Francesco says experience is the key to him winning his Italian qualifier for the secod time. He explains, “I won the Italian final of Redbull Manny Mania once already and my style of skating focuses on technical tricks as manuals, on ledges and flatground. For me skateboarding is balance! And so Manny Mania is a great contest, that gives the opportunity to technical skaters (those that usually skate less banks, rail or ramps) to show their skills, their balance in manuals!” He is also extremely thankful for his chance to return to The Big Apple, “New York city is a dream for many skaters from abroad. I look forward to returning.”