Meet Brandon

Brandon DesJarlais is a professional longboard skater, speaker, podcast host, and community builder based in Venice Beach, California. Known for inspiring people to live more fearlessly, Brandon has built a career at the intersection of skateboarding, storytelling, and human connection.

Brandon first made a name for himself as a competitive downhill longboard racer, while also earning recognition across multiple skate disciplines including longboard dancing and pump track racing. He stunt doubled for Vin Diesel in xXx: Return of Xander Cage, was featured by name in a global Facebook commercial aired during the Tokyo Olympics, and has skated in 29 countries around the world.

What began as a love for skateboarding evolved into something much bigger. Since 2019, Brandon has helped riders of all skill levels build confidence on and off the board through private coaching, online tutorials, community skate events, and immersive longboard retreats. That passion for growth and belonging led him to found Beyond the Board, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses longboarding as a vehicle for confidence, connection, and community that extends far beyond skateboarding itself. Since building the Shred Sled bus in 2021, Beyond the Board has completed 4 nationwide tours across 25+ states and 65+ cities, creating 400+ community activations and reaching thousands of participants over 50,000+ miles.

Today, Brandon continues to expand that mission through live events, speaking, and as host of the Keep Pushing podcast, where he explores perseverance, reinvention, fear, and personal growth through honest conversations and powerful stories. Whether he’s on a board, behind a mic, or leading a community experience, Brandon’s work is rooted in one belief: a more courageous life can open the door to deeper connection, greater purpose, and meaningful impact.

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Brands I’ve Worked With

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Podcasts I’m Featured In

My Longboard Career Highlights

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

  • Graduated University | Bachelor’s degree in Business-Marketing from Portland State University

  • Launched | Pure Longboarding Online Master Course

2019

  • First Pro Model Board | “Proscrito” by Moonshine MFG

  • Head Instructor | Camp Woodwings longboard camp (France)

  • 1st | About You Pangea Music Festival and Longboard Dancing Competition (Germany)

  • 4th | KnK Red Bull “No Paws Down” World Championship (Slovenia)

2018

  • 1st | Brixton Outlaw (NC, USA)

  • 2nd | KnK Red Bull “No Paws Down” World Championship (Slovenia)

  • 3rd | Transylvania Downhill - Straja (Romania)

2017

  • 2nd | El Guama Downhill (Puerto Rico)

  • 3rd | Comerío Downhill Fest (Puerto Rico)

  • 5th | Sun Peak’s Time Trials (Canada)

  • 10th | King’s Gate IDF World Cup (Austria)

2016

  • Stunt Doubled for Vin Diesel | “xXx 3: Return of Xander Cage” (Dominican Republic)

  • First Video with Red Bull | KnK Longboard Camp (Slovenia)

  • 2nd | Descens Del Pal (Spain)

  • 7th | Teolo IDF World Qualifying Series (Italy)

2015

  • Became a Brand Manager | Started working with Moonshine MFG

  • 1st | Maryhill Uphill Challenge

  • 1st | Switchbacks PDX

  • 1st | TU Path Dash

  • 2nd | King of Cathlamet

  • 2nd | Cathlamet Downhill Corral - Push Race

  • 2nd | Cathlamet Downhill Corral - Big Air

  • 2nd | P-Town Throwdown

2014

  • 1st | Cathlamet Downhill Corral - Push Race

  • 1st | P-Town Throwdown

  • 1st | Push in the Woods

  • 1st | W/J Park Opener Fundraiser Push Race

  • 1st | Hops & Heritage Festival Push Race

  • 2nd | Roller Boogie Slide Jam

  • 2nd | NW Slide-O-Rama

  • 3rd | Switchbacks PDX

2013

  • First Full-Page Print Ad | For Seismic Skate in Concrete Wave Magazine

  • 1st | Cathlamet Downhill Corral - Push Race

  • 1st | Hop & Heritage Festival Push Race

  • 1st | Boomtown Freeride 8 - Longest Slide

  • 2nd | Centennial Trail Push Race (5k)

  • 2nd | P-Town Throwdown

  • 2nd | Dallas Ride & Slide

  • 3rd | Switchbacks PDX

  • 3rd | Centennial Trail Push Race (half-marathon)

  • 3rd | Centennial Trail Push Race (1mi)

  • 4th | Push in the Woods

2012

  • Became an Ordained Minister | I can marry you

  • 1st | Capital City Couch Race (yes, a downhill race on a full-size couch)

  • 1st | Race to Feed the Homeless

  • 2nd | Vancouver Vixen Push Race

  • 2nd | Cathlamet Downhill Coral - Downhill Juniors Division

  • 3rd | Cathlamet Downhill Coral - Push Race

  • 3rd | Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon

  • 3rd | SwitchBacks PDX

2011

  • First Sponsor | Tiger Skateworks

  • 1st | Boone to Bush Night Race

  • 1st | Capital City Couch Race (yes, a downhill race on a full-size couch)

  • 2nd | Minto Brown Push Race

  • 2nd | Vancouver Vixen Push Race

  • 3rd | Dallas Ride & Slide

  • 3rd | P-Town Throwdown

  • 3rd | Cathlamet Downhill Corral - Push Race

2010

  • 2nd | Cathlamet Downhill Corral - Push Race

  • Lost | My virginity

2009

  • Received | My First Longboard 🥹

Videos

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