Jan and Max Moisanen at the Maryhill Freeride in spring of 2010. Photo: Dawn Moisanen
Jan first bombed hills in the pre-urethane, small town 60's. 45 years zipped by. Then as spectators, Jan took his son Max to Maryhill '08 and Max was clearly wowed by getting autographs (and a board) from the world's best racers.
Forgot the camera but ready to dominate Maryhill. Photo: Maggie Dron
Luke Melo is currently seventeen years old and in his first year at the University of Waterloo doing a computer science major. He started skateboarding when he was eight years old and bought his first longboard at thirteen.
Jeff Budro gives Max Moisanen his longboard at the end of Maryhill 2008
Photo: Jan Moisanen
Photo: Jan Moisanen
Max Moisanen at 10 years old became involved in the sport of longboarding in 2008 when he and his dad Jan were looking for a skateboarding event to watch. They came across the IGSA event in Maryhill and went as spectators.
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