Dustin Dollin

Dollin was born in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, and raised in Katoomba, New South Wales.^[2] In a 2006 interview, Dollin stated in relation to his place of origin:

"Growing up is growing up. It doesn't really matter where you are because you don't really know any better when you're a kid. I knew I was poor, but that again just teaches you how to swindle money. Also, where I grew up is one of the most beautiful places in the world. And I would know; I've been everywhere."^[3]

In a 2008 interview, Dollin explained that he hates returning to Katoomba because "too many old friends are junkies."^[4]

Following Dollin's appearance at the Tampa Am contest, the Stereo skateboard brand agreed to recruit him to its "flow" program. Former professional skateboarder Danny Gonzales recalled thinking at the time: "At 17 the dude was already a wastoid. Later that night when we bar hopped, I kept either seeing or hearing him yelling and screaming for not getting into the bars. I thought, god, this kid’s fuckin’ crazy."^[5]

Dollin was asked to ride for the Vans footwear company in 1999 and has identified John Cardiel as his favorite Vans team member.^[6] However, in a 2013 interview, Dollin referred to the Vans team as a "family" and declined to nominate a favourite rider.^[7]

As of September 2025, Dollin's sponsors are Baker Skateboards, Spitfire wheels, Independent Truck Company, HRS shoes, Happy Hour Sunglasses, Psockadelic and Shake Junt.^[8]

Dollin is featured in the Tony Hawk video games Tony Hawk's Project 8,^[9] Tony Hawk's Proving Ground,^[10] and Tony Hawk: Ride.^[11][12]