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[SJ-Taka]

A new feature has been put online. This time we had a talk with popular Forum member Fattwins about his skiing, what brought him to Japan and more...

http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/interviews-fattwins.html

"I was raised in Mississauga Ontario. My dad loved hockey, so started to skate at the age of three. I think most of my ski balance, comes from being on skates at such an early age. My parents both love and play sports so it was perfect for me. I started to ski at the ripe old age of 18. My friends were all skiing. I really wanted to join them, but the problem was cost. My parents always helped me pay for sports, but their rule was simple - 'we will only pay for two sports'. I loved hockey and I loved baseball, so I couldn't start skiing until I could work enough to pay for it. I made it to the Toronto ski show in my 18th year and I picked up some K2 5800's. Within the year I was skiing the same runs as most of my friends and loving it...."

http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/interviews-fattwins.html

Please note that the views expressed in any Features on Snow Japan are not necessarily those of Snow Japan.

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[holo]

From a newcomers perspective this is a great initative for the site.

I really enjoyed the interview and learning a little more about fattwins and what brought him to Japan

Cheers

[Kumapix]

Nice interview FT. I really enjoyed it

[chop]

Excellent, good stuff Fattwins, sounds like your living the life.

[Toque]

Nice read man
Good luck

[joshnii]

Nice one.

Who's next. I hope it is echineko.

[Fattwins]

Thanks Im not a great writer and SJ really had to edit alot I think.

[Kumapix]

FT you're going to be forgotten in a heartbeat if the next interview is with Echineko or I'm sexy

[SerreChe]

Nice to learn more about FT. I liked the sense of purpose and focus that I got when reading this article. I hope your snowboarding (what will your skiing mates say when they read this!) improves quickly and that we get to see you on Yuzawa side one of the mountains one of these days. Reading this article also reminded me of your friend Tats. I hope he is doing better. Finally best of luck in your new business venture, given your profile I am certain it will be successfull.

[ibk6020]

what a great new feature!
well done SJ
and nice to meet you fattwins!

[Bushpig]

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Originally posted by joshnii:
Nice one.

Who's next. I hope it is echineko.

Yeah! Comon SJ!!!


Mate, that was a very interesting read! Nice one!

[sunrise]

Good one!

[misorano]

Great article and info.

[SA]

Great interview FT. Thanks for sharing some insights.

[eskimobasecamp]

sweeeeeet

[OUfreeski2]

Cool article man!

Defo had some good times on the mountain from way back in the infancy of the SJ.

And hope to keep it goin this season, eh!

[WantToSki]

 Quote:

Originally posted by SnowJapan.Com#3:
A new feature has been put online. This time we had a talk with popular Forum member Fattwins about his skiing, what brought him to Japan and more...

http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/interviews-fattwins.html

"I was raised in Mississauga Ontario. My dad loved hockey, so started to skate at the age of three. I think most of my ski balance, comes from being on skates at such an early age. My parents both love and play sports so it was perfect for me. I started to ski at the ripe old age of 18. My friends were all skiing. I really wanted to join them, but the problem was cost. My parents always helped me pay for sports, but their rule was simple - 'we will only pay for two sports'. I loved hockey and I loved baseball, so I couldn't start skiing until I could work enough to pay for it. I made it to the Toronto ski show in my 18th year and I picked up some K2 5800's. Within the year I was skiing the same runs as most of my friends and loving it...."

http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/interviews-fattwins.html

Please note that the views expressed in any Features on Snow Japan are not necessarily those of Snow Japan.

Discuss it here...

very very nice interview... a very nice read!!!

i actually bookmarked the interview link to "My Yahoo" page - something i hope to look back, and read again...

cheers!

[Toque]

I got mentioned in the article

"Who wants to touch me? WHO WANTS TO TOUCH ME?"

[Fattwins]

you can show the kids at school toque

[sunrise]

we all want to touch you toque, but you're too far away. However I will accept autographs as long as you pay the postage. :p

FT y'know, I seem to have a vague memory when I read about you rescuing some friend from a creek. Gosh, now who was that? I'm racking my brains trying to remember. Can anyone help me out here?