Rick McCrank doesn’t always compete in skateboarding competitions, but when he does, his fans can always count on him to showcase only his best. McCrank, also referred to as “McKrills,” has been skateboarding since he was 11 years old in Peterborough. McCrank’s career first started to take off when he was asked to join the Plan B Skateboards team, a company founded by Danny Way, Steve Rocco and Mike Ternansky.

He was also asked to join Birdhouse, a skating company owned by Tony Hawk, although he stayed with the company for only a short time. He participated in “The End,” a film produced by Birdhouse. He is currently affiliated with és footwear, for which he has also created shoe designs.

McCrank runs and owns Momentum Wheels. He is also part owner of Anti-Social, a skating shop and art gallery in Canada. When he is not competing in skateboarding competitions, he likes to spend time with his daughter, as well as make videos. He also likes to go golfing, surfing and snowboarding.

Among the most notable accomplishments of McCrank are:

2003 Globe World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Street Discipline, 3rd place 2003 Slam City Jam in Vancouver, Canada, Street Discipline, 2nd Summer 2002 X Games, Park Category, 8th 2002 Globe World Cup, Street Category, 1st Summer 2001 X Games, Street Best Trick, 1st place Summer 2001 X Games, Park, 4th place

McCrank was born in Ontario, Canada on January 23, 1976. He stands at 5 feet, ten inches and tips the scales at 145 pounds.