Pablo Ramirez (skateboarder)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Pablo Ramirez |
| Nickname | psplifff |
| Born | February 10, 1993 San Francisco, California |
| Website | psplifff - Instagram pabloramirez.org |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Skateboarding |
Pablo Ramirez (February 10, 1993 – April 23, 2019) was a
Life
Ramirez was raised in
Skateboarding
A few years after graduating high school, Ramirez moved to San Francisco from New York City. Pablo honed his skills in San Francisco, becoming a loved member of the San Francisco skateboarding community. In 2016, he appeared in the skate video Awaysted put out by Western World and filmed by Adam Anorga and Zane Timpson.[6] In 2017, Pablo appeared in the video Adrenaline Junkie by GX1000.[7][8] Ramirez, known for his fast skating and fearless outlook, rode down the steepest streets in San Francisco.[9] Additionally, he volunteered with Shawn Connolly's organization, San Francisco Skate Club, mentoring teens.[10]
The 2019 Supreme video CANDYLAND directed by William Strobeck is dedicated to Pablo Ramirez.[11] Ramirez also has the opening line in the video.[11] In October 2019, Zane Timpson, Adam Anorga, and Layla Venegas released "He's in the Green" a video tribute to Pablo.[12]
The 2020 Westernworld video FFFURTHER by Anorga & Timpson is dedicated to Pablo.[13] The video features skating from Elijah Akerley, Matt Bergmann, Stephen Brayman, Hayden Estrada, Kayl Johnson, Neil Norgren, Daniel Stelly, Zane Timpson, and Pablo.[13]
Skate video parts
- 2016: Awaysted - Westernworld[6]
- 2017: Adrenaline Junkie - GX1000[14]
- 2018: Roll Up - GX1000[15][8]
- 2018: El Camino - GX1000[16]
- 2019: CANDYLAND - Supreme - by William Strobeck[11]
- 2019: He's in the Green - by Zane Timpson, Adam Anorga, and Layla Venegas[12]
- 2020: FFFURTHER - Westernworld - by Anorga & Timpson[13]
Death
Ramirez died in a crash with a truck on 7th street in San Francisco's
Pablo Ramirez Foundation
Pablo's family established the Pablo Ramirez Foundation or (PRF) in his honor with the aim to help kids and young adults develop a positive lifestyle through skateboarding, music and art.[1][21] Since its founding, the Pablo Ramirez Foundation has hosted public skateboarding events in New York City and San Francisco.[22] In March 2022, the Pablo Ramirez Foundation presented "The Power of Pablo" a benefit art exhibit with a live musical performance by Tommy Guerrero and DJ set by John Cardiel.[23] The 2022 "Power of Pablo" art show included over 100 artists including Alicia McCarthy, Mark Gonzales, Barry McGee, Ed Templeton, Kevin Long, Elyse Gil, Sean Greene, William Strobeck, Haroshi, Ryan Garshell, Alán González, Nile Gibbs, Jahmal Williams, Jack Curtin, Jeffrey Cheung, Ashley Reem Habr, Roger Krebs, Dave Schubert, and others.[24]
References
- ^ a b c d e "The legacy of skateboarder Pablo Ramirez". The San Francisco Examiner. 2019-05-23. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
- ^ Sernoffsky, Evan; Dineen, J.K. (24 April 2019). "Daredevil skateboarder killed by dump truck on Seventh Street in SoMa - SFChronicle.com". www.sfchronicle.com.
- ^ "Meet GX1000, the Fastest, Most Fearless Crew in Skateboarding". GQ. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ^ "The Follow Up: GX Adrenaline Junkies". www.thrashermagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ^ "Skateboarder, artist and musician Pablo "Psplifff" Ramirez left a legacy". Summit News. 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
- ^ a b "Western World - Awaysted skate video soundtrack - Video by Adam Anorga, Zane Timpson | Skatevideosite". www.skatevideosite.com.
- ^ "ONLY ON ABC7NEWS.COM: Video shows skateboarder Pablo 'P-Spliff' Ramirez holding onto bumper of truck seconds before deadly San Francisco SoMa crash". ABC7 San Francisco. 25 April 2019.
- ^ a b GX1000's "Roll Up" Video, retrieved 2019-05-14
- ^ "GX1000's "Urethane in the Membrane" Article". www.thrashermagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
- ^ "Truck Hits, Kills Professional Skateboarder Pablo Ramirez In San Francisco SoMa". 24 April 2019.
- ^ a b c "Supreme - Candyland skate video soundtrack - Video by Bill Strobeck | Skatevideosite". www.skatevideosite.com. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
- ^ a b "Pablo Ramirez He's In The Green Tribute". Palomino. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
- ^ a b c ""FFFURTHER" Promo Presented by Westernworld Clothing | Lowcard Mag". Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ GX1000: Adrenaline Junkie, retrieved 2019-07-17
- ^ "GX1000 - Roll Up skate video soundtrack - Video by Ryan Garshell | Skatevideosite". www.skatevideosite.com. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ^ GX1000: El Camino, retrieved 2019-07-17
- ^ "Up-and-Coming Daredevil Skateboarder Killed by Truck". InsideHook.
- ^ "Muere atropellado por un camión Pablo Ramírez, famoso skater del GX1000". Marca.com (in Spanish). 2019-04-26. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- ^ "Muere uno de los mejores skaters del mundo atropellado por un camión de la basura". 20minutos.es (in Spanish). 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- ^ Video shows skateboarder Pablo 'P-Spliff' Ramirez holding onto bumper of truck seconds before deadly San Francisco SoMa crash, KGO-TV, April 24, 2019
- ^ Vainshtein, -Annie. "Pablo Ramirez Foundation kick-off and skate jam". Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- ^ "Mother of Late Skateboarder Pablo Ramirez Looks to Bring 'Brooklyn Skate Garden' To Life". www.brooklynpaper.com. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
- ^ Sullivan, Denise (March 11, 2022). "Late S.F. skateboarder Pablo Ramirez remembered with group art show". Datebook. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ^ "Juxtapoz Magazine - The Power of Pablo: Loren Michelle on the Art Auction to Benefit The Pablo Ramirez Foundation". www.juxtapoz.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
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