Tod Swank
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Early life
Swank's mid-1980s skateboard 'zine, Swank Zine, was among the original wave of underground xeroxed press.[1]
Skateboarding career
Swank was a professional skateboarder in the 1980s.
Photography
Concurrent with his professional skateboarding activity, Swank was also an accomplished skateboarding photographer, working as the first Senior Photographer at Transworld Skateboarding Magazine.[citation needed]
Entrepreneur
Swank is the owner of Tum Yeto, a skateboard distributor who created the motto "By Skateboarders, For Skateboarders". Tum Yeto is the distributor of Foundation, Toy Machine, Pig Wheels, Ruckus trucks, and Dekline footwear; and is the former distributor of Zero Skateboards, Land Speed, Hollywood Skateboards, and Death Box.[citation needed]
Music
Swank is also a musician, playing bass at various times in Crankshaft, Custom Floor, Loaded, and the LetDowns.[citation needed]
References
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External links
- ↑ Christopher, Roy (March 29, 2004). Foundation's Edge: Tod Swank. Follow for Now