The Wild Ride of Dustin Dollin: A Skateboarding Icon

Early Life and Beginnings

Dustin Dollin was born on June 27, 1980, in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia. Growing up in Katoomba, he was surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Blue Mountains, but his real passion lay in the streets. Dollin picked up skateboarding at a young age, and by the time he was nine, he was already developing his own aggressive, high-energy style. His early influences came from both the Australian skate scene and the raw, rebellious energy of American skateboarding.

Breaking Into the Skate World

Dollin’s big break came when he competed in the Tampa Am contest, catching the attention of major skate brands. His wild personality and fearless approach to skating made him stand out, and soon he was recruited into Stereo’s flow program. However, it was his move to Baker Skateboards that truly cemented his place in skateboarding history. Under the guidance of Andrew Reynolds, Dollin became one of the original Baker team riders, helping define the brand’s gritty, punk-inspired aesthetic.

Signature Tricks and Style

Dollin is known for his high-impact skating, often throwing himself down massive stair sets and rails with reckless abandon. His switch backside crooked grinds and frontside 180 nosegrinds are legendary, executed with a level of aggression that few can match. His ability to take brutal slams and keep going has earned him a reputation as one of the toughest skaters in the game.

Sponsors and Pro Model Decks

Over the years, Dollin has been backed by some of the biggest names in skateboarding. His sponsors have included:

• Baker Skateboards

• Spitfire Wheels

• Independent Trucks

• Volcom

• Vans Shoes

• Happy Hour Sunglasses

• Psockadelic

• Shake Junt

As a Baker pro, Dollin has had numerous pro model decks, often featuring bold, rebellious graphics that reflect his personality. Some of his standout designs include the Piss Drunx series, the Barry McGee collaboration, and the Statue of Liberty deck.

Iconic Video Sections

Dollin’s video parts are the stuff of legend. His raw, chaotic energy is captured in some of the most influential skate films of all time, including:

• Baker Bootleg (1998)

• Baker2G (2000)

• Sight Unseen (2001)

• Chichagof (2004)

• Baker 3 (2005)

• Let’s Live (2007)

• Baker Has A Deathwish (2008)

• Bake & Destroy (2012)

• Propeller (2015)

His parts are filled with fast-paced, hard-hitting tricks, often accompanied by gritty soundtracks that match his rebellious persona.

What’s He Up to Now?

Dollin has never been one to slow down. These days, he’s living in Paris, still skating and maintaining his own version of semi-sobriety—limiting himself to just one beer a day. He continues to push boundaries, skating sketchy drop-ins and steep banks, proving that age hasn’t dulled his fearless approach. He’s also involved in PD DIST, a distribution company supporting Australian and New Zealand riders, ensuring that the next generation of skaters gets the support they need.

Dollin remains one of the most authentic, unfiltered personalities in skateboarding. Whether he’s dropping into a terrifying bank or sharing wild stories on a podcast, he’s still the same reckless, passionate skater that made him a legend.

Long live Dustin Dollin—the Prince of Pain and one of skateboarding’s most unforgettable characters.

Baker 3: Dustin Dollin (2005)

Baker Has A Deathwish: Dustin Dollin (2008)

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