Willow Voges Fernandes has officially been moved into the professional ranks for GX1000, and the brand has already backed the decision by putting out a pro board in his name.
It is a moment that feels like a natural step rather than something sudden.
Anyone who has been following Willow’s skating over the past while has seen how much he has been stacking footage and refining his style.
His clips in Carhartt WIP’s skate film titled BILBAO AND VIGO gave a strong look at what he can do when it comes to fast lines, creative street spots, and committed execution in the streets.
On top of that, Willow has been consistently sharing clips on Instagram that show both raw street skating and quick sessions that still manage to stand out.
The consistency of what he has been putting out made it feel like a question of when rather than if he would be given a pro deck.
GX1000 stepping in to release a pro board under his name is their way of saying they see him as part of the core group now.
It is also a big step in a skater’s career because it usually comes with more creative input, more visibility, and a stronger place within the brand’s identity.
People who follow GX1000 know the brand has a strong focus on street skating in real city environments, and Willow fits right into that direction.
Now with a pro board out, the next step will likely be even more filming and seeing how his skating develops with more support behind him.
For now, this moment stands as a well earned step forward and a sign that his name is becoming more established in the skate scene.
Congrats to Willow on the new pro status with GX1000.
GX1000 Posted:
"Willow is Pro 🔥"