captured the “Hackett Slash” on film, soon becoming a recognized image in Skateboarding. The image has been made into T-shirts, Posters, Tattoos, a Skateshop Logo, Signs, Paintings and Sculptures.

In 1984, Hackman helped start Jimmy’Z[12] clothing line and sponsored other renowned riders such as Christian Hosoi, Scott Oster, Eric Dressen, and Steve Olson. A year later, in 1985 Hackett’s first of two signature skateboards, The Iron Cross and & The Street Sickle, was released on the Skull Skates brand[13] along with team members Duane Peters, Steve Olson and Christian Hosoi. In 2003 Hackett was chosen by Juice magazine as one of the 50 Most Influential Skateboarders in the World.[14] In 2005 Hackett formed the Skateboard Racers Association (SRA)[15] designing and sanctioning professional skateboard races around the globe.

Still in 2005, Hackett beat the World Champion Italian Luca Giammarco to take the European TS Skateboard Racing title[16] at the European Championships in Stockholm, Sweden.

In 2006, at the age of 46,Hackett set the world record for being the “Oldest Pro” to complete Tony Hawk’s “Loop of Death".[17][18]

In 2008, former skateboarder magazine editor Sean Mortimer included Dave Hackett in his skateboarding book StaleFish,[19] highlighting the experiences of 16 of the world’s most influential skateboarders. He can be seen in magazines such as The Skateboard Mag, Concrete Wave and Thrasher.

In his 50s, Hackett is still an active skateboarder, winning the World tight slalom Championship title in 2015 and the Overall US Nationals Masters Title in 2016. Hackman surfs and skateboards regularly, as well as plays guitar. His sponsors include Khiro Skateboard Products,[20] Osiris Shoes, Independent Trucks, Nitro Bearings, Kryptonics Wheels, Black Leather Racing and Deathbox Skateboards.

Dave's patented move titled "The Hackett Slash"

Competition results

Some of Hacketts competition results include:

  • 1st Place 1974 Malibu Park Jr. High School Contest
  • 1st Place1975 Jr. Men's Slalom, Hang Ten World Championships
  • 1st Place1978 Oasis Pro - Pool
  • 1st Place1978 Oasis Pro - Half Pipe
  • 1st Place1978 Oasis Pro - Cross Country
  • 1st Place1978 U.S. Open Men’s Vert, Kona Skate par
  • 1st Place 2002 Sandia Banked Slalom - The Bear, Alb. New Mexico
  • 1st Place 2003 Indian School Outlaw Ditch Race - Alb. New Mexico
  • 1st Place 2005 TS European Slalom Champion - Stockholm, Sweden
  • 1st Place 2011 Masters Tight Slalom, Oceanside Open
  • 1st Place 2011 Masters Giant Slalom, Oceanside Open
  • 1st Place 2011 Masters Overall, Oceanside Open
  • 1st Place 2012 Masters Tight Slalom, Oceanside Open
  • 1st Place 2012 Masters Giant Slalom, Oceanside Open
  • 1st Place 2012 Masters Overall, Oceanside Open
  • 1st Place 2015 Masters Tight Slalom, World Championships, KY
  • 1st Place 2016 US Nationals, Masters Tight Slalom, Oceanside
  • 1st Place 2016 US Nationals, Masters Hybrid Slalom, Oceanside
  • 1st Place 2016 US Nationals, Masters Giant Slalom, Oceansid
  • 1st Place 2016 US Nationals, Masters Overall Title, Oceanside

Other projects

Currently, Dave Hackett is also an artist[21] and a consultant to the Action Sports Industry[22][23] and the CEO of the Y.O.U. Institute, home of The Ultimate Life Tool®,[24] an advanced human assessment instrument approved for Continuing Education by the Board of Registered Nursing[25] and the International Coach Federation. In addition to this work, Hackett is a professional Prayer Practitioner,[26][27] Spiritual Guide and Executive Life & Relationship Coach. Hackett was the MC for the International Skateboarding Hall of Fame from 2012 – 2016. He is also a Motivational Speaker and Seminar Leader.

Currently, he is the Creative Director of Castle Coatings[28] and Brand Manager for Black Leather Racing (BLR), Malibu Surf Skates[29] and Deathbox® Skateboards.[30][31]

See also

References
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  2. Penn, Sean; Adams, Jay; Alva, Tony; Ament, Jeff (2002-05-10), Dogtown and Z-Boys, retrieved 2017-04-03
  3. Warshaw, Matt (2005-01-01). The Encyclopedia of Surfing. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 0156032511.
  4. "Kona Skatepark - World's Oldest Operating Skatepark". Kona Skate Park. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  5. Crossingham, John; Kalman, Bobbie (2004-01-01). Extreme Skateboarding. Crabtree Publishing Company. p. 5. ISBN 9780778716686.
  6. Batchelor, Bob; Coombs, Danielle Sarver (2012-12-18). American History through American Sports: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports [3 volumes]: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9780313379895.
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  9. Savage, Booth; Parke, Dorothy; Burke, Paul; Johnson, Clark (1986-09-23), Hot Shots, retrieved 2017-04-03
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  11. Kirby, Matthew (2015-02-02). "Meet the Dogtown, Punk and Beastie Boys photographer Glen E. Friedman". Konbini United States. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  12. "JIMMY'Z". JIMMY'Z. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  13. "Skull Skates". www.skullskates.com. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  14. "David Hackett". Juice Magazine. 2000-12-01. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  15. "ASRA - Australian Skateboard Racing Association". www.skateboardracing.org.au. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  16. "ISSA - International Slalom Skateboarding Association". www.slalomskateboarder.com. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  17. "Skateboarders Take On The Loop Of Death!". Providr.com. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
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  19. "Stalefish Book signing with Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen and more!, Simi Valley, CA". Yelp. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  20. Khiro Legends: David Hackett
  21. "DAVE HACKETT ART - RADICAL | ACTION | FLOW - SKATEPAINTINGS". davehackettart.com. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  22. "How To: Get Into The Action Sports Industry | GrindTV.com". GrindTV.com. 2013-02-22. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  23. "How Action Sports Aims to Overcome Its Crisis". www.ispo.com. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  24. "The YOU Group". www.theultimatelifetool.com. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  25. Nursing, California Board of Registered. "California Board of Registered Nursing". www.rn.ca.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
  26. "Prayer – Practitioners | Center for Spiritual Living, Colorado Springs". cslcs.org. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  27. "What is a Licensed Professional Practitioner-". www.seasidecenter.org. Archived from the original on 2017-04-04. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  28. Cope, Laurie. "Castle Coating Wales Powder Coating, Shot Blast and Wet Spraying Specialists South Wales". www.castlecoatingswales.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  29. "New Products Available from Malibu Surfskates Skateboards!". Warehouse Skateboards. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  30. "New Products Available from Deathbox Skateboards!". Warehouse Skateboards. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  31. "Death Box Skateboards < Skately Library". skately.com. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
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