Interview with Johann and Kevin from Addict (You want to read this)

In a sport that's filled to the brim of young riders, and cookie cutter companies, it's sometimes forgotten that there is an adult scene of riders who see things a bit different than most.

Even more so unnoticed that some of these riders have banned together to form a company that will be unlike anything our sport has in it today. That company is going to be Addict. We have all heard of Addict in the past couple of years, but true information slowly became nothing more than rumors. We found ourselves clinging to the "He saids" and not having any concrete information about this company that our sport needs so badly.

Well the answers are here, and this time, there coming straight from the source, in this interview that I was recently able to do with Johann Moreau and Kevin Demay. Get the full interview below.


These answers are both answered by Johann and Kevin, I will refer to them in the interview as “Addict”.



Steven: Well guys...it's been quite some time since we last got to talk, first off, how have you guys been?

Johann M. :Yes it's been a while, but no worry we are still alive haha for my part i'm back from surgery, i had some problems with my shoulders so now i have some axels in it, so it's recovering time..


Kevin D. : I still work alot on dissidence developpment which take me alot of my time. We also started French Toast all together..So i dont have alot of time to ride and film and ride as much as before. But i really hope it'll change soon ! when all the logistic part will be set up perfectly, i'll be back and ride harder than before !

Steven: Damn, well it definitely seems like you guys have been busy. So why have things been so quiet regarding Addict? For a while it seemed like Addict just disappeared.


Addict: We worked alot on district for a year, to make sure addict will be at its best. Solve all the problem that'll possibly happen for the addict production.
Well, riding, filming, working, travelling.. We both went in FSP factory in china to handle and manage the last Addict Prototype production and to set up the final production. But also to set up the District DK2 (v3) Production that kevin designed.
So yeah, lots of things to do haha but we're still here !!



Steven: That's awesome to hear that you have been so involved. So before we go any further...Who is currently on the Addict Team right now?


Addict: Well addict team is Michael Cajas, Matt McKeen, Alex Peasley Jean Yves "JD" Randriambelson, Maxime "Le Baron" Legrand, and Johann Moreau.
But never forget Kevin Demay !! he's not on the team but he shred in his own way haha




Steven: Team of complete shredders. A while ago, there was a LOT of hype about the "Addict SO WHAT" Dvd...please tell me that Dvd is still happening..

Addict: yeah it is bro !! We filmed alot of stuff, but we all increased our riding so much so we have alot of left over haha Cajas still have a broken foot because of his frontflip over 13 stairs, Alex is stuck in canada, but will still manage travelling and filming ! even more since we all ride full addict set up.



Steven: Yeah I can imagine it would be kinda tough to get the Team together for filming. So how much of the Dvd is done?


Addict: I cannot tell you, it's a hard one.. Street is definitly harder to film than park tho, security, random things that happen, wind, rain.. and good spot are always hard to find haha but that's a funny part of the game !

Steven: Ahh the many joys and struggles of street riding haha. Personally, who do you guys think has been throwing down the hardest filming for the Dvd?

Addict: Depend what " hardest " means for you haha
Matt and Maxime are the most productiv haha they throw down trick fast and pretty much everywhere, so they have a lot of clips. And JD is simply the most crazy, each clip of him is a banger.



Steven: I figured Matt and Maxime would def. be named haha. Can you guys estimate on a release date?

Addict: DVD should be released in november, i mean we do our best !


Steven: How about the actual Addict products? It seems like you guys are all on District stuff? Whats up with that?


Addict: It was the case for a moment, because we were waiting for all our parts so we all rode district, JD was riding an ambush and maxime a TSI.
But now it's the end, we all have our own set up and that's amazing, we all love it so much haha simply the best scooter everrrrrr !



Steven: Damn...thats gotta feel good to all be on Addict set ups now. So is there any estimated time when the public might be able to get their hands on some Addict parts?


Addict: It Should be on shop in september, we try too. We hate giving dates because people are shouting on delay after, but before christmas for sure !

Steven: Completely understandable about the dates thing. Now this is something a lot of people probably want... Do you guys have ANY plans for a USA trip?


Addict: You got it. yeah we're coming in cali this summer, so we'll travel arround from SF to SD with a stop in LA, i'm still planing it.. Some passport problem and things to fix haha


Steven: I think a lot of people just got really stoked to hear that haha. Well all I can say is that I'm glad to have been able to catch up with you guys, and get some of these questions answered. Do you guys got any last words or shout outs?

Addict: Naah, Just keep it REAL and RAW. that's all we are about.
Thanks alot for all dudes, riders, homies, kids who support us, and big cheers to all the haters, we love you haha
Just Shred, Chill, have fun, enjoy life and riding. That's What Addict is all about. Life Addicted.
And for shout out : for all the kids : Stop fly out !!! ride reaaaal thinnngs and never forget to respect the OGs.


Majority of pictures used in this interview were taken by:

Roots Boy Production



So now that most of those questions have answers. It's time to actually check out the Addict products!..and Inisde-Scooters has all those pictures for you below.




Grips

JD Signature Bars

Addict Decks

JD Signature Deck

Johann Signature Deck

Michael Cajas Signature Deck

Alex Peasley Signature Deck



But what would an Addict interview be without some unreleased footage? Below you can check out the first AA Rehab Promos from JD and Matt McKeen, two of Addict's best.

AA : Matt McKeen from Addict Scootering on Vimeo.

AA : Jean Yves " JD " Randriambelson from Addict Scootering on Vimeo.

So there we go. Addict isn't only back, but it would seem like they never even really left. Taking time to perfect your products before release is something these guys have stepped up to do, and hopefully something other companies will follow. I couldn't be more excited about a company like Addict being in our sport, I think it's just what we need.