Summary

If there were a certain definition for "style and grace" it would be Erik Ruck. Ruck is no stranger to the wake scene and has been so influential to the wakeboarding world. He is always willing to help and work, not afraid to be himself and everyone loves it. He is one of the most talented guitar players around, and jams like no other. He is just that guy that everyone wants to be around. Ruck consistently places high in the rankings and is a clutch rider at rail jams keeping it "steezy"(it’s a slang wakeboarding term). Ruck is a key to this team and makes us all happy to be part of it.

Q & A

Name: Erik Ruck

Height: 6’

Weight: 173 lbs

Eye Color: Brown

Regular or Goofy: Regular

Board : Era

Bindings: Murray

Handle: Old Byerly

Place of Birth: Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Sponsors: Hyperlite, Tige’, Billabong, Reef, Jet Pilot, Dragon, Performance Ski and Surf

1) If you were NOT a Professional Wakeboarder what would you see yourself doing instead? Selling Shoes

2) Who do you admire the most? Jimbo

3) What was your worst injury while wakeboarding? Cut open my eye.

4) Tell us something that no one would know about you. National Tube Pulling Champion.

5) What was your biggest accomplishment this year? 4th at WWA Wakeboard Nationals and Winning Malibu Pro Team Challenge.

6) Describe your idea of a perfect vacation. Just disappear

7) What is your favorite fast food place? Taco Bell

8) What’s your zodiac sign? Aries

9) What kind of pet do you have? 2 Dogs

10) What was the last movie you watched? Disterbia

11) Single or taken? Taken

12) Favorite Color? Tie Died

13) What is the most listened to song on your ipod? To many to tell.

14) What kind of car do you have? Van

15) What kind of boat do you have? Tige 24E

16) Brothers or sisters? 1 Brother

17) What year did you go pro? 98

18) What was your first wakeboard? Hyperlite XP

19) What is your favorite movie quote? To many to choose.

20) Mac or PC? Mac

21) What is your favorite wakeboard video of all time? Hit It or Spray

22) Who is your favorite actor or actress? Christopher Walkin

23) What is your most memorable story from wakeboarding? To many blurry ones...!

24) What is the best thing about riding for Hyperlite? Everything

25) Any advice to the kids? DON’T DO DRUGS!