Tosh Joy !

So guys, we all know who Josh Toy is, right? If not, do some research. Josh Toy was one of the first BIG names of scootering. He was in so many of the biggest videos of our sport, including RVM 1. We at Real Scoots Productions thought that it would be a good idea to let you know what's goin' on in his mind. Enjoy ;)

Josh Toy, Probably the most popular and well known Rider on Razor if not the World. So Josh you have been riding for ages now, How long ago did you start Freestyle Scootering and what got you into it?

I started a little less than ten years ago. It will be ten years this October. I got into it by chance, actually. I was super into bmx racing and dirt jumping. My trainer from BMX racing started a scootering contest series called USA Scooter Racing. He said if I wanted to ride, he'd hook me up with a sponsor. So he handed me a Just Go and told me to get some tricks. Month later I was riding for SI Scooterwerks and a month or two after that I was riding for Razor.

Josh being in the Scene for so long you have to have seen some crazy shit go down, whats the most craziest thing you have seen? either a trick or a funny experience?

That's kind of a hard question. I've seen things on tour from crazy bums who say they talk to Jesus and Satandance with drunk college chicks in a bar, to Jarret Ried backflipping a childs tricycle. Touring gets pretty nutty depending on where you go. My craziest trip has to be Milwaukee this past month for the 4Seasons comp. Had some shady issues with the airline and hotel. The after the comp, went to a bar with all the guys from Transit 2, met the bum, and some trashy broads getting loose with the bum, had MJ blasting all night. Just drinking and having a good time with the homies.

So Josh you married, I personally wanna know what that's like? Also is their any big news soon to come from this relationship?

Haha, yeah, surprisingly enough I thought we would fight more, but it's been really mellow. Been doing a lot more together. As for news, my wife is pregnant, expecting her due date around Dec-Jan. So that's scary but exciting all at the same time. Only because I still have some growing up to do, but I definitely don't regret it. And it was planned, so.

Razor Exposed Tour, what are you feeling towards this? Also do you think razor has stepped up to the plate for after market parts?

I love the idea. The format is a lot more structured. On top of which, judging isn't so shady anymore. That was always something riders were worried about at comps. If a judge they don't get along with would mark their scores low for childish grudges, or because of favoritism. But the idea is an amazing one. It's something new. And the points standings make it a little more fun also. As for Razor, they have some huge things coming. It's been a really long time coming. I along with KC Corning (when he was on the team), had been trying to get them to build a legit scooter for over eight years now. Which was the idea for the Pro and Ultra Pro. But dumbed down A LOT from what we originally gave ideas for. But now things are about to be shaken up. And I think a lot of people are going to be amazed with what is to come in the near future. If anyone is going to the XW comp this year, you may get a glimpse of what I am talking about.

I know there are many kids out there who look up to you as a rider I know I sure did, whats one thing you would say to a fellow young rider out there today?

Ride for fun, and don't try to make it a competitive hobby of yours. Because when you start to take it too seriously, that's when you stop having fun. I've had a few situations in my riding career where I nearly quit because I took it too seriously. But I am glad I've stuck with it and just let my riding go where I wanted it to go, instead of what other people want it to be. That's another thing, stay away from trendy tricks. When you go around watching videos and taking them to the park to learn them yourself, it doesn't make you any better of a rider. Push your riding with combos YOU think would be good. Because chances are, those will get you more respect from other riders. And one more thing. DO NOT rush into sponsors, or think you absolutely need one to ride. It becomes more of a job and it's not all easy. The preconceived notion is that you get free parts, wear a t-shirt, slap stickers around and that's it. If you think that, you're severly wrong. It's not only about skill either, personality has a huge part in it also. All riding aside, enjoy life, screw what anyone else thinks or says, and ride to the best of your abilities.