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Chaz Ortiz

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At a somewhat younger age. Chaz Ortiz is already a popular and successful skater. At six years old, Chaz begged his dad for a skateboard and began learning tricks. It didn’t take long for the skateboard industry to notice Ortiz’s ability on a board. While at a contest in philly he picked up zoo york as a sponsor by the legendary skaters Harold Hunter and Jefferson Pang. At only 13 years old, ... Full bio >

Hometown: Dundee, IL, USA
Home Park: Warp Skatepark
Sponsors: Zoo York, Gatorade, Diamond, Grizzly Grip, Silver Trucks, Primitive, Markisa, FKD Bearings

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Jan 31, 2012

Step By Step: Chaz Ortiz

Skateboarder Chaz Ortiz teaches you how to backside smith grind. He takes you through the steps on the ledges and rails at Warp Skatepark in Chicago. In Allisports Step By Step you can get some tips from the pros on how to do the basic tricks and some advanced ones too. more

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Jan 17, 2012

My Five: Chaz Ortiz

Chaz Ortiz flew to Puerto Rico for a skateboard trip and there are five mandatory things he brings on every trip. A stack of Zoo York, Primitive and Diamond hats are among the essentials. Check out five tricks from Chaz and find out what else is mandatory in this Allisports My Five. more

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Jul 08, 2011

Head 2 Head: Eli Reed and Chaz Ortiz

Head2Head is a funny and light-hearted Alli feature that pits two athletes against each other. In this video, Eli Reed faces off against Zoo York teammate Chaz Ortiz to answer questions about their shared sponsor, hometown rivalries, skate trivia and more. more

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Jun 02, 2011

My Five: Chaz Ortiz

My Five is an Alli feature where we ask five fun questions to different athletes and compile all the answers. For this installment, we talked to skateboarder Chaz Ortiz. more

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May 20, 2011

Step By Step: Chaz Ortiz, Fakie Kickflip

In Alli's Step By Step you can get some tips from the pros on how to do the basic tricks and some advanced ones too. Today skater Chaz Ortiz takes you through all the steps to land your first fakie kickflip. more

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May 03, 2011

Picture This: Chaz Ortiz

Picture This is an Alli feature designed to give you a peek into the lives of today’s top action sports athletes. For this edition, we met up with Chaz Ortiz in the Chicago burbs to get an exclusive tour of his pad. more

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Nov 05, 2010

Dew Cup Champ Video: Chaz Ortiz

Chaz Ortiz defied the odds in more ways than one in Las Vegas, coming from behind to win both the Dew Tour Championships and the 2010 Dew Cup in skate park. Watch highlights from the entire season of the two-time Dew Cup champ. more

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Nov 03, 2010

Against the Odds Ortiz Collects Second Dew Cup

Chaz Ortiz came up through the ranks, from am to pro and collected his second Dew Cup this season. Going into the finals, the odds were clearly in favor of overall points leader Greg Lutzka, who only needed to podium to take the Cup. more

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Chaz Ortiz

At a somewhat younger age. Chaz Ortiz is already a popular and successful skater. At six years old, Chaz begged his dad for a skateboard and began learning tricks. It didn’t take long for the skateboard industry to notice Ortiz’s ability on a board.

While at a contest in philly he picked up zoo york as a sponsor by the legendary skaters Harold Hunter and Jefferson Pang. At only 13 years old, Chaz competed in the Free Flow Tour, where he finished in first for Skate Park. With this he was offered a wildcard entry to the PlayStation Pro prelims. Shocking everyone with a perfect run, he placed fifth. In the finals, he held down the fort to finish sixth overall in his first pro contest.

Hailing from Chicago, IL, over the past few years Chaz has quickly made a name for himself in the skateboarding world by racking up an impressive tally of top finishes at all the major contests. Standouts include placing 2nd at Phoenix Am 2008, 6th at Tampa Am 2008, 2nd at Volcom Damn Am 2007.

Chaz is known for his super smooth, seemingly effortless style, and at 16 years of age he exudes a quiet confidence well beyond his years. With youth on his side, fire in his heart and a deep bag of man-sized tricks on lock, Chaz truly is the future of skateboarding

Dew Tour 2010 - Skate Park

Rank Skate Open 2010 Wendy's Invitational Toyota Challenge 2010 Dew Tour Championships 2010 TOTAL
1 82 82 100 150 414

Dew Tour 2009 - Skate Park

Rank ISF Skate Open Wendy's Invitational Toyota Challenge PlayStation Pro TOTAL
2 76 100 52 72 300

Dew Tour 2008 - Skate Park

Rank Panasonic Open Right Guard Open Wendy's Invitational Toyota Challenge Playstation Pro Total
1 75 85 70 100 100 430

Dew Tour 2007 - Skate Park

Rank Panasonic Open Right Guard Open Vans Invitational Toyota Challenge Playstation Pro Total
37 0 0 0 0 0 0
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June 21, 2010

Chaz Ortiz Becomes Zoo York's Newest Pro

Just announced by long-time sponsor Zoo York skateboards, Chaz has been promoted to the professional ranks as of today with the release of his new pro model board, conveniently coinciding with Go Skateboard Day.

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July 08, 2011

Head 2 Head: Eli Reed and Chaz Ortiz

Head2Head is a funny and light-hearted Alli feature that pits two athletes against each other. In this video, Eli Reed faces off against Zoo York teammate Chaz Ortiz to answer questions about their shared sponsor, hometown rivalries, skate trivia and more.

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June 02, 2011

My Five: Chaz Ortiz

My Five is an Alli feature where we ask five fun questions to different athletes and compile all the answers. For this installment, we talked to skateboarder Chaz Ortiz.

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May 20, 2011

Step By Step: Chaz Ortiz, Fakie Kickflip

In Alli's Step By Step you can get some tips from the pros on how to do the basic tricks and some advanced ones too. Today skater Chaz Ortiz takes you through all the steps to land your first fakie kickflip.

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May 03, 2011

Picture This: Chaz Ortiz

Picture This is an Alli feature designed to give you a peek into the lives of today’s top action sports athletes. For this edition, we met up with Chaz Ortiz in the Chicago burbs to get an exclusive tour of his pad.

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November 05, 2010

Dew Cup Champ Video: Chaz Ortiz

Chaz Ortiz defied the odds in more ways than one in Las Vegas, coming from behind to win both the Dew Tour Championships and the 2010 Dew Cup in skate park. Watch highlights from the entire season of the two-time Dew Cup champ.

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