GERD SKANT - INTERVIEW

Date of Birth?

25^th March 1991

Why did you choose BMX as your hobby?

Because I enjoyed  meeting new friends and BMX makes me courious to learn some tricks.

Could you tell us when you start BMX?

I started when i was 12 years old. I knew about bmx from my friend (Cony), then i started dirt jumping, and riding park.

Who is your influence for riding BMX?

Norberd Grant.

How about an easy and hard trick?

I think turndown is an easy trick, and backflip turndown would be a hard trick for me.

Could you tell us when you ride BMX at your place?

I start to ride at around 4 or 5 pm,i check the dirt first, then I ride for 2 hours. After that me and my friends go to the river for playing and swimming.

Where is your favorite place for ride?

Linz (2 and half hours from my home).

What are your activities beside BMX?

I work in EngineLathe, AVL Company. And I started it in 2006 until now.

Do you have any interest or activities you do outside of BMX?

Yeah I do. I ride downhill, PIT Bike, Surfing, Ski, Travelling, Swimming, and going out to party.

Nice ! Anyway, as long as you have rode BMX, what accident have you had?

Broken bones, ankle, concussion, and a lots other things.

As a rider and human, could you tell us about your favorite food, music, and movie?

Food? I think my favorite food is pasta, and as long as I stayed in Bali, I like Mie Goreng and Banana Juice. For the music, I like rock pop, dubstep, The Sounds, and Coldplay. Then for the movies, maybe The Lord of The Rings, Star wars, and TV Series “Two and Halfman” would be my favorite is.

Is it your first time to visit Bali?

No, it isn’t. I came to Bali three times, but this is my first time i brought my bike.

Who told you about the spot’s for playing BMX?

Daniel Yopy S. I met him on the road when I bring my bike, he asked me “Are you BMX rider?” then he showed me some places for playing BMX.

Last Words?

No dirt, No ride !

Photos by : Gregor John