West Chester has long been a skateboarding hub, thanks in large part to Fairman’s. The skate shop has been creating opportunities for up-andcoming skaters since Dave Fairman established the brand in 1977. In the following pages we highlight a few of the Fairman’s pros who’ve gone on to make a massive impact on the scene... First up is Andrew Cannon who graduated from West Chester East High School in 2004 and headed off to Arizona State University where he attained a bachelor’s degree in education. After graduation, Cannon returned to skating full-time, and he’s now also the event announcer for Dew Tours and the color commentator for contests across the country. He is currently sponsored by World Industries, Theeve Trucks, Heavy Wheels, and Dakine in addition to Fairman’s, who have sponsored him since he was a teenager. Photo Luke Darigan
Andrew Cannon
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