Wieger van Wageningen
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Wieger van Wageningen is the only professional Dutch skateboarder. Born and raised in Eindhoven, Wieger started skateboarding at the age of 12 at the legendary and famous (but recently removed) Dutch skateboardspot 'Piazza' in the very centre of Eindhoven. Wieger van Wageningen is nationally considered as the bestHollands skateboarder and celebrated for his unique style and friendly attitude. His stance is goofy, which means his right foot is on the front of his board. He was born and raised in Eindhoven and is a proud Brabander (a citizen of one of the southern Dutch provinces, 'Brabant'). Some of his sponsors are Nike SB, Quicksilver, Plan B Skateboards and 100% skateboardshop Eindhoven. His board sponsor was the Firm, till they stopped producing his signature skateboard. Now Plan B sponsors his decks. Wieger van Wageningen is currently travelling with the Nike and Plan B teams around the world and lives in California as well as Eindhoven.
