What got you into skateboarding?
I went grocery shopping with my dad back in the days and it stopped me at a shelf with shitty completes. Thereupon I kept asking my dad if I can have it until he finally bought me one. That was pretty much the beginning.
What is your skate scene like in your city?
Vienna (Austria, Europe) has a big and awesome scene. There is a lot of street skating going on, which I really like about the city. You’ve all those legendary and famous spots while there are popping up new spots everywhere.
What is your go-to trick to start your sesh?
Phu…I think it is a fakie ollie but I’ve no idea why…halacha
Do you feel skateboarding has changed your life? How?
Definitely! I do not want to know where I would be today if I would have no skateboarding.
What pro skater inspires your skateboarding?
Andrew Reynolds, Chris Pfanner, AVE…
Do you prefer watching skate videos on social media or buying it? Why?
I think in times like these it’s probably easier to click that link to watch a skate video but if there’s a video coming up I am really looking forward to, I am definitely willing to spend some money.
What is the gnarliest trick you have ever done? How did you feel when you landed it?
I do not know if there is a gnarliest one but some of them kept in my mind.
Tell us little bit about your local skate shop & what they do for skateboard scene?
The shop called Blue Tomato is there for over 30 years now. They are always bringing up Go Skateboarding Day events in a lot of cities, street contests and events for the younger generation of skaters. Besides that, they are always having my back and supporting me in every way, thank you!
What is your daily routine before you go shred?
Coffee → foam rolling → text the homies → meet at the spot
Any inspiring words you want to tell the next generation of skaters?
I think the most important thing is to have fun what you are doing!
I want to thank my mom, Denise, all my homies and my sponsors: Vans, Real, Blue Tomato, Volcom, Spitfire, Independent, Bones Bearings and Grüner Kaiser.
