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I'm really good at taking underwater pictures

It's official! Flow Tour is back (it was actually back a few weeks ago in Waterville Alabama but I was unable to attend the event due to lack of sleep and sanity preparing for finals.) This was my first time attending Flow for Dough at Massanutten and I must say it was a good time! I've been practicing my a$$ for the past two weeks to get back into the swing of things after not flowing for awhile. And when I say practicing i'm talkin' flowing five hours straight only trying big spins while my coach Scott House makes surf wax figurines from the sidelines. Unfortunately I don't think I fully adjusted to Massanuttens wave and was unable to land a big spin in competition (better luck next time?) I took home the Silver to Amanda McCormick and look forward to future competitions together. It's amazing how much the ladies have stepped it up this year and It's awesome to see more girls riding! We even had quarter finals for this event, which for some venues is unusual due to lack of female rider base. I can honestly say it's an honor to ride with all these women because they've pushed me to learn new tricks and step up my game. This summer I'm most looking forward to seeing old friends and riding some new flowriders! I've decided that I pretty much live every twelve year old's dream. What could be better than riding a man-made wave all day in the summer and traveling to the coolest waterparks in the country? I submit, nothing! By now I'm pretty much a water slide connoisseur and after chipping a tooth and improving my slide surfing skills, no family raft ride is too intense for me. A big thanks to life guards everywhere for allowing us to break the rules and stuff six of us in one raft. Cheers! <3 Crush

I've also decided to highlight a fellow flow tour rider each blog. This one's for you Furmans!
A few of my favorite things about the Furmans:
1. Aaron & Amanda. Cutest couple alive, so cool they get to compete and do something they enjoy together!
2. Aaron was told he was no longer allowed to compete in masters. Most people would pout and be angry, but what does he do? Steps up his game and takes it to Drop Knee. Looking forward to watching you kill it all season!
3. Amanda not only competes but she also helps out behind the scenes and volunteers to take pics of the comps as well! (and she has improved her riding style a ton this season! Watch out!)
4. Aaron furman's signature flowing face. It's a combination of intense focus, locked jaw, and lips in a permanent O formation. Classic. You've inspired me to create my own signature face...I'll keep ya posted.
5. New favorite quote from Aaron Furman: We were discussing going skydiving in August for nationals. We were talking about how basically the only risk involved is that your shoot might not open...he commenced with this, "I'd jump out of the plane only to find out my shoot had been switched for a steel anvil, g-damn you bugs bunny." Seriously I teared up I was laughing so hard.
6. They are two of the most genuine people I've ever met and are great competitors as well. I've never seen them complain about anything or be rude towards a fellow rider. Thanks for everything you guys! This summers going to be a blast!