MEET THE MSFT ATHLETES
FYNN POWELL | FREERIDE SKIER
HOME TOWN - TAUPO
CURRENTLY BASED - Queenstown & Swiss/Canada
INSTAGRAM - @fynnpowell
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
He’s being right at the sharp end at @dionnewport@nzjuniorfreeridetour & on the world @freeridejuniortour_fjt contending for top spots.
Fynn has had EPIIC results growing up through the ranks winning & being right at the sharp end at @dionnewport@nzjuniorfreeridetour & on the world @freeridejuniortour_fjt contending for top spots - no doubt you’ll see us working on some exciting content projects over time & in the near future when they make their way to the north island.
Winner of open mens 2023 Winter Games Freeride Frontier 2*
Winner of open mens 2023 Winter Games Freeride Frontier 4*
Winner of open mens 2024 Winter Games Freeride Frontier 4*
Runner Up of open mens 2024 Winter Games Freeride Frontier 2*
LACH POWELL | FREERIDE SKIER
HOME TOWN - TAUPO
CURRENTLY BASED - Queenstown & Swiss/Canada
INSTAGRAM - @lachpowell
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
Lach has won the past 3 @dionnewport @nzjuniorfreeridetourNZ national titles
2021 finished on the podium of the @freeridejuniortour_fjt
Lach has had EPIIC results coming up through the ranks winning the past 3 @dionnewport @nzjuniorfreeridetourNZ national titles and in 2021 finished on the podium of the @freeridejuniortour_fjt which is massssive - no doubt you’ll see us working on some exciting content projects over time & in the near future when they make their way to the north island.
3rd place of open mens 2024 Winter Games Freeride Frontier 4*
BROOKLYN WIILIAMS | BMX RIDER
HOME TOWN - TAUPO
CURRENTLY BASED - Taupo
INSTAGRAM - @bmx_brooky
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
current nz trail rider of the year
- hedge fest 2024 best style
- spoonworks spa park. 1st run, best trick, highest, biggest whip
‘Me just a 17 year old grom frothing on bikes and everything that comes with it! Dream is to make a living riding bikes and spreading the stoke! Travel to new spots and meet sick dudes with the same passion’.
We are super stoked and proud to sponsor Brooky to help guide him to be the best he can be in and out of competition #SpreadingTheFroth . Here’s to an exciting future ahead, we’re soo very on and pumped to have you onboard representing proudly legend! Lets get it.
BRAY WATTIES | BMX RIDER
HOME TOWN - HAWKES BAY
CURRENTLY BASED - HAWKES BAY/AUSTRALIA
INSTAGRAM - @bra5y
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
1 OF 2 TO BE SELECTED OUT OF NZ TO RIDE Nitro WORLD GAMES QUALIFIER IN BRISBANE AUSTRALIA
3NZ PARK NATIONALS 2021
Local legend @bra5y is usually found shedding the local skate parks, or dirt jumps across the north island, spa park, Rotorua & Franklin farm being three of the favourite spots. He had a largee 2020/21 season riding in a bunch of shows all around NZ, taking the number 3 spot at the NZ park nationals and qualified for the @nitroworldgamesofficial qualifier in Auz, which was be held at @rwillyofficial 2021. He was one of two kiwis to head across the ditch and represent NZ in this event, he sent it large and made us proud!
HUGH RENTON | RUGBY PLAYER
HOME TOWN - HAWKES BAY
CURRENTLY BASED - DUNEDIN/HAWKES BAY
INSTAGRAM - @hughrenton
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
(NZ COMP) Played for Magpies, Makos & Canturbury
Currently signed to the Magpies
(INTERNATIONAL SUPER RUGBY) Played for Hurricanes Crusaders
Currently signed to the Highlanders (SUPER RUGBY)
Hugh’s a local of Hawkes Bay, Hugh grew up and went to school in the bay before joining the @hurricanesrugby and @hbmagpies . After 3 years and serious injuries Hugh was left with no contract in professional rugby. Never the one to give up, Hugh moved to Canterbury to further develop in arguably the most challenging and competitive rugby environment in the world. Here he saw his playing time on the field and ability improve.
This lead to him joining the @tasmanmako in 2020 and @highlandersteam in 2021 where he was a key contributor to both sides making the finals of their respective teams. As well as playing professional rugby Hugh is involved in many things off the field such as getting his degree in accounting, finance and psychology and being an advocate in the mental health space. Hugh is a MISFIT, he has done it differently to the norm and where he is today is a testament to his resilience, drive, determination and ultimately will, to live a stoke fuelled life and achieve all that he wants to.
MAX DGROOT | FREE SURFer
HOME TOWN - HAWKES BAY
CURRENTLY BASED - DUNEDIN
INSTAGRAM - max_d.groot
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
Over the years of his surfing life he’s racked up some super impressive achievements coming 4th in the open mens south island surfing champs at the start of this year & is reigning open mens Hawkes Bay champ.
Max has grown up in sunny Hawkes Bay where he’s spent a lot of his time at the beach. After finishing primary school, his Dad introduced him to surfing and since then he’s been hooked. He’s been lucky enough to have surfed sick waves all over New Zealand and competed in regional and national surfing competitions. Now Max is currently located in Dunedin where he studies at Otago University and continues to chase surfing for the love of it. This place is all time for some raw, chriiiispy, pumping waves especially over the winter months.
Over the years of his surfing life he’s racked up some super impressive achievements coming 4th in the open mens south island surfing champs at the start of this year & is reigning open mens Hawkes Bay champ.
The man is a barrel slayer, all time free surfer with a hellova smooth style and is currently on the hunt to land an air reverse (a race with older cousin & our boy Jordy) to land it first.
FLYNN CHISHOLM | CLIFF JUMPING + SPEED CLIMBING
HOME TOWN - TAURANGA
CURRENTLY BASED - TAURANGA
INSTAGRAM - @fizzysends
“My name is Flynn Chisholm, most people know me as Fizz or Fizzy. I am Death Diver from Tauranga and I’m super excited to have the opportunity to join the MSFT athlete team. I love what MSFTS represents and I would love to push there values. As of next year I will be competing at all the Dods World Tours and pushing for a World Championship spot in August. I am always trying to find jumps to push my ability and grow the sport. Death Diving has been looked at as reckless and stupid. To me, it’s a way to enter the flow state, performing a movement without any thoughts in your mind. Finding flow creates the pure existence feeling. Weightlessness, peace, perfection are all feeling I receive while flying through the air. Fear to me is the most interesting concept, and I love to explore fear as I progress in the sport.
I’m super grateful to have MSFTs support me on my journey in becoming the best extreme sports athlete I can be. I believe that extreme sport and facing your fears is the way to heal the mind. Along with having a great community and mates who just want to have a sick time outdoors. If anyone is keen to learn or go jumping, I am always eager to get out and meet more peeps!”
The man is a full sender with a hellova style. Stoked to have you onboard pushing the limits of life with us.
MSFT GROM SQUAD
NOAH EVANS | MTB/BMX/DOWNHILL
HOME TOWN - ROTORUA
INSTAGRAM - @robinson_racing_
TIKITOK - @noahevans2011
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
1st in Crankworx DH U12
2nd in Secondary Schools DH U12
2nd in Secondary Schools Enduro U12
2nd in AIMS Games Enduro U12
6th in AIMS Games BMX U12.
Noah Evans from @robinson_racing_ the 13 year old shredder is an all round legend that has an incredible talent on push bikes & awesome character off it. Noah has got unique steeze on the bike that separates him from the rest, charging large and not scared of sending big hits - very much fitting into the MSFT way of life!
Noah Evans is a 12-year-old from Rotorua who’s all about riding. He’s dreaming big & is set out to be a pro cyclist. Currently, he’s diving into downhill, enduro, BMX, and cross country, soaking up a bit from each discipline.
His big goal? To be the top dog in downhill, whether that be racing world cups or taking on events like red bull rampage or fest series.
We are super pumped and proud to sponsor Noah to help guide him to be the best he can be in and out of competition #SPREADINGTHEFROTH and bring him through as an aspiring upcoming athlete. Here’s to an exciting future ahead, full of sending and good times, we’re soo very on and stoked to have you onboard representing proudly! Let’s get it!
REEF CALLIS | MOTOCROSS RIDER
HOME TOWN - HAMILTON
INSTAGRAM - @reef_rides_bikes
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
1NZ New Zealand champs 2022 (4-6years 50cc)
1st Woodville GP 2025 (7-8years 65cc)
Reef is one of the raddest 8 year olds on the playground. He’s always keen to send anything!
Since the age of 2 Reef has been on a bike every day. He started racing at 3 with his parents having to spin a bit of a yarn to allow him to race.
Now Reef has clicked over 8 years old he’s all gas no brakes reflecting on these results taking out his first ever NZ Championship title winning 5 from 5 races, smashing NZ mini champs track records in 2022 at Tokoroa. This legend is definitely one to watch coming through the ranks so remember the name REEF CALLIS.
JAXX HUNTER | MOTOCROSS RIDER
HOME TOWN - PALMERSTON NORTH (MANAWATU)
INSTAGRAM - grisbyprince_323
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
1ST IN GUAM (8-11 years 85cc) 2023
2NZ IN HIS CLASS (8-11 years 85cc) 2023
2NZ (9-11 years 65cc) 2022
3NZ (Trail bike) 2022
TIKTOK - @grisbyprince_323
Jaxx AKA Grisby Prince AKA Bolos has an extreme passion and natural talent for the sport has seen him develop the skills required to climb the Ranks Fast.
In 2021 he won 7 regional Series on his 65 and had Podiums on Every outing, he’s now transitioned to the Big Track racing Pro 65 and 85cc class on his CRF150 “One Fiddy” and is competitively at the Top End of each class
Jaxx is known as a Big Sender and has been one of if not the Youngest Rider to Conquer the Biggest Jumps in NZ Big Jumps such as Roadside Double at Tbags Protrax and Centre Point Taupo at 9 and 10 years old
Jaxx's under the guidance of Robo MX Coaching has focused on Safety and Control on the Bike, from that Speed has come and he has Developed an entertaining natural smooth fluent style.
This legend has taken the 2NZ spot in the 9-11yrs 65cc class & 3NZ on the trail bike at the 2022 mini New Zealand Champs in Tokoroa - this was his first ever National champs + took out the big 2NZ in the highly competitive 8-11years 85cc class, this man’s on the charge & we are so proud of him, his work ethic, family & support network truly explains the results that are coming from his racing & social achievements.
Jaxx Loves Spreading the Froth through his TikTok and at the Track if you see him come say “Chur to the Chur”.
