Jake VanderZee

"The Original" Jake VanderZee

Weight - 275 lbs

Riding Style - Gangnam

Instructor - In the good ole' days

Quiver -

• Kites:Slingshot
• Boards: Something big...
• Wetsuit: NP armorskin
• Harness: Ride Engine waist & Mystic Foil seat

Favorite spot to ride - I don't alway ride but when I do it is sunny, windy and warm in Ferrysburg! Avon NC soundside is a close second!

When did you start kiting - Winter 2003

"An Intimate Look"

1. Slicks or waves: Slicks
2. Boots or straps: Straps since I am a sissy and boot scare me...
3. Burger or Burrito: Sushi
4. Warm or windy: The warmer the better!
5. Big board or big kite: Both are you kidding me I weigh over 270LBS.
6. Sleep in or shred: Stil trying to figure this one out.
7. Big air or big trick: Mowin' Da lawn
8. Front zip or back: back zip wet, I am to fluffy to get into a frontzip...
9. Towel trick or car change: Depends on the temp outside
10. Hug or Hi five: Brothers got to Hug but only after a wicked High 5!
11. Van or Truck: F150 Super Crew. But I do miss my van!
12. Cable or Boat: I'm on a Boat! I'm wearing flippy floppies... oh wait what was the question?

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