Christy was so kind to answer a few questions for me! Claiming 1st place in the Rail Jam at Norquay on Valentines day 2010 and putting on a great show! Planning on collecting a number of rider profiles, I think this one was a fantastic start! Thanks Christy! Good luck in the rest of your season!
Hometown: Hibiscus Coast, Auckland, New Zealand!
Age: 21
# of years riding: 5
Sponsors:
Undergroundskate, Mountain Dew NZ, 686, Northwave, Drake, Bakoda, Skully Candy, Madwax, Helensville Fitness Centre
Board Length: 148
Stance Width: ...to tell you the truth, i have no idea and ill be dammed if there was a measuring tape in this house... but can asure you its O.G jib steez wide with angles 15,15 :)
Ride: Goofy:
Favorite Resort: So far from where my travels have taken me... Snowpark NZ, Treblecone NZ and Mayrhoffen Austria!!. But, definitely my favorite resort/town/people the whole package has got to be Banff, Canada!! So good!
Favorite song/s to listen to while riding: What is on your play list right
Now - quite the selection from.... Fleet Wood Mac - Edge of Seventeen right through to Whirlwind thru Cities by Afu-ra... so good.
# of day on snow this season (09/10): got about 50 days in New Zealand and just arrived in Banff on the 2nd of Feb. I had at least 10 days but with 3 months left here I have high intentions to demolish that number!! :)
Favorite Trick: Half cab nose press nollie back 180 out!
Hardest Trick to learn: Hard way back 180 onto street rail....
Favorite Snowboarding Video: Black Winter
3 things people should know about you:
1. I am a sucker for sushi or any Japaneses!!
2. Snaped my ankle 3 years ago on a 70 foot booter and got the fear - hense
why I'm a jiber!! But getting back into now - an I'm addicted!!
3. I contradict my self as I am aware and aim for a healthy lifestyle
looking after my body, eating, exercise etc... but at the same time if
partying was a profession - I would have my PHD!!
3 things people don't know about you:
1. i am organized!!.... i swear?....
2. I was actually born in England... and only a permanent resident in
NZ?.... (moved to nz at 18months old) one day I'll apply for my
citizenship.... :)
3. I can't spell to save myself!!
Where I find my inspiration:
Riding with crew is always inspiring, the Rudeboys throw down ALWAYS and im constantly observing/stealing there tricks, technique and style.
then theres BSA represent!! and from my home town our Underground Skate
crew-best team trips ever!
Person I look up to: all of the above...
What I would do if I had more time:
Go study fashion design and marketing at school - I really want to create my own clothing label - at the moment all my time is spent snowboarding and all my spare time im working my arse off to have enough money TO snowboard... so for now, when my body gives up on me - that is the day ill go back to school!!!
3 things I never ride without:
1. my ipod(beleive it or not complete with head phones)
2. lunch on the go (crushed up Musli bar in my pocket!!)
3. My helemet. - cool kids wear lids!!
Snowboarding road trip! Where I would go:
You mean where would I start!!! mmm, seriously - any road trip where
friends, snow and new places are I'd be there with bells on. But.. I'd
definitely give my little jib stick the ride of its life and hit the
powder highway around BC (British Columbia) CANADA!!
I wish people would take more notice of:
Snowboarding in general - say for example, rugby players back home earn some big money even as reserves or even in lower teams. If snowboarding had that much exposure, I wouldn't be living on the floor in my mates storage room right now! haha... but, we love it!
Ideal night out:
Some casual beverages with the crew turning into some not so casual beverages..... ONNNN!!! Oh and every Tuesday for Riders Night at Hoodoo's, always a dangerous commitment to make!!
Ideal night in:
After a sick day shredding and an awesome hot shower, my flat mate Guilaume bringing home from work bucket loads of chocolate from the Fudge Factory and just sinking into the couch for the night, with no peer pressure text's or phone calls saying come party!!... hahah
A common misconception of me:
If I say im going to do, I'll do it!
Phrases I use too often:
Sweet as.... aye. Ha HA
Seals the Deal - I'm definitely from Kiwi land!!
How I get motivated:
Of course a quick glimpse at a snowboard DVD always gets my stoak level up but...putting on a banging play list works every time!
Favorite gadgets:
I would be lost without my computer... and my to do lists!
Words to live by:
eat, ride, sleep, repeat.
But on deeper level.... Go confidently in the direction of your
dreams. Live the life you imagined.
Which brings me back to my first quote..... eat, ride, sleep, repeat!! ohhh, I love my life!! :)
Over and out!
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