This is a one-two punch that’s going to leave you dazed: Shorty’s is announcing its first new pro in 20 years, and it’s none other than the ripping Brazilian we all know, Ivan Monteiro. He’s got this new video part titled Dream Chaser that’s going to leave your jaw on the floor. Give it a watch and scroll down to read the interview we did with Ivan to bring us all up to speed on what he’s been up to and the current state of the Shorty’s brand.
From Ivan and Shorty’s: “Wow, what a journey. Shorty’s has always been about real skaters, real passion, and real family. About backing those who never stop pushing, on and off the board. Ivan Monteiro’s story from the streets of São Paulo to the global stage is proof that hard work and hunger keep the dream alive.
Today, we’re proud to welcome him as Shorty’s first professional rider in over 20 years. But this moment isn’t just about a name on a board. It’s about hustle, fight, and the never-ending chase. Hard-earned, well-deserved, but far from the finish line. For those who never stop pushing. For the Dream Chasers. For Ivan. For Shorty’s. For every skater out there chasing something bigger. This moment is more than just one skater. It’s about legacy. It’s about dedication. It’s about keeping Shorty’s alive for the next generation. Please enjoy this video from Ivan Monteiro and Shorty’s Skateboards.”
Ivan Monteiro Interview:
What have you been up to the last few years?
I’ve been traveling a lot in the past few years, skating everywhere all around the world, I’ve been in a rotation of California, Europe, and Brazil, mostly traveling for contests but always finding time to skate some spots and get productive in between the events.
How did you end up on Shorty’s?
Back in 2023, I was hanging out with my homie Brandon Valjalo who used to ride for Shorty’s back in the day, we were talking about Shorty’s and how we thought it would be sick if we both rode for them—that day is what started it all. After that we both started getting Shorty’s boards and we’ve been riding for them ever since.
How long did you film for this video part?
Most of the footage in the video was filmed in a month when Rudy was staying at my place last year, that’s when we were really focused on getting the video done, I’ve had a lot of footage that got old and I never wanted to put out, but there was some older clips I knew I wanted to use from few years back. I’ll say about three months of really filming over a few years.
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What cities did you film in?
I filmed in São Paulo, Barcelona, Los Angeles, Phoenix and El Paso.
Did you travel a lot for it?
I only had two trips for the video: We had a road trip from LA to El Paso where we got a lot of clips and I had one trip to São Paulo for ten days where I was able to stack some clips as well.
Who else is on Shorty’s?
Besides of all the Shorty’s OG team riders, it’s me and Brandon Valjalo who’re riding for them at the moment. Shorty’s definitely wants to add some more new skaters to the team and eventually film a full length video, but for that we need a whole crew together and that takes time, but it’s definitely a long term goal for us.
Plans for 2025?
I plan to film during the summer in Europe, I love skating there and I feel like I want my next part to be filmed all there, besides that I’m looking forward to skating SLS again this year, it’s been a long time since the last time I skated it and I think it’s gonna be a great experience to do it once again at this point in my life.
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