Oakley Sports

JJ Thomas

Date of Birth: April 6, 1981
Hometown: Golden, CO
Other Sponsors: Ride, Ogio, Celtek, Giro and V3S.
Career Highlights:
- 2005: The Community Project
- 2002: Olympic bronze medalist and X Games gold medalist
- 2007 5th Yearly standing Grand Prix Halfpipe
- 2007 6th World Superpipe Championships

Bio

Known for his bronze medal in the 2002 Olympics, the Breckenridge, CO, rider has changed his focus and is getting out of the pipe and spending most of his time filming in powder. In 2007 he had two major parts in The Constant Struggle and Keep Talking. During the 08 season, J.J. earned himself a spot with the Standard films crew during one of his most epic winters. With his vast experience in competitions (including gold at WX 2002), he says he doesn’t need much time to practice. He’ll be throwing back-to-back 1080s, but old school style is his main focus. At WX ‘08, he’ll be the longest tenured WX SuperPipe athlete: He’s competed in every WX SuperPipe since 1999.

To sum it up, J.J. just charges! He truly loves snowboarding and it’s contagious. J.J. is the guy you want on every snowboard trip.

Q&A

Years as a professional 8
Any last words? Hello, have fun and goodbye.
5 Items I can't live without Computer, a book, iPod, money and golf clubs.
What is more important to you than snowboarding? My peeps
Who / What inspires you? Tons of people from all different sports inspire me and my family as well.
What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump? Skippers birthday, lefty and chips strike back.
If you were not a pro snowboarder you would be? Golfing
When did you start your sport? 12 years old
To me, Oakley is My best sponsor.
Favorite Bands: Gangstarr, Jay Z, BIG, Rolling Stones and Bob Marley. Films: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Old School. Books: Too many good ones to list. TV Shows: Sportscenter Drink: Vitamin Water
Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint)? Not really
If you could be someone famous, who would you be? Tiger Tiger Tiger Woods, y'all.
Number of years participating in your sport 12
What move / trick are you working on? All of them
Party animal or mellow TV on the couch? Mellow