James Balzer's Interview Exclusive

Your favorite spot to ride:
I like Sheridan Lake up in Canada; or this spot out in Louisiana that my friend Chip has. Man it’s crazy riding in the swamp.

Best guys/ Worst Guys to ride with:
Silas is awesome to ride with if you can get him up in the morning. Reed Hansen is always super good to shred with. But, back at home with my buddy Ivan Trass is probably the best.  The worst, I really don’t think there is a worst.  Everyone has their day when they don’t drive too hot or shred that well but, if you’re out on the water it’s really not that bad.

Strongest part of your riding:
I would have to say I am incredible at deep water starts. I don’t think I have fallen on one in about 2 or 3 years.

Favorites:

Event: N/A
Location:  Home, where ever it is at the time
Food: Elk meat
Movie: Sleepless in Seattle
Music: Country
Books: The Good Book
Quotes:  N/A
Vacation Spot:  Oh man, this is the wildest interview ever.

Best Contest Memory:
BROstock 09 - That was a money maker for me

Best Free Ride Memory:
Everyone is better than the next.

Best Photograph:
That’s hard to say. There are a few good ones out there but, I think there is one that Bear took in the issue of SBC. I got the cover of me doing a Madonna and well, that was a fun day of shooting and that shoot is one of my favorites

Are there any restaurants you've been to, or certain foods you've eaten that would be worth the trip back for?
If I had the cash I'd fly to Texas for an Ahi Tuna Tower from Blue Fin, Downtown Dallas...

If you had to leave the United States forever starting tomorrow, where would you go live?
Back to Canada

If you could have any vehicle in the world what would it be?
A 67 Pontiac Trans AM with a trailer hitch on it

What’s your most prized possession?
 I don’t tie myself to earthly things

If you could add any sponsor(s) to your list, who would it be, and why?
A gas station or like a major company of some sort; the bigger the sponsor the more people that will hear about the sport.

What cell service do you have?
I use a tin cup and some string

Besides an IPod, your cell phone, and the obvious, what do you always have with you when you travel?
QTips no joke I take them everywhere. Your ears can never be to clean.

Favorite Airport? Airline? Why?
 Alaska air is good. The flights back and forth from Seattle to Orlando are great and, that Seattle airport has a great massage bar.

Best and worst career decisions
Worst is breaking my leg; best was heading down to Florida

Mac or PC
Mac for sure; it’s just built for me

Fishing or Hunting?
Hunting man; fishing is for lazy people.