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Dan Cates
Dan Cates is a Professianal skateboarder, born in Ware,Hertfordshire,England (U.K). He has been skateboarding for around about 23 years (since 1987). He is sponsered for skateboarding by brands such as: Death Skateboards,Vox Shoes,Eastpak,Ricta Wheels,Fury Trucks and Motel 6 Skateshop. He's had parts in many videos most by death skateboards, such as: : Death Squad the Movie, Pritchard v's Dainton, Focal Point, Big Worms - Fish, Day in the City, Channel 4 Documentary, Vans Tour Documentary, Squadrophenia, Motel 6 - Skidding the Rim and Escape from Boredom.