In this series of portraits, we introduce you to the best skaters in France who are or have been part of Old Skullz Skateboard in the framework of the Club and stays Skate Camps. C’est Nono qui prend la parole aujourd’hui. (Interview: Maxx Hat)
So if you don't know yet Noé Montagard, hold on — we'd put money on you hearing a lot more about him in the coming years! He joined our Skate Camps a few months ago, and this young guy is just as good at street as at bowl, his favourite discipline. His nickname is ‘Mowgli’, and you can see him having fun with his friends at the Prado bowl in Marseille.
Portrait
M. Hi Noé, we've been seeing you shred the mega ramps lately. Can you tell us a bit about your journey? First, how old are you and where do you live?
N. I am 12 years old and I live in Marseilles
M. Which Skate Camp you’ve taken part in (Barca, Hossegor, Provence?)
N. I took part in the Skate Camp of Barcelona last October
M. How long have you been skating? Do you have any sponsors?
N. I've been skating for 6 years, and my sponsors are Saltrags, S1 helmets, SkatePro, Connexion wheel and rockstarbearings
M. Have you had any contest results?
N. Yes, I finished 1st at the French vert championships in Bordeaux last month, and I joined the French junior team in January.
M. Why did you want to do a Skate Camp ?
N. Because I saw the videos and really wanted to go. Plus, I know you well Max And I knew it was gonna be great.
M. Glad to hear it, Nono! Are you more into street, bowl, or both?
N. Street and bowl, I like everything in skateboarding.
M. Do you have any skateboarding goals? (For now or for later?)
N. Keep progressing, keep entering competitions and, above all, travel to skate.
M. Your favourite French skater? Your all-time greatest skater?
N. Aurélien Giraud – Pedro Barros
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M. What memories do you have of your Skate Camp In three words?
N. The laughs, the big sessions, new friends, and a fourth thing: the stop at Burger King. So good!
M. Haha, that's more than 3 words! What did you enjoy most during your stay ?
N. Honestly, everything: the atmosphere, the skating, the spots and the meals by Max
M. Which spot(s) did you love skating?
11 Macba and the bowl — I can’t remember its name
M. Is that the park where you landed the 5-4? It’s the Guineueta (Canyelles) park! Did you learn any tricks during your stay that you couldn’t land before? Which ones?
N. Yes, the 540 no grab on a transition, a flip frontside boardslide on a rail and a drop off a statue. We need to go back so I can land it!
M. Are you working on any skate projects at the moment? (contests, a video part, sponsors, studies…)
N. Plans? Keep enjoying skateboarding—that's what matters most
M. In a few words, what does a typical day look like for you?
N. Struggle to wake up, wolf down some Chocapic, a day at secondary school, then straight to the Prado bowl after class to meet friends for a session, shower, homework, food, more homework in bed and sleeeeeep
M. If people want to follow you on Insta, what's your handle?
N. My Insta is @noe_montagard
M. Oh, and one last question: would you recommend that your mates or kids do a Skate Camp with us? Why?
N. Because it’s just the best skater life, those Skate Camp with you, my brother
M. Hahaha, thanks, mate, it's a pleasure. We'll see each other again very soon, and you know I wish you wonderful years ahead.
Watch Noé in action during the Skate Camps
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