What comes with being a professional Flatland skimboarder?

Having fun with friends in a casual setting. And annoying little injuries.

Where do you think the future progression of our sport will occur?

It's hard to say. Around 2005 we thought flatland would go through the roof in a matter of years. I can't say that it has exactly done that. The quality of media, contests, equipment and tricks have undoubtedly improved and will likely continue to do so. However, flatland hasn't really made the main stream media and lacks full time professionals. That being said, the sport continues to sprout niche scenes internationally. The great thing about flatland is its universality. This sport can be done almost anywhere -unlike surfing which typically involves an ocean with waves. And its low cost nature is conducive to a struggling economy -unlike wakeboarding that requires an expensive boat. The growth may be a slow uphill climb but I do believe it will eventually reach a level similar to wake skating.

If you don't spend the day riding, what do you do?

snowboard, bicycle, ocean skim, the token chair in the women's section while my gf shops

If you had to pack up and leave in a hurry, what would you grab and where would head?

Santa Cruz or Tahoe

Who or what inspires you most?

The overall desire to have success -I define success as a comfortable living situation for my family with plenty of time for sports

Who do you look up to?

My parents, my bosses: Steve, Al and Ron

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

See the above answer for 'what inspires me...'

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Graduating college

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

Probably Santa Cruz

What do you most value in your friends?

lots of positive energy

What else do you do to help your skimboarding?

Snowboard and other board sports

Favorite skate film?

Welcome to Hell

Favorite skim film?

Teezerz

If you could have any other job in the world what would it be?

Architect

Do you think you will ride for the rest of your life?

Reallistically, no. But I certainly hope to be riding into my mid-60s