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ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE IS 1 OF 28 FROM A PICTURE PACKAGE ON CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL SKATEBOARDER JORDAN HOFFART. SEARCH KEYWORD "JORDAN HOFFART" TO SEE ALL IMAGES PXP200-227. Professional skateboarder Jordan Hoffart of Canada skates at dusk in Encinitas, California July 31, 2011. Ever since Jordan Hoffart decided to turn his back on the seemingly incessant rain of his native Vancouver, he has been living his dream as a professional skateboarder in the perpetual sunshine of Southern California. The 27-year-old Canadian, who briefly worked in construction and also as a stunt man in the movie industry to help pay off a mortgage, is now able to twin his ideal career with a near-perfect lifestyle. Whether he is competing on the professional circuit, filming video footage for one of his brand sponsors, giving advice to up-and-coming skateboarders or simply trying out a new trick, he is exactly where he wants to be. Picture taken July 31, 2011. To match Feature SPORT-SKATEBOARDING/HOFFART REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY SPORT IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE) *** Local Caption *** PXP200_SPORT-SKATEB_0207_11.JPG -
Jordan Hoffart sets up a new skateboard at a shop in Escondido, California REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart of Canada rides in a dry drainage channel in San Diego, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Professional skateboarder Jordan Hoffart is shown in a multiple flash sequence doing an ollie air as he skates after sun set in Encinitas, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart takes some air off a transition in Oceanside, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart's signature board is seen on a display with dozen of other boards for sale at a skateboard shop in Escondido, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart sets up a new skateboard at a shop in Escondido, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart pops an ollie air as he skates at dusk in Encinitas, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart slides along a metal rail while skateboarding in Oceanside, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart pushes along a road in Oceanside, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart takes a fall as he skates in Oceanside, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart holds his dog at home in Vista, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart stands on his skateboard in the middle of a home he is currently renovating in Vista, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart performs a maneuver in Oceanside, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart sails into the air while riding at a public skateboard park in Carmel Valley, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart holds up a miniature replica of his pro skateboard model in Vista, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart takes some air off a transition in Oceanside, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart starts a run at a skate park in Oceanside, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart sets up a new skateboard at a shop in Escondido, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake -
Jordan Hoffart sets up a new skateboard at a shop in Escondido, California. REUTERS/Mike Blake
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