in my opinion this chap is probably the most talanted and natural rider out there since sliced bread or Alex pack Downie, just so happens that he’s a kinda nice guy too and even wears some of our scabby rags we call clothes, Tom Read’s been riding for about as long as, well not that long at all, an has that nack of making everything look super easy. He even did such a big frontflip the othee day that he almost didnt stop going up, enough ass kissing for one day or his strangley small head might pop, take a look at this little edit he sent us.
o yeah tom read t-shirt design on the way soon, if he ever stops spinning them discs and poilishing his scoda for long enough to get around to finishing it.
First time I met Kodey was way back, he came over to our humble little island with all the hardcore badass Americans who used to scare the shit out of me, he had a cast on his wrist at this point but still rode harder than the rest. He ended up staying at mine for a while which was class an we spent many a day catching wildlife and free riding in the woods, good times!
I was lucky enough to spend a bit of time with good old beef chunk out in sunny south brazil a few months back, he’s one of the soundest chaps out there an can sure balance on one of the trolley boards even with one foot out, way out! anyway, here’s a few words with the main man himself all the way from the US of A
Name/nicknames?
Kody Stewart aka chickenboots
what’s the best sandwich you have ever made?
Butter Butter, cheese, and toast good old fashioned english breakfast
how long is a piece of string
Kodey didn’t answer this question
Favorite mountainboarder to ride with?
Leon, Jereme, and Akoni. We all push each other to ride hard and try new things. I’m actually heading out to ride with AK right after I finish this interview
Favorite skater?
Paul Rodriguez. We built a skatepark for him out here in California and he’s super cool. I witnessed the most pure skateboarding I’ve ever seen that day, just 5 guys sticking the craziest stuff like it was nothing
I seen a photo of you chilling with Travis does that mean you’re getting on some nitro circus action?
Leon, AK, and myself did film with them. It was a great time but I don’t believe any of our footage was used. Actually, they used one shot of Special Greg smashing a camera man while riding a mountainboard
Best thing about mountain boarding?
Mountainboarders
Worst thing about Mountainboarding?
No respect
Any big plans to take over the world?
Nope, I just like to do my own thing.
If you were a can of soup what one would you be?
Chicken Soup because I’m afraid to ride switch
How did you get so cool?
Ha ha…as Knepper would say “Eat your wheaties, do good in school, and listen to your parents. Then one day you’ll be as cool as we are!”
Funnest trick?
One footed 3
Lamest trick?
Suitcase methods
Best trick?
Probably the 9er
How did Houdini die?
Well he was running around bonking everything…trees, pole, trucks, even other Houdinis. Then one day an englishman came along, saw what he was doing, and killed him. The moral is…dont hate the bonk!
What makes Mountainboarding special for you?
The people that do it. We still are a giant family and I love that aspect. If you just have fun with the sport you’ll go places. Ride to have fun and push yourself. If you try and get sponsors and make money you’ll get burnt out.
Do you rollerblade?
Hells Yes!!! There’s no feeling like strapping on those roller boots and jumping down some stairs. Ha ha, no I wouldn’t ever touch those
Chicken boots?
A saying from Moab Utah in 2002. Back in the good ole days with some good ole people. Delirious with some friends after driving 14 hours to get there, we saw a picture with a chicken wearing huge boots and thought we’d start “a word” ha ha…it was stupid but somehow I got stuck with the nickname
Just fun. Was having a good day of filming and just thought those would be some fun tricks to try. Though nothing nearly as close to what I’ve seen you guys throwing
whats next in the wild world of Kodys moves?
Hmmmmmm, I have a backside rodeo, a backside rodeo 7, and a couple other dork moves I’ve been working on. There’s a time and place for everything and I just haven’t had a reason to throw them yet
Knock knock, who’s there?
Your mom, whoa nellie!!
Ever whacked someone in the face?
Depending on with what. My fist, no. Objects, yes
Who’s better you or leaf?
Tough call…I’d say he is and he’d say I am. It’s just fun to ride with him
Best film?
That’s it that’s all
Favorite song?
In the summertime, mungo jerry
Favorite drink?
Cactus Cooler!
Last words?
Ice lollie fo life!
Have you got a gun?
Sure do, I’ve got 2 of them. They’re called my biceps!!
If there was a jump in front of you, and it was the last time you were ever allowed to jump, what trick would you do?
A 360 stalefish…that was the first trick I ever wanted to learn
Tell us about the time with the slowworms in sunny Cornwall?
Ha ha…that story is boring compared to all the other ones. Like when you ran over that pram and we were told to stop riding. Or when those girls thought you were cute and their way of getting your attention was hitting you in the back with nettles. We’ve had some good times I just cant believe it was that long ago…
Any plans to come back over?
I hope so. I miss it over there alot. You guys are so much fun to ride with and I definitely miss hanging out. I can guarantee I’ll be there at least 1 more time before I stop riding.
O yeah would you be up for designing us a t-shirt?
All those days trying to design a downbeat skate logo and you still think I can draw! I’m hopeless my friend…
one of the sickes riders in the world at the moment, and probally the first person to lad a grabed switch seven ahhh yeah matt brind
Nicknames?
Matt, Brind, Brindy, Brim, Brimstone, Brimstone remover, ask joe Dickson or the atc boys, they make up new ones every day!
Age?
18
Where are you from?
Rayleigh, Essex UK’s Driest Town 2007 or 2008, maybe both?
How come your soo cool?
I’m cool? Must be the hair!
Favourite mountainboarder?
Project Doc crew, best times riding had with those boys!
Favourite Skater
I don’t know, maybe bob burniquist? I saw some video of some crazy ninja skater the other day, he’s pretty cool.
Best thing about Mountainboarding?
Everything, mainly the wind rushing through my hair……nah gotta be the people and the atmosphere or something cheesy like that!
Worst thing about Mountainboarding?
Falling off, probably everyones answer but hey, it hurts!
If you were a sweet, what and why?
Yorkie, cause i’m all man, yea!! Get ‘Er Done Son!
Have you ever run over a kid?
When i was a kid yes, at my friend ‘s house in one of those plastic cars which were red with yellow roof? Move it with your feet? Anyway yea, ran my friend over….and by when i was a kid i mean last week, that or when i was 12 or so i did it back then too
How do you stop a baby from drowning?
Dive in and save it? Keeps its head above the water? I’m not gonna be mean and say ‘why would you wanna save it?!’
What’s Your Best trick?
You tell me? I can’t see em! My fs cork 5 cannonballs are pretty cool, and i’m waiting to bring my fs corked 7 cannonballs and maybe some cork 9s from resi to dirt too pretty soon, either that or a selection from my switch tricks
Funnest trick?
Switch fs 3 stalefish nose boners
Gayest grab?
Model Airs
Do you like JJ’s hair?
It’s alright, i guess
Do you like the atba?
Hell’s yea!
Beer of cider?
Cider, but really it’s about the orange squash and blackcurrant+apple squash mix up!
What makes Mountainboarding special?
Not much really, except the versatility, what other sports apart from mountain biking can you ride as much as you can on a mountain board?
I heard you landed a grabbed switch 720 how was that for you?
Pretty sweet if i’m honest, quite the buzz!
Big jumps or jibing?
Biggun’s! A bit of jibbing here and there is definitely necessary though!
Future of Mountainboarding?
Bigger, better, faster, stronger. Olympics maybe? Definitely x games, dunno how long it will take but it should get there! It better do or someone will pay….
Whose better you or Joe D?
Pfft i dunno, probably dicko, he’s a pro you know! Haha, i’ll let you know after the haredown comp ;]
Tell us about that time with the dog and the screwdriver?
Wow, you do know how to make a boy feel uncomfortable don’t you…well, here goes, it started off with …..<insert mildly witty, humerous and slightly sickening story here>…..and there you have it, the time with the dog and the screwdriver
Do you know what housive bojagelies are?
Yea, bojagelies is the mixture of bogies, jelly fins, gelys, lilies and gnats cocks. Housive is superman’s mega toe but it’s also the super cool rad slang term for mahousive, or massive, so that bit i’m unsure of
Favourite song?
Changes all the time, at the mo its probably S.W.A.G. by Qemists or Chaka Demus by Jamie T, something rubbish like that, oh or Don’t Stop by InnerPartySystem
Favourite Film?
All the Harry Potter’s, I’m not even joking
Have you ever punched anyone in the face?
No but I have been punched in the face
Last words?
Hope it’s not been too boring, or looking back too long! Woo first interview! Haha, erm, keep shredding the GuhNar!
No that’s obviously the international mountain boarder heart-throb Tuai Lovejoy!
When are you gonna beat me then
Haha nah maybe in a million years? You need to compete again first! I’m gonna read all the ATC trick tips so I get super good, get lessons from young silver then take down Kody Stewart and Tom Read and absorb their powers like Ditto from Pokemon, then go for the win!
cheers mate big respect from all of us you sick head
while we were up in the lakes, we met the coolest bunch of kids ever, they were all so enthuseastic and rode like demons, one lad stood out for us though, we turned up to see this tiny 10 year old beast boardsliding a 15ft rail perfect and just genreally just jibing about down the hill, so we decided to hook him up with some shirts. so there you have it ATC pro rider jacob the beast, this kid will be the best one day mark my words.
