Did you ever get a fine for riding BMX?
Talis Viirpalu: Saddly not. Some day I hope.
What's your nickname?
Talis Viirpalu: Don't really have one but few friends call me "Tallu" for some reason.
Who is the biggest legend you've seen at your local park?
Talis Viirpalu: Maxime Charveron and Alex Kennedy for sure. It was like 6 years ago? At my local skatepark in Tartu. They also slammed into my friend's car with their rental car.
Last time you rode stoned/drunk?
Talis Viirpalu: I am doing it now haha.
Have you ever been caught by the police?
Talis Viirpalu: Yes. didn't do anything special.
Worst BMX injury you've had?
Talis Viirpalu: Luckily haven't had any big injuries. I hope I never do. Always wear Helmets kids!
Highest amount you paid for luggage?
Talis Viirpalu: €25 euros maybe?
Stoked to be going to Simple Session?
Talis Viirpalu: Hell yeah, glad to be part of this amazing event.
Name: Talis Viirpalu
Hometown: Tartu, Estonia
Sponsors: Etnies, OnWheels
Instagram: Talis Viirpalu
What's your best Simple Session memory?
Talis Viirpalu: Can't remember something special atm but every year has been sick as fu..
Biggest crash you've ever seen on a BMX?
Talis Viirpalu: I think that cap to toothover (or something) down the rail that I saw on the internet was the worst I've ever seen... soo nasty!
Have you ever eaten fastfood for a month straight?
Talis Viirpalu: Probably not but would like to try.
Have you ever totaled a car?
Talis Viirpalu: Luckily not.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.