Pat Gemzik Interview

fakie kickflip - Kuzewics

Interview: Pat Gemzik

(Photos - Alex Kuzewics & Interview - Scott Shearer)

Pat is vocal and very motivated individual who has is priorities right: skateboarding above all else. He does and will go on to to do great things whether it be skateboarding, throwing a raucous backyard Parties or whatever. Here is a brief insight into what makes Pat tick...enjoy!

Name

Pat Gemzik

Age

22

From

Nelson BC Canada

Residence

The Bay ( the Brisbane Bayside )

Sponsors

Skatebiz skateshop, Adio (flow)

So Pat how long have you lived in Australia For ?

Most of my life, My family is Australian and we Love it here, Canada Is where I Began But Australia is where Ill live and die.


feeble - Kuzewics Have you ever been mistaken for an American? If so, what do you say?

Everyday of my life, especially working at an All Australian Drive thru Bottle-0-, I just drop that Im from Canada and they get stoked Instantly

I notice you have a massive canadian maple leaf tattoo; now that you live in Australia have you considered getting the Southern Cross tattoo Hahaha?

Hahaha, Fuck I love this country and I would Love to Pay Tribute to this country the same way I Have for Canada, Just Definately Not The southern Cross Tattoo Trend, hahaha

Not being an Australian born and bred, has anyone said anything to you along the line of "fuck off we're full!"?

People Give me that Vibe from time to time but as soon as I Let em know I am from Canada they instantly Get stoked and get along really well, Australians & Canadians Get along Naturally, we share very similar values.

Pros and cons of working at a Drive Thru bottle-O?

Pros , keeping it real with real people, drunk Girls!! and plenty of time to skate
Cons, Drunk Cunts

You are a very motivated individual, what motivates you to do what you do on your skateboard?

Pure stoke, Nothing Beats the feeling of Blowing Your own mind after a Rad trick!!

You have a particular ritual when preparing for a 'stunt trick': OCD or ADHD? Explain.

Fuck!! a Mixture of both Obsessive & Hyper behaviour. Just tapping into the zone where your ready for Anything.


tail drop - Kuzewics How high can you ollie?

Hahahaa, I dunno, Ollied a sleeping homeless dude In Vancouver once hahaha...

I know you were involved in the Capalaba skate park aka Redland Youth Plaza, what are your thoughts on the end result?

Extremely Unique, and radically Creative, there are Lines and Levels of creativity there that no other skate park has, Its just up to the skater to think outside the Square and try something gnarly different......its still got nothing on Thornies !!

Is marijuana a drug or one of the five food groups?

Food group

What music are you into?

Anything that Enhances Skateboarding!! Metal , Hip Hop, all the rad music of classic skate flicks.

Skate parks or street?

Skate Everything.

Manual pads or handrails?

Skate Everything.

Flatgound or stairs?

Skate everything

The Bay or Brissy?

The Bay, we have our own scene out here where the talent and flavour of Skateboarders is immense. the bay Skaters Are hella United and have all been in this game for over 10 years. Super Legit real skaters that are down for Life.


kickflip - Kuzewics What is your 10 year plan? Have you considered a future career as a motivational speaker?

Hahahahahaa Motivational Speaker, Imagine that!!Im an adventurist / Opportunist! so 10 year plans & Career decisions arent in my picture I just follow The things I love, Take opportunities when they come and Keep the Adventures & fun Flowing.

Shout outs

Skaters Of the Bay, Kane Stewart, Joel Mcilroy, Tim black, Chris Coleman, Tommy Fynn, Alex lawton, Azzor, Hendo, Casey, R. Hend..... Look out for these Skaters
photographers, Alex Kuzewics
Bart Carnes, Viney, Pascal Leniston
All The people which Build the Brisbane Skate Scene from Ground up
Thanks For It All.
Look out for New Edition!!
props go here........