About this Skier
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Name:
Juan Carlos Cardoso Riveroll |
Nickname:
JC
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Hails From:
Mexico, DF MEXICO | |
Interview
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What got you into barefooting?
Couldn't afford a pair of skis and it just looks so cool!
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How did you learn to barefoot?
The wrong way... self taught, long line.. blisters on the hand, hard falls.
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Who was your first barefoot instructor?
Paul Macdonald
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Tell us about your first tournament
Fantastic. a real experience. Friendly ambiance. Enlightening..
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How did you feel the first time you barefooted?
Invincible
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Why do you continue to barefoot?
Adrenaline, Health, Challenges
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Who has inspired you in this sport?
Ron Scarpa
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Have you held any World Records?
Not yet.
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Have you won any medals at a world championship?
Not yet.
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What skiers have you enjoyed watching and why?
Every skier is fantastic to watch. my current favourite is Brendan Page. Just makes it look natural and has got some off the chart moves.
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How often do you train ski?
try to every weekend.
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Do you have a nickname and how did you get it?
Not really... just JC - short for Juan Carlos
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What other activities do you participate in?
I am the vocal for Barefooting at my local waterski federation. I try to support and push Team Mexico into new standards by hosting clinics, sponsoring tournaments, etc.
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What do you do for a living?
E-Business, E-commerce, E-everything. Currently at a Mobile Payments Corp as COO. Trying to land a Dot.com hit to retire and ski for ever...
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What is your motto?
You'll always regret what you don't try...
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When did you first start barefooting?
2005
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What is your Personal Best Score in Wakes?
4
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and what year
2012
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What is your Personal Best Score in Tricks?
250
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and what year
2012
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What is your Personal Best Score in Jumping?
N/A
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and what year
2012
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