ok ... i'm only 16 yrs old.. i just started to bmx with 2 other friends about 3-4 yrs ago and haven't really tried anything extreme until 2 years ago. i pretty good off, same with mat(but he is a motocross racer so he should be) i love haro, no other brand is as cool! i trust them with anything and no the bike i have is going to last me a while! its been hit by 3 cars and is doing just fine! some minor dents and a new paint job later!