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ADAMKNOWLES

I was impressed by his solid pop and how he approached the obstacles. Over a month later, we saw each other again at Belco Bowl Jam, and I was like, “Where did this kid come from?” Since that weekend, he started tagging along with the crew when we were out filming. Now he's filming a full part for the next Smoke Beer video. Besides being a very talented skater, he's the nicest and most humble guy who loves skateboarding more than anything else. He rarely whinges; he's always stoked and full of energy. It's been over a year since we met, and he's progressed so much in that time. I'm excited to see how good this 22-year-old ginger beer swiller will get in the future.

ADAM KNOWLES

How is living at Phillip Island? Are there any pros and cons compared to the city?

Living on the Island is great. It's a sick spot to grow up being right on the beach and everyone knows each other. But at

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