Replying to Lying about being sponsored

I met a guy today who was wearing a Full Tilt t shirt. After talking a little bit he told me he used to ride for Line and Full Tilt and that he always got his stuff for free.

I thought this was pretty cool. Then I asked him what skis he rode and he struggled to come up with a name. Finally he managed to say chronics. I then started talking about other Line skis. I was talking mostly about Lizzies and he had no idea what I was talking about. Couldnt name the model of boots he used either except that his Full Tilts fit way better than his old SPKs because they are heat moldable.

This guy is at least 22. It just seems like an odd thing to lie about, especially when youre older.

How many of you have met someone who does this?