I was about 19 when I started riding - I had just finished veterinarian assistant school and was working at a clinic in Abbotsford, BC. I loved my job, but I couldn't see myself working there for the rest of my life. 

 

I wanted more while I still had my youth. I looked at my life and I chose to pursue my passion for snowboarding. I wanted to be a professional. I looked into coaching - the whole 9 yards. I needed something that I could practice the flow of snowboarding, but during the summer months. That's about when I met the local Abbotsford skate crew YARDWASTE. They were so much fun to hang out with, always laughing and causing shit.

 

I was then invited to Danger Bay 10 on the Sunshine Coast. I had to work so I was only able to make it to the party night after the race (I didn't even see the race). I had the most fun I'd ever have in my life that night. That event changed my life forever (I raced it the following year!) I immediately went and bought a Chinook, fully loaded. I went out riding with a team from Vancouver, practicing at our local pathway "Cancer Curves". It's been downhill ever since. 

 

On my 21st birthday I bombed my first hill, riding coned Abec 11 flashbacks, and didn't crash! I remembering being afraid to tuck because I couldn't stop thinking how close my face was to the pavement, but the thrill overcame that thought very quickly.

 

I'm absolutely in love with longboarding, and just shredding a board. The element of controlled chaos and commitment it takes to ride a piece of wood keeps me growing on so many levels. My pursuit of living my best life, and having as much fun as I can doing it, keeps me coming back, and motivates me to put in the work. The friends I've met, priceless. Memories and experiences, irreplaceable. I owe my life to this sport. It brought me out of a slump, spout of depression, lack of confidence, idle hands, unhealthy living - and turned me into the person I am happy to be today.

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I met PARKtek in Vernon in 2016. They were all super chill, friendly and brought demo boards for everyone to try! I saw the Major Tom and I knew instantly I would love it. Matt told me I could take it home and give it a try - I was stoked! It became my everything board. Downhill or freeride - it was comfortable for both. I won my first race on that board, I'll never forget it.

 

My favorite part of the company is the passion that fuels each one of them. I love that you GET SHIT DONE! I absolutely love your number one rule is 1) Always love each other. I admire that you take the opinions of riders to heart, and give back in so many ways. I love that everyone works so hard despite working their regular full-time jobs because you all love the sport of riding. I know you use to make snowboards too I'm so proud to have friends like you to look up to! 

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My favorite board is easily the Major Tom! I've loved it since I laid eyes on it. Everywhere I took it, people kept asking me about it. They'd never seen a T-Rex graphic before. It's perfect for my small tuck, and the aggressive back pockets helps me keep locked-in when doing toe-side slides. There is a micro divot that is more noticeable in the back than front. When I learned squat slides, that is where I put my tilted foot. The platform is flat until it flares out at the rails hugging my feet into place and making slides easier in my opinion! 😊

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