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| *Profile*
Wakeboarder Lauren Harf |
the best part about Wakeboarding?
It is so much fun to
be on the boat with your
friends
enjoying the day. |
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fav.trick? I
love the way spins look.
What trick are you working on?
off axis spins, backside three sixty, and tootsie rolls. |
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Where is your fav. place to ride?
My backyard, Lake Willis. I wish every competition was in my backyard.
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what are you reading now? The Left
Behind series. I am only on the first
book but it is great so far. |
What is your favorite food?
I love sushi and anything for breakfast. |
Pets?
I have four! Mia, Kelly, and Figaro are my cats.
I also have a dog Bear. I think he gets more
coverage in magazines and videos than I do! |
Do you warm up before riding? I usually work
out, then ride. When I work out in the morning it rejuvinates me for
the day. |
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| "Spend
time on the water every day!" - Lauren
Harf's
receipe for wakeboard success. XGIRLSPORT hangs with the flying amazon... |
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| rider: Lauren Harf,
photo: Mike Kobal |
How old are you? 18
Where did you grow up? I was born in southern
California but I have lived in Florida most of my life.
Are you in school? I am currently in college
but I'm taking a semester off to get ready for the tour season.
When did you start Wakeboarding?
About four years ago. My dad used to take us surfing
every weekend but then we got a boat and we moved to a lake and the
beach just became so far to
drive when we had a lake in our backyard. |
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What
do you do to train?
Emily Copeland and I live together so
we train together. We do some cardio in the gym, take hip hop
classes, and ride everyday.
When we ride we say we have to try a new trick every set an
we hold each other accountable for
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How did you meet your
first sponsor? Surf Expo. There is a trade
show each year for buyers and athletes and that is where it is easiest
to get in touch with team managers of the companies.
Who do you wish would sponsor you? I think
it would be cool to hook up with a mainstream product that is geared
toward women even if it was a shampoo company or something.
Who inspires you? In my daily life my parents
are a huge driving force. Their spiritual relationship has helped
me develop mine own.
In terms of wakeboarding
anyone inspires me that is excited about the sport.
It pumps me up to watch someone land a new
trick or a first timer do really well. It reminds me why
I love this sport. watching guys ride is really an awesome thing.
I know that eventually I will be able to do the same tricks they
are doing.
Which competition do you look forward to most? World's
because it is in Southern California which is where my whole extended
family lives.
What advice do you have for girls who are just learning to ride?
Have fun with it & spend
time on the water.
The more time you spend out behind the boat the more comfortable
you will be.
How do you give yourself a boost when you are feeling nervous or
down?
Take a deep breath and give my worries up to my spritual guider.
I constantly have to remind myself of the bigger picture. Wakeboarding
is not the end all.
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- Lauren Harf, Wakeboarder, FL
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- Interview by Ursula Day
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Lauren sends Thank
you! & Shout outs to
Hyperlite
Nautiques
Performance
Surf&Ski
And Wedgies!
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What
other sports do you do?
I love to surf, snowboard, and
dance! |
favorite colr?
Blue but pink is a close second. |
What
is your favorite song this week?
One by
Lifehouse |
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