Get to Know Team Rider Max Thompson AKA @alternativecasette

Get to Know Team Rider Max Thompson AKA @alternativecasette

Check out his steezy clips on our feed, then acquaint yourself with team rider, Max Thompson (AKA @alternativecasette)šŸ”„ā¤µļø

What's your Local: Ocean Grove Skatepark

How long have you been riding: Since I was 13

Whats your favorite trick: Boosting big t bog airs in a bowl

What got you into it: I started riding skateboards with my best friend Joe Doedel, who I still ride with. I remember him coming over & showing me a district scooters video on the golden age of YouTube! It was a team video, I remember watching Brandon James shred this bowl, I was absolutely hooked. It became my instant obsession and one of my great passions.

Who were you first influenced by: Ryan Williams and his passion and determination to push the sport, he became my hero. I remember first meeting him at 14 in Caloundra at his local skatepark, I couldnā€™t believe it.

Who are your main inspirations: Issac Miller, love his style & music selection! I also love Trendkill Collective, the videos they upload are wonderful projects.

Brands you love?: Madd Gear was one of the first, mostly because of the team they had at the time. Iā€™ve always gone back to brands like Tilt, Native, and Envy for durability.

What are you riding ?: Ethic grips, Sypher bars, Aztek clamp, Native forks, Prey deck, Ryan Ruegg wheels, Atlas grip, Envy headset.

What are your current goals: Continue traveling and riding with my friends over Australia, continue supporting AtlasCo and most importantly having fun.

Whatā€™s in the pipeline: Currently in Bali drinking pina coladas, but keen to see and ride with friends and everyone in Sydney for the street jam.

What hypes you up: A nice bowl jam at sunset with good mates and awesome music.

What drew you to AtlasCo: The loving support they give to all the team, embracing me to be myself and be unique riding. Everyone is just so easy going, and I feel so welcome, itā€™s like a family to me.

Most memorable moment scootering: The Canberra jam, helping organize it, watching everyone go for it, the adrenaline & excitement was insane. Was good to ride talk to riders I had been watching for years. After the jam it was a great night partying with everyone.

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