Do you have a website?
www.jamesweir.net

Primary sport?
Kanuing

Hometown
Versam, Switzerland

What are you credentials/stats/rankings?
Over 20 medals at international level and ranked in the top 5 in the world since 1999, 2 times Eurocup champion and 5 times British champion

What is your favourite piece of Nookie kit?
I have a few, my Ti Vest, Rivermonster, 3 ply Dry Pants...this could go on and on, Nookie makes loads of good stuff

What are your favourite features/reason its your favourite piece of kit?
The reason i like Nookie kit is simple, it works and looks good. What more could i want, form & function

Please give an example of when you have used it and how you benefitted from it?
I recently visited Nepal with the aim of paddling some multiday river trips. When you are a long way from civilisation you need kit you can rely on that will keep you dry and warm day after day, thanks Nookie for making good clothing

What are your plans over the next 12 months?
Publish a book, get married to Lilli, win the Freestyle Worlds in Thun and paddle the Grand Canyon

What other interests do you have, sports or otherwise?
Snowboarding, photography, cooking and partying 'til my head falls off!

What are your ambitions?
To become a gentleman of leisure!

What is your job?
I have lots of "jobs"; canoeist, writer, photographer, raft guide, lifty, fireman....the list goes on.

What makes you good at your sport?
Talent and determination

Advice for others?
Buy good kayaking gear, you will learn quicker if you are dry and warm!