New Wave: Matteo Molinari

Name:

Matteo Molinari

Age:

16 born in 2009

Instagram:

@matteinowake

Hometown:

Born in Como living in Lezzeno

Home spot:

Club Morgan in Lake Como

Sponsors:

Liquid Force Italy, straightline ropes, aquaflyer

Stance:

Regular, 12-12 middle

Setup:

Unity Aero 139 full black with Black Tao 6-8

How long have you been riding?

First time on the board i was 3 years old but was mostly playing with bogey boards, started getting involved more seriously when i was 9-10 years old.

Boat or Cable?

I love every form of wakeboarding but boat has a spot in my heart.

Morning or evening set?

Unfortunately lake como is possible to wakeboard on only early in the morning but definitely an evening type of guy, with the sunset and glassy lake.

Do you stretch before you ride?

I should but the only stretching im doing for now is jumping on the trampoline and indy glides.

Music or no music while riding?

I recon music is necessary before riding but while riding is optional.

Vest over or under shirt?

Definitely over, idk if its only me but under looks like a skirt hahaha

Favorite trick?

Recently landed Double Backmobe the feeling is just unbeatable.

“Go to” grab?

it depends on the trick, some grabs might look cool on some tricks but it wont give the same effect on another one so any grab is good.

Biggest inspo?

Definitely the big Dawg Sam Brown

Dream trick?

Definitely Crail Late Moby 7

Most overrated trick?

On boat it is definitely Sw Ts 720s or 900s

One trick you’ll never do again?

Switch whirly birds, used to do em when i was little never again hahahaha.

Who is a rider you wish got more attention?

Sole Ponzani definitely got the talent never got to express it.

Who is your favorite person to ride with?

Always was and always will be my G Federico Dal Lago also know as Nano_sws

Shout out 3 riders people should keep an eye out for.

1. @valeriodile 2. @vecchio_sws 3. @valerio_tosiii and big bro @davide_tosiii

Favorite wakeboard video/edit?

Not out yet but la familia the movie was mind blowing

Video/edit you watch the most?

La familia ep.12 Argentina

Favorite contest/event?

2024 iwwf worlds in china

Dream park/spot?

Australia Gold Coast 100%

Best and worst place to ride?

Best: Definitely lake como. Worst: there are no bad spots in wakeboarding

Favorite kit?

Unity Aero, tao bindings and all black life jacket and wetsuit, Full Black like batman

What gets you fired up to ride?

Seeing someone else absolutely rip before i ride.

What makes a clip worth posting?

Well grabbed board, clean riding and high quality video.

What is one thing you'd like to see more in wakeboarding?

Popularity, more people involved into the sport.

Favourite post-ride meal?

A really big plate of blue cheese pasta

Favorite thing to do other than riding?

Probably chilling