Profile... James Webb

Age: 21 years Birthday 16 June, 1989 Height / Weight: 170 cm / 65 kg (5ft. 6in. / 10st. 3lbs.) Hometown: Wokingham Occupation: Freestyle skier/Instructor/coach

Introduction...

Glad to introduce the most talented new rider around,James Webb A.K.A Webb A.K.A webbo A.K.A Frodo. Whatever you want to call this guy, one thing is sure, his skill and fluidity is un paralleled. This guy has the ability to make a session enjoyable for all, whether or not they are ripping up the slope like him.Hes been around for a short while but hes come out of the shires with a bang. Berkshire that is , home to Bracknell ski slope, and there most talented young sportsman. Recently claiming 1st position in this years Bracknell Aim series on his home turf, is just a taster for whats ahead. so for anyone who is lucky enough to know this guy and for anyone who is lucky enough to get to know him, i here by introduce James Webb.

By David Murray

Skier Questionnaire

How old where you when you first began skiing?

I was about 11 years old, in year 7 i think!

What/Who got you into it?

My Dad got me into skiing originally, he wanted me to come on a ski holiday to Andorra with some family friends. I had some lessons at the local ski slope, went for a week holiday and really liked it. Then people like Sam Cullum inspired me to get into freestyle after seeing them ride at Bracknell.

What type of ski's do you use?

I am currently riding the 06/07 Atomic Urban Triplets.

What length ski's do you use?

166cm, may need to upgrade.

Favourite Resort:

For the winter probably Laax with is large variety of slopes and really good parks (like the brits 06 park and pipe). In the summer i ride in Saas Fee which i think is the best glacier around with a good park, and the night life is pretty good. Lots of racers though!

How many seasons have you done?

I have done no seasons :( but am planning to do one as soon as i finish sixth form next year.

Where have you done your seasons (including the year)?

blank!

Where was you favourite trip and why?

So far its between the 06 Orange Brits and the Saas Fee British summer camp 06. Both had really good competitions which i did quite well in and i got to ride with the best of British riders and good friends. Good coaching also makes a good trip which is why the Saas Fee camp was so good. Really good afternoon and evening activities as well.

What do you love about Skiing?

I love the lack of limits, knowing that there are so many things to be done within one sport, its almost impossible to achive them all but i can try and there is always something to aim for. You can ride with mates and have a good session, or you can just go off and ride on your own, its all good.

James Webb © rickhutchings.com
From James's Lifestyle & Portrait Gallery.

What's your goal within Skiing?

I want to ski for the rest of my life and have fun doing it. At the moment my goal is competing and personal performance. I will continue to compete and get as far as i can, World Cups are a future goal and overall on a larger scale the olympics. When i cannot compete anymore, because of age or injury and i want to coach freestylers, i have already started with a British coaching qualification.

What aspect of Skiing gives you the most satisfaction (powder, kickers, Halfpipe, Competitions, Big Air, Cliff drops etc

Competitions give me a lot of satisfaction, especially if i perform well. Just riding around with mates as fast as we can is amazing. Learning new tricks or skills in every form of skiing.

What style of Skiing best descibes your riding (include a couple if you want)?

I suppose the style of my riding would be descried as new school freestyle. Trying to make it fluid and styly!

Favourite Trick:

Probs, bio 720's with reverse mutes or double safeties. switch 7's are nice. and i love doing 540 reverse true tails. And for laughs i like doing superman front-flips and switch backflips.

What's you scariest Skiing moment?

Maybe when i went on the 05 Saas Fee camp, first time i had ever hit a big kicker, followed in jamie cameron, but i still got the speed wrong and all the way though the air i knew i was going to knuckle it. Didn't get to badly hurt but scared me a lot! I think its actually scarier watching other people sometimes, especially when you can see they are going to eat it.

What's your top safety tips when Skiing?

Always be a little bit scared, if your not scared, your not carful, and you can get cocky. Thats when things can really go wrong! (then again if your not confident, then you will also die)

Give someone some advice:

Murray, get some fat so you can go faster into the big kickers! Woodsy, cut your hair! Richard, get shorter, your far too long! (same goes to Mavin) Fawcett, lay off the alcohol

General Questionnaire

What are your other interests?

Other interests are trampolining ,snowboarding, skating, bmxing, basketball, swimming, music - punk, ska, drum and bass etc..

Where would you like to see yourself in the future?

King of the World, Skiing champ of the universe, billionaire.

James Webb © rickhutchings.com
From James's Action Gallery.

Realistically, what will you be doing in the future?

Skiing. However i can. Hopefuly i will be competing and doing well, winning some comps and working with new sponsors and coaches.

Who are your idols?

Everyone i look up to. fellow skiers, Bennet, Wakefield, Paddy. World pro's Pep Fujas, Candide Thovex, Jon Olson etc.. Warren Smith and Pat Sharples.

What music are you into?

Little bit of everything. Mainly punk and ska. Like bit of gangster rap, drum and bass, dance. Most types of music to offer! especially if it gets me hyped up for skiing.

What's your favourite book?

Melvin Burgess books are pretty good.

What's your favourite film?

Forest Gump, Green Mile, Family Guy movie, Dude wheres my car, Freddy got fingered, Jay and Silent Bob strike back, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, SpongeBob The Movie. and alllll disney films, especially when watched with my disney buddy hannah!

What's your favourite quote?

"To do a dull thing with style is preferable to doing a dangerous thing without it" - Richard Tyler (RIP) "Attention restaurant customers: Testicles. That is all." - Peter Griffin

Best cocktail, shot or drink?

Cocktail - Kamikaze Shot - Tequila Drink - Cold Beer

What's your most prized possession?

My ability to ski! haha cheesy. ipod me thinks and my homies!

Thanks to:

My Dad for getting me into the sport, taking me everywhere to train and compete, and ofcourse financial support! Rest of the family for putting up with me. Russell and Jason at Atomic, Rick at Pow/line, John at technique, Paul at futur-3, Ali at sno!zone and clive at rehall. Simon Ashton for helping me with that. Lizzy for being amazing! Pete Heywood, for lots of things. Uncle Sharpie, Andy "hobby" Bennett and Warren Smith for coaching. Guys at soul sports, Stuart, Spence, Joanne. Mr.Wright for help at school with my skiing, rip. and all the guys i ride with and compete against for making it fun.

James Webb © Steven McKenna
From James's Lifestyle & Portrait Gallery.

Anything else you want to say?

Im a tumor, im a tumor, im a tumor, oh oh oh im a tumor. SKI-UNOT!

James's Results/ Achievements...

Year	Event	Discipline	Category	Position
2007	Westbeach Snowflex Series Final	Slopestyle	Mens ski	1st
2007	Westbeach Snowflex Series Final	Slopestyle	Overall	1st
2007	British Snow Tour	Big Air Jam	Junior Male	1st
2007	British Snow Tour	Slopestyle (NC)	Junior Male	1st
2007	British Championships, Laax	Skiercross	Junior Male	1st
2007	Warmwell Summer Jam	Overall	Overall	1st
2007	Jumps, Bumps and Two Smoking Turn Tables	Slopestyle	Over 16's	1st
2007	British Championships, Laax	Slopestyle	Junior Male	2nd
2007	Thirteen, Milton Keynes	Slopestyle	Overall	2nd
2007	Snowflex Series, Warmwell	Overall	Overall	2nd
2007	Jumps, Bumps and Two Smoking Turn Tables	Big Air	Over 16's	2nd
2007	British Snow Tour, Chatham	Slopestyle (NC)	Overall	2nd
2007	British Championships, Laax	Big Air	Junior Male	3rd
2007	British Snow Tour	Skiercross (NC)	Overall	4th
2007	British Championships, Laax	Slopestyle	Overall	5th
2007	Saas Fee Ride	Big Air	Overall	9th
2006	Natural Born Riders	Best Trick	Overall	1st
2006	Opening, Noeux Les Mines	Team Comp	Overall	1st
2006	Opening, Noeux Les Mines (intrn)	Big Air/Slopestyle	Overall Skiing	1st
2006	Who's The Daddy?	VW best trick	Overall	1st
2006	Snowfest, Dorset	Big Air/Slopestyle	Overall	1st
2006	Aim Series, Bracknell	Slopestyle (NC)	Overall	1st
2006	Aim Series, Bracknell	Slopestyle (NC)	Junior Male	1st
2006	Aim Series, Rossendale	Skiercross (NC)	Junior Male	1st
2006	British Championships, Laax	Skiercross	Youth Male	1st
2006	Aim Series, Rossendale	Big Air	Junior Male	1st
2006	Aim Series, Warmwell	Big Air (NC)	Junior Male	1st
2006	British Championships, Laax	Big Air	Youth Male	2nd
2006	Red Stripe Freeze	Big Air/Slopestyle	16+	2nd
2006	British Championships, Laax	Slopestyle	Youth Male	3rd
2006	Aim Series, Milton Keynes	Skiercross (NC)	Overall	3rd
2006	Aim Series, Warmwell	Big Air (NC)	Overall	3rd
2006	Aim Series, Bracknell	Big Air	Overall	3rd
2006	Aim Series, Rossendale	Skiercross (NC)	Overall	3rd
2006	Natural Born Riders	Slopestyle	Overall	3rd
2006	London Ride	Quarter Pipe	Overall	5th=
2006	Saas Fee Ride	Big Air	Overall	6th
2006	British Championships, Laax	Big Air	Overall	7th
2005	Aim Series, Dorset	Big Air (NC)	Overall	1st