For me he's the European rick Howard - both were ripping before I set foot on a board, both are still skating well, both are pretty understated and both have managed to run great companies promoting real skating whilst doing all that. Most importantly both have done it all with a smile and without coming across as having egos - they come across as people you could have a beer and a laugh with - they seem to have had fun the whole time. Thanks mr daclin - skateboarding has been in good hands where you are concerned. (n.b I know girl is also down to jonze and Carroll, but rick has always been the most low-key)
(also I know there's a select list of others to whom the above applies before anyone says anything!)