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| "The Germ" by: GM |
Launchpad is a trip, always down to party and have a good time. Raised in the Hunts Point area of The Bronx, he has come a long way from just riding around the hood. He films independently for different BMX
companies, websites etc. and released a BMX DVD called 718 Video last year, covering the local riding scene in the X. He tries his best to travel as much as he can to broadcast BMX through his vision. I've known Jerry for about 12 years now, there's always something brewing with this guy, whether it be projects, recent employment life experiences or simply some jibba jabba he wants to share, he got the 411. At first glance, you think you're looking at a "aki", but then you realize he got platano in em when he busts out the Spanish every now and then.
With his ears to the streets and his foot in the industry, Jerry "Launchpad" Deleon has a lot of potential and room to expand and take the BMX film industry by storm, bringing you the best in cutting edge and innovative BMX riding from the streets of New York City straight to your DVD players, in the comfort of your homes...what more can you ask for from this meowface. I recently recieved Germ's a bike check/bio, take a look at what this loko has to say...enjoy. Can I Live?! by: Gbaby
Jerry chilling out at Edwin Delarosa's Photo Gallery @ the Gallerybar...
photo: Karston "Skinny" Tannis
Age: 30
Location: Bronx, new york city
Years riding BMX? 2011 makes 15 yrs i think.
Employer(s)? Self employed, self empowered.
Sponsors: Self sponsored, but some friends look out for me sometimes.
Bike Check:
My bike is Animal/eclat parts mostly. Only the best for me...
Frame: Skavenger Vinnie Tunnel black
Fork: Skavenger Flat Iron Forks black
Bars: Skavenger Swift Bars black
Stem: Animal Jump Off Stem orange
Grips: Wethepeople All Day Grips
Barends: Wethepeople Plastic
Pegs: Eclat Slotmachine Pegs
Headset: Animal Integrated
Seatpost: Aimal Pivotal Wedge black
Seat: Macneil
Cranks: Eclat Tibia Cranks black
Sprocket: Animal Sprocky Balboa 25t black
Chain: Shadow Corspiracy V2 Half Link Chain Chrome
Front Tire: Animal GLH Folding Tire 2.25
Front Wheel: Eclat Teck Hub with purple guard, Eclat X-odus Rim, Primo black spokes
Rear Tire: Animal Tom White Wall 20x2.20 black
Rear Wheel: Eclat Teck Cassette Hub w/ 9t and guard.
Pedals: Animal Steve Hamilton Sealed Pedals black
Back from DR...
Dique putting the bike together...
That mango stem...
Here kitty, meowmeowmeowmeowmeowmeow...
How did you become interested in BMX? Friends in highschool.
Which parts do you replace most often from wear and tear and/or because you want too? Not sure...
What's your bike setup like? And describe how you like it to feel? Oh its nice, I like it to feel strong like bull.
What was your first "real deal" BMX bike? Haro Mirra Frameset.
Are you a weight weenie? How much does your bike weigh? Not sure...
Do you work on your own bike? Yes or No? Why? Not really.
What is your favorite color(s)? Raw, flat black, straight cash/state green.
Brakes? No brakes? Why? No brakes simply because I can't maintain them.
Is your bike 100% dialed all the time? No.
Any Likes or dislikes In general? In BMX? I don't give a fuck about this shit.
What is your favorite part of your Bike(s)? and of BMX period? The frame and most parts, because its something my friends came up with, its always good to support your friends.
What is your favorite BMX video or rider section? Hard question to answer, so I wont.
What talents, interests or hobbies do you have besides BMX (if any)? Cell phones, video games, women.
Are you as talented in your other hobbies and interests as you are riding BMX? No talent.
What music genre do you listen to on the daily basis? Love good techno.
What do you listen to while riding? The streets.
If you could change anything on your bike, what would it be? Shorter top tube, longer stem.. but I'm adjusting
If you could change anything in your life (if any), what would it be? Not wearing my Ewing jersey to a Knicks game, not becoming an operating engineer, not talking to that girl in 6th grade. that's about it.
What is a your favorite trick to see or do? "Whatevers clever"
What is your favorite "dialed" trick to bust out on call? Bunnyhop
Favorite BMX rider(s) of all time? Danny Dangerous D
Are there any public figures, (past or Present) that you admire? Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Alva Edison, Ponce Deleon, Galleleo.
Any favorite foods? Drinks? My pallet savors many flavors
Any favorite books/mags/movies/TV shows? No.
Do you feel the industry has changed from the time you began in BMX til now? Huh?. I don't know.
I ain't eating...
Have you dealt with any injuries due to riding? Wrist, palm, knees, ankles and feet all hurt...tail bone too.
Any advice for the younger generation? Ride 4 pegs and 2 brakes.
Any memorial road trips or events you attended? Animal QSS 1 trip and Bulldog Bikes Mega Tour 4 trip are my two favorites.
Any favorite places to ride? New York City
Any plans for the future? Try to make 3 international trips this year. Lets see how that goes.
Why do they call you Launchpad? Long story, ask Dangerous Danny...
How did you feel working on your first video Bull Dog Bikes? It was just something I fell into. Had lots of fun working on that too.
What made you want to begin filming 718 Video? Self promotion.
How long did it talk to drop the Bulldog DVD in stores? 4 yrs in the making
How long have you know Robert Romos, Casio and the whole Mullaly Park crew? Since winter 97/98, back when they used to be closed on Sundays and you had to hop the fence to ride.
What's your favorite type of riding? Dirt, Park, Street, flatland or all? I can't really ride anything. I like street, I can ride a box jump. I don't like the feeling of being in the air, that's also why I can't jump any dirt jumps. Flatland is hard...Can't even manual.
How do you relax and unwind? Cell phones, video games...sleeping
How do did you like the Minority Video? I enjoyed it very much. With all my heart.
Any shout outs or special thanks you want to send? Bob Scerbo, Kay/Paul @ Wethepeople/Almond, Jeff @ Eclat,Team Snoff, most of my friends and anybody whos helped the baby out in anyway. Peace niggas.
photo by: Karston "Skinny" Tannis
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