TSI - The First Scooter Deck: A Documentary │ The Vault Pro Scooters 

T S I O R D I E

TSI is legendary

His passion for the sport is nothing short of incredible, so I'd like to hear from the viewers; What does scootering mean to you? Leave your own comment (not a reply to this one) and spread the scooter love!

I purposely buy Affinity and tsi parts because of these vids. These legends are responsible for proggressing the sport

Scooters means allot to me man, I've been riding since 2007-2008 era and grew up on a fold up. I learnt feebles and pivot turns and stalls, it was so fun and always has been. I was bullied in primary school ( UK) and so I'd come home and ride my scoot and just release all my stress into doing what I love. I soon started secondary school ( high school) and that's where my eyes where opened. I hadn't a clue today scootering was becoming huge, and the fact that there was magazines about the sport such a scoot mag and scoot nation. I remember seeing Dan Barret on a solid setup at the Barcelona Street jam and I was inspired. I found out about a skate park who accepted scooters and took a trip down. Everyone was super friendly and with my skating background, the skaters where super chill and taught me park etiquette. I didn't know much tricks so I always did the stuff I seen on a skateboard as I grew up watching skaters, Rodney Mullen and bam magera, and was soon inspired by Ben Reybourn. I noticed the generic tricks being done, and I didn't want to conform to those tricks, so in time my style developed, which helped me to develop my own unique style. I soon started getting praise for what I did. At first I didn't understand why they liked what i did, as I couldn't understand why kids liked what was out of the norm, but then I started mixing up tricks like judo footplant grabs out of grinds (which you can see on my channel) and the Josh toy flip, which I discovered he did after I thought I'd invented a new trick. We had a crew on my friends channel, we wasn't amazing at riding, but there was something to us all, and people liked that when they watched us. The crew soon parted ways to pursue other interests but I always stuck to my guns. I then started riding with pros which inspired me to push myself. Dolton Taylor (crisp scooters UK) keelan Todd (AO) now and again, local boy Josh brown who kills it, and Harry labbet ( ex grit UK) who was just up there but unheard of in my opinion. We had a local Filmer Louistroutmedia who had some crazy skills, but as time went on others moved away, and the scene is kind of dead in Leicester. My local skate shop the ledge closed down and relocated, which was great as they always supported the youths who took to the extreme sports in Leicester. After a period of time my scooter broke which has sucked for a while, I was riding a stock crisp blaster that was £90 quid which was a bargain. My freind luckily gave me his board so I'm riding that until I can find funds to ride again. Scooters in effect has changed me and helped me to shape the rawness of my persona today, and for that I want to give something back to the industry. I really have looked into the fashion of how riders dress, and as a fashion student I've developed numerous of garments I think riders such as ; Hep Greg, Reece doezema, Isaac Miller, and maybe Sean cardwell would wear. There's such a niche in the scooter industry for clothes, and although you have companies such as outset, they really can't do it all on their own. The designs I've made are all made by me, designed by me, and I wear my own clothes. All I'm looking for is a way to give back to the industry, however I have only one qualm. The industry in scooters is pretty grouped and it would be hard I think to market to scooter's as I feel the little kids would get in the way, due to the open mindedness of the style I've created. I wish they was more older riders, and when I say more I mean the majority of scooters as older mature, artistically minded rider's who would understand different concepts. Maybe the time isn't right for me to give back, I don't know, but what I do know is that I want to help and give back to the sport that made me who I am today, and has inspired me. Thank you for reading sorry I wrote a book. Peace 🙏

INSPIRATIONAL

Now I want a tsi

For all you park riders Dissing TSI. There would be any deck besides Razor if it wasn't for TSI. TSI Has Changed Scootering Forever.

Hell yeah Matt! Always loved riding my TSI decks. Still remember getting into the sport in 2010 and being amazed when seeing a TSI deck in person.

I remember 7 years ago seeing my first tsi deck in person hands on at my friends house the headtube was snapped and was a two piece deck yet we still tried our hardest to put it back together and ride it for the sake of getting rid of our razor scooters. The reason we got the deck was because his neighbors were alex and Brandon Paschal who were and still are great homies with Tyler bonner. It was always nice getting hooked up with all the hammy down parts which would now be considered hella OG.

*what an awesome guy*

I got my first scooter in 2002 and I was hooked from the moment I did my first bunny hop. Scooters have come so far since then. Being 25 now I'm glad there are "adult scooters" and not just foldable toys. Scootering has brought my much joy and it means a lot to me. 2 months back I broke my ankle and fibula and was stuck in hospital for a few days and then a cast for a month and all I wanted to do was go out and ride my scoot. I've just started to ride again and it's awesome. This video was great! Hit me right in the feels.

Great, this whole time i was thinking "damn. TSI, what a cool name." Turns out it stands for "Trick Scooters International"... life is a lie.

That last part made me tear up a little bit

I've been trying to research the early development of pro scooters and this video is perfect. Love it!

This is the american dream. Truly Inspiring.

Met Matt in 2016 after seeing a random ad on Craigslist for cheap Paramount decks, thought it was too good to be true, I get there and I see him, KC, and Dan Barrett, at that time they were like megastars to me, Matt was the coolest most humble guy, my dad and him talked about Scooters evolving into what they had become, little did my dad know, Matt was THE reason scooters had become what they have today. Matt was so particular and detail oriented to his craft that he would sell “defect” decks for almost nothing, and these were barely defects, maybe an off looking weld or something didn’t look super centered, insanely cool of him to do that as we didn’t have much dough to spend on scooter parts. TSI OR DIE WE LOVE YOU GUYS

Glad to have had the opportunity to have gone to Matt house to meet him and his wife, which at the time is where he built everything in his garage in late 08 I will always remember his backyard filled with bike frames,tires,etc haha. Much respect to this man makes the best decks out there imo.

scootering is my flow, its my mentor, my way of bettering myself physically, mentally, and spiritually, to build a sense of discipline and worth, and to enjoy my life the best way i can

5 years later and I scooter to relax and progress and have fun! LOVE THIS SPORT

I remember buying one of the first TSIs and it was the fucking coolest thing. Riding garbage razors and then this thing came out and completely changed the industry forever. Thanks TSI.

this is the best video i have ever seen

hands down one of the best booter vids ive ever seen

a true pioneer of scootering. major props to this dude for changing scootering forever. we'd probably still be riding razors if it wasnt for him and everything hes done for the sport is truly inspirational

Legendary Ya'll. You made history. Those are big words and good drive from a business owner, having no idea that they wouldn't be around just a few years later. Such a bummer. Stay humble, But it's great knowing you shaped the history of our sport Much love ♥

so much respect for matt. great guy and im glad he feels like he's done something with his life.

I love tsi, and what they have done for the sport, the comfort of a tsi is worth every dime.

So great to see his passion for the sport. TSI has always been one of the best, so awesome to see how far this sport has come and the people that have pushed it since the beginning.

This made me so happy to ride TSI and ill keep riding TSI till the end I cant wait to see whats next for the scooter world with this amazing brand

Tsi will forever be respected!

LOVE THE DOCUMENTARY'S !!!!

Make more of these documentaries

Wow. Seeing how much he cares for the sport, really inspires me to ride. So happy to ride a tsi product!

This is one of the most inspirational videos that I have ever seen and I can confirm that TSI is the best scooter brand based on me actually riding a tsi deck and the love that is put into ever deck made from this brand

I cant even express the respect i have for matt.

Scootering to me is an escape from the real world. I feel so great doing it or landing a line or trick that I have tried forever.

Why the fuck is there more than 0 dislikes? This is by far the best video to ever be on this channel

Thanks Matt for every things you did and you do for our passion which is scootering all around the world

Thank you Matt. You gave all scooter riders including myself to make a living out of an action sport. The day i make it, i will always remember who put their soul on a piece of metal before the company that sold the most units. 🖤❤ Matt Thom, Thank you.

I grew up next door to Matt. This guy is a legend

Such a humble man, such a legend in the scooter industry

Thank you for doing what you did

I'm glad I met and shook his hand at the tsi shop bbq. awesome guy

This is amazing, so much respect for this guy. Started in 09, currently riding the TSI here in melbourne Oz.

We love you Mat. Thank you for everything you do for our sport.

I have never realized how influential TSI was.. GOATS ❤️ Trick Scooters International

I use to have. TSI shredsled recently gave it to a kid at a park and now I'm like wow :) I hope he enjoys it as much as I did

Damn this documentary is great, I live in Portland and it's amazing seeing a guy that I talk with from time to time is great.

Yo yo yo vault you guys r the best I love ur vids and ur coustom builds keepdoing what you do and making the sport of scootering more popular and well known u guys r so lit #roadto1mill #clout Less go boiss yaaaaa

I'm going to need a new deck soon, I might have to invest in a TSI!

Thank you guys a lot for this information. I consider everyone scooter rider must wach this documentary!

I love the fact it's for the most part family owed

That’s really awesome... and touching.....once again the vault nails on on the head with the amazing vids

The man that made scootering ❤️

"we are planning something" now we know that something and it's already out and it's HUGE #TSIboxcutter

The only documentary I have watched till the end on 👍👌

The one piece brake/deck is goes so hard. Would love to see that on a newer deck. Never worry about tightening your brake

This is what makes tsi a great brand

this is such an inspirational video

You guys should definitely make more of these vids I really liked it

Amazing video. Need more vids like this out there on the interwebs

Love what he is doing. Keep shredding dude

This video is amazing! Never knew anything about tsi, thank god I do now!

major respect for this man

what an incredible history

This guy is rad! Super well made video. Props dudes!

A legend.

Ganna miss this man and tsi

do more documentarys like this one keep it up bros!!!

I'm so glad I got a TSI deck.

this is a really great interview! tsi decks are great, ive got a paramount v2

I’ve bean riding the box cutter for like 3 years no joke best deck I’ve ever ridden

we love you matt

Wow. Just wow. This is inspiring

Best documentry ive watched

Iv had 3 paramounts and 3 sledges i love what you do❤️❤️

More documentarys!

That man is a god of scooters bless u

really nice documentary!

After 8 years I have no enemies❤️

I remember SR days and you Thom Cat. Unbelievable brand legendary

My favorite brand:) Best scooter decks in the game Absolutely has made my riding better

ive had 5 tsi decks and loved every one of them

Haven’t rode a tsi part yet but next scs if they make it I’m getting one for sure

Nothing but love

Best company in the industry by far

Aw, sweet and surly ThomCat, TSI is just the best.

Such an amazing story

tsi decks are a masterpiece

Such nice and amazing people sad to see it go

Please make a proto documentary. That would be cool

TSI best decks in the game

TSI/Proto/Affinity, my favorites.

legends of the sport.

Casey Corning is a modern legend of our times.

They are all such good people

I swear he was staring to cry towards the end

I respect this man alot

How i wish we have this TSI deck here in Philippines!