Jake Hershey: I Do What I Can

You might not think that Jake can shred, mainly because half the time you see him, he has a mic in his hands, and is announcing another competition. But I remember seeing clips of Jake a year or so ago, and was pretty shocked that he can throw down like he does. He has some serious flow going on when he hits a park, and those Megaramp clips, Mmmm. Overall, one of the nicest, most genuine dudes in the sport today. Stoked to see him drop a full edit.

Crisp Woodward East Promo 2014

Crisp sure has turned it around haven't they? At one time they were overlooked by most riders, but it's hard to ignore a company that has a Team that is this talented. This video starts off with Jake Hershey informing everyone about Woodward East now allowing scooter riders full time, which we can all thank Kimberly Funk for. It's amazing that Woodward acknowledges scooters to this extent now.

After that, it gets straight into the riding, and there's a lot of it. Devin Pelphrey, Jon Devrind, Lewis Williams, and Josh Toy. I sat there watching Jon Dev kill it, and was like, "Ooh so this is what happens when you take Jon Dev and stick him at Woodward" Dude killed it so hard. And I think I can honestly sit and watch Lewis all day. Devin went hard as always, and I think it will take me some time getting used to Josh on Crisp, but he was hanging with the dudes no problem. Good promo for sure.

Legends of Brick Park

Jake Hershey put on what sounds like was an awesome event at Brick Park, one of New Jersey's classic skateparks.  In addition to the dozens of people who showed up, there was a band, DJ, and giveaways.  Brick has been ridden by a lot of scooter riders for a really long time.  I'll always remember being so amazed by the huge front scooterflip that hip transfer by Jesse Macaluso in the Whip DVD.  Events like these are awesome for the sport, ups to Jake for putting it on.

R.I.P. Stevon Wilson Tribute ft Dan Barrett, Jake Hershey, and Ryan Upchurch

In memory of Stevon Wilson his two long time friends Dan Barrett and Jake Hershey, got together with another one of Steve's friends Ryan Upchurch, and they made this edit for him. Gotta love how all of them can't keep the smiles off of their faces while they recall memories of Stevon. That tells you just how much they love him, and how they remember him.

R.I.P. Stevon Wilson

Aberdeen Skatepark Webisode

A few East coast riders went on a little road trip to Maryland and rode this haggard but fun looking park.  Riders included a couple names you already know (Jake Hershey and Jon Devrind) but also some newer  ones (Dylan Howard, Aubrey Washington).  JonDev always goes hard, smith nose manny 180 bar was gooood.  Overall a chill video.

Jake Hershey: Announcer Extraordinaire

Jake Hershey, age 21, has been riding almost since the beginning of our sport.  He has always been a positive presence on the scene.  He started announcing events a couple years ago, and today is the official announcer for the Razor Global Domination Tour competitions.  I hit up Jake with a few questions to learn more about him and his announcing career.

Jordan Jasa:  Lets start at the beginning.  When did you start riding?

Jake Hershey:  Sheesh! I started riding back in 2002 around the time the A2 square deck was introduced and there were really only a few riders in my area like Jesse Macaluso and Chris Bartnicki.

When did you first start going to competitions?  Did announcing seem like something you wanted to do?

The first competition I went to was actually the first east coast contest in the US and that was in 2006 at The Incline Club. Seeing as I lived down the street it was a must. I had Jon Reyes and Sanchez staying at my house. Terry Price and dudes I looked up to were all there and it was insane!

So then what was your first announcing gig, and how did that happen?

I am pretty sure the first contest I announced was back in 2010 in Newport, Delaware at the ECX Spring contest? I may be wrong, but I think I am right (Collin DaSilva helped me with that one). The owner of ECX, Mike Lashbrook, was doing the announcing and asked me if I wanted to help him out with it. I said yes and afterwards I got LOADS of compliments from riders, parents, friends, etc.

Can you explain your relationship with the Razor Global Domination Tour?  You seem to be at every stop doing announcing yeah?

Oh yeah ;) Last year I did the announcing for their stop at Rye Airfield in New Hampshire which was super tight! Then after hearing me there they did some talking and asked me to come to every event and be their official announcer! This was crazy for me and a huge step in my career!

Do you take notes from announcers in other sports?  Are you trying to be our Sal Masekela?

HA! Funny you say that. I was at X Games this year with Razor doing demos and took note of the announcer for skateboarding. I found his contact info and shot him an email. To my surprise I woke up with an email back from him. Told me how he came about to where he is today and stuff like that. Really chill and inspiring.

What are some of your future goals/plans?

Well, my major goal is to make announcing my full time career cause I am tired of working at pizzerias and other types of stuff :P but in all seriousness I have a few things planned, may not be for a little while, but its in the works currently. And that is the Jake Hershey's contest series. When I have more info I'll let everyone know! As for short term goals, I definitely want to hop on tour with a company/team and announce for them at each stop. Almost like Catfish would do for Props BMX.

How can people reach you to announce their event?

They can reach me at anytime at my email scootmaster13@gmail.com !! I would give out my phone number but you know those hooligans these days will prank call me! :P

Any last words/thanks/shoutouts?

HUGE shout out to Tee Tirado over at Spoil'd Bratt Skateshop for everything she has ever helped me out with, as well as my sponsors Elyts, 841, AO, Magray Scooter Co, and SoloChristo Ministries. As well as a huge thanks to Inside-Scooters for hooking me up big time! <3 p="p">

2012 X Games Scooter Demo/Interview

So as I'm sure you know, scooters were included as a demo in the X-Fest at the X-Games this year.  Some guy from something called CraveOnline was there and talked with announcer extraordinaire Jake Hershey about the sport while guys like Kota, Corey Funk, and Cam Ward rode the course in the background.  This is a pretty big step for getting into the Games as a real event, pretty cool.

TIC Comp 2012

Anthony Crespo put together this edit of the recent competition at The Incline Club.  Pretty ridiculous park riding as you'd expect from the East coast locals.  The real reason to watch this video though is at the end, where Jake Hershey proposes to his girlfriend.  Did she say yes?  Watch the video to find out!

Jake Hershey- Changing of Times

Jake is one of the nicest guys around in our sport.  He's been around for quite a while and knows to have fun with riding.  This is a video he's been filming for recently.  Check out those inwards (front scooterflips) kids.  Yes, it IS okay to take your hand off.  You might have em as nice as Jake does someday.

MADD USA TIC Sesh Best Trick Video

This is the footage from the best trick competition MADD held during the Thanksgiving sesh at The Incline Club. It basically features TIC riders doing what TIC riders do best- flips, and scooter flippy whippy things. Props to Collin Dasilva for winning with a frontflip over the driveway box to flair the quarter. Also shoutout to Jake Hershey for his nice little intro.