The Powell Movement22 Mai 2017

TPM Episode 19: Shane Bonifay, Pro Wakeboarder

Shane Bonifay has been a professional wakeboarder for 21 of his 33 years. From bringing closed toe set ups to the masses, to wake-pants, to acting as the driving force behind the 'Pointless Crew' Shane has done a lot over his 21 years of being a pro and shares the best and worst on the podcast

Shane Bonifay Show Notes

:10: The hit and run saga

8:05: Photo shoot for Liquid Force

9:39: Growing up in Lake Alfred, FL , his parents, waterskiing babies and Cypress Gardens

12:28: Competing in three event and then getting a boat and wakeboard in 1994

13:34: Picked up a sponsor a year and a half later (Liquid Force) and being on them for 20+ years

14:30: Going under the knife

15:25: Wakeboarding is a sport for the privileged, how was his lifestyle growing up?

16:30: Waterski school at his house and the perks that came along with that.

17:41: Other sports, rollerblading and ramps in the backyard

19:21: What is high school like for him? Was he on the standard program?

20:43: Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS)

22:30: School continued

23:28: Growing up with an older brother who is crushing it on a global level and who are his influences

25:05: The Pointless Crew and video shooting and editing today.

28:49: Controversy on the internet and how did it impact his career?

32:14: What does he think of contests in general?

34:36: Spy (25% off site wide, listen for code) and Sierra at Tahoe spots

35:47: Was there any jealousy of Parks' success? What was it like coming up in Parks' world and who wins at fights?

37:35: What are his hobbies outside of riding?

38:30: Jetpilot Wakeboard pants and JNCO's

39:47: 2008 and being looked at as one of the second wave of rail guys….Any features that stick out?

42:29: How much can a pro wakeboarder make in a year?

44:19: The party aspect and lifestyle of his career compared to pros coming up today

45:11: The closed toe innovation in wakeboarding and Shane's influence

47:35: The worst trick names in the world come from wakeboarding

48:18: What's next for Shane?

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