Stanton High Competing in Peru

LM- How was the travel to Peru?
SH- LONG! A flight transfer and layover was a big mistake! lesson learned lol

LM- What place did you end up getting?
SH- 2nd place!

LM- To took 2nd place overall were you surprised?
SH- surprised? yea, not really. i had a feeling i was going to do well, but its impossible to know. I had no clue what we were stepping into!

LM- How was the competition (other riders)?
SH- great! it ended up being all my friends and they ALL are experienced riders. the only issues we had were with the stock Yamaha Superjets, they barely floated after ever round!

LM- How was the food?
SH- bomb! had the best cirveche of my life! so many Peruvian dishes, I don’t think there was anything not to love!

Stanton High Competing Point Look Back.

Stanton High Podium 2nd Place.

Stanton High Big Barrel Roll.

LM- What were the conditions like (waves)?
SH- beautiful! but then we rode late in the day and got the rough side of it. still very big and powerful even by my standards. saw some waves over 8ft, very fun

LM- Is there wild monkeys in Peru?
SH- so many! we partied with them, they were running around the hotel half naked, they are crazy!
wait REAL monkeys? …no, maybe in the jungle or something lol

LM- If asked to go back would you? And why?
SH- would I.. hmmm… YESSSS!! OF COURSE! Peru is an amazing place, I made some amazing friends, and had an amazing time with friends I already had. no.brainer!

LM- What was something you forgot to take on this trip that you were like Shi#?
SH- hmm I came prepared! used everything I had and no problems running out. packing skills! thanks boy scouts lol

LM- How was the ski you ended up riding? Did it work out ok for you?
SH- It was used and abused, totally stock, with more issues than a jersey girl in front of mtv’s cameras. lol stock 08′s don’t turn at ALL, that made it super difficult to ride like I normally do, but everyone said I looked the most comfortable on it. did not feel like it! I ended up being forced to ride barefoot, just to fit my feet in the straps with the other straps that were installed. on stock turf, it was not comfy!

LM-Who would you like to thank for making this trip possible?
SH- the only person that deserves mention is Anibal Aliaga. he really is the man behind the entire Peruvian Freeride and Jetski racing scene in Peru. I am honored to consider him my friend. thank you Anibal! Xan Sampaio gets mention too! thanks bro!

LM- Anything you would like to add?
SH- this trip really showed me how dreams can be achieved, I never thought I would be traveling to paradise to ride. I just do this stuff for fun and now I have become a big deal in the sport I just can’t explain how that makes me feel. walking the beach in Peru literally brought tears to my eyes because I DID IT. I made something of myself by doing something I love. it is just so beyond my expectations for myself, it makes me so proud I wish my dad could see.

International Riders from All Over the World Attending.

Stanton High Rider Profile

Stanton High Riding @ Pismo Beach, CA

LM- What’s happening in Peru?
SH-Peruvian Freeride Expo! This is the third competition of its type with riders invited from Europe, Brazil, and the United States.

LM- How is your Spanish?
SH- Uhhh, I’m going to have to download the translation app!

LM- What are you going to be doing there?
SH- I’m riding and promoting Freeride Jetskiing in a Country where it’s a very obscure sport. I’m told the Peruvians know how to have a good time too!

LM- Have you ever traveled outside the US to do anything related to your sport?
SH- yes, I’ve lived in china working as a stunt Jetski actor at a theme park. that was awesome and could definetly see myself doing that again

LM- What kind of ride will be you be on?
SH- A stock 2010 Yamaha Superjet. It’s nice because that is similar to the setup I am used to. Just drop a couple footstraps in!

LM- How long will you be there?
SH- From March 7th to the 11th. I’m missing the Pismo spring break, but I may make it back in time to meet any stragglers on Monday.

LM- Will you be checking out any other sites?
SH- Yeah, as much as I can, being a tourist is half the fun! I’m excited to see Lima and the other great Peruvian cities.

Stanton High Invited

LM- Travel Buddies?
SH- Jack Sutton from Skiclinic will be going to ride too. Jack is a super cool guy and best I could imagine outside of Team LM.

LM- What do you expect to gain from this trip? if anything?
SH- I expect to gain a trip to Peru to ride! Haha really not interested in gaining anything, Im just stoked to go ride!

THROWN

Pismo Beach, California

A big swell was incoming, I wanted to take advantage of the Central California slammers.  When it peaks the ledges are beautiful with plunging 10 footers.  The barrels are insane. It’s ‘Perfect Pismo’. I was hungry to practice before the Blowsion Surf Slam arrived.

I did all my normal tricks, back flips, and combos. As the story always go, I was heading into my last flip of the day. This was a biggie smacking in at 8 foot high, I wanted to ledge off it’s lip. I held my ski wide open and went for a super big leap.  Lifeguards were watching from shore. Later people viewing from shore said this last jump of mine was nearing thirty feet of clear air.

Feeling like I was hitting 20 feet off the water, it was a big launch. Pretty big air, reminded me of last winter. I was a bit hesitant of landing flat from this height.  I bailed off but did not clear away from the ski.  I go ahead of the ski, and landed on top of the hood coming down waterside. I knew my arm was broken.  It felt like it had extended backwards. I hit my head and I’m still burning a fat bump from the impact on my chin.

Another wave was coming. I had enough time to swim to the ski, hurt, I climbed back into the tray.  Pulling that trigger throttle was the worst. I had to move fast. Controlling the ski with my broken arm, I lost most of my steerage on that side.  Riding back to shore in limp mode I finally made it. An old guy who was watching from his car came up to me.  He said he was impressed with my riding. I told him I had just broke my arm.  ‘Do you need me to call an ambulance’ he says.  I declined, saying I’d do the honors.

The lifeguards drove towards me, I waved to them They iced and splinted my arm and I was off to the hospital.  Once in SLO the first Xray showed only one broken bone, no surgery.  The following week at the orthopedic, a second Xray revealed I had two fractures and a separation.  Clean breaks which should heal up in 4-6 weeks.

It didn’t hurt as much as the disappointment of missing the Surf Slam event.

Liquid Militia Team Rider Stanton High didn’t get a repeat performance at the BSS in Oregon. He had some new tricks he wanted to reveal to ramp up the style at the contest. Always next year!

Stan’s last comments were ‘Pismo Rager’. Enough said, see you there!

Stanton High’s Profile

So far in the mix attending, representing, for Liquid Militia will be//
1. Zack Bright- Pro Freeride
2. Stanton High- Pro Freeride
3. Mark Gomez- Pro Freeride
3. Christian Young- Am Freeride
4. Tanner Thomas- Am Freeride & Moto Surf Racing

 
For more information on this event please visit the official site

www.blowsionsurfslam.com

We headed up the 2010 Blowsion Surf Slam located in Pacific City, OR. In support of our Freeride-Jet Ski team riders; Stanton High, Cuong Son, Mark Gomez, Zack Bright, Jared Ajlouny, and Christian Young. This is a little video we threw together highlighting the “Best of” our team riders during their heats. Music By//Logical Terror. A Music band we are also sponsoring. Check them out on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/LOGICALTERROR

Having trouble viewing the video? Here is the direct link:
http://www.liquidmilitia.com/videos.php

September 10-12, 2010, Pacific City, Oregon USA
LiquidMilitia.com

Team Liquid Militia arrived from Southern California by caravan, air and land. Trucks, rental cars, trailers and competition boats descended early on the morning of Friday the 10th for qualifying positions in gloomy weather. Saturday preliminaries and Sunday’s finals shone in perfect conditions and closed with fog. The LM team set up a Liquid Militia Team House a typical of our ‘KOABFD’ way of life. Good Times!

Liquid Militia’s Zack Bright takes the spotlight with an overall win in the K&S Kuwait Big Air Showdown! Zack pulled off the biggest solo trick on 3 runs and earned himself $500.00. This was Zack’s first time competing on his brand new Freeride Rickter boat, an impressive debut.

Mark Gomez was not only battling in the Surf Slam, but exhaustion from driving 24 hours straight up the Western Coastline from California, an arduous 1200 mile trek. Mark was throwing decent no handed barrel rolls one after the other on his ‘Black Pearl’ Yamaha Super Jet.

Cuong Son scoped up the wild card for the finals on his Rickter. ‘King Cuong’ was picking off the set waves and did his reverse foot aerials. Cuong was going big and hitting one hand and foot nose stabs. Cuong was hitting big air Nor Cal Style, and is getting used to his new Rickter.

Stanton High was riding his newly acquired Yamaha Super Jet and bombing huge re-entries and low tucks. He has his own style unique to himself and not like any other riders. He really stands out in the surf with his fluid and laid back but aggressive rides.

Jared Ajlouny wanted to do a double back flip for the Big Air show but never captured a worthy wave in his heat. He was hoping for better surf conditions but they never arrived. Jared pulled off a single back flip with the water that was delivered on his yellow hull.

The Liquid Militia Team was ‘Team Yellow’ this past weekend, with most of our riders on yellow stand up. We are very proud to be working with some of the finest talent in the PWC community.

LM Team Placings
1st Place in the K&S Kuwait Big Air taken by Zack Bright. Mark Gomez, Stanton High and Maxime Baroero all ‘tied’ for fifth place in the Pro Freeride Competition. Zach Bright placed 9th ‘tied’ with Bruno Jacob, Chris Rosner, Jerry Jones, Cuong Son, Tiago Geitens, and Jerry Brandon.

Cold Fusion, Hydro Turf, Premier Lath & Plaster, Liquid Militia, Powder & Sun Ride Shop

Cuong Son-Pro Freeride

Blowsion, Rickter, X-Scream, Liquid Militia, Slippery, Riva Yamaha, Hydro Turf

Mark Gomez-Pro Freeride/Big Air

Liquid Militia, Jet ski Solutions, Hydro Turf, Pacific Motorsports, LEHR Performance Watercraft, Wamiltons Customs, Leg Drag, Pacseal Hydraulics, Performance Fiberglass, AC Racing, Cold Fusion.

Stanton High-Pro Freeride

Roaring Lion, TC Freeride, Liquid Militia

Jared Ajlouny-Big Air

Liquid Militia, Kali Helmets

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Liquid Militia Core Team – Stanton High

Liquid Militia has brought new talent to the Core Team for 2010!

Stanton High is a newcomer of 3 years to Free Riding. When you see his big air, barrel rolls and surf ride sessions you would think he’s a seasoned veteran. Not so, he’s part of the new generation of Free Riders who will make new standards for others to follow.

He is definitely a progressive rider. Stanton embodies the passion of our Core Team Riders and represents with a free flowing style. He trains along the Central California coast in San Luis Obispo. California’s Freeriding epicenter with the most consistent surf and access spots.

Progressive is a word that complements the character of Stanton.
He brought down a 3rd place in the Amateur Class at the Pismo Surf Slam in his first competition. Stanton is training for the Oregon Surf Slam, one of the biggest free ride gatherings in the world, and is focused on developing his own unique tricks. ‘I’m looking forward to competing against established riders’, he says.

That’s right, Liquid Militia will be there supporting our newest Rider!

Check out Stanton’s profile: Photo updates all the time
http://www.liquidmilitia.com/LMteam/high.php

Stanton High Sponsors:
Liquid Militia Clothing
Roaring Lion Energy Drinks
Cold Fusion