LUKE GONTY
Hi, thanks for checking out Arson, and me!
I guess you're here too learn a bit about me, so I can start by saying I'm a 17 year old snowboarder from Virden, Canada. I've been riding since I was 8 years old, which means I've only been truly living since I was 9.. In the summer I spend all my time skateboarding, camping, and doing everything to enjoy life to the fullest! I work at a pizza place too, that's pretty dope. In the winter however you can find me on the slopes at Asessippi almost every day, and when I'm not there I'll be with the crew riding pow in the valley! Slope style and back country snowboarding is where my hearts at, I love street riding too, and really anything where I can be shredding. So yeah! This is me!
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Where are you from and where do you call home?
I'm from Virden, MB and I still call this place home for one more year. Then Im headed out west.
 
Do you get called any nicknames?
An announcer at a comp pronounced my last name Gunty once, so every so often I get called that.
 
Other Sponsors?
Arson Outerwear, Cab Clothing Snow & Skate Shop, and Outdoor Tech!
 
Years riding?
Nine years!
 
Preferred terrain?
Last season we did a lot of street riding, like urban rails and stuff, that was super fun. I love riding park too, but I'd have to say sick pow, and backcountry booters is where my hearts at!
 
What do you look forward to in the summer?
Camping, skateboarding, hot tubbing, and just chillin with the bros!
 
When did snowboarding become a passion for you?
I think it's been a passion for me since I was about 12. That was the first time I had really gotten into doing tricks and reading about it in magazines. After a little while you kinda learn that it's more than just a sport. To me it seems kind of like a lifestyle, and it's really dope to be able to ride with your friends and other riders who feel the same way. There is so much you can learn from snowboarding and the people that you meet while riding, it's definitely an amazing thing that I'm glad to be a part of.
 
Best place in the world snowboarding has taken you?
Whitefish Montana... If you've ever been there, you know what's up.
 
Who or what gets you out of bed in the morning?
My alarm clock, or my mom. Whichever makes noise first.
 
Best song of all time?
Hotel California.
 
What’s the first thing you do after a session?
Kick off the boots, and pass out. Isn't that what everyone does?
 
Any websites you visit daily?
arson.ca, facebook, hotmail, and twsnow.com
 
Words to live by?
"I'm not new to this, I'm true to this." RIP - JLA
 
Deserted island, you and four items, what are they?
A bucket, a shovel, and some little flags to put on the boss sand castle I'm gonna make. And a red bull, so i can grow wings and fly to a not so deserted island.
 
What is your favorite place in the world?
Anywhere I get to be in the mountains is awesome. As long as I can snowboard, I'm happy!

4 song play list, whats on it?
Bills - Ground Up
Sweetheart - The Juliets
Real - Ground Up
President Carter - Lil Wayne