Summary

He comes from the land down under and spends half the year on the other side of the world, and his riding shows it. Chris O’Shea chases the summer and has the most unique style about him that no one can replicate. He has been working hard filming, riding in contest, doing clinics and traveling the world getting his name globally known. His riding is one that the photographers line up to shoot because it is so different from the rest. As if this Australian wasn’t busy enough he has been planning a contest of his own for two years now. Make sure you check back to the hyperlite website to see when it is announced. Going to be a format that no other has ever done. You’ll see...

Q & A

Name: Chris O’Shea

Height: 6”

Weight: 180 lbs

Eye Color: Blue

Regular or Goofy: Regular

Board: 141 Premier

Bindings 3DS

Handle: Premier

Place of Birth: Melbourne, Australia

Sponsors: Hyperlite, Jet Pilot, Reef, Malibu

1) If you were NOT a Professional Wakeboarder what would you see yourself doing instead? I love skating and snowboarding, but who know’s... something in action sports.

2) Who do you admire the most? The Sea

3) What was your worst injury while wakeboarding? Broke Femur

4) Tell us something that no one would know about you. I like meditation.

5) What was your biggest accomplishment this year? Front Cover of Wakmag in OZ and my sections with the video "Our Time" and "Deliberate"

6) Describe your idea of a perfect vacation. Surf Tropical and place to ride.

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

8) What’s your zodiac sign? Virgo

9) What kind of pet do you have? No Pet

10) What was the last movie you watched? Hot Rod

11) Single or taken? Single

12) Favorite Color? Green

13) What is the most listened to song on your ipod? Hit Em Up – 2 Pac

14) What kind of car do you have? Honda Accord ’89

15) What kind of boat do you have? Malibu

16) Brothers or sisters? 1 Brother

17) What year did you go pro? 2007

18) What was your first wakeboard? 131 Hyperlite Juvi

19) What is your favorite movie quote?

20) Mac or PC? Mac

21) What is your favorite wakeboard video of all time? All or Nothing

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

23) What is your most memorable story from wakeboarding? Riding in the Amazon River Shooting for a film.

24) What is the best thing about riding for Hyperlite? Everyone rips and the people running the company are really easy to work with.

25) Any advice to the kids? Just ride because you love it. Learn tricks you like the look of not tricks that are going to help you in a contest.