Ramiro “Furby” Salcedo isn’t caught up in drama after getting dropped by Deathwish Skateboards. This isn’t the first time he’s parted ways with a sponsor.
According to him on The Bunt Live interview, he was previously let go by KREW and then Supra, so when things started shifting at Deathwish, he wasn’t exactly shocked. The writing was on the wall.
He noticed how things changed when Antwuan Dixon was let go. That moment made him feel like his own spot on the team wasn’t as solid anymore.
It wasn’t just a gut feeling either. The invites to skate demos and autograph signings stopped coming in.
That’s usually when a skater realizes they’re no longer in the inner circle. And with a wave of new, younger skaters coming in, it became clear that the company’s focus had shifted.
Instead of being upset, Furby seems to have taken it all in stride. There’s no bitterness in how he looks at it.
He’s still on good terms with the people behind Baker and Deathwish. They may not talk all the time, but the respect is still there. If they cross paths, they keep it cool. Everyone has grown up, moved in different directions, and taken on new roles in life.
Furby has started stepping away from skating, not because he doesn’t love it, but because he’s ready for something different. He still wants to be part of the skate industry, just not necessarily as the guy trying to land a big trick in every video part. His priorities have shifted. He’s not trying to hold on to something that doesn’t fit anymore.
He understands that skateboarding, like any business, is always changing. Teams evolve, new talent shows up, and companies move on. That’s just how things go. Rather than take it personally, Furby sees it as part of the deal.
Even though he’s not front and center on a major team anymore, he hasn’t disappeared. He still pops up, still skates, and still connects with the culture.
But he’s not chasing the spotlight the way he used to. He knows what he brought to the table, and he’s not trying to force a comeback. For him, it’s about moving forward without resentment.
Getting dropped might seem like a tough moment from the outside, but Furby is approaching it with a clear head. He’s staying grounded, staying connected, and figuring out what’s next.