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About this Skier
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Name:
Daniel S Baumgartner |
Nickname:
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Hails From:
Hartland, Wi USA | |
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Interview
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What got you into barefooting?
My dads best friend from high school (Carl Miller) had a 1982 Barefoot Supreme. He barefooted and my uncle barefooted. I thought barefooting was the coolest thing in the world. I continued to watch the barefooters at every water ski show I went to growing up (in Wisconsin we have plenty). I learned long line behind Carl's Barefoot Supreme. Thats all it took, I was hooked!
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How did you learn to barefoot?
Long line off a kneeboard.
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Who was your first barefoot instructor?
Mike Seiple
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Tell us about your first tournament
My first tournament was the Wisconsin State Tournament at Kerry Tolzman's in Adams Frienship, Wi.
I remember getting a re-ride when I fell on my first trick (toehold). That was the last re-ride I got for the next ten years. I also remember all the "regulars" giving pointers and I reunited with an old friend Terry Schuler.
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How did you feel the first time you barefooted?
Special...
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Why do you continue to barefoot?
The challenge.
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Who has inspired you in this sport?
Brian Hetherington
Kenny Keastner
Paul Broder
My Dad, Steve Baumgartner
Ron Scarpa
Paul McDonald
Elisa Scarpa
Andy Sable
Brett Sands
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Have you held any World Records?
I wish...
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Have you won any medals at a world championship?
Sr. Men's
Trick -Bronze
Jump -Bronze
Overall -Silver
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What skiers have you enjoyed watching and why?
David Small for jump.
KSO turns.
Brian Fuchs slalom
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How often do you train ski?
2-4 days a week in our very short Wisconsin summer. I no longer train in Florida in the spring at this time.
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Do you have a nickname and how did you get it?
Bummy, short for Baumgartner.
Danny B. Mike Shoenke started it.
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What other activities do you participate in?
I love to snowmobile out west in the mountains. I took a trip to Montana with KSO in 2007. I've been hooked ever since.
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What do you do for a living?
Traveling service tech/service coordinator.
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What is your motto?
Work hard, play harder.
Pull down your pants and slide on the ice.
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When did you first start barefooting?
1986
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What is your Personal Best Score in Wakes?
15.8
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and what year
2008
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What is your Personal Best Score in Tricks?
5510
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and what year
2012
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What is your Personal Best Score in Jumping?
21.4
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and what year
2012
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