Monday, April 14, 2008

Rusty Interview - First Contest, First Win of '08


Q - You won the fist contest of the season, how does it feel?
A - “It is of course a good feeling. No better way to start than with a win, so it definitely feels good.”

Q - What was going through your head as you left the dock on your final run?
A - “Well it gets easier and easier with every contest you do. I’ve done a few now, so I definitely just want to go for it and either win or (you know), crash out. My plan isn’t to play it safe. I’m definitely going for it. I’m not going to play it safe and get third; I’m going to go for it every time!”

Q - Did you make any last minute changes to your run? Or did you just stick with what you have been practicing?
A - “I stuck with my plan to start out with the switch toe 9. If I stick it great, if not, I leave the door open for someone to come in. It is a gamble. Sometimes it pays off, sometimes it doesn’t. It just depends on how it works out.”

Q - What kinds of things have you been doing to get ready for the season this year?
A - “I can’t tell my secrets, are you crazy!”

Q - Are you doing anything different from years past to get ready this year?
A - “I’ve just been busy with life in general with a kid, so that is different. But I’ve been getting on the water and working hard.”

Q - What are your contest day rituals?
A - “I can’t give that out! I can’t do it.” (laughing)

Q - I know your rode your new board, the Marek, at the contest, tell me about it?
A - “The new board is definitely made a difference in my riding for sure. Now, to have a board that I really, really, love to ride which is designed and works best for me – it has just became easier for me to ride.”

Q - I saw in your newest Hyperlite ad that you stomped your 6th 1080, any chance we are going to see it landed in a contest this season?
A - “I’m going to try, we’ll see what happens. I’m 100% going to go for it. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens. I hope so, that would be the best.”

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