Profile... Scott Nixon
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Skateboarder Questionnaire
How old where you when you first began skateboarding?
I first stepped on a sk8 board when i was 8. started sk8boarding with my crew when i was about 11 or 12.
What/Who was your inspiration for getting into it?
My uncle and my dad first gave me my first sk8, equipment etc
What deck do you use?
Californian freespirit when i was eight, then Powell/ Peralta Tony Hawk spoonnose, Tracker tucks,Slimball wheels (seconds) also with all the other shit, lappers, copers, rails etc
What size wheels do you use?
55-57mm Ricta wheels
What trucks do you use?
Independant 8 inch
What do you love about Skateboarding?
you can step out your door and have fun.
What aspect of Skateboarding gives you the most satisfaction (rails, bowls, vert, competitions, mini ramp, street etc
i like to skate everything but, probably sk8ing with friend on ramps and bowls would give me the most satisfation
What style of Skateboarding best describes your riding?
definatly lanky, creative and a bit on the edge
What's your favourite trick?
Smithgrind
What's your worst skateboarding injury and how did you do it?
i had a brain hemorage when i was 16. i used to do inverts on vert, but one time i was showing off to a mate and totally went over backwards, thus falling from top to flat on my head. i was even wearing a helmet !!
Surfer Questionnaire
How old where you when you first began surfing?
about ten years old
What/Who got you into it?
a group of mates decide to try it out with their older bro and i went along
What wetsuit do you use?
at the moment GOTCHA 2/2
Favourite surf spot in the UK:
The Watersplash, St Ouen s bay, Jersey,
Favourite surf spot in the World:
Mentawii Islands, Indonesia. two week boat trip with the Nutz surboards crew. not too big but soooo perfect, wooohooo!!!
Have you spent any seasons in one place? If so where?
Summer season 2004 in Hossegor, France. Best summer for waves in years, got some good beatings and siick waves.
What do you love about Surfing?
the challenge due to the fact no waves the same. you have to make it up as you go along.
What's your goal within Surfing?
to stay on the board without getting nailed and to keep pushing our surf company NUTZ SURFBOARDS
What aspect of Surfing gives you the most satisfaction?
getting barrelled, or high speed charging!!
nUTz surfboards
From Scott's Lifestyle & Portrait Gallery.
What style of Surfing best descibes your riding?
gangely
Favourite move:
floater
Snowboarder Questionnaire
How old where you when you first began riding?
about 18
What/Who got you into it?
my antie and uncle and ...Kerry Manning
What sort of board do you ride?
164-167 Gnu High Carbon Beam
What length board do you ride?
as i said 164-167
Do you ride Regular or Goofy?
goofy
Stance width?
24 inch
Stance angles (front and back)?
minus 6 rear plus 20 or so on front
Favourite resort?
chamonix
How many seasons have you done?
12 seasons
Where and when did you do your seasons?
i did my first season in meribel i think 92 93
What was your favourite trip and why?
all my trips are favourites in there own way, but probably JACKSON HOLE or MT BAKER
What do you love about snowboarding?
playing in the mountains with my friends
What's your goal within snowboarding?
not to cain myself too much
What aspect of snowboarding gives you the most satisfaction (powder, kickers, halfpipe, competitions, big air, cliff drops, etc.)?
the whole mountain. each aspect has different suprises in store
What style of snowboarding best describes your riding (include a couple if you want)?
jibby,geeky and funny
What's your favourite trick?
big olde backside airs/ methods
What's your scariest snowboarding moment?
getting caught in an avalanche in Meribel
From Scott's Action Gallery.
What are your top safety tips when riding?
respect the mountain and others around you, they are both unpredictable!
What advice have you got?
open your eyes.
DJ Questionnaire
How long have you been DJing?
i have been djing for about 14 years
What do you use? Records (if so, how many?), CDs, computer, etc?
i generally use records, but i am now using my MAC to sample and use it for effects, intro s etc
What mixer do you use?
at present i am using a VESTAX 06 PRO that is simple enough, two channels that is also good for scratchin. been to tonnes of gigs, tough little git.
What music do you mix and what's your style?
at the moment, i am well into breaks/ scratchin/ sampling mash up style. basically anything that rocks the dance floor with that funky flavour.
Do you play out and if so where?
i have played out at many gigs, from small parties to big club doo s. playing along side GROOVERIDER, HYPE, FABIO, STANTON WARRIORS, ADAM FREELAND, KILLA KELLA , ranging from 10 - 10,000 party people, wooohooo!!!!
Who's your favourite DJ?
too many to mention, but at the mo the Plump djs, dj shadow, plus one and my mate Ryan
Where would be your favourite gig/club to mix?
any good gig from fabric to big festivals to a dark smokey club, there just has to be a crowd that up for it!!!!
General Questionnaire
What are your other interests?
Art,
Where would you like to see yourself in the future?
hopefully in a rad house near the beach( surf of course), a rad bowl, couple of kids and chillin with my wife mags and hope fully not skint!!!
Realistically, what will you be doing in the future?
I will be stoked! no matter what!, Life is fun!!
What music are you into?
tens of thousand million tonnes of different stuff...and Elvis.
What's your favourite book?
A BOY CALLED IT - David Peltzer
What's your favourite film?
Starwars IV, V, VI (originals)
Best cocktail, shot or drink?
JD AND COKE
What's your most prized possession?
RECORD COLLECTION
Thanks to:
all my mates, all my family and especially my wife Mags for being there and behind me...cheers
Anything else you want to say?
...............until next time......
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