Jarette Fenn
Jarette is a cool dude whose skating is off the wall. He reps the East Coast and holds Philly down.
Where are you from?
Newark, NJ. I was born and raised there. Then I moved to Rahway, New Jersey. Now I currently reside in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
What’s it like there?
Woods. It’s secluded. There’s nothing.
People keep their doors unlocked?
Yeah, exactly. No robberies nothing. Everything is cool and peachy.
They don’t like Black People out there?
Actually there’s a lot of Black People out there. I’m surprised. It’s cool over there. It’s a chill spot.
How’s the skate scene over there?
The skating is crazy. The skate scene is nuts. Mad people skate in PA.
What’s there to skate over there?
We travel an hour and a half to go to Philly. Philly is where it’s at though. That’s where we go.
How long have you been skating?
Six years.
What’s your stance?
Regular.
What’s your favorite trick?
Switch heels and three flips.
What does someone have to do to beat you in a game of skate?
Switch hardflip. I can’t do those.
What’s your favorite terrain?
Street. I like manual pads and steps. I get on ledges and do flip tricks. That’s what I like.
Rails?
No. No rails.
What’s going to keep skateboarding authentic?
More Black Skaters.
Why’s that?
It’s looking good for us right now.
What are you doing the rest of the year?
Skating and going to the Tampa Am to make shit happen. Hopefully things will take off from there.
Who is your favorite skater?
Chris Cole.
Shoutouts?
Jon L. My nigga Reggie. Certified Skateboards. Rival Skateshop in Stroudsburg. New York, Philly. My mom. Brick City. Jersey stand up.