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Matti Räty

Newschool skiier

Biography

  • Name: Matti Räty

    Born: September 16th, 1988

    Hometown: Kuopio, Finland

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    Sport: Freeskiing

    Started skiing: When I was 14 or 15 years old.

    Greatest career achievement so far: Epic video parts in Nipwitz.

    First trick you were really proud of: It might be stupid, but I was really stoked when I landed my first double backflip.

    What are you known for: A silky smooth creative style and fancy haircuts.

    Your favorite web sites: www.nipwitz.com

    Your idols: Tanner hall, Technine snowboarders, Richie Jackson.

    Best advice you ever got: Always take three times more speed that you thought of, it makes the shot better.

    Favorite music: Dance mixtapes, rock, heavy metal.

    Ideal skiing destination: Some suburb with great architecture and tons of snow.

    Sweet or sour: Sour all the way and can I have some extra hot sauce with that?

    Your biggest treasure: I have the map but I haven`t found it yet.

    How much Battery Energy Drink do you consume during a season: So much I would be broke if I had to buy it. Thanks, Battery Energy Drink!

    How much do you travel: Enough to be able to pack my bag in 10 minutes.

    Your dream travel destination: White sand, blue water, sunshine and palm trees. Yeah I know, it’s lame.

    What do you do when you are not skiing: I like to paint, hit the gym, play ball games and do some platform diving.

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