SHREDDER OF THE WEEK: Tristan Moffat

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He came out of nowhere and finished 6th at his first ever appearance at Rumble On the Reef last month. His progression has been second to none lately and he is only just getting started. 11-year-old Tristan Moffat is this week’s shredder!

 
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Name: Tristan Moffat


City: Bracken Ridge


Age: 11 years old


Started skating at: 7 years old


Stance: Regular


Favourite trick:

Backside 180


Favourite skatepark:

Mackay Skatepark


Instagram: @_tristan_moffo

How was your first ever experience competing at Rumble On The Reef?

It was a great experience! I got to meet at lot of new skaters and created friendships with them.

The best thing about competing

The best thing was that my name started to get noticed in the skate scene.

What about the nerves - how did you handle competing in front of so many people?

I wasn’t really nervous as I had competed in many comps before. But if you are nervous, don’t be - it’s not the end of the world if you don’t place, you just have to have fun [YES, Tristan!].

What’s your favourite thing about skating? 

The community!

Your favourite skateboarder?

Bryan Arnett

What do you do when you're not skateboarding?

 I usually hang out with my mates or watch other skaters on social media

Your favourite skateboarding spot?

King George square 5 stair, King George square 2 block and Eagle street pier 3 stair flat 2 stair

 
 
 
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The hardest trick to learn? 

Kickflip

What was the first trick you learned

Ollie

What are you practicing at the moment?

Treflips, Switch kickflips and Nollie Kickflips

What do you dream about doing with skateboarding? 

Either becoming Professional or Sponsored

 
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“Never doubt yourself”

— Tristan, 11

 

What’s your best skate memory?

Landing my first Treflip

What’s your worst slam?

I tried a frontside 50-50 on the jindalee out rail and fell on my belly and ribs.

Favourite song?

‘Redbone’ by Childish Gambino

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Check out Tristan in his latest holiday edit from his instagram

Do you have a weird or hidden talent?

I can twist my tongue

Pizza or burger?

Pizza

How my friends would describe me

A small, amazing skater [yeah, totally agree with your friends there, Tristan!]

Tell us a joke

Have you heard about the new restaurant Karma? There’s no menu you get what you deserve

What's your best advice to kids who’ve just started skateboarding? 

Never doubt yourself!

 
 
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We loved getting to know Tristan a bit better. Hope you did too?
Promise us to be a legend and give Tristan some community love - next time you see him practicing those treflips in the skatepark. Follow him on instagram too!

 
 
 
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