# Kid Skateboard Prodigies Asher Bradshaw is a 7 Year-Old Street-Surfing Wonder By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-03-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asher-bradshaw References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1320962106/shred?ref=card) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/32822384) Asher Bradshaw is a spunky 7 year-old with outrageous skating talent. Starting at the age of 5, Asher cultivated his skill and courage and took to the [skate parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding). The bite-sized kiddo has a unique style and skates with ease, making tricks look effortless. His speed is in pace with adult skaters and Asher stands only 3 feet tall. Asher already has a kickstart on [Tony Hawk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-and-tony-hawk), who hadn't even touched a skateboard until he was eight. The little skater dude frequents Venice Beach skate park, where he does the majority of his practising. His dream is to become the [youngest sponsored pro skater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoo-york). He has already been recognized by Tony Alva, Victor Blue and Mark Jones. A documentary is set to be released on lil Asher's ride to the top. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Young Skateboarding Prodigies:** Discover the rise of young skateboarders with incredible skills, creating new opportunities for brands in the skateboarding industry. - **Early Skateboarding Talent Development:** Uncover the trend of children starting skateboarding at a young age, presenting potential for training programs and coaching services. - **Youth-driven Skateboard Culture:** Explore the growing influence of young skateboarders in shaping skateboarding culture, offering avenues for brand collaborations and marketing campaigns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Skateboarding:** The skateboarding industry can capitalize on the rise of young skateboarding prodigies by sponsoring and promoting these talented kids. - **Sports Training:** Sports training industries can develop programs and services specifically tailored for the early development of skateboarding talent. - **Media and Entertainment:** Media and entertainment companies can produce documentaries and content that highlight the journey of young skateboarders and their impact on the skateboarding community. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md) - [Electric Superhero Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-for-kids.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Skateboard Youth Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skate-rising.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Kid Entrepreneur Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entrepreneurship-for-children.md) - [Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skatrix-pro.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Fantasy Skateboarding Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-story.md)