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There is a feeling I have since ISPO 2018, which has since only found further confirmations: snowboarding is becoming an established sport. A sport? Sure! What the hell, I am fed up of phrases like “snowboarding is not a sport, it’s a lifestyle”. Yes, of course it is, but it’s also a sport and we should all be extremely proud of that, since it has grown thanks to the mistakes and sacrifices of us all. This doesn’t mean that it can’t be explored any further and that everything that you can do with a board should be judged, pigeonholed and classified. I have just returned from the Laax Open and I got the chance to see the excitement and the participation of the technical staff during the riders’ half pipe performances. I have seen Giacomo Kratter advising his athletes of the Swiss national team just before the drop in, and cheer after their run. It looked like the pits during the MotoGP races, where mechanics and technicians are stuck on the screen watching their pilots hurtling through the track. And let me tell you: I fucking liked it! When I came home, I watched the Laax Open on TV. Going on air on national television is a great acknowledgement, don’t you think? Another point. In the last few years I got to see whole snowboarding families many times. Father, mother and children, all of them with a board. It got me thinking that maybe the mental barrier which identifies snowboarding as a sport for young people because you get hurt doesn’t exist anymore. No one’s forcing you to jump off a 10-meter downrail, or a 15-meter kicker, just because you’re on a board. The comeback of carving and split boarding has finally knocked down the cultural barriers which marginalized snowboarding as a pastime for teenagers. Snowboarding is beautiful and unique because, as opposed to the majority of other sports, it has a wild and curious heart always looking for something new. This doesn’t mean that it isn’t God given – and thrilling – to see a rider biting an Olympic medal. 4

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T H E R E V I VA L OF HOT SNOWBOARDS BY SERGE DUPRAZ For those of you who have never heard about Serge Dupraz: slap on the wrist and brief history lesson. Serge Dupraz launched Hot Snowboards in 1983, and the brand had a huge success in the 80s. In 1991, after giving up the license, he left snowboarding quite bitterly. Now, let’s fast-forward until 2003, when Dupraz comes back with a new brand for his boards. Fast-forward again and here we are: in 2019 Dupraz launches the new Hot, presenting the 2.0 edition of the legendary D1, renamed Be Hot.

C O Z Y, T H E N E W M O V I E P R O J E C T BY HALLDOR HELGASON Put your hands up! While we’re talking about fluff, Halldor Hegason is traveling the world to shoot his movie project Cozy. The main topic will be Halldor himself, who will hang around with famous riders and talented upcomers, living great adventures around the world. After having filmed some video parts with TWS for two seasons, we’re happy to see young Helgason in full close-up in a whole video project.

SHRED OPTICS RELAUNCHES THE BRAND Founded in 2006 by the two-times Olympic ski champion Ted Ligety and the Italo-American Carlo Salmini, Shred is back on the market with lots of news. Shred has been one of the first brands to reconcile skiers and snowboarders with a constant commitment on both fronts. The brand will embed Slytech, the body protections company founded one year before by Ligety and Salmini.

A M P L I D J E A N N E R VA L I M I T E D E D I T I O N B O A R D Amplid, the company co-founded by world champion and living snowboard legend Peter Bauer, will produce a very limited series of 31 JN 166, the board dedicated to the French pioneer of snowboarding (and friend/rival of Peter) Jean Nerva. Sadly, Jean left us in 2017 at 58, but his legacy is written on the history of snowboarding, with radical turns and amazing video parts. All the proceeds will be given to support Jean’s daughter education.

VOLCOM PARTNERSHIP WITH COTTON CONNECT Volcom has just signed a multi-annual contract with the social initiative Cotton Connect, which will develop the program From Farm to Yarn. This project aims at tracking the journey of organic cotton from the production, which happens mostly in the farms situated in the Madhya Pradesh region in India. The main objective is to invest in the vocational training of the workers employed in these farms, to improve their life conditions and help them grow their business, along with making the chain supply more transparent and trackable.

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S H O P 1 S T T R Y T U R N S 10 A N D B R E A K E V E R Y R E C O R D The main première event to test the new snowboard equipment for next season turned 10 and celebrated breaking every attendance record. This year, it was held in Skijuwel Alpbachtal-Wildschönaudal from 20 to 22 January. More than 90 brands joined the event, and for 3 days the Test Village was stormed by shop owners craving for new stuff. Congratulations to Muck Müller and the Munchie Konsilium staff for an event which confirmed its worth. Soon we’ll publish a report on Sequence-magazine.com and on our YouTube channel.

VA N S G R O W S B Y 25% I N T H E L A S T Q U A R T E R O F 2018 Vans, a branch of VF Corporation together with The North Face and Dickies, has grown tremendously in the last quarter of 2018, with a +25% on sales and a recognition as the fastest growing brand of the VF portfolio. It seems that part of this success is due to the strong DTC (Direct To Consumer) strategy followed by the brand, with a particular attention to the on-line market. The markets which have grown more dramatically are: + 37% Asia-Pacific, + 30% United States and +6% Europe.

H O R S E F E AT H E R S PA R T N E R S U P WI T H H E I DA BIRGISDOTTIR FOR WOMEN’S COLLECTION Horsefeathers recently announced their partnership with Heida Birgisdottir, former Nikita founder and lead designer as the women’s collection supervisor. Her story is one of the greatest success stories of the boardsports industry. Heida had already worked with the Horsefeathers design crew on the development of the W1920 collection and together with Horsefeathers Women’s designer Lucie Bartošová, did a major upgraded on the line. „We have great respect for what Heida in the past built for all the girls who drive.

A L E X S T E WA R T N E W D R A K E I N T E R N AT I O N A L T E A M M A N A G E R Alex “Peppino” Stewart - Rusty Toothbrush mastermind and world travelling Kiwi fallen in love with italy – just entered the Drake Northwave family as international team manager and team rider. While we’re talking about that, he’s travelling across Europe with some new team recruits – that will be soon announced – filming for some new Drake movie projects. Congrats Peppino!

N I C O L A S M Ü L L E R S I G N AT U R E C O L L E C T I O N W I T H 3 2 Last year at ISPO, after the announcement that Nicolas Müller would join the 32 Team, Sole Technology went immediately back to work with Nico to develop a pro model boot and an outerwear kit. The group includes the 32 Team, Etnies, Emerica, E’s and Altamont. Nico went for a tie dye in red and purple and, technically speaking, the outerwear collection consists of a jacket, a bib and a pant. The boot features a classic closure and a medium flex – check it out in the 2020 features preview!

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1.NITRO MOUNTAIN X GRIF

2. 686 X THE HUNDREDS

3.LOBSTER X LUCAS BEAUFORT

For the 2020 season, Nitro collaborated with rider, geologist and artist Griffin Seibert to design a second layout for the new Mountain board. Seibert took inspiration from Utah, his home state, and the desert in particular, where the artist loves to wander looking for its silence and overwhelming peacefulness. This board is a true all-terrain, suitable for trails, backcountry and side hits.

686 pays homage to its urban roots with this new collaboration with Los Angeles Iconic street brand The Hundreds. The capsule collection featuring GoreTex fabric includes an Anorak and a pant featuring a dominating bright yellow with blue and black details and the classic The Hundreds bomb logo on the belly pocket. It’s also available in a more classic full black option..

Another big-name enters the line-up of the Helgason brothers’ company: world-famous artist Lucas Beaufort, known for his covers in skateboard and snowboard magazines, signed the design of a board that is pretty unique, and not only for its artwork. In fact, it’s the first Lobster board made with Sidekick technology, instead of 3BT.

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5.ELECTRIC KLEVELAND X VOLCOM

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Once again, Burton reaches the top with this new graphic layout for the Deep Thinker 2020, made unique by the artwork of the late legendary artist Keith Haring. The subject, though, is not the classic Dancers, but a bat-like being with a ton sur ton red microprinting that really makes the design pop. The Deep Thinker is still one of the coolest and most efficient of all mountain boards on the market.

Electric/Volcom take two: once again the two brands collaborated in the design of the new Marcus Kleveland pro-model goggle, created with the talented Norwegian snowboarder. The Kleveland has essentially the same features of the 2019 model: Brose/ Pink Chrome Lens, purple Tie Dye frame, the logos of the two brands next to each other.

We cannot name it a real collaboration, because Degenerati was born as a side project of the Vermont company. But starting from next season, it will become a Rome line in its own right, and so we like to think that this may be the beginning of a fruitful collaboration between the collective and the mother brand Rome. Model 1 and Model 2 are the two boards presented for season 2020, together with the DOD binding.

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West is the snowboard brand of the Swiss ex pro David Lambert. Since the beginning, the brand has been characterized by a freestyle aesthetics combined with a clean design, in line with the Swiss tradition. Considering its success in the land of the Rising Sun, this year West decided to start a collab with the famous Japanese clothing brand Dayze: the result is the West Limon.

Pow opens the collabs season with a new version of the Tallac Mitt, signed by British artist Schopf Schofield, well-known in the snowboard world for his artworks on the Lobster boards. Technically speaking, it’s a comfy mitt equipped with an adjustable wrist strap and HiPora Waterproof inserts: the high-quality is the same Pow got us used to.

Rip Curl presents this super interesting collab with Splitboards and bindings French microbrand Plum. The collection reaches the top with a pant-jacket specifically designed for your splitboard rides, with a comfy fit and a high waterproof quality: exactly what you need for the most difficult freeride sessions.

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12.ANON X ANNA GASSER

Remind Insoles is a brand which is working its way in the action sports field – skateboard and snowboard in particular. It boasts a number of notorious collabs with artists and riders like Brian Iguchi and Nicolas Muller among others. For the 2019/20 season, it proposes a much appreciated collab with famous photographer Silvano Zeiter.

The collab between Wolle Nyvelt and Salomon has a long story. First as an athlete of the team, now as a shaper, Wolle is the brains and muscle of the powdersurf brand Äsmo. No surprises, then, that the two paths have crossed. This powder surf recalls the design and shape of the HPS board, also designed by Wolle, that you can find the Salomon 2019/20 collection.

Anna Gasser found the perfect goggle in any weather condition - her very own first pro-model, the Anon Deringer Goggle. “I am very excited to present you my own Anon Deringer MFI model,” said Anna. “The season kicked off as awesome as the last one ended, with me landing the Triple Cork as first ever woman worldwide. I wanted to give my personal goggle a little Austrian flavour, this is why we printed Edelweiss on the strap despite the subtle clean black look.

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Roby Bragotto is well known for his activity as a snowboarding and outdoor photographer. In the last year, he has also opened a snowboarding Vlog, which is getting ahead quite well in Italy, especially for the funny approach he has on serious (and less serious) issues regarding snowboarding. We asked him about his new project and any future development connected to it.

backstage, but also everything you need to do to become a professional photographer and a rider. Let’s be clear: I don’t want to take the responsibility for a “universal message”. The world of snowboarding is great because it’s various and everyone is free to express what’s in one’s mind. It’s my point of view and no one else’s – personal, direct and unfiltered. I live of snowboarding, it makes me feel alive, it puts me in contact with the wilderness I love, it’s funnier than anything else and it clears my mind. It makes me feel good. I would like to communicate this: its beauty.

Hi Roby! Everyone already knows you, but tell us something about yourself anyway! I’m Roby Bragotto and for more than 10 years I’ve been a professional outdoor photographer. I was born a skater, became a snowboarder and left this career because of the 4 operations I had on my knees (I can’t land flat anymore). But I’ve always felt the need to turn this passion into my job. And to turn my job into something that really doesn’t seem like that.

Why did you choose YouTube? Simply because it’s the best platform to release a series of episodes as a sort of serial. Honestly, I had never thought it would have such a great success. Do you think classic TV is slowly dying? Why? Are there still people under 40 who still watch it?! ;-)

You’re a photographer, but your Vlog is doing quite well! Where did you get the idea? I started thinking about it a year ago. Working as a snowboarding photographer, I’ve always thought that no one ever opened a window and showed what’s “behind the scenes” of this world, the lives of the National team guys, the lives of my best friends – who are also the best riders I’ve ever known. I wanted to show the difficulties and, most of all, the fun which stays at the heart of snowboarding.

You seem to lead a pretty fun life, but there’s also a lot of work... Having fun is the most important thing. If I didn’t enjoy myself, I wouldn’t do any of it. I make the episodes in my spare time. I usually need one day to film and two days to edit together, but I’m not a video maker. I’m a photographer: that’s the job that feeds me and pays the bills. The videos are only a fun way to remember who we are, what we do, what there’s been and what we went through thanks to this crazy lifestyle we live. I think they’ll be even funnier in 10 years.

What message do you want to communicate with your videos? The purest message, the real essence of snowboarding. The

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NORTHWAVE ESPRESSO BY SILVIA GALLIANI

It’s thanks to YSTRDY’S TMRRW, which joined forces with the Italian brand and created the Cream, a special limited edition of the Espresso made by YSTRDY’S TMRRW’s Japanese designer Kazuya Sugano, who fell in love with the original model since its first launch in the land of the Rising Sun. Northwave, founded in the province of Treviso, has been designing and creating technical footwear for cyclists and snowboarders for 25 years. It also produces more casual collections, suitable for everyday life because of a modern design that has contributed to the creation of a unique shoe collection. The Italian brand has originally launched the Espresso Cream sneakers in its heyday in the winter of 1995.

The Espresso was featured for the first time as an apres snow boot. Thanks to the unique Big Boy oversize sole typical of snowboard boots, it has quickly become the top shoe of the causal collection of the brand. Inspired by the boots’ sole, but adjusted for everyday use, the upper of the Espresso is in soft suede, a natural material with great features in terms of durability and performance. In addition to this,

The Northwave Espresso, the iconic Japanese sneakers created in the ’90s, are back!

The special re-edition also consists of the hybrid collection Winter Street, with an eclectic mix of bold materials such as faux fur, fake python leather and suede, built on an even larger boot’s sole. The new Northwave Espresso are now available in the stores and online in three different colors. it provides great support to the ankle, but also style and comfort. The bulky outline did not go unnoticed and it quickly became the most popular and sought-after shoe on the streets of Tokyo. This happened in the ‘90s, during the heyday of the sneakers and the Ura-Harajuku movement. The phenomenon was not restricted to Japan: the Espresso sneaker became an iconic shoe all over the world.

In the last few years, big and bulky sneakers with a skateboarding and snowboarding outline experienced a revival, both on the streets and on the runways. The Japanese streetwear brand YSTRDY’S TMRRW, together with Northwave, seized the opportunity and decided to relaunch on the market the cumbersome sneaker in its original shape.

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Hi Sandy, last winter we met after the official launch of your board on the international scene. Take stock of this year. It’s been a rollercoaster of changes and satisfaction! Our family has grown and we’re a real team now. Our commitment and the work we’ve done has allowed our dealers to reach great results, and the real fans to find a product which truly values this sport and our shared passion. We’re super proud of the performance of all the boards tested by many riders during the demo events we attended, or bought in shops. It’s good to see our boards on track! We are present in many areas in Italy and we’re beginning to kick the international market. We’re currently programming the production for next season and I have to admit there’s a lot of work to do!

women, on new lengths and, thinking about the new generations, on the development of two boards for children which could be used not as toys, but as real high-performance boards. For what concerns the materials, we have several tests going on. For instance, we’re trying to improve bamboo sidewalls and we’re working on alternative and more sustainable resins. Last but not least, starting from this year, we have patented the technology we use in the topsheet: Wood Evolution™! Let’s talk about Wood Evolution™ Wood Evolution™ is a process through which we turn natural wood into our signature finishing of the topsheet. It makes our boards more sustainable, because we replace the plastic materials commonly used with natural ones. It not only improves the mechanic and structural performance of wood, which can become 70 to 100 times more resistant. It also protects the board from common damages caused by water, snow and cold temperature. The material doesn’t need further processing, so we decided to finish it with natural oils and waxes, which we include in the Beauty Care Treatment pack we give to our customers for the regular maintenance of their boards.

Which are the main news of Sandy Shapes for 2019? In terms of models, can you give us a general overview? Thanks to an increased workforce we are more organized and efficient in the production, but we also have more time to dedicate to experimentation, in addition to the manufacturing of custom projects. Our portfolio is becoming more and more complete, always with an eye on the different personalities of our riders and boards. We’re working on extra-wide boards for

Sandy Shades is a love story between Alessandro Marchi – whom all know as Sandy – and snowboarding. A story which led him to dedicate his life to designing perfect boards, whose personality and quality say something about the level the best Italian craftmanship can reach. We met Alessandro one year after the launch of Sandy Shapes on the international market to ask him about what we should expect from season 2020.

We know you cooperate with ambassadors who help you, among other things, to develop your products: who are they and how do you select them? To select the ambassadors who contribute to the communication of our brand to the market, we analyze and consider their technical skills, but also their personality, their ability to relate to the public and to other brands, sky schools and dealers. In other words, we evaluate their capacity to create a growing network of people who share with them the same enthusiasm, passion and deep feeling of belonging they have with their boards. Check @alex.ferro88, @luca.amb, @francescopia on social media for now. But our family is continuously growing, so stay tuned!

Sustainability seems – I would add, rightly – a theme snowboarders deeply care about. Which are the main technologies and features that make Sandy boards more sustainable? Sustainability has recently come into the spotlight, but we noted that snowboarders often fail to pay attention to certain things, from the purchase of their gear, to their mobility in the environment. Our resolution for 2019 is to hopefully raise awareness in the riders on this important issue, also through our product. We can proudly state, in fact, that our company is – as we intend to be in the future – independent for what concerns the production cycle. This fact, combined with the local production of all boards, allows us to have a complete control on every phase of the manufacturing, on the materials and on the limitation of wastage. We keep the use of plastic materials at a minimum in all our products. We use bamboo for sidewalls and spacers, Wood Evolution™ for the topsheet: natural materials are our first choice whenever it’s possible. Moreover, when we speak about the timeless beauty of wood, we refer both to its durability and to the evergreen style of our products, free from the yoke of seasonal trends.

Why should a rider choose Sandy Shapes? The feedback we got after the first two test seasons says it clear: the first reason is the high-performance of our boards. More specifically, their precision, stability and their lightness, which assure the maximum fun on any kind of snow. The second element is the quality of the product and the trust in a 100% Made in Italy board, followed by the aesthetic factor. Finally, our boards are sustainable and long-lasting. It’s something we really care about, therefore we’ll try to work in this direction to communicate it even more and raise awareness on this theme.

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more about boots manufacturing, from the inside of the footwear, to the tests on rigidity Vs flexibility. It’s always interesting to learn some technical details about little things we wouldn’t even imagine. I mean, we would risk the cold war if this little wood board didn’t bring us together. There were Russians, Americans, French, Germans and also some Australians. Dope dude, it was like being at the G20!

Since it’s not clearly stated in the title, we’ll tell you that…the venue was in Austria, more specifically Axamer Lizum, a jolly little resort not too far from Innsbruck. What is clear is that we’re talking about the Vans Snow Days. A great 3-days reunion for the Vans Global Team and some other lucky guys, with lots of snowboard, alcohol (but only for breakfast!), arts, jam sessions and talks, all hosted quite comfortably in the hotel lobby.

The first problems started when a small snow storm hit us…a little powder to start our day in the best way. During the break, Jamie Lynn, Brian Iguchi and Scopch began to draw on a big wall. A great gangbang of spray cans, brushes and markers. The initial project went a bit awry, but then everyone kept going his own way and pace. Suddenly, our three legends stopped drawing, took some steps back, opened a beer and had a little

This microcosm became the perfect spot where to talk about the projects of last winter, but also to try some new boots – a great way to share warts too…Well, no. Sorry! Snowboarders are very clean. And they care about personal hygiene. Among other things, Vans Snow Days were an opportunity to know 24

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The second day the race to fresh powder was almost over: hangovers are not of great help with morning performances. Even so, everyone met on the slopes to share some techniques, powder turns, butter and – clearly – backflips to look cool and all with girls. This meeting was an opportunity for Vans to present the European project First Layer Russia with a small photographic exhibition. And we had some “big night moment” too in a real cinema, with red comfy chairs and tasty popcorn to better appreciate the movie Landline, which had been premiered for two years during an international tournée. A super dream team, shot on 16mm film, and some very good music too. In other words, one of those movies we’d like to watch more often.Sadly, it was also the last occasion to raise a glass to Quebecois rider Dillon Ojo. To his big, sunny smile and his unparalleled style. RIP Dillon!

consultation. Without wasting too much time, they went back at work, each one with his own mission. The first powder day started way too optimistic, with everyone laughing his head off. But the problem with fresh snow was that bringing the team together and stopping every 100 meters to shoot a curve was complicated. No one gave a shit and this supports the well-known international old saying: no friends on powder days! Axamer Lizum, which shares the title of local resort with Nordkette, is twenty minutes from Innsbruck. There is only one parking lot and nothing that tells you it was worth it until you reach the summit. When you get there after a short train journey, you can clearly see how great this spot is. 360° panoramic view, lots of jumps and perfect runway edges for Arthur Longo, who has just premiered his last work SHE 2 (Side Hits Euphoria 2). 25

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ATP LINE BY TYLER CHORLTON BY MATTEO ROSSATO

AT P L I N E T E C H N O L O G I E S The acronym ATP stands for Addicted To Powder, meaning that every single details from the fabric to the zippers is made to perform in every possibile situation, from the chill day on the slopes to the harderst journeys in the backcountry. In order to provide a good protection, both the Nighthawk Jacket and the Douglas pants features a 20.000 mm waterproofing and 20.000 gm breathability. The fabric of choice is the Ultratech 20/20 with a bulletproof Primaloft Silver insulation and a 100% Polyester mesh and taffetà lining. Pants and jackets feature some other exclusivce details, such as the Lift Leg System, that avoid the pants bottom damage, or the magnetic snaps closing the pocket flaps in all conditions - even in powder - when Velcro is not working anymore. Finally, they also feature fully taped seams, multipurpose functional pockets, inseam vents with mesh backing and the Douglas pants Cordura heel protections.

Born in UK, moved to France and raised Andorra, Tyler Chorlton speaks more languages than Google Translate and he’s a snowboard veteran even if he’s still quite young. The youngsters may recognize him as the dude who elbow carves hard and land fakie on a swallowtail in the latest Rusty Toothbrush movie, but he’s around for a while now and he filmed parts when many of you were still shitting in the diapers. He joined the Horsefeathers family six years ago and shortly after he started to help Horsefeathers into the developement of the ATP line. It started with the design team showing him a jacket they thought was going in the right direction, then together they made some tweaks on it and the collection grew, and still is being improved season after season. Because Tyler spends most days of the year on snow and has been doing so for better part of his life, his feedbacks are priceless and help Horsefeaters to fine Tune the ATP products every season. If you spend a lot of time in the mountains, ATP is the right protection guaranteed by Tyler Chorlton.

1 . N I G H T H AW K J A C K E T Waterproof: 20.000 Mm Breathable: 20.000 Gm Shell Fabric: Ultratech 20/20, 100% Polyester Water Repellent: Laminated Membrane: Insulation Primaloft Silver - 40G Lining: 100% Polyester Mesh, 100% Nylon Taffeta 2. D O U G L A S PA N T Waterproof: 20.000 Mm Breathable: 20.000 Gm Shell Fabric: Ultratech 20/20, 100% Polyester Water Repellent: Laminated Membrane: Water Repellent Laminated membrane Lining: 100% Polyester Mesh, 100% Nylon Taffeta

SHAPED BY TK ITW: MATTEO ROSSATO PORTRAIT: JIMMY CHIN

Hello Thierry, please introduce yourself and tell us about your history with Nidecker. Hello! So, my name is Thierry Kunz. I was born in Geneva and I’m 47 years old. My first experience on a snowboard was in 1982 and I’ve never stopped riding. It became this crazy passion for me and I’m still addicted to that incredible feeling we all know. In 1987 I started to ride for a shop in Geneva which lead to me joining the Nidecker team in 1988, competing and doing my studies at the same time. After finishing business school in ‘91 I started my professional career on the ISF tour, riding halfpipe contests - it was a crazy period with a lot of energy! In 1995 I decided to stop competing because I knew that I would never be a world champ, but I really wanted to develop products that I liked, so with the help of Nidecker I started my own Brand called Donuts. In 2001 Nidecker asked me to take care of marketing, and in 2004 we decided to merge the two brands to create NDK as the freestyle arm of Nidecker. In 2006 I left the company to work for Quiksilver, my other sponsor during my riding career, marketing for DC shoes Europe and after Global Wintersports Marketing for Quiksilver, Roxy and DC. In 2015 the Nidecker brothers asked me to rejoin the company to take care or the development of the group,

specifically the Nidecker brand. It’s been an amazing challenge culminating in bringing Flow into the fold last season. What is the Shape By TK line? Is it a new brand or does it have a deeper meaning for you? It’s not a brand in itself, but when I designed boards for Donuts I always signed them with my initials, so when we started making the snowsurf capsule it made sense to carry on the tradition in this way, similar to surf shapers. Why? After spending nine years by the ocean surfing I wanted to bring in some new shapes made for people like me who love to carve and turn in all snow conditions, driving off the back foot on some cool retro shapes. I also think it’s important for people to see the names behind a product and to know that they’re made with passion and love. What are the key features of the Nidecker Snow Surf quiver? We reworked not just the shapes of the boards for 2019/20, we also came up with a whole new production technique. I wanted to have a real surfy feeling, which comes from 28

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GUN

That between Nidecker and Thierry Kunz has been a deep and well-established collaboration. Previously rider and shaper, Thierry is now the brand manager of the legendary Swiss company. Since his return in 2015, he has started an important rebranding through the rediscovery of the roots of the company and, more in general, of European snowboarding. We met Mr. Kunz at the Rock on Snow Pro in La Clusaz and we took the chance to talk with him about his most ambitious project: the snow surfing quiver by TK.

putting extra power on the rails, so we developed a beveled construction that lets the core and laminates sit over the sidewall and edge. The topsheet now curves really nicely towards the board’s centre, giving it more of a surfboard look. They’re finished with a tinted resin finish to make each one unique, and every board will come with its own surf sock to transport it in. All in all, the capsule is sick!

hand, then after cutting and shaping pieces of wood we redesign them on the computer to build the first molds. After this we do a lot of prototyping with different flexes and materials to try to find the best combination before we settle on the final design. Sometimes it can be really fast between an idea and the final execution, but as we always try to push further it takes a lot of time, especially with the new edge construction.

Can you explain the unique features of each shape and what kind of riding they’re best for? I wanted to have three models to use like a surfboard quiver: one for short carves and reacting like crazy (the Mosquito), one to cruise all day and hold longer turns (the Smoke) and one for pure charging and long, fast turns (The Gun).

You’ve been a pro rider, shaper and now brand manager. How do you see snowboarding evolving in the close future? I see a great future for snowboarding and snow surfing. I can feel that people are coming back to snowboarding and seeing the diversity of brands and all the people who share our same passion makes me very happy. Snowboarding is not just about freestyle anymore, now other disciplines like splitboarding and carving are here in a big way. The pure joy and chance to express yourself are as important as performance. It’s not just the new generation that is into it… the older ones like me are coming back to it. I would like to thank all the people who always believed in our passion and continue to push the sport forward. Nidecker is definitively one of these companies.

Is shaping a science or an art? How does the design process work? From the idea to the final prototype. Shaping is the result of years of riding and analyzing that feeling you’re always chasing... So I wouldn’t say it’s an art but rather the translation of passion, but you need to bring some science into it to try to reach the ultimate goal. All our boards are designed by 29

SNOWPARK

WHEN F-TECH MEETS URSUS SNOWPARK TXT: GIANLUCA “JIMMY” ZANETTI PICS: CLAUDIO LANZAFAME & ARMANDO BOATTO

The Ursus Snowpark is managed by the Funivie Madonna di Campiglio company, which has always been actively involved in the development of the Ski Area Campiglio. Over the years, it has made important investments aimed at improving both the technology of lifts and the grooming of ski runs – an involvement which has made it the most advanced resort of the Alps.

no snow, which allows for the development of 3D drawings in line with the characteristics of the ground. A constant dialogue between F-Tech and the Ursus staff is extremely important to locate the best facilities, based on the needs of the customers. Together with famous freestyle areas like Alpe di Siusi and Kronplatz, Ursus Snowpark is one of the world’s first parks to use the Leica iCON Alpine management solution, developed by Leica in collaboration with F-Tech and Prinoth Snowgroomers, a leader in the field.

The resort’s constant search for quality and excellence couldn’t fail to influence the project of the snowpark too. In the last two seasons, Funivie Madonna di Campiglio has decided to collaborate with F-Tech Snowpark, one of the leaders in the planning and building of snowparks. A company which confirmed its professionalism and expertise by signing some of the best projects of the Alpine region. The innovative approach to the planning and building of the park starts with the study of the soil with

The Ursus shaper crew, which is in charge of the building of the structures, has manual equipment at its disposal and the iCON alpine system installed on its slope groomers. The system allows to visualize the 3D drawings and verify snow height in30

Madonna di Campiglio and the freestyle world have always been a good combination. At the bottom of Pietra Grande at Passo Grostè, in the heart of the Dolomites, the Ursus Snowpark is concrete proof of the importance of this facility for the touristic development of a ski resort.

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formation with extreme precision.

levels, are professionalism and advanced technology. The collaboration between F-Tech and Ursus Snowpark strengthened also thanks to the participation of the Ursus shaper crew in the Prinoth XCamp, which took place last September on the Stelvio glacier. Together with Prinoth, the F-Tech team got involved in the realization of a training set up dedicated to international athletes and teams.

This enables to save time and cost, maximizing the snow volumes during the building and grooming of the snowpark. The benefits of the Leica iCON Alpine don’t stop there. The system can also be used in difficult weather conditions, with poor visibility, guaranteeing a safe and precise intervention on the facilities. Moreover, it’s easier to maintain the park so as to not alter its design, especially since the volumes of snow and the temperatures tend to change during the season. In this way, riders find the perfect set up every day.

Despite the success and the great results obtained, the commitment and research of Ursus Snowpark don’t stop. The aim is to keep improving, both in the planning and the building, in order to guarantee the best quality and fun to all the riders out there, beginners and pros. This will lead to the development of the freestyle scene and will bring Ursus Snowpark among the top snowparks worldwide.

Nowadays, two of the main factors in the planning and building of snowparks, which have reached extraordinary high-quality 31

EVENT

LAAX OPEN 2018 BY GIACOMO MARGUTTI

CHLOE KIM

Laax is the European, if not international, mecca of snowboarding. I’ve never been to Aspen, the XGames venue, or to Vail, where the US Open takes place. But I’ve been to many other American resorts, and I can certainly state that they can’t beat Laax in terms of design, hype, coolness and, more generally, freestyle and lifestyle – or Laaxstyle, as the visionary, legend, myth and inventor Reto Gurtner named it. This year, the organizers of Laax Open, which for the third season has joined a twinning project with the FIS World Championship, got luckier than usual. Due to very heavy snowfalls, the first two training days got canceled. Consequently, the powder runs of the riders, coaches, judges and media published on their social profiles put the already famous Swiss happening under an even broader spotlight. What happened after those two powder days? Crazy runs both in slopestyle and halfpipe. Here’s a brief report, to give you a fresh and fast overview. Let’s start with the women’ slopestyle. We had some unfortunate absences: the big air Olympic champion Anna Gasser,

who was injured in the semifinals; the two-times slopestyle Olympic champion Jamie Anderson – this is a gap year for her, apart from her participation to the XGames; World Championship leader Miyabi Onitsuka, who went somewhere else to train before the Park City World Championship. In short, Silje Norendal was the best rider out there, after these three champions, and in fact she won. Strangely enough, the four-times winner of the XGames had never won a World Championship before. Now, she did. Second place for Celia Petrig, the Swiss rookie whom we hadn’t seen so often in a final, and a third place for Laax local Sina Candrian, a veteran of all world circuits. For what concerns the men’s slopestyle, we cannot ignore the fact that basically everyone performed many unclean runs in the first session. The winner was Chris Corning, the most solid rider among the finalists (the only absence was Sven Thorgren’s, who was first in the semifinals when a small injury during the pre-final training got him benched). The 20-years old rider from Colorado may not be the most 32

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stylish and social, but he’s a real contest machine. He reminds me of an alien like Peetu Piiroinen for his precision, dedication and mostly for his titan legs when he lands the trick well after the blue landing line. Second place for Staale Sandbech, who has sadly subscribed to it. For the joy of the local fanbase, the third place went to another Swiss, Moritz Thoenen, an undoubtedly stylish rider. Now: the halfpipe. For the first time in the 20-years history of Laax Open, previously known as Burton European Open, it was an overnighter. The win of Chloe Kim was quite obvious: we have to get used to seeing her up there, 20 points ahead of everyone, until she’ll decide to take off the board and stop competing. No contest: she’s the best. In short, in her victory lap she landed a 1080 back-to-back during a session where the second rider (Queralt Castellet) and the third one (Arielle Gold) landed only one (and not so clean) 1080 for the first time in contest. Chloe is one of those stories where the protagonist loses when she makes a mistake, or she wins. Period. In the men’s halfpipe, in the ab-

sence of aliens Shaun White and Ayumu Hirano, the competition has been won by the winner of the bronze medal at the Korean Olympics: two-times world champion Scotty James. Switch backside and backside flips, 1080 and 1260 in the same run were something new to watch, and Scotty seems to have more to give. His victory lap, when he nodded to the audience from the pipe coping, was absolutely spectacular. Well done. Second place for Japanese rider Yuto Totsuka, whose tricks seemed to fly him to the moon. The number of Japanese riders is increasing, they’re becoming stronger, and in a few years they’ll rule the pipe. Third place for Jake Pates, one of those Americans who like to be upside down in all his sessions. Super technical. To get back to Shaun and Ayumu, rumor has it that they’re only focusing on their participation to the 2020 Skateboarding Tokyo Olympics. Meaning: a great show once again. They could make history even more than they already did, especially Shaun. We’ll see. See you next year Laax. It’s always a pleasure! 33

PREVIEW

2020 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS BY MATTEO ROSSATO

We tried to squeeze in the following pages the best of what 2020 has to offer; the highlights are so many that we could fill a whole book, but time and space are tyrants. Have a look to the product selection and keep an eye our web portals for further juicy news coming soon.

Nitro 1 . T E A M P R O All the best Nitro technology lays in this Team Pro – tested, approved and chosen by the Nitro team. Stealth Air baseplate with cushioning system, a 3° canting to match the natural foot position on the board and avoid knee fatigue, minidisc to maintain the natural flex of the board and Übergrip toe strap realized in collaboration with Vibram for a solid grip on the boot. 2 . B E A S T The marriage between Nitro and Volcom keeps going. The Beast, Torgeir Bergrem and Marcus Kleveland’s board, is the highest expression of a freestyle board without compromises. Receptive, very receptive, quite stiff and neat, the Beast loves the XL lines of snowparks and the walls of a halfpipe. The powercore II, together with the tri-lite laminate, guarantees a fast and decisive response on takeoffs and more stability during steep and rapid landings. The sintered speed formula II base assures a fluid and fast ride on any kind of snow. Moreover, this year the collaboration with the diamond brand showed in a more impactful way, with a pure DIY style layout that marks the Volcom aesthetics and its deeply punk soul.

3 . C A P I T A L T L S Capital TLS by Nitro is a highly technical boot. Outsole Vibram Icetrek for an optimal grip on powder and groomers, a new molded toe cap which increases the durability of the boot, hike and ride construction with regulation of the forward lean and an Air Dampening system integrated in the sole for shock absorption. All this in a stiff boot headed towards control and performance.

Capita 3.

ASYMUL ATOR The new Asymulator has kicked in the ass the minimalism and banality which seem to prevail in a certain snowboarding of the last few years. As Capita says, if it weren’t for some unconventionality and anarchy that turn rules upside down, the world would be full of Prius and grey houses, with nice people who believe in the same things and don’t speak for fear of offending the others. That said, The Asymulator hides behind an asymmetric shape with heavy metal-style tips and a real high-performance park board, strong both on trannies and smooth surfaces. The flex is stiff, but not too much, and the camber Resort V1 Profile combines the top of the camber to the rockered tips, in order to adjust landing or riding errors.

Burton 1 . A N O N S Y N C G O G G L E This Sync Goggle offers an excellent panoramic view, thanks to the Sonar by Zeiss lens used in all of Anon’s goggles. It features the proprietary M-Fusion technology for lens change and an extra lens is included in the kit. Moreover, it’s compatible with the MFI system that integrates the face mask, specifically designed to maximize cold and snow protection. 2 . S W A T H S T E P O N Once again, Burton is willing to bet on its Step On and presents a new binding with a new all over design, an alternative to the classic Full Black of the first version. The Step On has radically changed the way we think about snowboard bindings, we must admit it. Moreover, it’s great on all terrains. As in the previous version, there are three connection points – one at the heel and two by the toe. Compatible exclusively with Burton Step On boots, whose range has been expanded for 2020. 3 . F A M I L Y T R E E O N E H I T T E R With the Family Tree, Burton gave life to a new concept of All Mountain, with boards that fit any terrain like this One Hitter. The directional shape, with an 8 mm taper built on a directional camber, makes it perfect on powder. At the same time, it’s also receptive on groomed runs and on side hits, where it will show its unexpected agility and great performance on takeoffs. The flex is not too stiff. All in all, it’s a fun board with a hidden power that you have to discover – a real Burton trademark. The Sintered WFO base makes it fast on any snow condition, smooth or soft. 4 . S T E P O N The new Swath model, compatible with the Step On system, features as usual a Dual Zone Boa System with Coiler Technology, together with the exclusive Burton New England Ropes technology approved by Boa. The first thing you notice when you compare it with the first step on boots is that this model misses the integrated ankle strap. The aesthetics is much cleaner, minimal and elegant.

Union

STRATA Union can be considered the queen of snowboard bindings and the Strata, presented last year, has set new standards for how a snowboarding binding should perform. All riders agreed in saying that Strata was with no doubt one of the best bindings in terms of power, wearability and control. This year, the Strata has been upgraded to the most-wanted team binding, with the typical U printed on the back, instead of the hole pattern introduced to reduce weight. The Fused Vaporlite, positioned under the chassis, assures the absorption of impacts and vibrations, especially at high speeds and during hard landings. A real technical revolution in a seemingly classic binding.

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Northwave

Drake

DECADE

1 . S U P E R S P O R T This year the all mountain Drake bindings got even more interesting, thanks to some new components. The super light Biomap composite carbon highback increases reactivity, and the asymmetrical design makes it more compatible. The Light Saber base has a stiffer 3D pad which allows the Supersport to match the rest of the high-quality products. The new Grandmaster strap makes it more comfortable and secure, with no painful pressure points. Moreover, it has also been integrated with the new Eazy-Entry system, which has made it even more easy to wear. 2 . T E A M The favorite board of the Drake team, it responds to any need of the expert rider. The directional twin shape, combined with a classic camber and hybrid fiberglass, guarantees a precise control at high speeds, also thanks to the sintered base. Great receptivity assured by the performer woodcore and the carbon rod inserts, this board pops off like a champagne cork on New Year’s Eve.

Bataleon

O MNI The Omni, as the name says, perfectly fits smooth runs and powder thanks to its directional shape, the patented technology Bataleon 3BT – here in the freeride version – and the sidekick at the contact points. A minimal design, as the LPS group got us used to, with the inevitable 3BT hand on the base and a geometric layout on the top: you’ll love it.

Switchback

HALLDOR PRO Halldor Helgason’s pro model features all the best Switchback technologies. The riding of Halldor is radical, and so had to be his binding, as well as resistant, reactive and light. The Halldor Pro presents: the new nylon and aluminum Aeron base, the Wrapback which Halldor loves so much for its unique support, and the Eames straps. One thing you may have missed: thanks to the great compatibility of the Chassis Aeron.

The new 3D rubber protections for this new Decade make it airtight. It has the same Flex Window construction, but the design is new and this year it will be integrated with the Stamina sole, for a superior control on bindings and an increased board feel. The new neoprene gaiters prevent snow, ice or water from filtering through the tongue. In addition to this, the boot is equipped with the new asymmetric thermoformed Biomap tongue, for a more gradual flex.

Lobster

H A LLD OR H E LGA SON Halldor’s board has grown up together with its master. If once Halldor was focused on crazy tricks on street, now he’s discovered the joys of backcountry, where he has brought a smoother version of his craziness and style. That said, the Halldor is a twin tip with the complete LPS technology, comprising the 3BT twin and the sidekick on contact points to jump, twist and slide on everything.

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Bent Metal

COR PRO Bent Metal presents Cor Pro, an all-terrain binding characterized by a medium stiff flex for riders who look for responsiveness and performance. Based on the well-known Mervin Drive Plate technology, this model is in magnesium and carbon fiber. The highback is in reinforced nylon and the artwork is by Nick Russian.

Gnu

MULLAIR Once again, Nicolas Müller’s pro model board is back, with the technologies that make it an all mountain freeride board fit for a talent like Nico. Made on the patented camber C3, with rocker at the center and camber under the bindings as only Mervin can do, it has a medium flex and a directional shape, to fit both soft and groomed runs.

Flow

NX2 Flow is back with its NX2, the perfect response for riders who look for a fast binding, guaranteed by the Flow system, which is also stiff and extremely responsive. Fit for the all mountain, thanks to the active strap technology, it’s highly customizable and easy to modify. Medium stiff, it combines perfectly with all mountain boards – guaranteed fun on all terrains, groomed or not.

Lib Tech

SWISS KNIFE The Swiss Knife is the assault vehicle of the Swiss pro rider Fredi Kaberlmatten. To improve its backcountry qualities, it’s made with a directional shape with a hybrid C3 camber and the patented technology Mervin magne traction, which gives it a perfect edge hold also on smooth surfaces. All in all, it’s an all mountain freeride with a freestyle soul that attacks any kind of terrain.

32 1 . N I C O L A S M Ü L L E R P R O For next season, Thirtytwo presents a brand new model dedicated to and signed by Austrian pro Nicolas Müller. It’s a boot with a classic closure, a medium flex that matches the natural and surfy riding of Nico and an sole made in collaboration with Michelin that provides a superior grip. The design is amazing: for this season, Müller has chosen a red and purple tie dye. 2 . M U L L A I R J A C K E T What seems a simple shell is actually a very technical jacket designed according to Nicolas Müller guidelines. Made with the exclusive Repel 30K material, it’s 30.000 mm waterproof and 30.000 gm breathable. YKK Aquaguard zippers for a full protection, it also features 3D Fleece Zonal Warming Panels to keep the most sensitive parts of your body warm. The kit includes a bib and a pant.

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K2 1 . H O L G A T E The new K2 Holgate is a boot for riders who look for an absolute reactiveness. To reach this result, K2 has used all its best technologies: the Intuition SpaceHeater liner, the BOA Conda heel retention system, the exclusive Endo 2.0 and a Vibram outsole for a perfect grip on all terrains and super comfort for an optimal riding. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a stiff and uncompromising boot, for riders who want to reach a top level performance. 2 . P A R T Y P L A T T E R One of the favorite boards of the K2 team, the Party Platter is back with a totally renewed design, from nose to tail. Compared to the previous one, this board has a wider pop, thanks to the ollie bars applied to the camber baseline. Moreover, the effective length of the edges and the volume of the tail have been increased to improve the riding performance. The final result is an all mountain you can enjoy on all kinds of terrain, from groomed runs to powder, with a little break for two laps in the park. The Party Platter was born to party in any condition. The minimal layout, with some colorful inserts, is impactful and basic at the same time.

Giro

ME THO D The Method is the new goggle made by Giro, with a cylindric vivid lens for an optimal protection and a perfect vision in any light condition. Moreover, it features a new lens change system named Adapt Strap, that allows you to change the strap and have a new goggle in a few seconds. This will be the ridersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; top choice for next season.

Yes

S20/20 The 20/20 has been totally redesigned after its launch 3 years ago and this newest generation features and impressive list of new technologies. Updates to the bottom contours have maintained the magical float that sets this board apart from everything else on the snow while improving the pop and landings off natural and man-made features.

3 . L I N E U P Designed to combine surf style with jibbing, the Lineup is the laxest binding of the whole K2 collection. The Opti highback in urethane and the Bender ankle strap, together with the chassis realized with the patented Tripod technology, work together to give the riders a perfect product to have fun on the rails and, at the same time, to ride on slopes or freeride as if they were surfing the ocean waves.

Smith

IO MAG X L An unprecedented vision quality. The brand new 4D MAGâ&#x201E;˘ raises the innovation standards of lens manufacturing with BirdsEye Vision. A state-of-the-art technology, which maximizes your field of view by 25% in comparison to the previous I/O MAG. The Mag technology integrates a two locking mechanisms for lens security, to assure an easy and fast lens change system.

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Spect

MAGNETRON EON Spect reaffirms its commitment to the snow sector with this Magnetron Eon, already presented last year, now in this new version with a matte lens. This goggle features a cylindrical lens, which offers a super wide field of view. In good or bad weather, the Magnetron Eon will keep you satisfied with your vision quality.

Horsefeathers

ATRIP LINE SPENCER ANORAK Halldor Helgason Atrip 2020 collection draws ispiration from the nineties videos, when bright colors mix was the thing. Moreover, Halldor decided to bring over Schoph at the Atrip line design table after they met in Iceland last year. The result is something in perfect balance between past and future and this Spencer Anorak is the proof.

Oakley

FALL LINE XL The Oakley Fall Line goggle has a cylindrical lens and a breathtaking frameless design. Apart from this, thanks to the two new sizes XM and XL (here you have the XL), you can fit it perfectly on your face. The lens features the proprietary Prizm technology, which maximizes contrasts and improves visibility in any light condition.

Ride 1 . D E A D B O L T The Ride Deadbolt is an all mountain freestyle boot which gives a great support and a superior comfort, thanks to the Intuition Mobile Wrap Liner and the Tongue Tied BOA Focus Closure System technology, which separates the areas to regulate the fit. The Michelin Fiberlite sole assures an optimal grip on all terrains, while the +Slime midsole absorb shocks and vibrations. 2 . R E V O L T The Revolt is a solid, light and extremely functional binding, fit for all levels. Made with the famous Ride aluminum Edge Chassis, it features the urethane Slimeback Highback to offer the best freedom of movement without lack of back support. In addition to this, the injected ankle strap and the Thin Grip Plus toe strap in silicone rubber envelop the boot and minimize the bindingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general weight. Available in black, white and this special Hands of Doom version.

3 . S U P E R P I G 2020, and the PIG family welcomes a newborn: the Super Pig. If the Warpig is All Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister, the MTN Pig is more for backcountry and the Twin Pig is a park machine, then the Super Pig is riding. It has the same shape of the Warpig, but the making is different. It is more precise and receptive than its mama, but it has the same versatility that characterizes it.

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Nidecker 1 . H E L I O S To be clear: we had some major changes after the Nidecker takeover of Flow. Starting from this season, bindings will be Flow and boots will be Nidecker. That said, here we have the Helios, one of the top products of the Nidecker collection, with an asymmetric structure for an efficient performance, and a Zonal Boa Lacing system. It’s a technical boot for riders who look for responsiveness and control. 2 . T R A C E R The Tracer is a carving machine. It’s easy to say “carving”: nowadays lots of boards are believed to be perfect for it. But there’s a difference between simply turning, and doing it at high speeds without feeling like you’re onto the tracks. It’s precise when you change direction, and its asymmetric shape and stiff flex make it a real carving board – a board that does the job at a high level. The sintered N-7000 insoles guarantee speed and smoothness on any terrain, in fact the Tracer is also perfect for curving on powder. Besides, we couldn’t expect less from Nidecker, which brought carving to the state of the art.

Amplid

SNOWMELLIER The Snowmellier has a radical geometry, combined with the futuristic DNA of an Amplid and a vintage swallowtail. Peter Bauer, snowboarding legend, shaper and brains of Amplid, created a unique board for big mountain experts and art collectors. It’s perfect on any soft terrain and it guarantees a fast and neat performance.

Now

S E LECT P RO The Select Pro is one of the top bindings of the Now collection. Designed mostly for freestyle, it’s compatible both with the classic FM highback, which assures freedom of movement without lack of support, and with this lowback, to have maximum freedom on rails in parks or on the streets. Made with the Skatetech technology, its cushions have three different shores for a better reactivity.

3 . C A R B O N B L A C K S T O C K Nidecker developed a highly compatible binding system – both rapid Flow and classic binding, as in the case of this Carbon. Easy, but extremely trustful, it has a carbon highback, a nylon chassis reinforced with a 33% of glass fiber, the Carbon Hyperfused Strap borrowed by Now and the N-Alum 3 Axis buckles, which offer a neat and secure fastening.

Rojo

S N O W DAY B I B Rojo is an Australian women’s outerwear company known for its high-quality, great fit and the innovative take on the design of its collections. Here we have the Snow Day Bib, which adds to the absolutely special pattern a 20.000 waterproof and a 15.000 gm breathability. Plus, its fit slim is perfect for any size.

2020 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Quicksilver

AN N I VE RS ARY B I B An item of the Quicksilver Warpaint Capsule collection, the Anniversary is a comfy bib in black and colored knee pads – a characteristic of the collection – with the logo well displayed on the vest. Technically speaking, we’re talking about an article made with Quicksilver DryFlight (15.000 mm waterproof and 10.000 gm breathable), in stretch fabric for a great freedom of movement.

Arbor

ANNEX The Annex is the result of the synergy between Arbor and the legendary Bryan Iguchi. The directional development of his Iguchi Pro Camber model, this board has the same construction, but it adds a directional shape with a much more pointed nose, a strong taper and a tail which guarantee a precise ride and a perfect flotation on powder.

SL A B ON E The Slab is one of the top models of the Austrian SP, a historic brand specialized in bindings – more specifically, high performance and comfortable bindings for all terrains. This model in particular was designed for big jumps and all mountain. This year’s innovation is the highback with aluminum co-molded ankle strap, which assures support and back stiffness.

Rome 1 . B L A C K L A B E L The Black Label is the newest member of the Rome collection and offers the best technology of the Vermont company. Made with the Asymwrap system, which gives a surfy feeling, it features a revolutionary highback built with the overmolding technology: the molding of a material on a preexistent one. More specifically, the main structure in thermoplastic glass fiber is enriched with a nylon section molded in the bottom, and creates a perfect combination of support, freedom of movements and lightness. 2 . L I B E R T I N E One of the role model of the Vermont company, the Libertine is back in the SRT version, where the super reliable lacing system is combined with a Zonal Boa. The Vibram sole assures a good traction on all terrains, while the Ultralon Fit Liner gives an unparalleled comfort. It’s not a case this is the favorite model of the Rome Team and many other shaping crews.

3 . N A T I O N A L We don’t need to highlight the fact that the National is one of Rome’s more appreciated boards: it has changed the whole concept of All Mountain with really exceptional all terrain performances. For years Bjorn Leines has adopted it, making it his pro model: this tells us something about which kind of performances the National is capable of. For 2020 season, it’s back with a new shape to attack any terrain with style and power.

2020 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Oneill

Jones 1 . A P O L L O The Apollo is the ultimate freeride binding. Built on the Skatetech platform marked Now (the brand of the Nidecker group), it employs the Flip-In ankle strap, which can be used in two modalities, surf mode or freeride mode: you just need to turn it. The light highback in asymmetric carbon gives all the support you need, plus a reactive and efficient response. 2 . F L A G S H I P Jones celebrates the 10th anniversary with a broader collection of boards, aimed at covering all aspects of freeriding, the spearhead of Jeremy Jones. Flagships turns 10 too, and for 2020 it’s back with its stock of technologies which make it a great board for technical freeride, but also for groomed runs. Directional shape with a 3D contour base for a perfect floatation, traction tech for a more efficient edge hold and control at high speeds, basalt power strings for a renewed receptiveness and shock absorption. Finally, a topsheet in real FSC wood, for an elegant and timeless aesthetics.

Deeluxe

GROUNDCONTROLL The Deeluxe tackles 2020 with a new and revolutionary product. It’s not a stiff boot in the strict sense of the term, but it’s not a soft boot either. It features a stiff backbone panel and a soft element from the ankle area up: a characteristic which allows a great control on the board in the turns. The BOA lacing system guarantees a perfect fit and increases performances.

Electric

ELECTRON There are a few brands which really innovated the goggles field, more than adding a gradient or presenting a new lens change system. Electric is one of these brands, and is back with the Electron, its top goggle, which modifies the gradient of the lens according to the light. We make it sound like it’s the future. Actually, the future is already here.

GOR E -TE X 3 L P SYCH O TECH A N ORA K Even if it may seem a vintage article at first sight, the Psycho anorak has lots of the main technical features of the best outerwear. Made in Gore Tex 3L for an unprecedented protection, with Recco system and radio pocket for avalanche emergencies, it’s a jacket suitable for the most dangerous adventures. You can wear it in Alaska, for one thing.

Flux

DS The bindings and boots Japanese company Flux presents a solid collection focused on high performance. Here we have the DS model, with a highly supportive and stable highback, which doesn’t interfere with the freedom of movements typical of freestyle. The Flat Rocker Construction of the baseplate matches the natural flexibility of the board, while assuring a perfect edge to edge control.

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Pow

RAVENNA MITT The Ravenna is a comfortable women’s mitt with lots of technology on its side. Palm in Grade A leather, Hiphora Waterproof insert, polyester fabric with laminated PU and 3M Thinsulate C150/100 isolation system. The design is pretty cool and fit for any situation, while its shortness makes it suitable for any shell.

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GLCR GORE TE X HYDRASTASH SYNC SHELL JACKET Nasa Technology for this new 686 jacket, which combines all the technical innovations of Mike West’s company. Made in Gore Tex, it’s perfect for those who want an article for all situations, challenging backcountry included. It presents the exclusive Hydrastash water reservoir wrapped around the waist area, in the inner back part.

Never Summer

WESTBOUND If you’re always striving to be better, this could be your choice. The West Bound. One of the best working profile in snowboarding snuck it’s way out of the Shaper Series. The West Bound features a new boss shape, a pinch of taper, and the Recluse Web Carbon layup. A lot’s changed in the West. It floats better, carve better, maneuver better and has a lot of pop.

Konvoi

NEVADO Konvoi is a little German brand which got caught in the spotlight for its high-quality products and the innovative technologies used in the making of snowboards and powdersurfs. Here we have the Nevado, a natural born freeride board which is also fitted for groomed runs, thanks to its wide sidecut. On the base you’ll find two “channels” close to the edges, which allow more control on powder.

Salomon 1 . L A U N C H B O A It is well known that Salomon is a leader in the boots sector, especially in fast-lacing systems. Until about ten years ago, the design was very technical and not much sneakerhead-friendly. But for some time now their boots line has become quite nice. With this Launch Boa, which combines liner lacing and Boa outer lacing, they nailed it. One of the best boots of 2020, period. 2 . H P S X A S M O Designed by Wolle Nyvelt and inspired by the Äsmo powdersurf, this HPS is wide to float on powder – on a natural terrain --, but at the same time it is receptive and fast in the crossing over. The exclusive design keeps the weight of the rider perfectly distributed, offering unique backcountry experiences that only a hybrid creature like this HPS X Äsmo can give.

Patagonia Winter Worn Wear tour is coming back.

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Born as a one-time project, the Patagonia Worn Wear wood cabin decided to continue to teach to snow enthusiasts how to extend the life of their equipment. In the past editions, ùthe Worn Wear Tour stopped in all the most famous European venues, and now it begins again from one of the most influential towns in the ski and snowboard world: Innsbruck.

With this tour, Patagonia teaches us how to use our gear for a longer time, this preventing the emissions of CO2, the production of waste and the use of water necessary to make it.

breakfast, then we drove to Küthai. It may sound like a Japanese resort, but it’s actually not too far from Innsbruck. The Patagonia ambassador Nicholas Wolken was with us to show us how to seriously ride on powder and to present his new video project Close To Home. But we’ll talk about this in the interview you’ll find in the next pages. Let’s go – split boards for some and mountaineering skis for others. A local guide brought us to an immaculate heaven of real and pure powder. Breathtaking mountains all around us and, as in the most forbidden dreams, it was snowing and sunny at the same time, a bliss for our eyes and cameras.

In today’s society, it’s easier and cheaper to buy something new, instead of reuse it – and that goes for most things. But acting this way, we’re creating a society of consumers, not of real owners. There’s a difference. Owners can be responsible for their purchase – from an appropriate cleaning to repair, reuse and sharing. On the other hand, consumers take, produce, dispose and repeat, in a circle which is leading us towards an ecologic bankrupt. Worn Wear encourages the customers to extend the life of what they wear as much as possible, repairing clothing of any brand for free.

500 vertical meters, 3 hours of walking and we reached the top. Being there was great, but not as much as feeling the thrill of dropping down those white walls. After a while, we stopped for a break: some pictures taken with the group, some water, a pretzel, a handful of Haribo jellies and we went back to drawing our turns on these perfect slopes. The first to drop was Nicholas: strong, neat and precise in his lines. His red jacket surrounded by meters of powder blowing was a real pleasure for our shutters. Good job Nico!

What’s the story of the Worn Wear Tour before this Austrian stop? This campaign was born in 2013 in order to foster the customers to take care of their outerwear by washing them in the right way and repairing any possible damage. These simple practices reduce by 20-30% the emissions of CO2, the production of waste and water consumption. It seems absurd, but it’s true! From the first stop in Engelberg, passing through lots of European spots and finally coming here in Innsbruck, in this little wood cabin built for the occasion, lots of clothing has been repaired. The Patagonia team was there to offer free repairs of zippers, zipper flaps, buttons, torn fabrics and much more, also giving useful tips on how to repair jackets, pants and sweaters autonomously.

Right. Now, my turn. Bindings attached, goggle on, I breathed and looked down the valley. 3…2…1…drop! It’s only been a few hours. It’s 6 pm. Sunburnt from the sun and the cold, my eyes are wet from exhaustion – or maybe from the excitement of the first powder of the season – I’m queueing with tens of people to have my jacket repaired (my sleeve strap has a problem). I’m surrounded by children, families, young and elderly kids, some old mountain dog, riders, enthusiasts or simply town folk who want to have his clothing – a true fellow traveler – running again. I know I’ll have to wait, but I’m drinking a good beer, there’s a cool background music and I’m with nice friends. The Patagonia team is right to keep this little wood cabin going. Long life to Worn Wear, long life to your outerwear! Repairing is really a radical action.

“Do not buy this jacket”, a famous Patagonia adv said. I got to Innsbruck with the Patagonia European Team, and in particular with Jelle and Hannah, with whom I became friends with, to launch the first stop of the Winter Worn Wear. But before getting to work, given the exceptional snow conditions which have literally covered the Austrian mountains, the guys thought that a little splitboarding wouldn’t hurt. Wake up at 6.00, fast

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Nicholas Wolken was born in 1983 in a small town on the Swiss Alps. He is the son of a skier and climber so it was inevitable for him to get passionate about the great mountain. This passion led him and his snowboard very far and pushed him to explore both remote places and relatively close ones looking for the perfect turns. Brand Manager for Korua Shapes and Patagonia ambassador, Nicholas also loves climbing and surfing and is passionate about psychology and eco-psychology.

How did “Close to Home” come about? Why not go further afield in search of snow? It’s a paradox, but by traveling a lot, I realized that I live in a great place, and there are still a lot of new things to explore in my backyard. Running on a tight schedule made it obvious that staying closer to home meant more time spent on snow and less on my butt in the air. It’s also just cheaper, less hassle and has less environmental impact.

and enjoy a simple life. Being environmentally aware is not necessarily a motivation, it’s just the right thing to do. Can you tell us about the alpine hut you stayed in? The alpine hut was bought in the 70’s by my best school friend’s grandpa. It is a traditional run-down haybarn shot to pieces by the swiss army when they used it for target practice. He basically renovated it from scratch with the help of his family. He was an excellent carpenter so it turned out as nice. He is the founder of the carpentry company my dad works for and I used to work there on summers as well.

Can you tell us about the location you shredded and what it means to you? We filmed some parts in my family friends’ alpine hut on the hill right above the small town where I grew up. I haven’t been there for many years, so it brought me back memories. I felt excited to share this beautiful spot with my friends from Innsbruck. For logistical reasons we also filmed in and around Innsbruck where the filmer Christoph Thorensen and Mitch & Bibi Töleder live. It was great going back there, I have many good friends and blurry memories from my days as a student there.

What have the snow conditions been like in your home resort for the past few seasons? And how was the season you’ve have been filmed? It has been very variable - I have noticed more extreme weather patterns. Last winter was a crazy amount of snowfall, but it got wet and heavy very fast due to the warm temperatures and rain. Measurements over the past few years show how global warming is making winter shorter, the snow arrives later and melts earlier, it just seems to be less predictable and hard to plan. Filming the movie, we were confronted with a lot of avalanche danger, and confronted by either too much snow or not enough.

Did this trip feel simpler and much more free because you didn’t have to travel far? The little time we spent on the snow was much more relaxed as we knew our surroundings and therefore it was less stressful. The idea was to make the simplest and smoothest movie project ever, but my knee cap and Achilles tendon had other plans. So, a little short movie project that was supposed to take 2 weeks eventually took 2 years in the making and became stressful, because I was worried it wouldn’t all come together at the end. We also ended up traveling more than we planned at first. I experienced firsthand that cutting down on things can be hard.

What interesting things did you’ve learned from this trip? Doing this trip and working on this project really made me read up on and get interested in eco-psychology. I want to learn more about the effect of nature on our psyche and vice versa. I was especially touched by the idea of Gaia (seeing the whole planet as a giant living organism that we are one with) and I am very keen to find out more through my personal experiences about the emotional relationship I have towards nature and the parallels there are to be drawn from what we know about human to human relationships in humanistic psychology. My experiences have grown my concern about ecological matters and given me motivation to change some of my thinking and behaviours.

Was it driven by a desire to be environmentally aware – travel less, buy less etc? The main motivations for me were to have a good time, be out in nature with friends enjoying some nice turns. To have no unnecessary hassle

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The Park? We started follwing each other on instagram, then sent some DMs telling them I was going to come to Bear and they simply told me to come over. Stoked on being part of Sunday in the Park!

Lucas Baume AKA Yung Doli is becoming a modern snowboarding icon just because he don’t give a shit about being famous or drawing the attention of media and sponsors..plus he’s so fun. His don’t give a shit attitude is far from being rude, like the way he parted away from contests after 10 years of Swiss Freestyle Team: he was simply over it so he smoothly skidded away and started surfing sexy. We catched him up just before catching a plane to China, a country that literally is falling in love with his unique style on and off the board.

You did competitions for a while; when and what made you realize it was over? I did contests full time for like 10 years, because at the beginning it was fun and we were stoked on doing them and pushing each other. Then tricks became so technical that basically the rule was to add a further spin to your buddy trick. I realized it was becoming so close to alpine ski, I wasn’t having fun anymore so I called it quit. Shortly after also my friends Max Buri and Leoandro Eigensatz gave up contests. That’s it.

I guess they asked you thousand times this one: why Yung Doli? We were a tour apartment in Laax playing beer pong and there was this guy with some camera gear and there was this small rail. I asked what it was and he told me it was a Dolly. I started laughing and and telling Doli all the time. Dominik Wagner started calling me YungDoli and shortly after many other people kept calling me like that. I liked it and changed my instagram profile name.

Laax is your second home, what do you love the most of it? I love the vibe, the perfect park setup, the people. I can go there alone and find homies all the time. Plus they have great parties all week long. You can shred the park and find someone who’s always down to shoot with. It’s special.

Where you from exactly? Vallée de Joux, a small resort with few lifts an hour drive from Lausanne.

In Laax you see Surfsexy stuff all over the town: what does it really mean? It fit perfectly the way we shred. Loose, not trying too hard, good vibe, just having fun. It’s sexy someway. Plus it sounds great.

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You do a lot of competition but you also find time to film every season: have you ever thought to give up or take a break from contests and produce a video part for a major movie production? Of course have I thought about that. I still like to compete because you’re pushing yourself so much and I like that. My plan is to start film more and more from now on. I still don’t want to drop out completely from competitions but I want to have filming in priority one. Future is bright.

Måns is the perfect balance between contest machine and style king. Even if he’s a frequent flyer of the world champs slopestyles, he always find some time to film and prove he can ride park with great style and a unique approach, mixing the latest rail combos with sick rotations and radical carves in between. He’s part of the heavy Horsefeather Squad and we catched him up to talk about life, injuries and future projects. Read on. Hi Måns, please briefly introduce yourself. I’m a simple guy from Sweden that loves snowboarding and two-stroke smoke. Even if you do a lot of competition, your riding is really flowy and video friendly. It’s just your style or you worked hard to keep it so smooth? Style is everything, why do something you can’t do with style. I don’t want to be just a random or regular competition rider. So I’m just trying to be myself and do my thing even if it’s a competition or not.

You’re in the Horsefeathers family since 2015 and from outside the crew seems to be really tight. How does it feel to be part of it? And which is your outerwear kit of choice? I’m super glad that I’m a part of the HF team. We’re always having a great time together and all the people who is involved in Horsefeathers are the best. I’m feeling super lucky to have them by my side. My choice for this season right now is the Desert Hornet Jacket and Desert Havoc Pant. Gotta love that shit.

Still talking about your style, you put a lot of turns and carving action between tricks: what’s your opinion on this new Carving fever? Mix up all the heavy tricks with some carves is perfect. I really like the new school carving, that brings the old school feeling back. So let’s keep it going.

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Snowboarding... It went through some big changes in a relatively short period of time, to finally reach the awareness – and importance – of a grown-up sport.

veloped their personalities and stayed true to them, not blindly following the momentary trends. Even because, let’s be real: trends are not trendy anymore. Or, better stated, there are so many, that there is more than one way one can follow. This is a great thing, because it gives to brands and riders the freedom to express themselves and get outside the box without being afraid to fail. The other side of the coin? You have to be the best to make it: the beginner’s luck is not enough anymore. That being said, which are the main elements of snowboarding today, and what should we expect from tomorrow?

In 2012, ex pro-snowboarder David Benedeck featured in Current state: snowboarding an overview of snowboarding through 23 interviews to the most influential people in the history of sliding sideways. 7 years has passed since then, during which snowboarding has lived the ups and downs of being a teenager. It went through some big changes in a relatively short period of time, to finally reach the awareness – and importance – of a grown-up sport.

First, a growing awareness towards the environment, of which snowboarding is both victim and perpetrator. Environmental sustainability has become a big issue, as projects like Laax’s and its foundation Green Style, or the commitment of icon Jeremy Jones in fighting global warming denial with his POW Action Fund demonstrate.

Yes: a sport. Purists hate the word, which has the same effect of Kriptonite on Superman, or of a crucifix on vampires. Despite the several meanings we give to the art of side sliding, it requires training, it’s included in the Olympics and pros have to behave as such: it’s a sport, a full-fledged sport. But it surely is much more than a classic sport, where training and breathing are the main requirements.

Companies have shown their sense of responsibility too. Burton, Capita, Picture, Mervin, Jones and many others changed their production processes to limit the use of polluting energy sources and materials (of which snowboarding gear is chock-full). Another important topic is going back to the roots of snowboarding. In the last seasons, this need expressed itself in many ways, and it’s still growing now. Let’s think about how single-minded snowboarding was at the end of the first decade of 2000s. Obsessively progressive, always looking for something new to substitute the old, without realizing that the past had always been there as the main source of inspiration. In the last years, snowboarding looked back to the past and took inspiration from it. It shows in the rediscovery of vintage styles and names that wrote the history of this sport. A historic

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Functionality is the last subject we want to talk about, because yes: it’s a trend. Everything unnecessary is simply redundant and unappreciated. That’s why all new products’ main features focus on technology and usability, more than on a refined aesthetics. Ideas like the carry-over (meaning, same products for more than one season) are not profane anymore, but they are seen as smart solutions to respond to a more difficult market and grown-up consumers, who need more than a new layout to open their wallets.

company like Nidecker went back to the sector which defined its origins: carving. But the most exciting aspect of all this is the fact that this tendency is a new brands’ play. Companies like Korua, United Shape and Gentem Stick took inspiration from the history of snowboarding and developed a new whole appetite towards the purest form of riding. Powder surfing can be read as the most radical form of search for the origins. To name one rider, Wolle Nyvelt, who had never experienced it first hand, rediscovered, revalued and brought it back to life. Even jibbing looked back to the origins of freestyle: think about the Switchback no high-back bindings, or the Burton EST technology inspired by the 90s baseless, or the Vans linerless boots.

Time for conclusions, then: how do we see snowboarding today and in the next future? Basically, more sustainable, connected to its roots, open to contaminations and functional. We don’t want to get bogged down in speculations about the revival of the baggy or the rocker boards: we know the old will be back again. We also know it will meet the new, giving life to innovative and more sustainable styles. It may sound obvious, but to us it is extremely exciting.

Next plate on the table: crossover. No, we don’t want to talk about Rage Against the Machine, but about a cross-sectoral phenomenon that has influenced (and will keep doing it) snowboarding on all levels. Contamination is a keyword in modern snowboarding, and it’s influencing materials, trends and styles definition. We must highlight, in fact, that crossover has actually always been present in snowboarding as one of the main engines of its development. Just think about the legendary Craig Kelly, who invented the backcountry freestyle by bringing pipe tricks and freeride together. Lately, though, crossover was given a new momentum. Starting with the creative riding of the Yawgoons, who combined jibbing and carving, freestyle hasn’t been the same anymore and the process of contamination has reached new levels. Just watch Yearning for Turning by Korua, or Slice ‘n Dice by Nidecker, where curves and tricks combine in a new style. Crossover also influenced the gear, where new technologies met vintage styles, giving life to new and functional concepts.

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I wake up early in the morning at Eric Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house in Bellingham. My truck is loaded, waiting for me in the parking lot. Everything is packed and I am ready to hit the road. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early January, the perfect time to start a winter on the road. My season is about to begin. The plan was to get my truck and my snowmobile and head for the British Columbia in pursuit of perfect pillows and jump landings. There is only one, big problem. December on the Pacific Northwest has just gone down as one of the driest on record, and the forecast for the start of the new year was just as bleak. One year ago, Europe was experiencing a very similar drought. There was hardly any snow at the beginning of the season and in the following months the situation did not change much, ending up with a very dry year. Given these dire snow conditions, Victor Daviet, used to hike his ass off in the Alps, decided to make a big leap. He jumped on a plane headed to North America in the hope of riding some powder. Hopping on a plan was easy, while hopping on

a snowmobile was a different story. In the next couple of months, Victor experienced, as we all do, the pros and cons of snowmobiling. You can easily get to explore a mind-blowing amount of terrain, but the effort to get your snowmobile unstuck after parking it in a snow drift can be staggering too. In the six weeks we shot together, Victor managed to crash his sled twice! The first time he was going full speed across a field and hit a rock. The second his headlights kissed the rear bumper of my sled while trying to get a video shot. Repairs ended up costing in the thousands. The rental was not an option, since it would have costed even more, but it would have probably been better off buying a new snowmobile altogether. But if we leave these two issues aside, there is something that really gets under your skin. The vastness of the backcountry shrinks with the sounds of snowmobiles ripping apart the perfectly manicured snow. Within a day, hundreds of miles of pristine snowscapes will be ravaged with trenches and shit hooks of all the 64

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motor heads getting there. Now, one year later, I’m hanging out of Eric’s house drinking tons of coffee and wondering what the hell am I doing. The mountains are literally a frozen tundra, and I’ve spent more time standing in the rivers waiting for a fish to bite my fly, then on my snowboard. I’m about to hop in my truck and head north to Revelstoke, when my phone starts ringing. It’s a facetime call from Daviet. Turns out he just wanted to call and say “hi”, but when he mentions that the Alps have just received over two meters of snow and a high-pressure system is about to open up around Italy, my mind starts racing. Maybe it’s the coffee, or maybe it’s the fact that the words “powder” and “sun” haven’t been mentioned since the previous season, but without blinking an eye I tell him I’m coming. I hit up Chris Wellhausen and Nick Hamilton at Transworld and tell them my plan. The green light shines a couple hours later, so I turn my truck and drive back south toward Portland to catch a flight to Italy the very next morning. After a 36 hours

flight trying to sleep and watching movies on repeat, I’m in Milan, Italy. Thomas Delfino picks me up from the airport. We meet up with Victor Daviet and Victor De Le Rue and start our adventure into the mountains. Within minutes after our meeting, I bring up snowmobiling. Everyone starts cracking up. I guess they had a little bet going on to see how long it would take me to bring up sledding in a conversation. I guess their American stereotype was spot on! I’m in a new world. I had been to Europe only once before, on a backcountry trip, but this time it’s going to be the full-on experience. The next morning, we get first lift up in Monte Rosa ski resort. We find our route into the backcountry and begin our tour. The sun is out, but the high-pressure brings a cold that burns our lungs as we walk. It doesn’t take long to find ourselves completely alone in the backcountry. Daviet says: “you hear that?” I reply: “no.” And he adds: “exactly!” The only noise is the sound of our own breathing. Snowmobiles and the smell of burning fuel are thousands of 65

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miles away. And for the next few days of shooting, every breath, smell and sound reminds me of this. These Frenchmen aren’t only different in the ways they move in the mountains: they are different in the way they look at the terrain. Without the option of being able to travel over a hundred miles in a day, they take what they can get. A spot that the normal North American would pass by with his sled without a moment of hesitation, might be a possibility for a Frenchman, and he will make the most of the terrain within walking distance. It’s not only easy to agree that they’re incredible snowboarders: they are also some of the best walkers I’ve ever seen. They hike a jump in almost the same time it takes a snowmobile to double you up to the top. I’m at the same mercy of the mountains as they are. If I want an angle, I need to work for it and commit to it. Everything is thought out because a mistake might mean a half hour walk for nothing. After three beautiful days in Italy, the weather takes a dramatic change and soon our cold sunny

days turn much warmer and rainier. It actually reminds me of the Pacific Northwest, and I don’t mind it at all. The mountains are still getting snow up high and we go to Daviet’s hometown, Annecy in France, where we wait for conditions to get better for shooting. Our time in Annecy mostly consists of eating smelly cheese and aged meat, drinking wine and getting to know his friends. The city is built next to a lake and canals weave their way between shops and houses in the city center. There are no skyscrapers here, only ancient castles, brick alleyways, pastel colored buildings and a culture that’s as rich in life as its cheese is rich in flavor. Eventually, the clouds part ways and the sun comes out ending a storm that surpassed France’s record snowfall accumulation since record keeping begun. We set out on a new adventure to explore a cabin in the French Alps. It’s really amazing to see the reactions of my French counter parts: just as myself, they are in absolute disbelief at how much snow caked the mountains. The humid 68

winter storm that had preceded our trip stuck snow on the rocks like you only see in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. It’s truly amazing to see such beauty. None of the guys had ever seen their country look like that. When we get to the cabin, we finally have a clear picture of how much snow is actually up there. The cabin is raised several feet off the ground with stairs leading up to the deck where you enter the dwelling. It is buried up in snow to the attic. The only way to get in is to dig deep down in order to unbury the door and finally enter. After settling in, we decide to go immediately for a tour to get a closer look at the terrain. There is a high avalanche risk and we tread lightly. The landscape is pristine. There are only a few birds, rabbits and foxes, three French snowboarders, the Argentinian filmmaker Grego Campi, and me. That’s it. Any tracks around here is ours. Any sound is ours. It’s a paradise in the mountains, relatively close to civilization. It seems like the mountains are our own. We have an overwhelming feeling of the vastness of the

territory. Not even the sound of petrol getting burned by slednecks in the distance reaches us. As far as the eye can see, there is nothing man made, except the cabin we temporarily reside in. We plan to go across the valley, but find out it’s a true expedition, not a simple push of the throttle. We spend a couple of days at the cabin, and the only things that change the snowscape is the wind transforming heaps of snow into moonlike craters, the fox and rabbit tracks constantly moving towards and away from one another. I realize now that there is more then only one way to appreciate the backcountry. You are not allowed to use snowmobiles in the Alps, because it would take a very special experience away from an area that is cherished by so many. Back in the States and Canada, snowmobiles are necessary to open up a territory that might otherwise be impossible to access without the use of engines. The experience with my French buddies opened up my mind to places where engines are banned, where silence is encouraged. 69

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NOVY YORK is a snowboard documentary on the L1 Premium Goods team searching for spots, history, and comradely around the Baltic Sea. The two weeks journey started in Helsinki, Finland and ended in Tallinn, Estonia, crossing the Baltic Sea. This is the first of the many trips organized by the L1 team for this season. NOVY YORK, whose filming is still in progress, is the sequel of the first film of the Amerika series. The season was in full swing. Cities all over the northern hemisphere were covered in crystal clear snow, and the L1 team was ready to leave for a new adventure. Joe Sexton, the last member to join the L1 team, had been to Helsinki many times during his career. But crossing the Baltic Sea to reach the ancient town of Tallinn, in Estonia, was news to him too. Therefore, when TM Knut Eliassen texted the L1 team asking them where they wanted to go snowboarding for two weeks, Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s answer had the energy of deep motivation: Helsinki/Tallinn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Baltic Adventure. The next day everyone had already booked their tickets and accommodations in Airbnb. Destination: the historic Baltic Sea. None of the team guys had ever been outside Helsinki before, so the crew was more than excited to go exploring the unknown. To start out, the crew explored the infamous street-snowboarding city of Helsinki, guided by the legendary local rider Eero Ettala. Days were filled with riding around the snow-covered city looking for new features, while at nights the guys went skating at the local indoor skatepark. Every snowboarder understands how amazing it is to be able to snowboard

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during the day and skate at night: when the destination offers both activities, you feel like everything is lining up and you’re about to have a great time. After about six days exploring the streets of Helsinki, the crew decided to hop on the local Baltic Sea ferry bound to Tallinn. It’s about three hours crossing. The crew got their tickets, walked on with their boards and sat down next to the windows with a bottle of wine, enjoying the trip across the Baltic Sea to their next adventure in Tallinn. The first settlement in Tallinn dates back to 5.000 years ago. Before 1918, Tallinn was known as Reval, but it wasn’t until 1248 that the city was legitimately recognized by Denmark. Tallinn’s Old Town is one of the world’s best-preserved medieval centers, which makes it a dream destination for street snowboarders. The crew was both amazed by the many great spots around and in the city center, and by the kindness of the inhabitants, one of the friendliest community you’ll ever have the pleasure to meet. The team got never kicked out: actually, we would usually end up with an audience of Estonians watching us as if they were enjoying a show. “I felt like we were snowboarding in an old Medieval movie set, like King Arthur’s. It was surreal! Tallinn is probably the most unique city I’ve ever been to” Sam Taxwood said. Even if the trip was planned at the last minute and the destination was unknown to most, it ended up being one of the best team trips so far – a true street-snowboarding adventure! Actually, it usually goes like this: the more random and last minute an adventure is, the better the final result. We will cherish this Baltic Adventure in our memory books forever, and if you’re looking for your own street-snowboarding trip, we definitely recommend the Baltic! It’s cheap, the snow is stable, drinks are good, cities are beautiful and there’s plenty of great spots. Basically, everything you need to raise the adventure level!

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Arthur Longo resembles those pros from the late nineties. He’s so over the top, you can hardly relate to him. But when he opens his mouth to talk, he seems so natural and pure you can only appreciate the huge gift mother nature gave him. He can ride everything with style: halfpipe, backcountry, jumps… He can handle them all with a unique grace which shows how deeply in contact with the mountains he is – like a surfer with water. Despite his fame, he’s humble. All he wants to do is riding with his friends and giving back some of this energy to snowboarding.

Hey Arthur, where are you right now and what are you doing? I’m driving to Chamonix to meet with the Volcom crew, we’re staying there for ten days. Chamonix is one of my favorite spots to ride. I’ve just left Arlberg in Austria, where I was staying with my friends Blake Paul, Jake Kuzyk, Tanner Pendleton and Oli Gagnon. Jake and Tanner are shooting a movie, so we were there trying to get some shots, but we mostly enjoyed the snow brought in Austria in the last two weeks by some snowstorms. It’s the first pow of the season for me and it’s amazing to get that feeling again.

Which was the purpose of Caboosta Gondola chill approach? Easy riding seems to be the next big thing: are you down with such statement? Caboosta Gondola was more of a cultural trip. When you’re filming a movie, you usually focus more on getting the perfect trick in the perfect conditions, forgetting about what’s surrounding you. When you’re on a journey, you have to lower your expectations, ‘cause you can’t always be in the perfect spot at the perfect time. So you simply enjoy the ride. We filmed it at the end of the season with slushy snow, so our best option was to focus on chill riding. I think a good video doesn’t necessarily have to feature the latest or biggest trick. I don’t know if it’s a statement, but all we wanted to do was going somewhere and do something, travelling with our friends.And we think many people can relate to that.

You traveled a lot last winter, filming on a pretty wide range of terrains. At the beginning of 2018 we saw you mastering the side hits, then the backcountry with Vans in Landline and later on in Together Forever. Which are your plans for the incoming season? I don’t really know yet what I’ll be working on this incoming winter, but we’re thinking about something with Volcom, even if I can’t say much about this right now. Moreover, Jake and Tanner are working on a new movie for Vans, so I will be filming with them as well. Well, you know, there are a lot of filming plans going on, but in the end you never know where, who, when and how it’s gonna be like. My main goal is filming as much as I can and have a good time.

Will we see you tearing down the walls of a halfpipe again in a competition? I did it for a long time, way more than I expected, but I don’t think I will ever do halfpipe competitions like I used to. I spent so much time training to reach that level, that only when I stepped away from it I realized how crazy it was, while when I did it on a daily basis it was quite normal for me. I still love it, though.

Let’s go back to Side Hits Euphoria for a minute: how did the idea come to film just natural hits? I’ve had the idea for SHE (Side Hits Euphoria) in my mind for a very long time. I was used to it and I still feel like it’s quite my thing. Sometimes it’s more exciting to watch riders cruising around hitting mini features, instead of doing crazy halfpipe run. I don’t know. I tried to register kind of stuff more inspired by skateboarding and DIY. Plus, it was pretty easy and fun to make. I’m really stoked for it!

What does make French riders so special? I mean, beside the crazy amount of quality mountains they ride. Actually, I don’t know. I know for sure we are super lucky for the mountains we have. Especially those on the west side, where we have so many good resorts. Going on sky holidays is rooted in French culture. In my case, I’m pretty lucky because I was born in a ski resort with a great snow park, Les Deux Alpes, so my approach to snowboarding had been pretty easy.

How was winning the Standout Performance of the Year at TransWorld Riders’ Poll 20 with Oliver Glitter? I can’t believe it: it’s a really big recognition getting that award. Thanks to everybody that made it happen. Pretty cool!

What does snowboarding need right now? It would be great if snowboarding got cheaper: lift passes, gas, accommodation, food… It’s all so expensive that only few people can afford it without a support.

What do you think about the Filming vs Competing thing, having done them both for quite a long time? They’re so different. I’m glad the contests exist and I’m also glad I competed for a long time. The contests push the limits and raise the bar of technical level. Filming is more about creativity and not only about performance.

Where do you think it will go in the next few years? Wherever it’s going, I hope it will keep on growing, and that the new generation will be able to push further. I also hope snowboarding will be less led by business, but you know we all need that part to keep the ball rolling. I think it will get more sustainable, that’s for sure.

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COME ON MAX! BY GIACOMO MARGUTTI

As you probably know, the rider Max Parrot, who won a silver medal in slope style at the PyeongChang Olympics and stepped up several times on the XGames podium, announced to suffer from a rare form of cancer. He did it publicly in mid-January, without hiding, standing up for it. He has never been a very social rider. He liked to lay low, and probably only a few people knew him well. Nevertheless, the international community of snowboarders rallied around Max with thousands of IG and FB messages. First, his buddies of the national team: McMorris, Seb Toots, Darcy Sharpe and Tyler Nicholson (who attended the XGames in “all black”, as Max likes to ride), Laurie Blouin and Spencer O’Brien. Max is sure, as we all are, that he’ll make it. For a rider who landed a quad cork a couple of seasons ago, nothing seems impossible. Come on, you can do it, Max! #fuckcancer

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