Preview: Be-mag Issue 25 - Rachard Johnson I-view - 07/10/25

"Rachard Johnson. Bit of a legend. So what is this Rachard fellow like? It pretty much goes without saying that he is one of the true icons of our sport. After spending a month on tour with him and two weeks at his house I always found him to be good humored and energetic. He’s a pretty big guy, and likes to hit people, in a "fun buddy" kind of way. I found it was wise to keep close enough to hear him joke around, but even wiser to make sure there is someone in between you and him while he is joking around, so should he decide to hit someone, you are at least second in line for the jovial yet debilitating punch. His skating speaks for itself, even though it sounds cliché. Rachard has had countless sections proving his skills, and continues to go big and technical with his powerful yet agile skating."

-Oli Benet

Be-mag: So whats up with your dog? I heard he’s escaping a lot?

RJ: Yeah he was gettin’ out a lot cause I be gone a lot, had him since five weeks old, he mad attatched, but that’s fixed now… got a bigger gate.

Be-mag: How are you involved with Franco Shade these days?

RJ: I’m the only roller on the team. Joe holds me down fo sho, I been there since day you know ya dig. That’s some loyal shit man plus I help out when I can.

Be-mag: How do you help out?

RJ: When they have big shipments, I’ll help with the inventory count, promotion all dat, Joe be throwin’ parties too so you know I gotta make an appearance.

Be-mag: What’s going on with FP?...

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