Summary

He may be one of the newer members of the team, but Josh has always been loyal to Hyperlite. Josh now joining the team to represent the apparel launch that Hyperlite has started. Last year he had an unfortunate injury to his knee that put him out his first season. However Josh has made a strong recovery and is one of those riders that own his own style and finesse. Josh also has been very involved in movement of apparel strategies. Look to see a lot more of Josh in the year to come. He is a ripper and has been training hard to prove himself.

Q & A

Name: Josh Palma

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 182 lbs

Eye Color: Brown

Regular or Goofy: Regular

Board: 141 Premier

Bindings: Atlas

Handle: Premier

Place of Birth: Orlando, Florida

Sponsors: Hyperlite, Accurate Lines, Buywake/Ambush, Oakley, MasterCraft, GM Vortec, Asterisk Kneebraces.

1) If you were NOT a Professional Wakeboarder what would you see yourself doing instead? Probably grad school for either business or psychology.

2) Who do you admire the most? My Dad

3) What was your worst injury while wakeboarding? Blown ACL

4) Tell us something that no one would know about you. My favorite tv show is "Planet Earth"

5) What was your biggest accomplishment this year? Coming back from my injury last July and competing in most of the events.

6) Describe your idea of a perfect vacation. Trip to Jamaica with nothing planned but kicking it on the beach with a RedStripe.

7) What is your favorite fast food place? Chick-fil-A

8) What’s your zodiac sign? What’s that?

9) What kind of pet do you have? Don’t have one right now, I used to have a parakeet.

10) What was the last movie you watched? Blood Diamond

11) Single or taken?

12) Favorite Color? Black

13) What is the most listened to song on your ipod? "Lord Give Me a Sign – DMX"

14) What kind of car do you have? Tahoe

15) What kind of boat do you have? Mastercraft X-2

16) Brothers or sisters? 3 Cute Brothers

17) What year did you go pro? 2006

18) What was your first wakeboard? Mike Weddington Faction 55

19) What is your favorite movie quote? "Anything is obtainable" – Thomas Crown

20) Mac or PC? PC

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

22) Who is your favorite actor or actress? Adam Sandler

23) What is your most memorable story from wakeboarding? I have to say the first time I cleared the wake on Joel Cahill’s Perez Hyperlite Skurfer.

24) What is the best thing about riding for Hyperlite? There are too many things that make Hyperlite the best company in the industry from a riders stand point: endless input in the R&D of products and the opportunity to be on a diverse team with the best riders in the world.

25) Any advice to the kids? Keep Shredding hard and forge your own identity/style on the water!