Profile... Wayne Taylor
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Introduction...
It was about 4 years ago, when Wayne turned up at Halifax for the first time; it was obvious from his first lesson that he’d found something he was going to be good at. Ever since then there’s no getting rid of him, he’s part of the furniture now.
Its hard to describe what Wayne’s like as a person… although he’s so chilled to a point that you think he’s going to fall asleep, he’s got a drive to learn and progress that you don’t see from many. He always gives a warm welcome to all the riders that come and go, and you can always guarantee that when a comp is on he’s turned his house into a hotel for the night.
In the last 2 years Wayne has really stepped it up, the re-development of the Halifax slope came at just the right time to help him develop his ever-growing bag of tricks. Wayne’s worked hard to get himself to be a respected part of the dryslope scene; he plays a major role in organising all the Halifax comps, and is always up for trying something ridiculous when a camera is about.
His constant perseverance is now paying off and this year he’s played part in two board tests and is getting recognised as one of the hardest working dryslope riders in the country. Wayne also co-owns Vaper clothing, something else that is helping him get publicity, at every comp going you can see him stickering up slopes and putting the word about. It’s pretty hard to ignore the work he puts in.
Wayne’s focusing on developing his style even further these days, he’s always got a video of himself riding on the TV and watches the same clip over and over trying to learn and improve. It’s paying off and there’s no doubt that over the coming years he’ll be pushing the British dryslope scene even further.
By KEERY
Snowboarder Questionnaire
How old where you when you first began riding?
25, SOME PEOPLE MAY SAY I WAS A LATE DEVELOPER
What sort of board do you ride?
Endeavor, soul, jib and park board
What length board do you ride?
159
Do you ride Regular or Goofy?
GOOFY
Stance width?
24.5INCHES
Stance angles (front and back)?
+18FRONT AND -15BACK
Favourite resort?
HALIFAX SKI SLOPE LES ARCS
How many seasons have you done?
4 FULL YEARS and 1 year of injuries
Where and when did you do your seasons?
AT HALIFAX FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS, UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE TOO MANY COMMITMENTS TO GO AND DO A SEASON. SO TAKE IT FROM ME, BE SURE TO GO AND TRAVEL DO NOT GET STUCK IN THE RAT RACE LIKE I DID. BE SURE TO TAKE EVERY CHANCE YOU CAN, YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT IS AROUND THE CORNER
air and style 02
From Wayne's Lifestyle & Portrait Gallery.
What was your favourite trip and why?
LES ARCS BACK IN 2000 MY FIRST SNOW EXPERIENCE. HAD POWDER EVERYDAY. SINCE THEN THE SNOW HAS BEEN SHIT FOR ME.WENT BACK THERE AGAIN THIS YEAR FOR THE LAST WEEK OF THE SEASON. STILL THIS IS THE COOLEST RESORT YET.
What do you love about snowboarding?
EVERYTHING, THE WHOLE SCENE, WETHER IT IS LANDING A BIG TRICK, FALLING ON MY HEAD, HAVING A LAUGH WITH MY MATES OR JUST GETTING PISSED. THE BUZZ OF IT ALL IS WHAT I LOVE
What's your goal within snowboarding?
TO HAVE FUN
What aspect of snowboarding gives you the most satisfaction (powder, kickers, halfpipe, competitions, big air, cliff drops, etc.)?
riding with friends
What style of snowboarding best describes your riding (include a couple if you want)?
DOPEY in the clouds
What's your favourite trick?
LANDING ON MY HEAD bs 180 shifty shifty
What's your scariest snowboarding moment?
october 2004 2 weeks after my 30th birthday. it was one of those perfect days, no wind, cool dark night, super fast. stood at the top of the run in at halifax, no speed check and pop, 180 shifty shifty as i looked back i saw the landing gowing further and further away. stomped it solid on the FLAT and then bounced. next point of impact and i was broken in 2. 3 days on drugs at the hospital and another 6 months before i could ride again.
What are your top safety tips when riding?
NEVER EAT YELLOW SNOW/ ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES IN COLD WEATHER
What advice have you got?
KEEP ON SMILLING
General Questionnaire
COMP
From Wayne's Action Gallery.
What are your other interests?
i am currently opening a core snowboard shop 1 minuet away from the halifax ski slope. opens august 1st please come along to the opening party details to be arranged A.K.A snowskate 303 claremount road halifax west yorkshire
Where would you like to see yourself in the future?
still smilling
Realistically, what will you be doing in the future?
GROWING OLD(ER) I WOULD GUESS
Who are your idols?
MR SPOON. HE PLAYED A BIG ROLL IN MY YOUTH AND HAD A SPOON FOR A HEAD
What music are you into?
ANYTHING GOES WITH ME EXCEPT COMMERCIAL SHITE
What's your favourite book?
HAVNT READ IT YET
What's your favourite film?
MATRIX
Best cocktail, shot or drink?
VODKA STILL VODKA
What's your most prized possession?
DEBORAH MY GIRLFRIEND
what was i thinking of
From Wayne's Lifestyle & Portrait Gallery.
Thanks to:
MY MUM, DEBORAH, ALL MY MATES AT HALIFAX ESPECIALLY STICKY, VAPER CLOTHING, ENDEAVOR, SP BOOTS AND BINDINGS, A.K.A snowskate shop AND MY DOG ROXY AND ANYONE ELSE WHO I HAVE MET ALONG THE WAY.
Anything else you want to say?
BIG SHOUT OUT FOR KEERY MY LONG INSPIRING FRIEND AND BUSINESS PARTNER, MAY YOU CARRY ON TALKING BOLLOCKS FOR MANY MORE YEARS
Wayne's Results/ Achievements...
Year | Event | Discipline | Category | Position |
| 2004 | Aim series Halifax | Big air | master | 1st |
| 2004 | Aim series Hillend | big air | masters | 1st |
| 2004 | Halifax air & style | Big air | senior | 1st |
| 2004 | Rossendale | Slopestyle | open age | 1st |
| 2004 | Aim series Halifax | big air | senior | 1st |
| 2004 | Castleford | slopestyle | masters | 2nd |
| 2004 | Aim series Hillend | boardercross | masters | 2nd |
| 2004 | Aim series Milton Keynes | Slopestyle | masters | 2nd |
| 2004 | Aim series Hillend | slopestyle | masters | 3rd |
| 2003 | Aim series Halifax | Big air | team event | 1st |
| 2003 | Halifax air & style | Big air | senior | 1st |
| 2003 | Rossendale big air | Big air | senior | 1st |
| 2001 | Halifax air & style | Big air | senior | 4th |
