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Skating with a broken finger at Mt.Washington 2009.  Photo: Coastlongboarding.com Mt.Washington race podium 2009.  Photo: Jude Wilhelmson Corner at the Saturday Sessions in Vancouver 2009.  Photo: WORD B ROSIF Saltspring Slasher finals 2009.  Photo: John Cameron Way in front on the Egmont Grind 2009.  Photo: Anna Oneil

Nick Jean


Athlete Bio:

Hometown: Parksville, Vancouver Island

Currently residing: Parksville

Briefly describe your best/worst crash? I once did a nice headspin up a curb onto the sidewalk, narrowly missing a stop sign. The most painful was Knee vs Fire hydrant.

Age: 18.

Confirmed top speed: 110km/hr.

Favorite board: The Rayne Nemesis.

Favorite music: Metal, Postrock and Dubstep.

Favorite skate spots: My local mountains: Sugarloaf, Washington, Tzouhalem and Salt Spring Island.

Best known for: Condor steeze

Worst injury? Smashed front teeth, tweaked out hip and a few concussions

Handle (alias)? Fakpan.

Drink of choice? Liquid vegatables and Pilsner

Accomplishments I'm proud of:

Maryhill Festival of Speed 2009 - 5th place qualifier
Mt. Washington outlaw 2009(2.0) - 1st

Salt Spring slasher 2009 - 4th place

Mt. Wash top to bottom 2009(1.5) - 1st

Maryhill Festival of Speed 2008 - 2nd(Juniors), 23rd(Pro)

Mt. Washington outlaw 2008(1.0) - 6th

Shawnigan Shredder 2008 - 11th

Courtney Cross Town Push Race 2008 - Dramatic tie for 1st (with Luke Noland)