1. So Tony, when did you first start mountainboarding and why?
I started to ride on mountainboard since 1997,because I really cannot to support the stupid crowds in the skateparks. I wish to ride between the nature.

2. Will you explain a little about the mountainboard scene there in South Brazil?
Well, I developed the atb scene in South Brazil with simple boards, without technology,the boards were done in our garages..they are primitive boards.

3. You have been a huge influence to the growth of mountainboarding in Brazil. What are some of the things you’ve done to get the word out?
I worked and am still working so hard in my area, I invited some skaters to enjoy the mountainboard scene on differents ways, like grounds, grass and single tracks.

4. What advice do you have for mountainboarders trying to grow the sport in their own pocket of the world?
I think..each one can be that dreams come true..let spread this word like a virus!!!

5. Are there any riders that inspire you?
ohhhhhhhh..definitely JASON T LEE and TOM KIRKMAN as well!!

6. What is your vision for the future of mountainboarding is South Brazil?
My vision for the future is very clear, because WE have HOT RIDERS, AMAZING SPOTS AND LOVELY PEOPLE. So ..come to SOUTH BRAZIL.

A while back we posted this video of an unknown rider as part of an article about Wanyi Park. Then we posted it again later just because we could.

The second time we posted this made us curious as to who the rider was. So after an intense search (20-30 minutes), we found him. I took it upon myself to interview the mystery rider.

As it turns out, our Wanyi Park regular is none other than the amazing Nicky “Stirrups” Geerse. Nicky lives near Amsterdam and rides with the BFC Team. He is sponsored by Forest7, MBS Europe, and of course, BFC. Currently recovering from a wicked knee injury, Stirrups is axious to get back on his board.

I had limited time with Nicky as he was heading off to do some filming and judging at a nearby mountainboard competition. Despite his busy schedule, I was able to get a few questions answered…

Q: So you go by Stirrups?
A: Yeah don’t know why, it is even a bigger mystery than what BFC stands for. you should ask the BFC why they came up with that name.

Q: How long have you been riding.
A: About a year of 4.

Q: So I know you’re recovering from a knee injury, what’s that all about?
A: In December I kind of screwed up my knee when I did a frontflip of an uprail on a too flat landing. I could barely walk after that and 7 days later I had a mountainboard videoshoot for a TV channel. In short: I did try to board, too big of a jump too flat landing, Snap!
I’ve had surgury 4 months ago and still need about 2 months of physical therapy.

Q: What tricks have you been working on?
A: Not much since I haven’t been boarding since December, but usually i try to throw down innovating stuff. Been doing some FS 270 to boardslide 270 off, FS boardslide 270, switch FS boardslide 270 out, back corck 7ns, tree tappin’, one footed extravaganza etc.

Q: What is your favorite trick and why?
A: Laid out flips. they just feel amazing.

Q: Boardercross, Freestyle, Big air, Downhill… What’s your flavor?
A: Freestyle.

Q: What got you into mountainboarding?
A: Internet

Q: Are there any riders that inspire you?
A: Too many!

Q: Goals for the future?
A: Getting back to where I used to be and having fun.