We all started snowboarding in the beginning as a family just to be closer together, go on trips. It was our soccer, but instead of Dad yelling at me from the sideline he is there riding with me and hitting the jumps even before I am hitting them.

I just want to be the guy that inspires other kids to come do what I'm doing.

My dad got me a huge board when I was little. He loves to surf. He suited me up and sent me out on this huge wave. I went under, and when I came out and the board hit me in the face. So I said, I never wanted to do this again. I stayed away until I was 13.

I remember thinking that I'd way rather give my parents my money, and not have to like have them go to work anymore, you know what I mean. Because I'd way rather spend more time with them.

I'm proud of the U.S.A. We've done some amazing things. To wear our flag in the Olympics is an honor.

I was sponsored when I was about seven by Burton Snowboards.

I didn't want to make a game unless I felt in the position to make something new and different.