How did someone that was born in Maui even end up being a pro-skier?
Here’s a bit more about the creative mastermind.
I just love skiing so I kept doing it!
I like skiing halfpipe but I also like skiing everything else so much.
With so much transition, it can be totally impact free, its way different from hitting a jump.
Skiing for the US ski team has kept Jake in the halfpipe.
I think its going to be super epic, just having that freedom.
It makes sense in different ways though, because I grew up in Maui and loved my mangos!
Ive been working with him for the last couple of years.
Thats been on both of our minds for a while.
Just the smallest aspects and converting them.
Obviously, people in certain locations are more limited to ski powder or ski street or vice versa.
Or its just personal preference, some people just dont like one aspect or another.
Photo: Pete Alport
For obvious reasons, skiing isnt exactly hugely popular in Mangos birthplace, Hawaii.
Theyll think its cool but theyll still call it snowboarding or something.
Theyll think its awesome but its not so relatable.
Hes only been back once or twice so he admits that he doesnt really know what the locals think.
If its not relatable, I want to make a run at somehow make it relatable.
That is a cool sport.
Every year is changing so much I just want to keep skiing and stay healthy.
I want to maintain strength and be able to do everything else in life as well.
I fish all the time, the rivers are so important.
Pretty much anything that feels right.
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Mangos favorites…
Trip:Japan.
It’s the dream.
I dont know exactly where in Japan or what.
I really want to experience the culture, ski in those trees and just the pow.
Trick:Either a nollie or a one footer on a rail.
Track:Chronixx and Kabaka - Mi Alrighty
