Jake Kinney

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23
San Diego, CA
MTB

Around twenty or so questions with Jake Kinney

How old are you?
23
 
Where do you currently reside?
San Diego
 
How long have you been doin' your thang?
Since the day I was born
 
What motivates you to get up in the morning?
Wanting to have a fun day
 
Best burrito spot? Or favorite food joint?
Pokez in downtown, got to go with the vegan tofu mushroom burrito
 
What’s your setup? (board,bike,equipment you use)
BLK MRKT MOB frame, BLK MRKT bars and stem and pc pedals, X-Fusion Velour fork, Atomlab Pimplite wheels, Saint brakes, Atomlab cranks, SDG seat. ODI grips with "San Diego" and "Trust Jesus" engraved on the lock-ons.
 
Favorite type of music? Artist/group?
Hardcore, N.I.V (no innocent victim)
 
Coke or Pepsi?
Coke
 
If you were in a high speed chase…
I cant stop pedeling
 
When I grow up…
Grow up?
 
Favorite trick?
Nice smooth whip, tailwhip
 
Local session spot?
Miracle, and other great SD spots
 
Favorite ride?
BLK MRKT BIKES, Suburu WRX STI
 
What's your biggest accomplishment so far?
To go through a full season of races and some dirt jump contest and make finals in all of them. and to still be healthy in the sport.
 
Give us an interesting little known fact about yourself…
I am straight edge and never smoked or dranked before, and am related to Luke Skywalker through marrige.
 
Other interest or hobbies?
Music, skateboarding, hanging with friends.
 
Are you competitive by nature?
I think so
 
Money's no object and you were leaving tonight, where go to?
Ireland
 
Morning or night?
Night
 
How do you continue to push yourself?
Staying positive, have faith in the LORD, and have a fun time no matter what style of riding is taking place.
 
Where do you wanna be 5 years from now?
Still riding, healthy and enjoying life.
 
If I were king…
That means I would have a nice backyard with an amazing set of trails.
 
Any shout outs to other sponsors, friends, family?
I want to thank the LORD for giving me the abaility to ride and to be where I am at today, my family for always supporting me, my girlfriend Jasmin for being so rad and our dog bandit, all my good friends and San Diego, Mango, DD, Danny Meadows, Carter Hollend, BLK MRKT bikes (best bikes in the biz), Xstay posiX, Skeletol Lighting, X-Fusion, Vans, Pro-tec, Atomlab, ODI, Woodward West San Diego for many reasons, and Index Ink for having me part of this great company. AMERICA.