reuel erickson
       
BMX Dirt
 
Age / Date of Birth
29 / July 14 1979
Birth Place
Red Bank, NJ
Current Home
Southern Utah
Years Riding
15 years, 13 of them pro
Sponsors
Diamondback BMX, Vans, Pro Tec, Warpt Clothing, SST, 661, and Tru-Vativ
 
Setup
 
Diamondback Frame, S&M front-end and Tru-Vativ cranks on any dirt!
How did you get into riding?
I started racing and figured out about dirt jumps you could ride all of the time. I enjoyed riding anytime I could. I was at a show with Lavin in Long Beach and got picked up by my first sponsor. Since then I've loved taking it to the next level!!!
Who influenced you the most?
  My parents, I love you both!!
Favorite Rider
  Jay Mirron, Fuzzy, Berringer and Lavin
Favorite Trick
  Decade's, Supermans, Nothings and 360 whips
How do you like traveling around?
  It's one of the best job's in the world! I love traveling.
Favorite place that you visited
  Cali! The trail's are always rockin' and the sun is always shining!
Is it true that you meet a lot of girls?
  I meet lots of people. On the subject of girls... I'm married to a hottie.
Any new trick you are working on?
  Wall ride to decade, and double decade's
Any advise for kids/people who are starting out in riding?
  Wear your helmet and pads, it will help you last longer! Keep on Riding.
Any superstition/ritual before you ride or compete?
I pray.
Anything to add/message?
  I'd like to thank all of my sponsors, my family, my wife, and friends. BMX ROCKS! KOR
Career Highlights
  1st place @ European X-Games 2004
2nd place @ NAAS (Europe) 2004
Top 10 @ Gravity Games 2004
4th Place @ Gravity Games 2003
Top 10 @ Vans Triple Crown Series 2004
First rider to land double back-flip on dirt (1997)
(www.reuelerickson.com)
Invented the tricks "Superman Decade" and "Superman Decade
Scissor-Kick" ("Northwest Heli")
Current world record holder for the longest back flip (57 feet)
Current world record holder for the longest decade air (55 feet)
Multiple publications in national magazine covers: Time Magazine, BMX Plus!, Ride BMX, Transworld BMX, Snap BMX, Boys Life
Signature Products:  Diamondback BMX (frame), Pro Tec (helmet)
Developed/instructed a Safety/Training program for the City of Henderson, NV to educate local kids about bike safety, skatepark etiquette, and the benefits of living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle
Spearheaded a Read-A-Thon for Las Vegas youth
Performed multiple shows with HELL ON WHEELS and within school districts in Nevada