Notable:
XG VIII will be Brian's second time competing in the X Games, however, this time it will be in Street instead of Park. He only started competing in 1997. He is a true street skater who spreads his time between skating and designing for his own clothing line Thurston Andersen Clothing.

Quote:
" I am addicted to color, design, and patterns. It's either fashion or cooking, that's what I will be doing after skating."