Rika Ohtomi
Age: 18
Blood Type: A
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 126 lbs
Nationality: Japanese
Rider Style: Freestyle
Alternate Sport: In-line Skating
Motto: Happy thoughts equals powerful energy
Friends: Jodie, Kevin
Enemy: Mia
Favorite Movie: CGI Animation
Favorite Reading: Shojo Beat
Favorite Music: Nu Disco
Boards: Freestyle-Boardercross-Alpine
Pink Glitter(F)
Funny Bunny(A)
Tropical Mix(F)
Baby Pink(F)
Dance & Disco(F)
Fun Snacks(F)
Orange Wave(BX)
Hearts and Kisses(F)
Snowdream(F)
Rika-Anime(F)
Ultimate Star(F)
Interview
What is your favorite course?
Whitestone Hills since it takes place in Hawaii, where all my family and friends could see me. Its a calming place to board but it does heavily snow there from time to time. Most people think because it is a tropical island that it doesn't snow, but it happens sometimes!
What is your favorite trick and why?
Hehe, have you seen me do the CandyDrop Tailspin? Its my personal favorite, and it took me a lot of practice!
If you didn't snowboard, what would you be doing?
I would probably be a fashion model, my mother is in the industry, so it wouldn't be a problem. If that doesn't work, I have plenty of other paths to take.
Have you made any friends on the tour? Enemies?
Yes, I have! Jodie has been very nice to me, so has Kevin, but I try to nice to everyone I meet. Mia on the other hand is...intense. There is nothing wrong with having a competitive spirit, but she takes it way too seriously, and that doesn't really vibe with me. Plus, it comes with a lot of arrogance on her part.
What is your greatest strength? Weakness?
My strength comes from the support from people that I care about. I know that sounds cliche, but that's the truth! My weakness is not training as much as I should be, i am planning on fixing that in the future to be a better boarder.
Tell us about your worst wipeout.
It was my first time trying out ice skating, you would think that i would be no problem with this since In-Line skating is my other favorite hobby....but little did I know. Ice skating is a challenge for me, and I tried to be positive...but an incorrect spin cost me a broken leg. I had to heal for a couple of weeks, and I haven't been at an ice ring since.
Are you keeping it real? Tell us how.
Keeping it real? I have been doing that as long as I can remember! I know that it is a short description, but keeping it real is being yourself in a positive manner. If you can't be real to yourself, then you aren't real to the world around you!
What do you do when you are not snowboarding?
Oh, i've been doing in-line skating, helping my mom with making clothing ideas and sometimes modeling, and even try a bit of skiing to branch out a little to break the mold. Snowboarding is still my passion, I try to go up to the mountains as often as possible. How could I ignore the call of the alpines when it is right there?