I pretty much agree with everyone mentioned in this thread so far, so I'm gonna say Thiebaud. He's a friend and all, but I'm always stoked on him because if he's not at work, he's skating... and when he's getting over what-could-be-debilitating injuries he does everything he's supposed to do (physical therapy, etc) so he can get back on board as soon as possible. He's the epitome of a skate rat and an all around good dude. Every time we bs I leave stoked and wanting to skate like I just watched a great video part.
Dennis, Ishod, Brock, Daewon, Cole, Mike V, the pro Pals, all hail Cardiel, Neil Hendrix, Mountain, and now that kid Greyson Fletcher... holy fuck that kid is suicidal! Again though, too many good people already named and renamed in this thread. I'm just hyped on anyone that makes me feel like skating more my usual need-to-skate mode.