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Derek Swaim is a bit of a mystery man. I’ve had the pleasure of shooting with him only a couple of times, during which very little dialogue was exchanged, and even the two days I spent with him leading up to this interview were pretty quiet. However, once we got down to, it turns out he has a fair bit to say. Despite growing up in the skateboarding obscurity that is Kamloops, Derek has managed to acquire a reputable list of sponsors by making frequent trips to Vancouver strictly to shoot photos and film, never succumbing to the party scene that can plague even the most motivated. Anyone who’s seen his parts in Sophomore Jinx and Tens can attest that his style goes behind that prominent mane of hair, and even though Derek may seem quiet, it’s only because he lets his skills on a skateboard do all the talking.