Cody Johnson
Basic Info:
Age: 24
Country: USA
Years riding: 6
Home Park: The Texas Ski Ranch
Setup: (board) 136 CTRL RX with CTRL Baseline bindings. (apparel) THREE Backsplash boardshorts and the THREE Sparten vest.
Favorite place to sess: Langenfeld Germany, CWC Philippines, Home (tsr)
Other hobbies: Skateboarding, Sandcastle building, Cattle Driving, Eating
Q&A:
Who has been most influential in your wakeboard career or life?
Tom Fooshee – I don’t think that my riding/career would be anywhere close to where it is today if it wasn’t for the help that that little guy has given me. Everything that I have learned about the industry has come from watching and riding with him.
Something you can’t live without?
My family. I get so much love and support from my family especially in the times when chasing this little wakeboarding dream of mine seems almost impossible. They are the ones that encourage me the most.
A lot of guys now of days ride a boat, wakeparks, or 2.0′s to get their wakeboard fix. Which one do you enjoy the most and why?
I am defiantly more into riding wakeparks. I come from a strong skateboarding background and wakeparks are more fun to me because I get to combine the the rail aspect of skateboarding to my favorite passion wakeboarding. I also feel that I have been able to accelerate in learning the sport just because of how much more time I am able to spend out on the water at a cablepark as opposed to a boat. Don’t get me wrong, I do still love to get out on the lake with all of my homies and kickin it out on the boat. You cant ever replace that feeling.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In a big mansion somewhere on top of a mountain kickin it in the hot tub with my soul mate.
Donald Shelbrick
Basic Info:
Age: 31
Country: USA
Years riding: 17
Home Park: Revolution in Fort Myers, FL
Setup: Blue Print 138 with baselines size 11
Favorite place to sesh: CWC in Naga
Other hobbies: Golf
Other Sponsors: CTRL, Shred Ready, revolutioncable.com, WWA official
Q&A:
If you could ride like one other person you know who would it be and why?
I’m a bit old so I really enjoy the styles of Matt Staker and Thomas Horrell. I could watch these guys ride all day… so sick!!!
Traveling all over the world is apart of being pro these days. Where have you been, what was your favorite trip, and why?
Ive been a lot of places but Israel to me always brings back the best memories with some of the coolest people!! We experienced so much in such a short time and we didn’t even get to scrape the surface of that place. Riding was awesome, people were just so nice, weather was epic, and from the moment I left I’ve wanted to return.
Quote ta live your life by?
“Life isn’t measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away” Author: Anonymous
If you could ride like one other person you know who would it be and why?
“Live your life with no regrets!” and “Mistakes aren’t made, lessons are learned”
Something you can’t live without?
My Melissy
Keith Lidberg (squidberg)
Basic Info:
Age: 30
Country: USA
Years riding: 10
Home Park: Orlando Watersports Complex
Setup: CTRL Hustle and CTRL Hustle Kicks
Favorite place to sesh: Wherever my friends are…
Other hobbies: GOLF! Learning, Hockey
Other sponsors: CTRL, Proof
Q&A:
So a lot of riders tend to shred with the same crew. Who do you enjoy riding with the most and why?
I don’t have a crew. I love riding with everyone anytime.
If you could ride like one other person you know who would it be and why?
I’d like to ride like Shane Bonifay, he has such sick style.
Traveling all over the world is apart of being pro these days. Where have you been, what was your favorite trip, and why?
I have been just about anywhere anyone would want to go. I don’t really have a favorite however I would like to travel to Japan and Korea for some reason.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Hopefully golfing in the high 70′s or better with a house on the coast and a catamaran docked in the back!
3 things you must have when your on the road?
iPad, earplugs, antacid…haha
Lior Sofer
Basic Info:
Age: 25
Country: Israel
Years riding: 7
Home Park: Tel-Aviv
Setup: CTRL RX 140 Baseline bindings
Favorite place to sesh: Hip-Notics Turkey, HotLAke Italy, Rixen usa, Tsr usa, Philippines
Other hobbies: Watching TV
Q&A:
If you could ride like one other person you know who would it be and why?
I would like to ride like Mr. Lidberg because he’s all over and has so much control. Wherever he rides, in the park or behind the boat, or on the system, it looks fun when you have tons of style.
Traveling all over the world is apart of being pro these days. Where have you been, what was your favorite trip, and why?
No complaining its a dream come true, the perfect job travel and do what you love to do all over seas its Perfect, i was in Florida USA, Canada Winnipeg and in Italy Milano well i cant point on one trip because every place ive been too is unique but just got back from canada(AdrenalinAdvanture) and italy(HotLake) so if you around you have to check thoes parks they sooo sick and the people are super nice and happy to help lovin it.!
3 things you must have when your on the road?
Angry Birds on the iPhone, board and bindings, passport
Paul Hernaez
Basic Info:
Age: 23
Country: France
Years riding: 7
Home Park: OWC (Orlando, FL)
Setup: Not too sure yet, but on Control
Favorite place to sesh: The Projects
Other hobbies: Golf, Hot Tub
Other sponsors: Control, The projects, Shred ready
Q&A:
So a lot of riders tend to shred with the same crew. Who do you enjoy riding with the most and why?
I am always riding with the same crew which are Donald Shelbrick, Adam Carlson, Keith Lidberg, and Chris Law when he is not sleeping or playing Xbox. We all ride for the same reason which is having fun and that is why I love riding with those guys.
If you could ride like one other person you know who would it be and why?
I’d have to say Nick Davies just because I’ve always loved Kangoroos.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Living in Orlando next to a mall so I can go to Starbucks everyday.
Something you can’t live without?
My PT Cruiser