What was your first board?
Burton kiddie board
Where did you go snowboarding the first time?
I think it was in my backyard on my older brother's snowboard.
Your favorite country/region for snowboarding?
There is more for me to discover but so far its Tahoe for spring days, Utah for pow days, and Mt Hood in the summer time.
Your best trip so far?
Any road trip with a good group of friends is hard to beat. I also got to go to the east coast of Canada with Quiksilver this last winter. I had never been there before and it turned out to be a pretty cool experience. Canada isnt half bad.
If somebody would pay you a trip, where would you go and with whom?
If it was for snowboarding, I would say maybe Japan or South America. Anywhere you could get a little lost and find some good adventure. Not snowboarding, I would say Central America or southeast Asia. Maybe visit the homeland in the Philippines.
Who are your favorite riders to hang out with?
Parker Duke, Sam Taxwood, Spencer Schubert, Brandon Cocard, Ted Borland, Dave Kerwin, Chris Cloud, Ben Strause, Jonah Owen. I guess Black Ice too.
What do you do besides snowboarding?
Read, think, anime, hikes, runs, skateboards, adventures, getting lost, getting by as a transient.
How many years are you snowboarding up to now?
over 60 in dog years.
To whom did you look up to in snowboarding when you started?
My older brother, Brandon Cocard, Jim Rippey, Kevin Jones, Noah Salasnek, Jamie Lynn, Daniel Franck
What was your first trick?
Grassers
What is your favorite trick?
Methods
Why did you start snowboarding?
My older brother did it and I didnt want to ski anymore. I guess it was rebellion. Then Alpine Meadows started allowing snowboarding.
How many days per year do you pass on snow?
Slim to none.
Do you train in the off season to stay in shape?
I would say that being active and somewhat outdoorsy is enough training for me.
What music are you listening to when you ride?
Usually the tunes go on shuffle. So anything one could imagine.
Day or night?
dusk and dawn.
Early bird or late riser?
Casual mid morning riser.
Pizza or Pasta?
I want pizzaaaaa.
Baggy or tight pants?
Medium.
What can you tell all the kids out there why they should start snowboarding?
Snowboarding is good for your soul and will make you happy.
Top 5 Things that you me Hyped while snowboarding
1. Going fast/turning, 2. Methods, 3. Powder, 4. Good company, 5. Impressing girls
