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About this Skier
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Name:
Anthony J Porreca |
Nickname:
A.J.
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Hails From:
Lakeland, FL 1 | |
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Interview
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What got you into barefooting?
I started at a Show Ski team in Wisconsin. After attending a few clinics I began to compete.
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How did you learn to barefoot?
Learned on the boom with a skier on my home lake.
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Who was your first barefoot instructor?
Beginning stages were mixed with clinics, later Swampy Bouchard became my coach.
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Tell us about your first tournament
It was Midwest Regionals in 2005 at Frame Park in Wisconsin. I was in Boys 2 and I was about 13 years old and I took 3rd in tricks.
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How did you feel the first time you barefooted?
I was overcome with euphoria and adrenaline. I was about 9 or 10 and had only seen older guys on my show team barefoot. I could not believe that it was happening.
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Why do you continue to barefoot?
I love the feeling and the sport along with the people involved. I feel that striving to be the best you can in something makes you better in all aspects of your life. Barefooting does that for me.
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Who has inspired you in this sport?
Keith St. Onge
David Small
Ben Groen
Ashleigh Stebbeings
Swampy Bouchard
Patrick Wehner
All of Team WBC
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Have you held any World Records?
No
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Have you won any medals at a world championship?
Yes, Jr. Boys jump 3rd place in 2009, Jr. Team 3rd in 2009, Open Team Gold in 2010, Open Team 2nd in 2012.
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What skiers have you enjoyed watching and why?
All of the skiers that I have either skied with, trained, or that have trained me, along with any that have skied at an elite level at any time. I enjoy watching the skiers who's skiing I am familiar with or invested in and I have tons of respect for those who ski at a high level.
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How often do you train ski?
Currently a few times a week year-round.
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Do you have a nickname and how did you get it?
No. I go by my initials.
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What other activities do you participate in?
Used to do gymnastics, Tea Kwon Do and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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What is your Personal Best Score in Wakes?
17
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and what year
2012
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What is your Personal Best Score in Tricks?
12000
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and what year
2012
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What is your Personal Best Score in Jumping?
24.9m
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and what year
2012
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