Name: Clarissa Hempel

Birthday:12/16/1982

Home: Brazil

Favorite Shred Ready helmet and color: Vixen Pink

Describe the time you were most glad that you were wearing your helmet.
-Everytime I am glad to wear them...never know what's coming at you!

What person do you respect the most? Who is your hero?
-My Daddy

Who on the Shred Ready team do you most admire and why?
-MIke MInichiello, just because......

What movies/books/comics/TV shows, etc are you into right now?
-Tai Chi Guide, and anything related to healthy life style

What are you listening to these days?
-Smooth Jazz and my own guitar

What was the best concert you attended?
-Lulu Santos and Ziggy Marley

What are some things that motivate you?
-a windy and warm place with a 6 foot swell

What sports do you enjoy watching or participating in besides your main sport?
-Surfing, Tennis, Yoga, Skydiving, Scubadiving, Figure Skating etc.....

What's the most fun you've ever had while participating in your sport?
-Every time is fun!

What's the best trip you've ever been on?
-I am always tripping.......

What goals are you working towards right now?
-Save some money so Mike and I can buy a sailboat so we can sail and kite all over the globe!

When people look at your life, how would you like to be remembered?
-As a cool girl that is not afraid of anything! And off course smart...cause she wears a helmet!

What do you view as your biggest accomplishment?
-To have found the love of my life!

What advice do you have for other people coming up in your sport?
-Fly the cabrinha bow kites and don't try it by yourself, get a lesson!

One sentence that describes your life:
-Go for it!

Duran Duran, Tear for Fears, Hall and Oates, or Cindy Lauper? Why?
-Never heard of any of these.....is it edible???

Why are athlete bios always so lame?
-They are not!