NAME: Florentin Marfaing DATE OF BIRTH: 15. 11. 1978 HOME: Barcelona, Spain SPONSORS: Santa Cruz, Vans , Hurley, Venture, Satori wheels, Zeropolis skateshop, Djins caps Q: What is the best thing about being a pro skater ? A: Travelling, money, opportunities… Q: What are you into besides skateboarding? A: Playstation, (PES 6) with my mate Luy-pa Q: You prefer contests, filming & shooting or skating for your own? A: Everything is a part of skateboarding, it depends how you want to see it. Q: Who are your influences? A: FC Barcelona (watch out for Lionel Messi) Q: What makes you happy? A: Everything that is not making me sad… Q: Will you still skate at the age of 50? A: I’m hoping to do 360 kickflip fakie on a random bank at this age. Q: What comes to your mind when you have to leave a spot without landing your trick? A: Next time maybe… Q: If someone tells you: “Skateboarding is a stupid activity!” , what's your answer? A: …and you man?...what’s your function in life?....  Q: What do you like the most in the Vans shoes? A: The waffle sole. Q: What is the nicest place on Earth for you? A: Earth, before we’ll finish to destroy it. Q: What would be your life like without skateboarding? A: Less physical feelings… Q: One last advice for young skaters…. A: My advice for you skaters will be: if you want to progress, one of the most important elements is to try to be one with your board, also you have to imagine yourself doing the tricks you want to do. Off course, it takes a lot of practice, so go skate, and good luck.