This French Canadian made the move from Montreal to California in fall 2005, opening a distribution facility for his company, Premium Skateboards. In VBT, he has two tricks he is planning to try, both 360 variations.

Max has five X Games under his belt. With two medals in Vert Doubles--a bronze in '97 and a silver in '00, 2001 could be the year he goes home with a gold along with partner Pierre-Luc Gagnon. The two are team riders for Max's skate deck company, Premium Wood.