I am a surfer, SCUBA diver, professional kiteboarder, and all around "extreme" sports guy.  I have spent most of my time in the field of watersports, since working in the kiteboarding industry has allowed me more time to enjoy sports in general.

I grew up in Minneapolis, and graduated high school in Hawaii, where surfing and sex fulfilled my desires. Certified as an instructor though several pro organizations, I became a kiteboarding coach in 2002, and since then, I've taught hundreds of students how to kiteboard, at schools in the US and Internationally.

I was pro rider for Best Kiteboarding for four years, and I've competed and placed in international kiteboarding competitions, on the land, snow, and water, since 2001.

Before getting into kiteboarding, I was an overnight supervisor at a Target Store, a Mobil gas station manager, a public speaker and recruiter for a business college, and account rep/contractor for a home improvement company.  I have also acted in several theatrical productions with companies such as The National Theatre for Children and The Minnesota Opera.  Currently, I'm working for Sky Jump Las Vegas.

My ultimate goal is to travel more and surf the best breaks in the world, almost everyday, and to commute to work and get groceries using a paraglider and/or dirt bike.

ErikStone.info is my "Virtual Space" playground, where people who know me can come to check on my latest, public ventures . . . some are secret . . .

In my view, every American should have his/her own website, so I'm here on a regular basis learning how to write and edit websites myself.

See you around.

-Erik Stone