Brian Wenning is an American professional skateboarder from Howell Township, New Jersey. He was born on July 25th, 1983 and is best known for his contributions to the skateboarding industry and his highly influential skateboarding style.
Wenning began skateboarding at the age of eight and was soon sponsored by local skate shop, Eastern Skate Supply. He quickly rose to prominence in the skateboarding world, becoming a renowned street skater. His popularity increased even more when he joined the renowned Toy Machine Skateboarding team in 2002.
Wenning caught the attention of many skateboarding fans for his unique style and tricks. He was often seen doing switch tricks and hardflips, which earned him the nickname “Switch Wizard.” He was also known for his ability to do the 50-50 grind, which became his personal trademark.
In addition to his skateboarding career, Wenning also starred in several skateboarding videos. He was featured in Animal Chin, the classic Powell-Peralta skate video and in the 2003 Emerica video Stay Gold. He was also featured in the Transworld Skateboarding video The Cinematographer Project.
Wenning’s career has spanned over fifteen years and has seen him become one of the most recognized and influential skateboarders of his time. He has appeared in numerous magazines, advertisements and videos, and has been featured in the video game Tony Hawk’s Underground.
Despite his long and successful career, Wenning has faced many challenges. In 2007, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which affected his ability to skate and caused him to take a break from the sport.
However, Wenning made a successful comeback in 2010 when he was featured in the video game Tony Hawk: Ride as a playable character. He has since continued to be a successful skateboarder, appearing in various videos and competitions.
Brian Wenning is an influential skateboarder who has made a lasting impact on the sport. He is an example of perseverance and determination, and an inspiration to many aspiring skateboarders.
