session with a lot of shredders. I’ve also heard a lot about the city and nightlife so I’m ready to see what all the hype is about. Does your bike have some new sponsor stickers for 2011 that you want to show off in Tallinn?
- I just got hooked up with Alienation at the end of 2010 so I’ll be getting to represent them over there and hopefully if all everything works out then I’ll have a new company to represent once I’m there
What was your first impression when you saw the 3D drawings of the Simpel Session course for 2011?
- It’s unique. There’s a mix of street and park all in the same course and from first glance, it all flows really well. There’s already a few things I’ve been eyeing up so I’m hyped to get there and riding it forsure!
When are you getting there?
- I land on the 2nd
Are you spending some extra time in Tallinn? and if so, what have you planned on doing besides riding the contest? - I’m getting there a day early and I’m gunna leave on the 8th. We don’t have any of those old sights from way back in the day over here in the states so I wanna see the city and get a feel for what Estonia is really about.
Who are you looking forward to see at the event?
- It’s always interesting to see what Drew Bezanson is gunna fire out but I’m really curious to see what Pat Casey will do. That kid has blown up for sure.
Who do you think will make a podium spot for sure? - I’m not even going to try to call that one. There are so many heavy hitters on that list that it’s anyone’s contest.
Will you be nervous when you drop in for your run in front of a few thousand screaming girls?
- haha well until now that thought had never crossed my mind. I’ll probably have some music in my ears so I’ll have it all tuned out and I’ll just go out there and have a good time. Any time I get nervous I have to remind myself that it’s all about having fun
Are you ready for the after-parties?
- I’m not much of the “party” type but from what I’m hearing, that doesn’t matter in Estonia. Everyone has a good time so I’m ready to see if they live up to all the hype.
If the right obstacle is there, what trick are you going to try for the first time in a contest?
- I just learned flairwhips and got my frontflips dialed in so I’d be hyped if I could knock both of those out in my runs but there’s another trick I’ve been working on that isn’t quite working the way I want. I’m not even sure that it’s ever been done before so hopefully I can figure it out before I get over there and just send it haha
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