INTERVIEW: THALENTE BIYELA

Name: Thalente Biyela
Hometown: Durban
Age: 17
Years skating: 8
Sponsors: Cliché

How do you feel about being 1 of the 5 Team Search winners?
Probably one of the greatest things that have happened to me. Thanks to Brophy for recognising me. It came as a real shock.

Who is your favorite international pro on Cliché and why?
Andrew Brophy because he’s got pop and style.

Who are some of your other favorite skateboarders of all time?
TNT, Tony Hawk and Alex Charmers.

What are your favorite spots to skate and why?
Beach park because its my home and the mannie pad at Gateway as well as the snake run.

Which skate vid do you think was the best this year and why?
Hallelujah! Tory Pudwell had the best part. Talk about pop.

What do you get up to when you’re not skating?
Just chill out with friends on the beach and talk shiz!

What you looking forward to for 2011?
For the end of this year my goal is to win Bowl Riders I am aiming at getting my passport and going on an overseas trip. Also just to try get to more comps around South Africa. Crossing my fingers for all of this.