Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins

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name = Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins
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birth_name = Lyndsey Adams Hawkins
birth_date = birth date and age|1989|09|21
birth_place = San Diego, California, U.S.
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residence = Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, U.S.
nationality = American
other_names = L-Hawk
known_for = Skateboarding
education = Homeschool High School graduate
major sponsors = DC Shoes, DC Apparel, Nixon Watches, Naked Juice, K-five Boardshop, Innovation Sports
occupation = Professional Skateboarder
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website = [http://www.lyn-zadams.com]
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Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins (born September 21, 1989) is a professional skateboarder from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California.

History and family

Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins was born in San Diego and raised in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, although spent part of her childhood growing up in Sayulita, Mexico, just outside Puerto Vallarta. Her legal name is Lyndsey, and Adams is her middle name. She started using the nickname Lyn-z in the 4th grade [http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2004-09-16-teen-skateboarder_x.htm] .

Hawkins was very athletic and started surfing at the age of 6 [http://www.kidzworld.com/article/3301-lyn-z-adams-hawkins-biography] . She also participated in a variety of sports like soccer, baseball, basketball, and gymnastics. [http://www.lyn-zadams.com/] Lyn-Z got into skateboarding after her brother, Tyler, bought her a membership at the Encinitas YMCA when she was six years old [ [http://skateboarddirectory.com/articles/481605_lyn-z_adams_hawkins.html Skateboard Directory interview with Lyn-Z Adams] ] .

Hawkins' often uses her artistic talents to customize the griptape on her skateboards. Many bear the letters RIP, in memory of her late father, who passed away in December 2003. [http://www.lyn-zadams.com/]

kateboarding

Hawkins is at the forefront of a very small group of professional female skaters. She is also one of a few skaters to skate the DC Mega Ramp, and the first female skater to do so [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzR7fQvMj3w] .

Due to a broken arm in 2005 and a torn ACL (resulting in surgery) in 2006, Lyn-Z has missed out on many competitions. In lieu of participating, she was the on-camera host for the girls competition at the West 49 Canadian Open in Hamilton, Ontario in September 2006.

In 2007 Hawkins returned to competition, and won the gold medal in the Women's Vert competition at X Games 13 in Los Angeles. [http://expn.go.com/expn/story?pageName=sx13_results_skbvertw]

Major sponsors include DC Shoes, DC Apparel, Nixon Watches, Naked Juice, K-five Boardshop, and Innovation Sports, according to Hawkins official website.

In 2008 Hawkins appeared on the cover of Concrete Wave Magazine's annual Skateboard Directory. [http://www.concretewavemagazine.com/index.php]

nowboarding

While focused mainly on skateboarding, Hawkins is also an avid snowboarder. She has recently begun entering snowboarding competitions. In 2007, her year-end National ranking was 23rd in Slopestyle and 9th in Halfpipe. [http://expn.go.com/expn/athletes/bio?id=24887]

Video games

Lyn-z Adams Hawkins made her video game debut as a playable skater in Tony Hawk's Project 8. She was the second female skater to appear in a Tony Hawk game, following Elissa Steamer.

kateboard videos

Hawkins is featured on a number of skate DVDs including Getting Nowhere Faster [http://www.villavillacola.com/Website/GNFabout.htm] and the Groms series of DVDs [http://www.groms.tv/] , which highlight some of the top Grommets in various Extreme Sports.

Major Contest Results

[http://expn.go.com/expn/athletes/bio?id=24887] [http://www.lyn-zadams.com/]
*2008:*X Games 14, Los Angeles, California, 2nd place (vert)
*2007:*X Games 13, Los Angeles, California, 1st place (vert):*Soul Bowl, Huntington Beach, California, 2nd place (bowl):*Pro Tec Pool Party, Orange, California, 2nd place (bowl)
*2005:*West 49 Canadian Open, Toronto, Ontario, 20th place (street):*Pro Tec Pool Party, Orange, California, 5th place (bowl):*X Games 11, Los Angeles, California, 2th place (vert):*X Games 11, Los Angeles, California, 9th place (street):*Globe World Cup, Melbourne, Australia, 4th place (street):*Globe World Cup, Melbourne, Australia, 8th place (mens vert - best trick):*Tampa Am, Tampa, Florida, 3rd place (mens vert)
*2004:*X Games 10, Los Angeles, California, 1st place (vert):*X Games 10, Los Angeles, California, 4th place (street):*Gallaz Skate Jam, Dortmund, Germany, 6th place (street):*Vans Triple Crown, Cleveland, Ohio, 99th place (street):*Vans Triple Crown, Cleveland, Ohio, 14th place (mens vert):*Vans Triple Crown, Vancouver, British Columbia, 12th place (street):*Vans Triple Crown, Vancouver, British Columbia, 8rd place (vert):*Globe World Cup, Melbourne, Australia, 8th place (street)
*2003:*X Games 9, Los Angeles, California, 3rd place (vert):*X Games 9, Los Angeles, California, 2nd place (street):*Next Cup, Aguanga, California, 2nd place (mens street):*Next Cup, Aguanga, California, 3rd place (highest wall):*Slam City Jam, Vancouver, British Columbia, 3th place (vert):*Slam City Jam, Vancouver, British Columbia, 5th place (street):*West 49 Canadian Open, Toronto, Ontario, 14th place (street)
*2002:*Slam City Jam, Vancouver, British Columbia, 3th place (vert):*Slam City Jam, Vancouver, British Columbia, 5th place (street)

References

External links

* [http://www.lyn-zadams.com Lyn-z Adams Hawkins Official Website]
* [http://homepage.mac.com/thesideproject/iMovieTheater15.html A video of Lyn-Z skateboarding]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzR7fQvMj3w Lyn-z Adams Hawkins skating the mega-ramp]
* [http://www.woa.tv/articles/at_lyn-z_adams_hawkins.html]