Part of the ongoing interview series. Massimo recently broke his ankle and instead of wasting away at home watching TV or being idle in depression – he asked us if he could come to the HQ and help out. He wakes up early everyday, gets on the north bound Metro Link train from Irvine and hops in the Liberty Van Pool to the warehouse. The guy is a trooper and I think he’s actually called in sick less than O’conn. A crappy wage, getting yelled at, listening to all of us complaining all the time – he still shows up crutching around the warehouse doing what he can to help out. We’re proud of the Mass Man – he’s not just a skater that rides for us – he’s a part of the crew. We’re big fans of his skating and even bigger fans of his character.  - admin

Interview conducted by Austyn Gillette / Photos Courtesy of the World Famous Anthony Acosta

You’re a mysterious man, How’s the love life?
Single and mysterious, you interested at all?

What’s your go-to snack on the Amtrack Train before heading over to the warehouse?
Colt 45 and a chocolate bar (donut that is).

I noticed you have a cast on your ankle / leg, What happened?
The ski jump at Potrero Park up in SF caught me off guard, leaving me with a dislocated ankle and broke fibula.

What are you going to do with all of those extra right shoes?
Hopefully slang them to someone in my same position but with the other foot or to an amputee who only has a right foot.

Do you find it weird that we never skate the streets, is it because you’re too cool?
I noticed the same thing, but kinda reversed, it seems that ever since that Habitat part of yours came out my calls go straight to answering machine every time I call.

Do you have to wear black dickies to get on Real?
By no means do you have to, it’s more like an insurrance policy to not get kicked off.
For more Massimo check out the Real Skateboards site. There’s some really good stuff on there.

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