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About this Skier
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Name:
Kristen Worley |
Nickname:
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Hails From:
Toronto, Ontario Canada | |
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Interview
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What got you into barefooting?
Show skiing at age 11
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How did you learn to barefoot?
I learned on my own; 50hp boat off a surfboard.
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Who was your first barefoot instructor?
Ron Scarpa - Skied with Ron and William for an entire week age 12 just the 3 of us on lake Ned. What an introduction to the sport. A dream really.
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Tell us about your first tournament
Florida State... placed second.
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How did you feel the first time you barefooted?
Fell head over heals in love with it...
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Why do you continue to barefoot?
There is not other sport like it... Technically and physically demanding; balanced with finensse.
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Who has inspired you in this sport?
Ron did from day one... Became a big brother to me over the years and helped me through difficult times. Sport has been very good to me and still is today.
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Have you held any World Records?
NO... In my dreams only - I was always the skier who enjoyed teaching others to become good skiers. Base training Ron burned into my skill set as a skier.
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Have you won any medals at a world championship?
NO.... Though maybe one day? :)
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What skiers have you enjoyed watching and why?
On an of the water; Ron, William, Pete etc... all incredible personalities.
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How often do you train ski?
Infrequently now due to work demands. Wish more.
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Do you have a nickname and how did you get it?
TBT... Tiny BUT Tough... :)
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What other activities do you participate in?
I am an elite cyclist too. Cross train for my sport.
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What do you do for a living?
Design Engineer.
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What is your motto?
Be the best I can be every day.... and care for others.
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When did you first start barefooting?
1977
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