Caught up with Eddie V the other day. Since I haven't seen him in forever and there's basically an entire country between us (east coast-west coast), it was good to hear what he's up to. Read on, read on.

Where are you living these days?
The Wes Side!,Southern California

I know you' (TM)re not riding right now because of your knee, can you give
us the story on what/how it happened?
Well Justine was getting some quick footage out on the back lake of
Randall and I. Just warping up my set and wanted to get this shot
of a melon to blind into the flats, thought I had it and ended up
straighten my leg before I landed then just felt my
knee give and went out the front. I ended up tearing my ACL and minuscus

When will you be able to ride?
The Doctors say its healing well, but I want to make sure its healed
all the way. Shooting for the end of July at least.

What are you up to these days?
Well not to much with not being able to ride. Try and stay busy pretty
much on call for pulling people around here, helping with shoots. But I
really want to start getting in on some judging. I was able to judge a
few contest around here and had a lot of fun doing that.

Are you taking care of Jacob?
Ha yeah always do... Take him to school, pick him up, then go out on
the boat so he can ride. I think I do

Congrats on the recent switch to Company Wake'

How was the transition to the flex board?
I have been riding a Traditional board my whole life so the first ride I
took was a little funny. That second set was one of the best sets I had
in a long time. Then from there it just stuck, landings where super
soft, popped well, and the board was fast.

Which are you riding?
The 143 Recruit with Company boots

It feels like Company has a pretty west coast, stylish feel. True?
Well you got Greg, Tino, Nicola on the east coast and then Randall and I
on the west coast .I think that Company just picked there team of how
they believe wakeboarding should be shown.

How would you define a West coast rider?
Ask Randall

What should we look for from you when you' (TM)re healthy again? Goals?
Well this was my last year in Jr.mens and I'm going to be out this year.
So next year just riding well in contests. It will be pro men so it's a
whole different division. I'll need to step it up for sure to be riding
with them but that's what I'm shooting for.

Finally' you' (TM)re all about the ladies' any luck lately?
Haha... Yeah I get some luck here and there but still rollen single.lol