I just wanted to update you on some of the students that took advantage of the recent discounted rates I sent out last month.
The most recent student from Forest Lake MN., came down for a week. He has trained with me for the last 3 years on tour when I stop in his area. He had 3 inverts and a few spins including a Heelside 5. In 3 days he doubled his inverts and added a new spin. I called his local dealer who happens to be Forest Lake Motorsports. They are a Liquid Force dealer. We called the Mid west Rep for Liquid and just like that, he now has a Board sponsor!
His name is Blake Carpenter. Back ground in Gymnastics and incredible air sense. He gets his flights for free so wants to come down every 2 weeks throughout the Winter. I think I may be able to get him to a pro level by then.
Another shinning star, Dan, who came down last year from Ohio, then met me on tour while I was in Ohio. came down for 3 weeks this November. he was a very basic rider still working on Clearing the wake and his 4 base 180’s. He now has 2 solid flips. Back side 180’s and a toe side 3 to blind. He is on the cusp of 3 new inverts including Scarecrow, Switch Roll and Half Cab roll. In three weeks from beginner to this level is a huge accomplishment.
I also have a kid coming down the 17th for 2 weeks from Ohio who learned 2 new Mobius tricks while I was there this Summer. (which are flips with 360’s for those that have no idea what I’m talking about)
One other kid from MI. Alex, will be coming down with hopes of getting on tour. I’ll keep you posted on their accomplishments.
Wakeboarding Mag has done a feature story on my life that just went to print. It should be showing up very soon.
Hope your Winter is going great. Happy Holidays.
BTW it’s 85 and Sunny here today.