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WATERSKI MagazineThe editors from WaterSki hit Chris Parish with some fun and some tough questions. Here's how he responded to them:
Favorite one-liner?
“Get 'er done!”
Favorite tournament site?
Sacramento, California.
You've got 30 minutes before you ski at a big tournament – what are you doing?
Listening to music, visualizing and
relaxing.
What do you do when you're not on the water?
I enjoy working out at the gym and
playing b-ball.
Who is the most influential person in your skiing success?
My father.
Growing up, what skier did you look up to the most?
Andy Mapple.
Who is your dream woman?
Carmen Electra.
What are your goals for the 1999 season?
To place in the top three in the World Cup and the U.S. Pro Tour, and to run 41 off at a record-capability tournament.
Life after professional skiing?
Operate a ski school.
Most embarrassing tournament?
Falling at one ball at 32 off in the finals
at the 1998 U.S. Open.
Word of advice to an up-and-comer?
Pay your dues, and you'll get to the
top with time.
Favorite athlete?
Michael Jordan.
Most memorable tournament experience?
Running two at 41 off in a run-off with Jeff Rodgers in the dark at the 1996 National Championships. We ended up tying for first place.
