NAME: Sam Partaix DATE OF BIRTH: 16.06.1987 HOME: Tours, France SPONSORS: Vans, Eastpak, Skate Pistols Shop, Insight Clothing, Antiz Skateboards... Q: What is the best thing about being a pro skater ? A: live free, travelling, meet lot of people, skate all the day, no metro working sleeping. Q: What are you into besides skateboarding? A: I'm working in my skateshop skatepistols with my familly. Q: You prefer contests, filming & shooting or skating for your own? A: I just like skateboarding EVERYTHING Q: Who are your influences? A: Hugo Liard, Steve Forstner, the gonz, Rowley..... Q: What makes you happy? A: My familly, my friends, my work.... Q: Will you still skate at the age of 50? A: I want skate all my life if it s possible, skate or die. Q: What comes to your mind when you have to leave a spot without landing your trick? A: I come back Q: If someone tells you: “Skateboarding is a stupid activity!” , what's your answer? A: But what is your job?  Q: What do you like the most in the Vans shoes? A: Waffle sole, Vans is just the best skate shoes Q: What is the nicest place on Earth for you? A: Annecy Q: What would be your life like without skateboarding? A: It would be very different, maybe in the social with a getho child? Q: One last advice for young skaters…. A: Shut up and Skate