Wakeskating With Justin Forrest
Threyda's progression of art and style has begun to hit the streets and gain the attention of riders from the wake/skate and snow scenes from all over. We are stoked to announce the first division of Team Threyda; Threyda Wake. Our first team rider, up and coming wakeskater Justin Forrest is one chill dude, who loves wakeskating, and is doing great things for the sport.
For those of you unfamiliar with the sport of wakeskating, let us fill you in. Similar to Threyda, it also is a progression of art and style. Wakeskating has evolved since the mid 1990's when wakeboarders were removing their bindings, and replacing them with traction pads. This allowed riders to maneuver the board and pull off new skateboard style tricks. Over the past decade, wakeskating has grown tremendously, and the sport continues to gain exposure everyday. Team rider Justin Forrest continues to push the sport, and was recently nominated for trick of the year in 2009 with a hard flip down seminole gap. (st. petersburg florida)
We caught up with Justin in Winter Haven, FL to poke him a few times and ask pertinent questions.
Threyda: How did you get into wakeskating?
Justin: I've always lived on a lake and had been skateboarding for the longest time... got into wakeboarding for about a week... found out about wakeskating... picked one up the next day and the rest is history. Its funny because we went to play it again sports to see if they had any in stock and they were giving away a couple used ones for free... i took the pretty lime green one
Threyda: So... Are you a PRO wakeskater?
Justin: It depends on the situation... if I'm doing an interview no pro... if i'm talking to the blondie at or behind the bar... then yes, I'm pro as shit
Threyda: What would wakeskating be like on the moon? "spaceskating"?
Justin: Not sure if im comfortable answering this one
Threyda: How often do you ride? Is it hard to keep it up?
Justin: As much as I can... with work, school, not owning a ski or winch and having to rely on other peoples schedules its tough but i make it work
Threyda: Would you prefer to wakeskate with Water Moccasins, Alligators, or sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads?
Justin: Gators all day... they are just water bunnies
Threyda: What do you like to do besides wakeskating?
Justin: skate, skate, skate
Threyda: Whats your favorite part about wakeskating?
Justin: The part right after you pop a trick, especially down a big drop, and you are floating through the air pointlessly knowing you aren't riding away.
Threyda: What is some of your favorite music right now?
Justin: G Love & the Special Sauce, The Limousines, The Beer Rockets
Threyda: How many days do you go with out a shower?
Justin: I try and keep it around 3-4 days a week
Threyda: Tell everyone one thing about yourself that no one knows.
Justin: I did a shuv indy once
Threyda: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Justin: Chief
Threyda: Would you rather Kill a Cheetah that was attacking you and have it's baby cubs die or get maimed by the Cheetah but the cubs are so grateful that they become your loyal pets?
Justin: This caught me off guard... space shuttle?
We want to show our support to Justin and welcome him to the team, we will be announcing the launch of Team Threyda's Snow and Skate divisions in months to come.
For those of you unfamiliar with the sport of wakeskating, let us fill you in. Similar to Threyda, it also is a progression of art and style. Wakeskating has evolved since the mid 1990's when wakeboarders were removing their bindings, and replacing them with traction pads. This allowed riders to maneuver the board and pull off new skateboard style tricks. Over the past decade, wakeskating has grown tremendously, and the sport continues to gain exposure everyday. Team rider Justin Forrest continues to push the sport, and was recently nominated for trick of the year in 2009 with a hard flip down seminole gap. (st. petersburg florida)
We caught up with Justin in Winter Haven, FL to poke him a few times and ask pertinent questions.
Threyda: How did you get into wakeskating?
Justin: I've always lived on a lake and had been skateboarding for the longest time... got into wakeboarding for about a week... found out about wakeskating... picked one up the next day and the rest is history. Its funny because we went to play it again sports to see if they had any in stock and they were giving away a couple used ones for free... i took the pretty lime green one
Threyda: So... Are you a PRO wakeskater?
Justin: It depends on the situation... if I'm doing an interview no pro... if i'm talking to the blondie at or behind the bar... then yes, I'm pro as shit
Threyda: What would wakeskating be like on the moon? "spaceskating"?
Justin: Not sure if im comfortable answering this one
Threyda: How often do you ride? Is it hard to keep it up?
Justin: As much as I can... with work, school, not owning a ski or winch and having to rely on other peoples schedules its tough but i make it work
Threyda: Would you prefer to wakeskate with Water Moccasins, Alligators, or sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads?
Justin: Gators all day... they are just water bunnies
Threyda: What do you like to do besides wakeskating?
Justin: skate, skate, skate
Threyda: Whats your favorite part about wakeskating?
Justin: The part right after you pop a trick, especially down a big drop, and you are floating through the air pointlessly knowing you aren't riding away.
Threyda: What is some of your favorite music right now?
Justin: G Love & the Special Sauce, The Limousines, The Beer Rockets
Threyda: How many days do you go with out a shower?
Justin: I try and keep it around 3-4 days a week
Threyda: Tell everyone one thing about yourself that no one knows.
Justin: I did a shuv indy once
Threyda: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Justin: Chief
Threyda: Would you rather Kill a Cheetah that was attacking you and have it's baby cubs die or get maimed by the Cheetah but the cubs are so grateful that they become your loyal pets?
Justin: This caught me off guard... space shuttle?
We want to show our support to Justin and welcome him to the team, we will be announcing the launch of Team Threyda's Snow and Skate divisions in months to come.
