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 or trips Skate Camps. Aujourd’hui c’est Max Berguin, the French skateboarding champion who's in the hot seat. (Interview by Max Cherarak)
Max Berguin is the 2023 French skateboarding champion. He's a born competitor. He went to the U.S. for the contest Tampa AM, Tampa in Florida and AM for amateur, is THE world's most prestigious competition if you want a career in skateboarding. It's THE place to be if you want to turn pro. Max competed in the Skate Camps with us 5 years ago at the same time as Liam Lefranc, (Their interview is right here!).
Max works hard and puts in the hours. He's determined, incredibly productive, solid and consistent on his board! I'm not surprised to see how far he's come. We thought it would be interesting to profile him, so here we go!
French skateboarding champion – Profile
M. Hi Max, we've been seeing you shred parks with serious determination lately. Can you tell us a little about your journey so people can get to know you better?
M. How old are you? Where do you live?
M. Hey Max, I’m 19 and I live in Bayonne
M. You are originally from Rouen, the city Adrien Bulard also comes from, and you recently moved, right?
M. That’s right, haha
M. Which Skate Camp you’ve taken part in (Barca, Hossegor, Provence?)
M. I went to the Skate Camp in Provence
M. How long have you been skating?
M. For 11 years
M. Do you have sponsors?
M. I ride for CARIUMA shoes, Bones wheels, Independent, grizzly, Automatic skateshop, Broski hardware and JART Skateboards.
M. Have you had any contest results?
M. Yes, I'm currently the 2023 French champion. I was runner-up at the 2022 French championships, just behind Aurélien Giraud, 1st at FISE 2023 and the junior Check-list, 4th at Far’n high, 1st at Teenage Riot, departmental champion, Aquitaine champion…
M. And now Tampa! You’re building quite a track record, Max. Well done! Why did you want to make a Skate Camp ?
M. Because we get together with friends, take a van road trip with the crew, enjoy the great atmosphere and great spots! The whole combo!
M. Are you more into street, bowl, or both?
M. More into street
M. You played a game of skate with Joseph Garbaccio 🙂
M. Do you have any skateboarding goals? (For now or for later?)
M. Yes, I have several short- and medium-term goals
M. I imagine it's to enter as many contests as possible, skate hard, progress and, why not, go pro?
M. That would be really cool!
M. Your favourite French skater? Your all-time greatest skater?
M. Aurélien Giraud and Yuto Horigome
M. Watch Max Berguin at Tampa AM
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M. What memories do you have of your Skate Camp In three words?
M. Awesome, the great atmosphere and jumping off the rock
M. Haha awesome Well summarized, cliff jumps are a Skate Camps tradition! What did you enjoy most during your stay ?
M. I loved the night session at Hyères skatepark
M. Which spot(s) did you love skating?
M. I can't remember the park's name, but the last skatepark, the one that's now off-limits
M. Haha, the famous Cabriès skatepark! The gorgeous skatepark you're not allowed to use if you're not from the town !
During your trip, did you learn any tricks you couldn't land before?
M. I was not landing flip back tails very often, and by the end of Skate Camp I had more control over them!
M. Are you working on any skate projects at the moment? (contests, a video part, sponsors, studies…)
M. Yes, I have several competition projects (Far’n High) and video parts (individual and team), and I’m in première at school. Maybe soon??
M. I hope that happens for you! So, briefly, what's a typical day like for you?
M. I get up early, skate a little before class, go to class, then skate again in the afternoon
M. If people want to follow you on Insta, what's your handle?
M. @Maxberguin
M. Oh, and one last question: would you recommend that your friends or younger skaters do a Skate Camp with us? Why?
M. Of course! The atmosphere alone is amazing! Meeting great people and discovering great places—it's the best!
M. Well, that all sounds great ! Thanks, Max. I’m so proud to see how far you’ve come. You’re progressing in your skating and in your results too. I hope you achieve all your goals—let’s get it!
M. Thanks, Max. See you very soon!
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