Girls Guide to Action

The Asian Fusion Action Sports Extravaganza kicks off today in China! Word on the street is that the mega-aggressive Yasutoko Brothers are the ones to beat when it comes to inline skating. Follow the daily rivalry here.

(Eito photo courtesy LG action sports)

We think it’s a good idea to learn more about Takeshi and Eito. The older one is married. and their parents are Japanese roller skaters. Sweet sashimi!

Have a go at this article for a bit of a backstory.

“Inline Skating’s Dynamic Duo”

By Brooke Geery at lgactionsports.com

“In inline skating, one pair has flown (literally) above the pack for years. It should come as no surprise that Eito Yasutoko andTakeshi Yasutoko are related — talent definitely runs in this family. The brothers are sons of Japanese roller-disco stars, and have been rolling on wheels since barely old enough to walk. …the only real question is which one will come out on top.

The elder brother, Eito, 24, is known for his huge amplitude and willingness to land tricks that other skaters are unlikely to attempt in competition. He stacks his runs full of difficult tricks — all done with perfect style and amplitude. He is credited with inventing the Double Flat Spin, the 1440 Flat Spin and is still one of the only skaters pulling his signature trick, the 1080 California Roll.

Three years his brother’s junior, Takeshi has followed Eito’s example, going huge. His abilities go beyond amplitude to highly technical maneuvers and perfectly executed difficult grinds. He is credited with inventing a few moves himself, including the 1080 McTwist. He’s known for his flawless 900 Flat Spin and his signature move is the Viking flip — a trick that has evolved into a double Viking flip.

The Yasutoko brothers are better known as a pair than individually, and soon a third may be added to this talented family. Their younger sister has also been training to become a competitive skater.”