Ben Rice

NAME: Ben Rice
DATE OF BIRTH: 2/21/86
HEIGHT: 5'10
WEIGHT: 145lbs
SHOESIZE: 8to8.5
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN

WHICH BOARDS DO YOU RIDE?

Arobic

WHICH BOARDS DO YOU USE FOR WHAT KIND OF RIDING/CONDITIONS?

Arobic for every thing except for big backcountry jumps and lines.

WHAT DOES TRIPLE BASE TECH DO FOR YOU?

Floats like a boat in deep powder easy to land on real stable.

WHAT IS ACCORDING TO YOU THE DIFFERENCE OF TBT COMPARED TO OTHER BOARDS?

When your riding really slushy spring conditions you just plow through it easier than with a flat board. When you ride the center of the triple base you really pick up speed.

IF I AM NOT SNOWBOARDING I AM....

partying, eating something, buying beer, passed out, stoned,hanging out in L.A. or Portland.

WHAT IS BETTER SNOW OR BOARDING?

Don't get me wrong boarding is fun and all but if the snow sucks its gonna be that much harder to have a good time. Compared to sitting in side warm watching it dump and anticipating the next powder day or rail mission.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN BEING ABLE TO TELL THE FUTURE BY THE SHAPE OF YOUR SHIT IN THE MORNING?

well i have been partying a bit lately so there hasn't really been a shape.

DO YOU HAVE OTHER SUPERSTITIOUS WAYS FROM WHICH YOU GET 'FUTURE CLUES'?

sometimes i can just tell that i am going to have a bad day befor i even do anything.

PLEASE PREDICT THE FUTURE OF SNOWBOARDING IN 2015

I would rather not. Bum anyone out.

PLEASE PREDICT THE STATE OF THE WORLD IN 2050

interesting

DO YOU DO ANY KIND OF EXERCISE, YOGA, HEALTHY EATING, MENTAL COACHING, ZEN MEDITATION TO STAY IN SHAPE?

teener of tall's and a good bike ride.

HOW 'GREEN' ARE YOU ON A SCALE FROM 1-5?

at least a 4 i dont have a car right now.

PLEASE PLACE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PREFERRED ORDER BY

E. POWDER RIDING
D. BACKCOUNTRY KICKERS
B. JIBS
I. EATING FOOD
A. URBAN HANDRAILS
F. CARVING
C. PARK JUMPS
G. FRONT/BACKFLIPS RATHER NOT
H. ROAD GAPS RATHER NOT
J. HAVING BAD SEX WITH A HOT CHICK
KINDA A GOT A GIRLFRIEND
K. HAVING GREAT SEX WITH A NOT SO HOT GIRL
KINDA GOT A GIRLFRIEND

HERE ARE SOME MORE QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS ON OBSESSIVENESS

Are you compelled to wash your hands even though you know them to be clean?

No if i touched something nasty.

Do you sometimes have a thought or image that you can't get out

of your head? (give eaxmple if yes) NOpe none i can remember.

Do you sometimes have ideas run through your head repeatedly

that you would like to stop but can't? (give eaxmple if yes) NOPE

Do you indulge in superstitious rituals like avoiding the cracks in the pavement when you walk or lining up items to have perfect symmetry? (give eaxmple if yes)

Yeah when i snowboard if i cant land some trick and i really want it i have to follow my exact foot steps in the snow to how many times i tighten my bindings if there even.

Are you obsessional about locking up drawers, windows, suitcases, etc?

No i dont have drawers that lock

Does dirt frighten or disgust you?

No

If you are staying somewhere, do you make a point of planning the escape route in case of fire?

No who does that?

Are you easily irritated by things that are out of place or disorderly?

NOpe

Do you keep careful accounts of the money you spend?

sometimes but if i have money and friends dont and were drinking i will buy some drinks

Do you worry about catching infections from other people? (give eaxmple if yes)

No S.T.D's

Do you usually insist on doing a task yourself rather than trusting somebody else to do it properly?

whatever

Do little inaccuracies or wrong pronunciations by a TV presenter

make you angry? Nope

Do you hoard all kinds of materials (clothes, magazines, etc) in case they come in handy one day? (give eaxmple if yes)

yeah i dont like to throw stuff away like clothes and ATM reciets

Would you rather go without something than feel obliged to another person?

It depends on what the without is

Do you write everything down and make lists, even of things you have to do in the same day?

Not really

Would you describe yourself as a perfectionist?

In some sort of way.

Are you upset if your regular routine is disturbed by unforseen events?

No change can be fun.

Would you describe yourself as an easy-going person?

Sorta

Do you like a highly disciplined life with strict routine?

Nope who would

Are you quite happy to borrow money or buy things you want on credit?

Nope

Are you repelled if somebody's pet dog licks you on the hand?

Nope

Would you drive over the speed limit if you were in a hurry? (if yes how much)

No who dosn't

Do you go through a set routine on retiring to bed that if broken would cause you great difficulty in getting to sleep? (if yes give example)

NOPE

QUESTIONS ON SENSATION-SEEKING

Do you like a good deal of variety and change in your life?

Yep

Would you like to ride in a racing car at 180 m.p.h.?

What kind of racing car?

Do you like to be in a climate that has very even temperatures? (what temperatures)

Its nice to be warm

Would you take drugs that were likely to have strange effects on you such as causing hallucinations?

No shrooms.

Do you like to mix with people who are wild and unpredictable?

YEP it kinda sucks

Would you like to learn to fly an aeroplane?

Sure you never know when you may need it.

Would you consider going to a girl-swapping party? (Why not if no?)

Yes| Maybe| No

Do you prefer paintings that are subtle and discreet rather than vivid and shocking?

Both

Do you sometimes say something surprising just to see how people will react to it? (give eaxmple if yes)

Yes| Maybe| No

If you were offered the opportunity to take part in a parapsychological experiment, would you accept? (you are in one)

Rather not

Would you rather mix with people of your own kind than with foreigners who have strange customs? (give eaxmple if yes)

Yes| Maybe| No

Do you dislike people who play practical jokes?

Nope what goes around comes around you bastards

Do you like to try out unusual ways of making love?

Yes| Maybe| No

Do you often long for excitement?

Yep

Is boredom a feeling that you strongly dislike?

Yes| Maybe| No

Would you rather read a book than go to a wild party? (if yes what kind of book)

What kind of wild party

Do you find you make plans but don't carry them out?

Yes| Maybe| No

Do you have many fears or phobias? (give eaxmple if yes)

Yes| Maybe| No

Would you prefer to withdraw from noisy, colorful or chaotic environments?

NOPE

Would you be excited at the prospect of playing "truth or dare" amongst friends?

Yes| Maybe| No

QUESTIONS ON SOCIABILITY

Do you like going out a lot? (where to if yes)

Yep

Do you often need understanding friends to cheer you up?

Sometimes if its bad

Generally, do you prefer reading to meeting people?

Yes| Maybe| No

Generally, do you prefer fucking people to meeting them?

Yes| Maybe| No

Are you fairly talkative when you are with a group of people?

Yes| Maybe| No

Can you usually let yourself go and have a good time at a party? (how much alcohol is needed if no)

No i have to be pretty wasted to act ridiculous

Do you hate being with a crowd who play practical jokes on one another?

NOPE

Do you like talking to people so much that you never miss a chance of talking to a stranger?

Yes| Maybe| No

If you were making a business enquiry, would you rather write than discuss it on the telephone? Phone

Yes| Maybe| No

Do you enjoy spending long periods of time by yourself?

No I hate being by myself

Are you relaxed and self confident in the company of other people?

Yep

Are you more distant and reserved than most people?

Yes| Maybe| No

Do you like mixing with lots of other people?

KInda

Do you easily make new friends with members of your own sex?

Yes| Maybe| No

Do you like to tell jokes and stories to groups of friends? (give example if yes)

Yes| Maybe| No

Do you enjoy talking and playing with young children? (bit of a scary question ignore this one)

Yes| Maybe| No

Are you apprehensive about going into a room full of strange people?

Yes| Maybe| No

Have you ever seriously felt that you might be happier living by yourself on a desert island?

no

Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable when people get close to you physically?

Yes| Maybe| No

Is it important to you to be liked by a wide range of people?

NOPE

Do you spontaneously introduce yourself to strangers at social gatherings?

NOPE

Would you rather spend an evening talking to one interesting person of your own sex than being with a large crowd of friends?

Yes| Maybe| No

Do you like to be in the middle of things?

NOPE

Do you enjoy solitary activities such as reading or watching TV on your own?

SOMETIMES

Are you inclined to avoid people whenever possible?

Yes| Maybe| No

Would you be unhappy if you were prevented from making numerous friends?

Yep

Do you usually prefer to be with companions than do things on your own?

Yes| Maybe| No

Do you like to have a full calendar of engagements?

Yes| Maybe| No

Are you inclined to limit your acquaintances to a select few?

Yes| Maybe| No

Do you often feel ill at ease with other people?

Yes| Maybe| No

QUESTIONS ON BELIEF

There is no survival of any kind after death.

False

The Church should attempt to increase its influence on the life of the nation.

no clue

Most religious people are hypocrites.

kinda

The Church is the main force for good in the society.

a force for sure

Religious beliefs of all kinds are just superstition.

True| Maybe| False

The Universe was created by God.

True| Maybe| False

he idea of God is an invention of the human mind.

True| Maybe| False

The average man can lead a good life without religion.

True| Maybe| False

We should believe without question all that we are taught by the Church.

false

Sunday observance is old-fashioned and should cease to govern

our behavior.

My religion is the only true religion.

True| Maybe| False

There are no such things as "supernatural powers".

False

Religions have done more harm in the course of history than they have done good.

True| Maybe| False

I believe in reincarnation and that what happened to me in past lives affects the way I am today.< TRUE

The paranormal is ignored by science because it threatens their vested interests.

True| Maybe| False

I believe in UFOs.

True

I believe in the coming New Age of the next millennium.

True| Maybe| False

I regularly read my star sign in the papers. (if true what is your start sign)

True| Maybe| False

I believe it is possible, at least for psychics, to communicate to the dead and to foretell the future.

TRue

Telepathy is a commonplace occurrence.

True| Maybe| False

I don't believe anything I read in the papers.

True| Maybe| False

I believe there is evidence of a global conspiracy by international bankers.

True| Maybe| False

I believe only what I can see in front of my eyes or touch with my hands.

False

Most beliefs are fixed ideas which prevent you from perceiving the real truth.

True| Maybe| False

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