Hometown
Sintra
Current setup
MBS DW lll Switch.
Stance
Regular
What is your riding style
Freestyle.
Favourite place to ride
Our local park (Penedo Park).
Favourite music
Reggae/hip-hop/psytrance
Favourite mountainboard video
Hot Action
ANTONIO MACIEIRA
How did you get into Mountainboarding?
I discovered mountainboarding through some friends.
Why do you Mountainboard?
Because when I was teenager I rode dirt BMX and loved to see snowboarding on the TV, but never tried, so when I saw a mountainboard I imagined an infinity of possibilities.
How do you stay motivated?
Above all, it's the passion I have for the sport. After that, it's simply about always practicing with the desire to learn something new and trying to maintain the technical and physical consistency I've achieved.
Where have you traveled to Mountainboard?
I travelled to France (épic weekend in the L.A Park with the French family).
How do you get others involved in Mountainboarding?
A few years ago, I created an association with some friends to promote mountainboarding, and it lasted 9 years. Nowadays, whenever I meet people who show interest, I offer to help them in whatever they need to become mountainboarders.
What does the future of Mountainboarding hold?
I honestly don't know for sure, but I feel it's in a growing phase. Young people are starting to realize how fun this sport is. I believe more events will emerge in different countries, which are very important for riders to meet and have fun together, and improve their skills.
Who are your 3 favourite Mountainboarders?
Tom Kirkman, Dylan Warren, Amon Shaw.
Favourite thing about Mountainboarding?
To be free and able to practice anywhere always with friends.
What do you do outside of Mountainboarding?
I am a self-employed gardener (garden management and maintenance). And also a bit of agriculture. Other things I enjoy are related to audiovisuals (filming and editing) and, to finish, related to music, a bit of DJing (vinyl), a hobby I had when I was younger that I still enjoy remembering today.
