slayshTank: The Wakesurf, Wakeskate, Skateboard, Music and Video Coalition

Stixx Team Rider Chris Kinsey on the comp I Lake Nasworthy, TX

West Texas native Chris Kinsey joined the Shred Stixx team late during the 2008 seasn and had an incredible summer competing at the pro am level.  Chris is a pure wakesurfer and has developed a unique style that allows him to boost huge airs.  Here is the rider profile for Chris:

Name: Chris Kinsey   Age: 14     Hometown: San Angelo, TX     Sponsors: Shred Stixx, slayshTank

Favorite place to surf: Lake Nasworthy and Lake Brownwood

Surf versus Skim and why?: Definately surf because of the style of riding. And because you can catch sick airs

Biggest inspiration: my dad

Favorite person to surf with: I enjoy going out with my friends

Trick you are working on now: Going big on my airs, spins, and different grabs

What do you think about the future of wakesurfing: I think wakesurfing is going to continue to grow and become more popular.  Wakesurfing is a great way of bringing the sport of surfing to people who don’t live near an ocean.

Goals: Continue to help advance the sport of wakesurfing, and to go to Worlds to compete.

Favorite Music: Alternative, reggae, and rap

2008 Competitions:

Wakeoutlaws Texas wakesurf championships: First place in the men’s amateur skim division
Sail and Ski Barrel Boss wakesurf event: First place in the juniors division
Waketoberfest: first place in the wakesurfing juniors division