Summary

Every once in a while, there is a rare discovery. Something or someone that stands out from the rest! For Team Hyperlite it was Jimmy LaRiche. Finishing up his first year with the team, Jimmy has proven himself over and over and over and over and over. Two time Masters Champion, National Champion, Defending World Champion, 2nd Place JX Pro Wakeboard Tour finish, Wakeboarding Magazine Cover Shot... the list goes on and on. Jimmy is the total package and if you haven’t met him yet, if you see him out. Make sure you go up and say Hi! He is a great person and unbelievable rider at such a young age.

Q & A

Name: Jimmy LaRiche

Height: 5’7“

Weight: 145 lbs

Eye Color: Brown

Regular or Goofy: Regular

Board: 136 Premier

Bindings: 3DS

Handle: Premier

Place of Birth: Coral Springs, Florida

Sponsors: Hyperlite, Fox, Nautiques, Spy, Miami Ski Nautiques

1) If you were NOT a Professional Wakeboarder what would you see yourself doing instead? Being a professional Boat Driver

2) Who do you admire the most? My Parents

3) What was your worst injury while wakeboarding? Hurt my back.

4) Tell us something that no one would know about you. I eat my cereal in my underwear every morning. I love milk.

5) What was your biggest accomplishment this year? Wakboarding Magazine Cover, Masters Champion, National Champion.

6) Describe your idea of a perfect vacation. Somewhere on a beach with waves and place to wakeboard and kick back. Tahiti

7) What is your favorite fast food place? White Castle

8) What’s your zodiac sign? Capricorn

9) What kind of pet do you have? None

10) What was the last movie you watched? 23

11) Single or taken? Single and looking.

12) Favorite Color? Black

13) What is the most listened to song on your ipod? "Money" – Pink Floyd

14) What kind of car do you have? Chevy SS Silverado

15) What kind of boat do you have? 220 Air Nautique

16) Brothers or sisters? Sister

17) What year did you go pro? Next year

18) What was your first wakeboard? Liquid Force Squirt

19) What is your favorite movie quote? "If your not first... your last" – Talladega Nights.

20) Mac or PC? PC

21) What is your favorite wakeboard video of all time? Incomplete

22) Who is your favorite actor or actress? Brad Pitt

23) What is your most memorable story from wakeboarding? Hyperlite Lake Shasta Team Trip

24) What is the best thing about riding for Hyperlite? Fresh Boots, being with people who make things happen the right way.

25) Any advice to the kids? Keep your head up! Keep it Fun!