Why does Daniel Castillo not have a shoe on DVS, he has been on waay longer than someone like Torey who just got a shoe or Dr.Z.
Daniel is whats called a "milker" or a "leech". People like Richard Mulder and Mike York knew they had past their prime. Whether it was injury or just not staying competitive, they knew when to bow out gracefully. They both started their own thing; Turf and Heel Bruise. Girl/Choc have the sickest pros with they cleanest style, it's what they are known for. Every team has a milker. Element has Bam, Workshop has Berra, Plan B has Duffy and Colin McKay. Mystery had Adrian Lopez. Baker has Jeff Lenoce. The list goes on and on There are 2 reasons pros turn into milkers. 1 they can move a lot of boards: Berra and Bam. And 2 they are friends with the founding members: D. Castillo is a perfect example. I think you should be able to stay pro based on the footage you put out or how well you place in contests, not how many boards you sell. I can't belive Kirchart retired but Berra has several boards out and a few different shoes out, skateboarding has gotten so regular. Based on Daniel Castillo's level of skating right now, do you think he would be able to get on Girl/Choc if he wasn't their friend.....fuck no..He will never have a full part or shoe. Vincent Alvarez and Jesus Fernandez will have a shoe before him.