Overview
Bob Burnquist is a professional skateboarder originally from São Paulo, Brazil. He is widely recognized for his inventive approach to vert and big-air skateboarding and for bringing technical, creative lines to large ramp formats. Burnquist has competed at the highest levels of action sports and has helped popularize the mega-ramp discipline.
Style and innovations
Burnquist's style blends technical flip and rotation combinations with fluid aerials and a flair for unconventional stances. He is often credited with experimenting on very large ramps and introducing new tricks and variations that expanded what athletes attempted in big-air contests. His adaptability — switching between vert, park and big-air formats — has made him notable among peers and younger skaters.
Career, contests and media
Over a long professional career he has been a regular presence at major contests and action-sports events, earning podium finishes and industry recognition. Beyond competition he has appeared in skate videos, documentaries and in popular culture; notably, he appears in the Tony Hawk video game series, including the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise, which helped introduce his name to a wider audience.
Projects and contributions
Burnquist has invested time and resources into skatepark design and youth programs. He has participated in building private and public skate facilities and has supported initiatives that promote skateboarding as a creative, healthy activity for young people. His involvement off the board reflects an interest in safety, access and the sport's long-term growth.
Legacy and notable facts
- Seen as a leading figure in the development of mega-ramp and big-air skateboarding.
- Bridges Brazilian skate origins with an international competitive presence.
- Recognized for consistency across multiple skate disciplines and for mentoring younger riders.
Today Burnquist remains an influential voice in skateboarding culture, known both for his on-board creativity and for efforts to broaden participation and keep the sport evolving.