The skateboard industry has been transformed by the Big Transmitter that is the internet, where we all go grab the news. Ivo Janssen is a digital carpenter who brings to life many of the favorite skate sites that you check out everyday. Currently toiling for Sole Technology, he is the back bone behind all their websites. But don't underestimate the kid, he's not your run of the mill coder. When not shredding the Sole Tech park, he can be found at John Wayne Airport gearing up to pilot a single engine. Ivo also has one hell of an eye behind the camera lens, so check out these twelve portraits of his and your favorite rippers. Enjoy..

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Leo Romero.

Dennis Busenitz.

Ray Barbee.

Jake Duncombe.

Brian Anderson.

Mike Rusczyk.

Jamie Tancowny.

Gareth Stehr.

Neil Heddings.

Rick McCrank and Mike Carroll.

Geoff Rowley.

Steve Olson.

For more amazing photos from Ivo be sure to check out his Flickr account.

It's comforting to know there are still people in the skateboard industry that actually skate.  Ivo clicks an ollie in Long Beach.  Photo: Eric Simpson