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Connelly Skis is proud to announce, Manon Costard of France, European record holder and one of the handful of women to round buoys at 41' off has joined Connelly Skis. Her prowess on the water combined with her warmth on shore makes her a perfect partner for the #connellycollective. Manon's skiing is a direct reflection of her personality %E2%80%94 tenacious, determined and quietly badass. Connelly couldn't be happier to welcome her to our family. Our Connelly Spokesperson, Ellie Horton caught up with her this morning to give you a little taste of what is to come. %0A
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Where did you grow up and how did you get into skiing?
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I grew up in the South of France, in a city called Aix en Provence. I got into skiing thanks to my parents. We would spend our summers on a big mountain lake in the French Alps learning how to ski.
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How long have you been competing as a professional?
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I won my first European Open title in 2011 and registered for my first pro events in the following year. 2018 will be my 7th season competing as a pro.
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You've tested a lot of the skis on the market. Why did you finally settle with the Connelly GT?
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The main thing that made me want to settle with the GT is its efficiency. That is a key factory that I always look for while skiing, so I am very excited to have found it.
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Walk me through your daily training regime. What time you get up, what food you eat, etc.
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I am more of a morning person. I usually like to wake up around 6:30 or 7am and get my first set in quite early in the day. (the glass water motivates me!) I am also constantly listening to my body so I always take the time to warm up properly and eat healthy (most of the time... I am writing this only a few minutes after having had a burger for lunch... )
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Proudest water ski moment.
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In 2016, at the San Gervasio Pro Am, my gear had been lost by an airline so I had to borrow a ski, bindings, vest, gloves, handle etc. from a few other skiers. I ended up winning the event and breaking the European record by running 39 in the finals. It was the most stressful and rewarding event I have been to so far !
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What is something people don't know about you?
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I was a Jr World Champion in Jump.
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One goal you want to accomplish this ski season.
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My goal has always been to push my limits a little further each year and give myself the best chances to be the best at what I do. So, in other words, surpass the Manon of last year.
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Welcome, Manon. We are Stoked.
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