The Truth - Christian HosoiChristian Hosoi was my favorite skater. I skated his deck then and still have his board now Not that I can use it much anymore. He had an undeniable sense of style and charisma, grace and toughness, attitude and flair. So many adjectives. I titled this piece The Truth because Hosoi could do it all. He got the highest airs on the halfpipe and pulled off spectacular tricks from launch ramps, twisting his body into contortions you didnt believe he could