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Official Name:
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Saleh A. S. A. Al-Duwaisan
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Team Position:
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Team Treasurer
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Nickname:
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"Sam"
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Date of Birth:
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August 23, 1983
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Place of Birth:
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Kuwait
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Height:
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175 cm
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Weight:
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78 Kilos
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Al-Duwaisan started wakeboarding in the summer of 2005. Al-Duwaisan liked being in the water. He enjoys doing other water sports such as scuba diving and kneeboarding; so wakeboarding seemed to be the next sport to try.
Since that time Al-Duwaisan has progressed in his abilities taking him from a beginner rider to a competitive wakeboarder.
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Do you have an idol? Who? Why? Or Who is your favorite rider? Murray is my Idol for many reasons. Firstly he broke his leg and was determined to continue wakeboarding. This perseverance motivates others. His riding style is also nice and unique.
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Personal Goals: I hope to one day become a professional rider and represent my country well among other international riders.
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What is your current wakeboard and why? Substance by Liquid Force, 138cm, "2008." I am hoping this board will improve my skill level. The board prior to this board was a Hyperlite 134cm (it was my first board).
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Favorite time of day (week and year) to board: Sunrise during the summer
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How often do you practice (when, where and how)? During the summer or warmer seasons, I practice 3 times a week. In colder seasons or winter, I trampoline practice, workout in the gym and run twice a week.
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Current tricks:
- Grabs: Nose, Tail, Indy
- Heelside back roll
- Grabs
- 180’ with Grab
- 180’ Toeside / Heelside
- 180’ Toeside / Heelside
- Jumps / Wake to Wake
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Hardest trick thus far: Switch back flip- This trick is difficult for me since its from my weak side.
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What is the best method of wakeboarding for you? Best method; is when there are no time limits and
riding behind a Master Craft X-star with calm water.
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Current titles:"Best Team Award" at the 2008 Annual Arab Slalom and Wakeboard Championship Score: of 27.80
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Other interested activities: swimming, running, body-building
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Greatest Challenge: Extreme weather conditions in Kuwait and the physical strain on the body
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