Jumper of the month Joel Poland

WJ - How old were you when you started skiing?

JP - Too young to remember, but definitely under 7, the 1st time I hit a ramp was around 12

WJ - Where do you ski now?

JP - Matt Rini's ski school, Orlando, Florida

WJ - How many set per week?

JP - I’m averaging 1 jump set a day, 6x a week. depending on the time of season

WJ - Best waterski memory?

JP - A slalom set with my dad and Matt last January The sun was shining, water was glass & I don’t think we talked about skiing As a jumper winning the master

WJ - Favorite tournament?

JP - Moomba or Worlds

WJ - Favorite place to ski?

JP - Matt Rinis for training, Xtreme gene for pleasure

WJ - Worst memory? You can choose, funny or serious hah!

JP - A set full of fear. When I jump, the fear factor is present, but I’m in control of it. But this 1 set, the wind was a little gusty. A couple skiers before me a jumper took a stack & I was considering not skiing (tournament situation). I put the skis on anyway and took all 3 jumps. But that fear stuck with me the whole set, I was timid and I felt it stopped me from winning. The reason this is my worst memory is because I usually get a concussion from my crashes & I don’t remember them.

WJ - Favorite training partner?

JP - Lone wolf I train with me, against me But I always enjoy a set with Fred Winter or the Radar crew

WJ - Your ultimate goal?

JP - To win it all, against them all

WJ - Best set up? (lake, time of the day, boat, driver, ski)

JP - 7mph head wind & goodmans on my feet

WJ - What is your objective for next season ?

JP - As a jumper, win As a person, enjoy the day to day