Matt Manzari

knox · Kickflip Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 4693 City: Gainesville

http://vimeo.com/8342343

disco hippo · Posted: Dec 23, 2009 8:10 pm Post subject:

DMagg · Posted: Dec 23, 2009 8:13 pm Post subject:

tyn · Pop Shuvit Joined: 12 Oct 2008 Posts: 135 City: Orlando

HOLY!

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Dec 23, 2009 9:55 pm Post subject:

that opening kicky was effing huge holy hell! so sick.

mojo · Posted: Dec 23, 2009 9:57 pm Post subject:

such a gay interview. wonderful idea for one, but wrong person to do it with.

Jay Bird · Posted: Dec 23, 2009 10:02 pm Post subject:

why do you think that mojo?

mojo · Posted: Dec 23, 2009 10:24 pm Post subject:

as a basic rule i have less appreciation for those who indulge so much in religion regardless of their accomplishments. all be it mostly christians, but any religion. he probably thinks santa is coming too.

dscsk8er55 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1030 City: Orlando

ZackFL(BRE) · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 2386 City: Tampa

Jay Bird · Posted: Dec 24, 2009 1:19 am Post subject:

dscsk8er55, well said..i had no problem with the interview, the riding was nuts too

waterdork88 · Frontside 180 Joined: 12 Dec 2004 Posts: 426 City: Orlando

tad · 360 flip Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 5031

This was probably done as a school project for a fellow classmate. I actually filmed part of that video and Matt is such a good guy. In no way was he pushing his beliefs on anyone, but simply stating how he manages his time between his career and education. How can you say it was the wrong person to do the interview with? There are only a handful of "top pros" that are even attending college right now. At the end of the day, he's a genuine dude and he always means well. Plus he shreds on a wakeskate.

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10735 City: Jefferton

Great words, tad. Matt is one of the nicest guys ever, and that interview sheds some light on what he has on his plate. I think it's great that he's going to school while balancing the wakeskating thing! And if he has something personal like religion that he really believes in, more power to him.

nogov · Faceplant Joined: 22 Dec 2009 Posts: 3 City: O-town

He seems humble as a person. Not the yell at you and tell you that you are going to burn in hell type. His riding is precision

Scott MN Peterson · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 160 City: Shakopee

I met Matt at show ski nationals this year and he was the nicest guy there! We stood there and chatted for about an hour. His riding is amazing and he is a super nice guy!

Thanks Matt for being a great ambassador to our sport!

CGA PFD · Posted: Dec 24, 2009 11:07 am Post subject:

scott a · "a" is for angel Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 4126

The interview was fine, and the subject of the interview had a unique story to tell. Sounds like someone was letting their crazy personal beliefs blind them from reality.

juggler · Pop Shuvit Joined: 07 Nov 2009 Posts: 165 City: Orlando

Maybe a higher power taught them these tricks (Jesus walking on water, ahahaha....), here's one from Reed Hason. This youtube page has lots of them, Emily Copeland, Shaun Murray, etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNiCydqOxfA

mojo · Posted: Dec 24, 2009 5:42 pm Post subject:

see, here it goes. when someone says something against christianity they get in trouble for not wanting to spread the gospel. i didn't say mr. manzari could not or should not do what he wants to do. i just CAN'T stand when people talk about spending time with god or "i'd like to thank god for this." my roommate goes to church once and a while and then if something good happens he says something along the lines of "i'm so glad i went to church. god must have put that sale there for me." however, he never blames god when something doesnt happen or something horrible happens like having to get 12 screws in his ankle. it's a two way street. i have not met, nor will i ever meet matt most likely and i didn't say he was a bad person. I just don't like what he said. his riding is good. he seems nice. but i don't want any wakeskate with a jesus fish on it in the near future. i also don't believe in the easter bunny or a talking snake. and jesus would like me better than matt anyway