Name: Kyle Matsumoto/K.Mats
Age: 31

Location: Hanalei, Kauai
Sponsors: Ballistic Bodyboards, Crank & Carve, Aleeda Wetsuits, Monster Energy, 808 Empire
Breaks: Backdoor/Pipe
Number Of Years DK’ing: 14 years

Why do you DK?
Because its more challenging and way more fun.

Big Barrel, big snap, or big float?
Always go big everything.

Who are the dkers that have influenced you?
Kainoa for big Pipe, Leroy Kaiwi for his backsiding, Micah for killin it.

Who are the guys that are killin it today?

Leroy Kaiwi, Micah Mcmullin, Cass Sonoda, Kim Feast, Mason Rose, Bud Miyamoto.

What can we look forward to seeing from you in DK4LIFE?
Some of my best backsiding barrels and snaps. Big frontside barrels and turns. Just having fun

Anything else?
Thanks to all my sponsors for the support. I wouldn’t be here without you guys. Carlos Rios, and Dave Nitta MUCH MAHALOS!

Check K.Mats out at www.getballlistic.com

For more information on Mason Rose and the DK4Life video project check out their Myspace: www.myspace.com/thedk4lifevideo