Daniel “The Crow” Cuervo is the first Pro Skateboarder to come from the Dominican Republic. He was born on June 30, 1990 and started skateboarding at the age of 12. His first influence was DR National Skateboard Champion Ivan Marono, who Daniel says “was killing the mini ramp” behind his “Marona” Skateshop in the Dominican Republic. By the time Daniel was 14, he started to compete and win in all the National Vert and Mini Ramp Competitions and realized he had found his calling- to become a top Pro Vert Skateboarder and compete in Vert, Pool and Bowl Competitions around the World.
In 2006, at the age of 16, Daniel got sponsored by Tropical Skate School and held demos every weekend on the beach for hundreds of spectators and action-sport enthusiasts. In 2007, Tropical Skate School received a letter from Heidi Lemmon, of ASPAUSA (The Skatepark Association of the United States of America) inviting the best skateboarder of the Dominican Republic to come to Canada to compete in the “Grom Fest” Bowl riding event. By that time, Daniel Cuervo was the best, and he was ready; placing a respective 3rd behind Brogan Robinson (2nd) and Sky Siljeg (1st). While not having a Visa to stay in the US, Daniel returned to the Dominican Republic where he continued to win numerous vert and mini ramp contests, determined to practice hard and do better in the 2008 Grom Fest. After receiving another invitation to compete in the next Grom Fest, Daniel was ready with new tricks and a higher Air assault. Despite breaking his hand in practice one day before the event, Daniel’s competitive spirit took control and toughed it out to earn the win and follow his dream of coming to California to compete with the top pros and live the lifestyle of a Pro Extreme Sports Athlete.
In 2010, Daniel adapted very well to the Venice Beach environment and began shredding the bowl at the Venice skatepark. This soon caught the attention of Maui & Sons shop owner, Cheryl Johnson, and Jimmy’Z President, Blake Harrington, who immediately began sponsoring Daniel. In 2011, Maui & Sons helped Daniel secure a Pro Athlete Visa based on his World Competition Standings and excellent representation of their products. The same year Daniel got sponsored by Madrid Skateboards and got his first Pro Model. Daniel competes in the largest and most competitive international skateboard competitions around the world, including Van’s Pool Party, BOWL-A-RAMA, Tim Brauch Memorial Contest, Vert Attack, and many more. Currently Daniel lives and trains in Encinitas, CA and is sponsored by Sikk Shades, Madrid Skateboards, Fly Paper Griptape, Jimmy’Z Clothing, 187 Killer Pads, Bull Taco and McGill's SkateShop.
Review
As a professional skateboarder, the only thing that saves my eyes are my Sikk Shades. Not only do these glasses absorb the impact of my movements, but they also protect my eyes against the glare of a bowl. Sikk Shades allow the perfect amount of light in so that I can maintain sharp and accurate vision, in every trick that I land. These high quality shades give me the confidence and safety that I need in order to win.
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