| Name | Ben Kinsella |
| Country | US |
| Hometown | Northbrook, IL |
| Current Residence | Gold Bar, WA |
| Age | 39 |
| Years Paddling | 29 |
| What is the best country to travel to right now for kayaking? Canada |
| Do you have any pre-kayaking rituals? Check for safety gear, and float bags. Maybe a splash of the face and WOOOH! |
| One strange thing that I am really good at… Pretty good at walking on my hands. |
| Why should the Trick Force (top ten last year) pick you to race Jake’s? OH geez, shoot, I don’t know. Because I have myriad experiences on difficult WW. I bring a lot of good positive energy to events, and am a good competitor. |
| What is your favorite part of the North Fork Payette? The people (And Steepness) |
| Never have I ever… had a menage a trois. |
| What is one word or phrase you want associated with your name? Stoked to be out here. |
| Sponsors Stohlquist Drysuits, Werner Paddles, Dagger Kayaks |