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State of Residence: California, USA.
Date of Birth: September 10, 1973.
Years riding: Seven.
Interests: I surf, skateboard, listen to music, paint and draw, read, and think.
Sponsors: Burton Snowboards,Volcom, and Oakley.
The first competition I entered in Europe. It was the 1992-1993 world championships in Ischgl, Austria. I received second place after battling it out with my heroes. People were running up to me with television cameras and asking me for an autograph and making me feel really special.
Favorite place to ride: Powder fields.
Style of riding: Freestyle.
1995-1996 equipment of choice:
My signature board, Freestyle boots, Custom bindings, Biolight vent pants, Biolight
microfibre jacket, and Short Mitts.
Goals for the future:Ride as much powder as possible.
What was your first day of riding like and who was there:
I was 15 and I ditched school with Chris Braillo. On my second run I was hit by another
rider and broke my wrist.
What other sports/athletes do you admire/respect:
I admire pro surfers like Kelly Slater and Tom Curren because of their smooth style
and fearlessness. I respect pro skateboarders, such as Tony Hawk and Mark Gonzales
because they have been ruling since I was a kid.
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