Chima Ferguson grew up skateboarding in Sydney, and every weekend he would make the trek from Bankstown to skate the city. Pretty soon he was carving out a rep for himself, jumping down big sets, gaps and rails. A lot has changed for Chima since then. Now in his early-30s, he owns a house in Redfern where he lives with his fiancée Bianka, their daughter Holiday, and their dogs.
After living in The States for a few years and proving himself as an international pro worth his weight, he came back to Sydney city, where his heart is. This set an example for other Aussie skaters, showing that it was possible to hold down an international pro skateboarding career without living in California. With jaw dropping parts in Let’s Live, Propeller and Spinning Away, it’s fair to say that at this point, Chima is skateboarding’s undisputed king of Sydney. But Chima isn’t receeding into the background. In fact, he says he’s feeling better than ever. He’s spent the past year and a half filming all-out for the new Vans video, using lockdowns to his advantage wherever possible, and a Real part is on the horizon too. Talking to Chima, it’s clear that he’s hardworking, incredibly focused and constantly pushing himself. As you’ll gather from the following photos, Chima has been stepping up to some no-joke spots, still pushing the limits of what’s possible in Sydney.
Morning mate, what’s up today?
Hey mate, pretty much the same routine as every morning: I went out to the park earlier today with my daughter, Holiday, and my dogs.
How’s dad life treating you?
It’s good. I mean obviously with COVID everything’s a little more difficult, but we’ve got big parks close by the house so we can get out every day.
How old is Holiday now?
She’s two-and-a-half now. She’ll be three in February.
Do you spend most days with her?
Yeah, pretty much from the time she gets up to the time she goes to sleep, unless I’m skating or something. Bianka and I are both at home, so Holiday’s very lucky in that aspect. I’ve only been away for
