Name: James Thorne

Nickname: Thorney

Born: 18th November 1983, Norwich

Sponsors: Quiksilver, DVS, SIS, Bawbags, Capita, Union, Northwave, Amel

Current Residence: London

Occupation: Snowboarder

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 75kg

Stance: Regular

Favourite snow spot: Mayrhofen

Favourite quote or words of wisdom: "Tight pants make rails look bigger." (Nelson Pratt)

Accomplishments:

2003 AIM Series British Indoor Championships Big Air - 1st

2003 AIM Series British Indoor Championships Slopestyle - 1st

2005 Volcom PBRJ Championship Finals (Rails) - 1st

2007 Orange Air Time, Laax (10 Meter Acid Drop) - 1st

Snowboarding and skateboarding are the two biggest influences on James' life. His friends, inspirations, goals, musical tastes and idols all stem from these sports. "They all spur in one way or another from my love for these sports."

With over 10 years experience in snowboarding, James has experienced his fair share of high and lows, showing his great courage and character to recover from reconstructive knee surgery in 2008. His injuries and empty bank accounts are a worthy trade  for the friends he's made and the good times he's had. During the summer months, James hosts events, MC's at contests and becomes a general master of ceremonies. An avid cyclist, he also races bikes, both on the road and in the velodrome but he does not shave his legs.