Park Profiles Week Twenty
* Kevin Merchant*
Kevin, aka, Tweak, is an OG kparks skier. I would say he is well known for being everyone's hype man. His positivity on the mountain will immediately brighten anyone's day. Tweak is the one cheering everyone on and saying to give it one more try. Tweak is always thinking of new and creative ways to hit features.
Tweak's Profile
Age: 36
Insta: @tweakski
When did you start skiing park?
25 years
Favorite ski?
Line Blend
Favorite trick?
Handplant
Favorite feature?
quarter pipe with something on top of it
Favorite skier or snowboarder?
Tyler Lynch
Someone you look up to who is not a skier?
My father because he has been a true moral compass who was able to balance work and play.
What music are you listening to when you ski?
90s Euro dance music
Favorite pocket snack?
corn dogs
Goals for next season?
To put on events, film in the streets, and hit a goddamn quarter pipe.
Tweak added some very awesome fun facts to his interview:
- Born in Alaska
- Skiing since 5 years old
- Started skiing park in PA
- Professional Ski coach for 17 years
- Home Mountain: Sugarbush
- Roller of the finest ‘woods
- Bachelor Degree in Physical Education
- Spirit animal- River Otter
- Has announced for the Special Olympics
- Part time Pizza Clown
- Favorite Movie: HG’s Eat The Guts
- Certified Forklift operator
- Has pooped in 48/50 states
- Shakes
Tweak, thanks for meeting up with me for a day of spring riding! We picked and awesome day to shoot.
