Joe Schwartz? Kona?

[Sid-Vicious]

what happened to Schwartz? He isn't on the kona clump team list anymore.

[cam@nsmb.com]

I think Joe has stepped back from the full-on pro rider scene to focus on other initiatives. He seemed pretty discouraged after Rampage last year. He still gets bike support from Kona but from what I understand no salary.

[Aircorp]

wouldn't that make him the first "retired" pro freerider?

[trout]

Dave Swetland's got a "few" years on him as far as reiterment goes. Joe's good people, best of luck to his future.

[Jay T.]

I think Joe has stepped back from the full-on pro rider scene to focus on other initiatives. He seemed pretty discouraged after Rampage last year. He still gets bike support from Kona but from what I understand no salary.

what happened at rampage? serious question

[Ninja]

Joe's good people, best of luck to his future.
I second that! Nelson people rock. :rocker:

[ESHER SHORE]

Yeah Joe is a top guy :)

I spent some time riding with him in whistler last year, as part of the MBUK Video competition trip, and he was real down to earth, time for everyone, both him and Bender were the most friendly Pro riders we spent time with.

Hope he finds success in whatever he's now doing

Rob