Mathew Sawyer
Full name: Mathew Roberto Sawyer
Nickname: Big Bum
Age: 23 years old
Homespot: Raglan
Favourite NZ spots: The patch (Taranaki) and Aotea
Worldwide favourite spots: Tonga
Years Riding: 10 years
Partners/sponsors: Ozone NZ
Discipline: Freeride/ Big Air, Waves
Favourite Windspeed: 30 knots
Ideal conditions: 20-25 knots cross offshore 6ft or 30+ knots, kickers, with flats
Kite: Ozone Enduro, all-round demon
Bar and lines: 45cm 23m
Lines Board: V2 torque 138
Favourite Move: Boogie loop or backroll hand drag
Workout: Beers
Hobbies: Tow foiling
Quote: “Give it a yeet”
Best things about kiting: The community and when it’s psycho conditions being in your own mental bubble
The worst thing about kiting: Having to be reliant on different variables
Dream destinantion to go? Ponta preta Cape Verde, Cape Town
Why Ozone? Great products with an amazing team how couldn’t you want to be a part of it!!