Horsefeathers Winter Brandmag 2015/16 EN by Horsefeathers

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CONTENT Intro

4 Snowboarding since 1989

6 Horsefeathers Technology

8 Technical Features

10 Tyler Chorlton, Addicted to Powder

12 Eiki Helgason, Street Session

26 Nikolay Grinev, Snowboarding in Russia

44 Marion Gouwy, From France to Japan

60 Rookies: Láďa Hrstka and Aliah-Delia Eichinger

84 Horsefeathers designers: Štěpánka & Pepe

92 Jakub Karlík, Skateboarding and Art

102 Do the washing better than your Mom!

106 Follow us!

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AG M D N A R B WINTER We have fun all year, but as soon as Fall starts, we get more and more restless. It’s 4

already in our heads...crunching of snow under foot, the pow pow feel when you crush the powder under your snowboard and it pushes you to the best feeling in the world. You land a trick off the rail and you see it in slow motion. You feel like Eiki during a stylish noseslide on a triple kink. The feeling you have in the air when you just hold the grab and you stretch it as much as possible. Even though you’re too tired from the day’s riding, you still go out with your friends and party. Winter is the coolest season of the year! This year we‘re looking forward to Winter even more than usual. We’ve made many innovations and improvements to our Winter 2015 collection. We’ve added a new friends to the team and we have a lot of amazing projects and trips on our to-do-list. This Winter is going to be sick! We don‘t want to tell you that our product is the best and technically most advanced because you already know that. We ride our stuff with pride and we’re really happy that we can depend on it when we need it the most. We have prepared a bunch of great interviews and stories for you, so dive in! Just turn the page and enter Winter, Horsefeathers Winter 2015/16. We hope you enjoy it to the max. See you on the mountains! Horsefeathers Crew

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! H S A R T SICK OF Ecology is an important part of our lives. In the modern world no one can take clean surroundings and nature for granted and it is obvious as we see trash everywhere around us. Still, we want to have the possibility to walk in clean forests, mountains or beaches, so even though these are very small steps we try and contribute wherever we can. It starts with recycling paper and plastic, riding our bikes to work, travelling by train instead of car, cancelling of external warehouses thus greatly limiting our driving. The trash is definitely a problem of our civilization. When you look around, it’s everywhere. So in order to take more small steps we decided to act through

We want to know not only who sells our product, but also who made them and how they are made. Pavel Kubíček, the Horsefeathers co-founder, is in charge of production. He’s an avid snowboarder and skater. Our products are made in many factories around the world and Pavel has

our Sick of Trash movement. Whether it be trash in the parking lot, garbage in the forrest or on the mountain, or just empty plastic bottles in a skatepark.... that is exactly what we are fighting against. The Sick of Trash campaign helps to make our surroundings cleaner and more beautiful. Check www.sickoftrash.eu for more information.

spent months on factory floors working with factory owners and workers. We need to know that the working conditions for the people making our snowboard jackets and pants are a safe and positive environment. Over the years we have established friendly ties with our producers and most of them have visited us in our Headquarters in Pilsen. Being from the town that produces the best beer in the world helps, too. If you are interested in this topic, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@horsefeathers.eu.

Some plastic from recycling programs also ends up in eco-materials such as the UltraTech ECO Shell. This recycled nylon is not only functional, but also highly ecological. Maybe your bottle from last year in the snowpark that you sorted correctly has been used to make one of our jackets! The cycle might end with the recycled jacket, but it begins with our attitude towards the environment!

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IDER R Y R A D N E A LEG S I N O ANT L R N I O H S E C D I R R E TYL S AND E V I L O H W , OWK FROM THE U HE ALSO RUNS HIS SN ERE LER DORRA, WH ALLED SLIDEWAYZ. TY PC E, BOARD SHO EING A LEGEND BY AG MB IS FAR FRO UT HIS STYLE, TRICKS ABO DING R A O B IT’S MORE W O N OF S Y A W S I H WE ARE AND . E F I L D O O GAG AND LEADIN VE HIM ON THE HA THE STOKED TO D N A W E R ERS C HORSEFEATH ES OPEN UP TYPAG FOLLOWING N TAKE A C U O Y O S D LER’S WORL T INSPIRED. GE A PEEK AND

Photo: Matt Georges, David Blažek, Jára Sijka

Tyler Chorlton / Tree bonk / Levi, Finland / p: Matt Georges

Hi, Tyler. We want to do the interview a bit unconven-

I see that you are quite interested in politics and gener-

tionally and focus primarily on Andorra, your lifestyle

ally with what is happening in the world. How do you

and backcountry riding. Most riders know you, but if

see the current situation in Europe? Everyone knows

there is someone who doesn‘t, please introduce yourself.

about what’s going on in Greece, but Spain also has its problems.

Whaterp!! I‘m Tyler Chorlton, born 29 years ago in Brighton UK, grew up in the middle of nowhere in

Lets just say there are two ways to enslave people. One

South of France and ended up in Andorra where I found

is by force, the other is by debt.

snowboarding and started getting busy with ma life! You are into a healthy lifestyle, healthy food, etc. Have England is not a snowboarding superpower, but it does

you always lived this way or is it has something new?

have some big names. Who‘s your favorite UK rider and how did you start snowboarding in the UK?

Yes indeed, during my years filming with Pirate Movie Production, I put my body through hell!! Between inju-

I wouldn’t really say I have a favorite UK rider, or EU

ries, not recovering and partying like a pirate, and con-

rider or Global rider for that matter. I like many differ-

stantly being on the road pretty much all year round....

ent riders for many diferent aspects of their riding. I‘m

so I had to get healthy!

just stoked for the progress of all my friends and to see how far everyone has come.

Through the WhatWeWantFilms years I stopped all alcohol, stopped eating meat, stopped eating processed

I came into the British scene by taking part in the Brit-

chemical food and started to eat more organic. The

ish champs held in Mayrhofen back in the early 2000’s.

change I felt and continue to feel is indescribable. You only notice you feel shitty when you start to get better.

You moved to Andorra, where you are a part-owner of

All my life I was fed meat but only when I stopped at

Slidewayz snowboard/skateshop. How did this happen

25 years of age did I realise my body functioned better

and why Andorra?

without it. But its not for everyone, our bodies need different things.

I decided early in my snowboard carrer that I was gonna need something on the side to generate income and

I have you associated with the frontflip, especially with

to have something after snowboarding. For the first 5

the triple in the backcountry and then frontflip high-

years, I was a partner in a shop called Loaded (same

five from Bataleon edit. Is the frontflip your favorite

place) but business was, let’s say, a bit loose... so with

trick? There weren’t many people doing it but now a lot

my homie Merlin we salvaged what we could after an

of riders just throw frontflips to landings and it seems

eventful summer and opened Slidewayz 5 years ago!

to be a crazy and funny trick.

As for why Andorra, why not? ;)

Yea I love frontflips, I experimented a lot with them back in the day as you point out, but when everyone started doing them I decided to play in other areas. I still do them, just not on every feature for the sake of it.

Tyler Chorlton / Fs 720 nosegrab / Bad Gastein, Austria / p: David Bla탑ek

Speaking of Bataleon, you rode for them for a long time,

What would you say are the most important rules when

then changed to Apo and now you’re back after a few

riding in the backcountry and when building backcoun-

years. Because we also ride 3BT, what do you like most

try kickers?

about it? Safety, know your settings/environment, know your I just love the precision that only exists riding 3BT. I‘m

way out, be observant of the changing condition

sorry, people can say what they when, flat boards do

throughout the day, keep an whereabout of your crew

their thing, but I am more precise and I just feel a lot

at all time, teamwork and communication.

more connected to what I‘m doing on Bataleon boards. So stoked to be back.

Describe the backcountry etiquette that knowledgeable riders respect?

You ride a lot of powder and backcountry, that’s because you are an ambassador of our new top 20K se-

Well first off, the early bird catches the worm!

ries #addictedtopowder. Let’s spend some time on it,

In the backcountry, you need to think in terms of you

because riding big mountains is not easy. You were

are a team with a goal of everyone getting shots, not

not riding backcountry from the beginning. How did it

just you... So in the morning when someone is slow, they

come about?

are slowing the rest of the crew down. Efficiency is key! Hurry the fuck up. Safety at all times. Hiking is your

Yes I am addicted to powder, it’s summer time and it’s

best friend, it conditions you and keeps you heathy and

been in my dreams a lot lately...

fit. Everyone shovels equally when building the kick-

Like most kids when they learn to snowboard, I was

er until the smoothing stage when the medias fuck off

park addicted, I wanted to learn all the tricks and want-

to find “the perfect angle“. Rock, paper, sisors for who

ed people to see me doing said tricks because I thought

drops first (or last in some cases), hits go in rotation be-

that was coooool.. then I grew some and realised that

tween riders hiking back up, if you slam be considerate

doing all these tricks on an unchanging jump over and

and try not to leave massive death bomb holes for your

over got pretty boring and also pretty sore impacts on

homie to do his ACL in next hit... And never drop in on a

the body, so I set out to do those tricks on various fea-

kicker you didn’t help build unless you have the OK from

tures of all diferent shapes and sizes and most impor-

everyone who built the fucker!

tantly: out of the way of the crowds, total silence and harmony with the mountain before drop in, into deeeep pow :) Do you have any basic plans for backcountry trips? What’s a typical backcountry day like? Not really, we will usually start with a scope day, then always make a plan for the next day until a day off, or end of trip... Always on the look out for spots!

TYLER N O T L R CHO

Do you have some good advice on how to build a larger backcountry kicker? How much time can it take? First is location, you need a sick big open steep landing, but that is useless without a bit of a flat preceded by a long in-run to get lots of speed to go to the moon! Once you have a spot, become an eskimo: build blocks. Best tool is a saw but you can chop out blocks with your shovel like a tourist, but it will you will save you hours! But still if you are a crew of 3 riders, a filmer and a photographer, builing a big booter that will send you 20 meters or so on a horizontal plane can easily take 4 hours, and it all depends of the feature and how much snow is needed to be moved. Do all final shaping with your boards and always use snowshoes because snowboard boots leave holes everywhere. But my word of advice is: BLOCKS! What’s your favorite powder destination? And what about some really unusual place, where you rode pow? 18

I think my favorite would be Japan only because I love the texture of the snow there. I’m always excited to go snowboarding in new places, after all these years I realise that the greatest gift from snowboarding and in life is getting the oportunity to see the world and the perspective one gets from it. We absolutely agree and we are looking forward to going somewhere in the powder! Thanks for the interview and usefull hints. See you soon and if you would like to say thanks to someone or just send word to someone... go for it! Thanks to my family and loved ones, my sponsors, my homies, the people who respect what I do and to the laws of nature that allow this existence for me to fly through the air doin‘ ma ting…

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H! HE C T A W O T R RIDE IE KI IS A FUN SNOWBOARDING WHAT S T N E S E OL AND R O C , REP E V I T A – CRE S U O T RIDES S E H Y A MEAN W E, THE R O M S ’ AST T L A E H T D N FUN. WH OME A S E W A N M R HALF E D L O E LOOKS DA H T PROOF. A E R A N THE S I T S R E H T O FEW EDI OUS BR M A F ITH T W S O S M U O E M H Y T N OF S SYNO I D L R O W D , FUN E R L A Y O T B S W O , N G S RIDIN T E E R T S OWING , L Y L T O I F V I E T H A T E CR D. ON N A L E C I E LESS S E R R U O O M C T F U O AND KI ABO I E H T I W E OK FE AND I P L S S E I H W H S T E I PAG O DO W T S A H T E GO! A W H T F F G O N I , H H T A E V E RY ELL YE H . G N I D R A SNOWBO

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Eiki Helgason / Ss lipslide / Reykjavík, Iceland / p: Cyril Müller

Hey Eiki, how’s it going up north, do you already have snow up there? Yoo, everything is going good up here, no snow around, but it should happen in a month or so, we usually start filming at the end of November. I think it´s not necessary to introduce you, so the very first question is directed to your homeland. In Iceland, you have a lot of snow during a relatively large part of the year, but there are no big mountains, so please tell us how is snowboarding in Iceland? We do have a lot of snow during the winter months and few pretty good ski resorts, what we are missing though, are good parks, the resorts have started to make them, but it’s still pretty far behind compared to other countries, so that‘s why we grew up riding mostly street rails because that‘s what we had. What about living in Monaco? Lots of sun, fast and expensive cars and hot girls. That is a bit of a change from Iceland, isn’t it? Maybe not the girls, you also have hot ones in Iceland ;) It‘s a huge change from Iceland, but I love it. Always nice, sunny & stable weather. We don’t really fit in with the people but that‘s just funny. It‘s crazy to see how much money some people have and how they spend it on crazy things like yachts & cars. Speaking about girls, you told us the story of how the pretty ones go to Iceland and the ugly ones go to the UK. As Iceland only has about 300k people, you have a program, or app to detect family ties, to make sure you’re not hooking up with your cousin. That’s pretty crazy.

Haha, well, the story goes that the Vikings went to the

What have you filmed for this year’s Sexual

UK and stole all the good looking women and took them

Snowboarding? Can you tell us something?

back to Iceland and that‘s why we have such good looking women over here. I guess the Vikings really knew

Yes, we are doing our Sexual Snowboarding

how to plan for the future.

project. Last season we did the „This Just Happened“ webisodes and there is a full

You and Halldor went to a snowboard school in Swe-

movie coming out in the end of the year that

den. This is something that most EU countries don’t

is kinda the best from the webisodes and a

have. Can you tell us more about it? Describe a typical

lot of new stuff as well... but last season was

school day?

kinda rough for me. I has some bad weather trips and went to the wrong places and stuff,

Yeah it‘s a high-school in Malung, Sweden. It‘s just a

but that happens and nothing to do about it.

normal school, but they wanna help athletes by giving

I’m looking forward to start the new season

them more time with their sport. So, it‘s just a normal

and start sending it again.

school till the ski resorts open then they rearrange the

schedule so that we get 3 days where we need to be in

You and your brother are pretty young, but you

school studying books and shit and 2 days + weekends

do business with several brands, video projects

where we go to the mountain and ride. There are not

and a lot of other things. How did this come

really any coaches telling you what to do. It‘s more just

about and how do you manage to combine busi-

up to you, if you wanna progress or not.

ness with pro riding?

Well, it’s certainly good for Sweden, a lot of top riders

We started Lobster Snowboards because we

are from the north, despite there are not that many big

wanted to be on the same team, so we could ride

mountains. You’re a very creative rider, you invent new

together more. No team was able to take us both,

crazy tricks and you do things differently. Who is your

so the idea to make our own brand popped into

snowboard hero, or a rider you like watching?

mind kinda as a joke at first, but then we started to like that idea so we went for it. We are work-

I dont really have any nr 1. favorite rider, I just like to

ing together with a lot of great people that know

watch everyone and see what they have to offer, be-

how the business works, so they help us a whole

cause every rider has their own unique style and tricks

lot. We mostly take care of the designs and social

and that‘s what I like about snowboarding.

media and stuff like that, so it goes hand in hand with snowboarding so everything works out good.

Do you have any ideas for a new trick? The whole crew around you does a lot of wild partyI have so many tricks in my mind that might, or might

ing, but you’re not that much into drinking. How do

not work. I’m not gonna tell what these are, because I

you handle this and what’s the craziest party you‘ve

don’t want other riders to steal my ideas from me, haha

experienced?

But I have a few that have been almost landed, so hopefully I will put them down this season.

Hehe yeah, people like to party and there is nothing wrong with that, I tried to be into it for a while, but

Over the years, you had landed a lot of sick tricks.

it was just not really my thing. It‘s not that I stopped

Which one was the best for you?

drinking or anything, it‘s just more that I got so over it, so it just kinda faded out for me hehe. But I do have

I think the one I was most stoked on was the double bs rodeo 1080 in pow. I think I was the first to land it in powder, but me and Travis Rice had it in our video parts the same year, but obviously his was a bit bigger, haha.

a drink every now and then if I feel like it.

Is there any typical Iceland drink you would drink at

Yeah, we are also stoked on Nolan, you can check it on page

parties?

35. Thanks for your time Eiki, looking forward to shredding together this winter and if you have any message for any-

We have some heavy ones, the most popular one for

one, then go for it!

people when they start drinking is Topas. It‘s a licorice flavored vodka, I can say that I have put down a few

Hell yeah, thank you guys, look forward to the season,

liters of that drink and nowadays I can‘t even smell it

hope the El Nino storm will bring a lot of snow, see you

anymore without puking haha.

in the mountains (or the streets haha)!

You skate a lot and you skate really well. Is skateboarding your other action sport? What do you like to ride the most? Ramp, street or park? I started skateboarding before I started snowboarding, I was always more into skating, but since we didn’t have any indoor parks during winter I decided to start snowboarding and I got hooked on it of course hehe. Then I started getting sponsors for snowboarding, so I started to focus more on snowboarding. I like skateboarding a lot, I used to skate only street, but when I 32

started my snowboarding career, I kinda slowed down on the gnarly stuff. Now I love to skate mini ramps, but boxes and rails will always be my favorite. Have you ever ridden in a skate contest? I did one back in the day. I went to the capital city, Reykjavik, with my friends & ended up in 2nd place, super stoked on that. For the next Horsefeathers collection, we are working together on your signature line and we are all really stoked on it. There are samples already and it will be sick! But what are your favorite items from the current Winter collection? I can‘t wait to see how my pro model looks in real life. I really like the fit and feel of all the product I have tried so far. My favourite is the Nolan jacket and for riding the basic Leader sweatshirt. Horsefeathers are deffinitely killing it with the stuff.

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Eiki Helgason / Roofdrop / G채vle, Sweden / p: Daniel Bernst책l

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IS A A I S S U R , S OF U FOR MOST . IT’S Y A W A R A F EALLY R Y R T N U O AND C S U O I R E T S MY SOMEWHAT F THE INFORMAITY O R O J A M TED E A L H E T R S I A I HE MED T M O R F N TIO L PROBA C I T I L O P RENT R U C E H T NOWS TO T U O B A G OUT N I D N I F OW. N S S W LEM O H R SSIA, O U R N I G N I THAT’S . Y BOARD S A E T O IS N E V I L S R E PEAK D S D L U BOAR O C AD WE L G E R A AND E R E D R A WHY W O B SNOW , D N E I R F R RUSN I R O WITH OU T U B DISTRI S R E H T A ME TO E I T E H T HORSEF S I V. NOW E N I R G Y A L SIA… S U R N I SIA, NIKO G OARDIN B W O N S E EXPLOR

Photo: Archive Joint snowboards

Zdravstvuyte Nikolay! How are you? Winter is coming, so you must have a lot of work to do. You have two position as both a rider and a businessman. Let’s talk first about the rider’s part. How long have you been riding and why did you start? I’ve been riding about 17 years. I began simply enough, as my dad is one of the first guys who brought snowboarding to Siberia from Vladivostok. He buys cars in Vladivostok and sells them. He also brought snowboards with the cars. We learned to ride together. My dad can still do 15 meter long jumps.

What type of rider are you? Street, park shred, jibs,

Let’s get down to business. How is the snowboard mar-

jumps or powder?

ket in Russia compared to Europe?

I think I’m a versatile rider. I like to ride everywhere.

Honestly, I don’t know how to compare the two mar-

The only thing where I don’t know how to ride very well

kets. In Europe, there are many magazines, great

is the half-pipe. We don’t have good half-pipes in Russia.

contest and so on. Everything is much more difficult. Especially now, with the bad exchange rate, so all

What is the best and worst about snowboarding

snowboards and everything else has become twice

in Russia?

as expensive.

The best is probably the fact, that there’s always a lot

You also own the snowboard brand called Joint

of snow in Siberia! Sheregesh is a place where there is

snowboards, can you tell us a little about it?

always a lot of snow. Although there are no big mountains. Maximum 1.800 meters above sea level. And the

Yes, our brand Joint Snowboards is now 6 years

worst thing is the cold. Sometimes it’s really cold!

old. We always wanted to create high-quality freestyle boards that are affordable for most people.

Do you have any snowboard idol? Who is your favorite

That’s where we’re headed, but we also make a

Russian snowboarder?

few models for beginners and a park board for that market segment. The brand was founded

Idol... hard to say. I always loved the riding of Jussi Ok-

with a single purpose - to give kick-start Russian

sanen. And the film to watch for me now is “Shoot the

snowboarding. After the crisis in 2005 and 2006

moon”. In my opinion, the only talent among Russian

all Russian brands suddenly stopped sponsor-

riders that really sticks out is Alexey “Osa” Osovitsky.

ing riders and releasing films. At one point we

However, he is now more into drifting. Sometimes he

had 3 snowboard mags in Russia. Now they’re

shows up at a competition, wins everything and goes on

all gone, even on the Internet. And with the help

his way. Alex was born and lives in Kamchatka.

of this company we want to give our industry a jumpstart. To see more, visit our website

What is your best trick and what is your favorite loca-

www.jointsnowboards.com

tion to ride? What board technology is best suited for you, I’ve never been into the complexity of tricks. For me the

rocker, camber, some hybrid?

style is way more important, like Devun Walsh :-) Bs Rodeo 900 is my best trick ever, I think. Sheregesh is of

I’m good with any technology! For jumping

course my favorite place to ride, as it is my home spot.

in the park, I like the classical camber, for

And Kamchatka. Kamchatka is a very beautiful place.

riding in the backcountry, rocker or classic. For jibbing, zero camber - I like that one a

There are some Russian Horsefeathers riders, can you

lot! Zero camber, maximum softness, and

name them and describe them a little?

shredding the rails becomes easy!

Ok! Egor Chebanov – a young jib rider. He has a very technical style throwing down a lot of cool tricks. I like his Bs Lip Pretzel Out. Egor rips on wakeboard as well. Slava Abramov – young jib rider as well. Slava’s a very stylish rider, he’s like a cat. I really like to watch how Slava lands tricks. Alexey Batmanov - experienced rider with more than one good video profile. This guy really busts the streets!

We’re looking forward to the new winter collection, what is your favorite style and what do you think will be most popular in Russia? Most of all I like all products with a high membrane: 20k breathable and 20k waterproof. I also like the snow skirt feature on the Horsefeathers pants, this is just great! I haven’t seen this from anybody else! It really is a very convenient thing. When you’re waist-deep in snow in the mountains, this thing you more than anything else! Do Russians really drink that much vodka? The older generation does, yes. Same story in remote villages and towns. But in the big cities, young people do not like it. For some time now, there is a tendency to live a healthy lifestyle in Russia. But a lot of strange and stupid situations in Russia do exist. I mean, I’ve seen some crazy shit. In our country a lot of hard to understand and rather absurd situations happen. Okay Nikolay, thanks for your time, looking forward to riding together at the sales meeting and now you’ve got space for a message, greetings, thank you list. You too, thanks for taking the time to do this interview. Hi to all my friends! Also everyone who rides Joint snowboards. A great big thank you and hello to the whole Horsefeathers crew! And everyone who is into snowboarding! Snowboarding - it’s freedom! It’s love!

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Photo: Jérôme Cau, Matthieu Viveau, Archive Marion

Hi Marion, tell us where you are at the moment and what are you doing? Hi everybody, I’m in front of my computer at the office for my lunch break. So this is a bit surprise for us :) For those who don’t know you, introduce yourself briefly. I’m from Toulouse and I began snowboarding at the age of 15 in the Pyrénées (mountains between Spain and France). I competed in boardercross during the first years, then slopestyle started my travelling around the world. Now I look for powder a natural jumps, when I’m not working. I am an architect in Toulouse from Monday to Friday. You are part of the snowboard team at Horsefeathers, but you’re really active, doing many other things. Is snowboarding still number one, or something else right up on the list? I love mountains, so I engage in many activities on the mountain slopes: paragliding, mountainbiking, hiking. I’ll confess I think there is nothing better than paragliding when I fly. But I think there is nothing better than snowboarding when I’m in powder! So snowboarding is up there with paragliding. Let’s talk about snowboarding. What was the most amazing thing you experienced with snowboarding? I think every powder day abroad is an amazing experience, because your senses are more stimulated than at home. That’s why my best experience was traveling and riding in Japan last winter. Every day was beter than the day before. We were in massive powder all the time and that was so good! Movies don’t lie: Japanese winter is incredible. Every true snowboarder should go there!

Where can we find you the most often, in the snowpark or in powder? Both! I love to jump an to try new tricks again and again. But powder is the priority if it is out there. I am a fan of snowpark and freeride, but you can also find me on groomed slopes with my snowboard club, pushing carving turns and training giant slalom! Is there rivalry between the girls that pushes them, or is it more that you ride with the guys and try to keep up with them? Girls who ride strong are rare. So I don’t wait for them to push my limits. I mostly ride with guys for this reason. I watch the guys and observe their style and techniques. But I watch many girl videos, because they prove it’s always possible to progress a lot more. Guys’ level can’t be the same as girls’: our body, our brain, and our hormones are not equal. Who influenced you more? Women riders, or guy riders? Who is your favourite rider?

I prefer to speak about women who influenced me, because the guys don’t need it! I follow Marie-France Roy and Annie Boulanger for big freeride runs and backcountry. Christy Prior is the best exemple for style in the snowpark. And I watch each video from Jamie Anderson, hoping to get a little bit of the ease she rides with. Riding with the guys must be sometimes a little tough for a girl. We all know that snowboarders can go a bit crazy sometimes. How did you handle this? Yes, It is. Maybe that’s why I’ve got many injuries. For a long time I tried to follow them on every big air, every clif, every rail. Now I handle this better. I listen to my body and I analyze situations. Too big? Let’s hit the

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smaller one. Bad for my pride though.

Tell us what your plans are for this winter? Travel destinations, contests? I have the simple goal to enjoy my weekends and holidays like I did last winter. I will try to film more, and concentrate on photo shoots. Thanks to my bosses, I can manage my winter enough time off, and I hope I will go to Mt. Baker in the US at the end of season. I have been nominated for the legendary Mt. Baker Banked Slalom! That’s awesome! If I can’t travel abroad, I have many places to visit and ride in the Pyrénées and Alps. What is your favourite resort in France, where would you take us riding? I would take you to my home, Peyragudes. Even if it’s not the best resort. I know many great lines and playgrounds. Also Peyragudes is in the centre of Pyrénées, near the fabulous snowparks of Andorra, surrounded by many wild freeride runs, full of nice and fun people, not too far from the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. So you are welcome to my paradise! The new Horsefeathers collection is in stores now, what is your favorite product in the new collection? I chose to wear red Julia jacket with black Katja pants for snowboarding. Also, my favorite products would be the whole new collection of neckwarmers and the Anikka jacket. Thanks a lot, Marion, looking forward to riding together!

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JULIA RED

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Julia is cool. Great colors, great fabrics, great fun details transformed into a parka flashing the odd men’s feature create a blend hard to resist. The inner teddy lining tops it all off. Everybody loves Julia.

SHELL FABRIC 100% POLYESTER / 100% NYLON (RED) WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 10.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 10.000GM BREATHABILITY, OUTER DWR TREATMENT

WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 100G BODY, 80G SLEEVES LINING: 100% POLYESTER TEDDY BACK PANEL AND HOOD, 100% NYLON TAFETTA

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Significant design details such the asymmetrical panels, the main zipper flap, or contrast zippers connect with functional features to form unique jacket ready to protect you in all conditions.

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SHELL FABRIC 100% NYLON / 100% POLYESTER (GRAPE TRIANGLES) WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 10.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 10.000GM BREATHABILITY, OUTER DWR TREATMENT

WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 100G BODY, 80G SLEEVES LINING: 100% POLYESTER MESH, 100% NYLON TAFFETA

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AIKO BLEND BLUE

2 1 9 , 9 1 EUR

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Creative combinations of color blocks make for an immediately attractive jacket. Supported with proven waterproof fabrics and many useful features, Aiko is one step ahead. FIT

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SHELL FABRIC 100%NYLON / 100% POLYESTER (PUMPKIN) WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 10.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 10.000GM BREATHABILITY, OUTER DWR TREATMENT

WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 100G BODY, 80G SLEEVES LINING: 100% POLYESTER MESH, 100% NYLON TAFFETA

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The pants all our girl riders love. Perfectly fitting cut, great fabric with high waterproof, windproof and breathable qualities and new fresh colors create a package that is hard to resist.

1 6 9 , 9 0 EUR

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SHELL FABRIC 100% NYLON / 100% POLYESTER (PUMPKIN, DEEP BLUE) WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 10.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 10.000GM BREATHABILITY, OUTER DWR TREATMENT WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 40G LINING: 100% POLYESTER MESH, 100% NYLON TAFETTA

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A true friend for all conditions. Visible on the hill, comfortable in the chill. Designed to fit snugly, yet with movement and riding in mind. Nea will turn every day into an experience worth remembering.

SHELL FABRIC 100% NYLON / 100% POLYESTER (GRAPE) WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 5.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 5.000GM BREATHABILITY OUTER DWR TREATMENT

WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 100G BODY, 80G SLEEVES LINING: 100% POLYESTER TEDDY HOOD, 100% NYLON TAFETTA

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1 7 9 , 9 0 EUR

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Transforming functional fabrics and accessories into an exceptional jacket requires a strong idea that will always make the design stand out. Asymmetry and round snaps hit the bull’s eye.

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SHELL FABRIC 100% POLYESTER / 100% NYLON (PINK) WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 5.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 5.000GM BREATHABILITY OUTER DWR TREATMENT

WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 100G BODY, 80G SLEEVES LINING: 100% POLYESTER TEDDY HOOD, 100% NYLON TAFETTA

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MARIN GRAPE

1 5 9 , 9 0 EUR

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A seemingly simple design hides an intriguing list of details making Marin amazingly comfy and functional jacket. All seams are custom shaped for a great fit and riding comfort. Wear it and search no further. FIT

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SHELL FABRIC 100% POLYESTER / 100% NYLON (BLUE, SULPHUR) WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 5.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 5.000GM BREATHABILITY, OUTER DWR TREATMENT

WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 100G BODY, 80G SLEEVES LINING: 100% NYLON TAFETTA

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MOMO BLUE

1 6 9 , 9 0 EUR

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Some jackets just beam fun through the design and Momo is definitely one of them. Made from start to be a jacket that comes together with every single moment be it a powder run or coffee after riding.

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SHELL FABRIC 100% NYLON WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 5.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 5.000GM BREATHABILITY OUTER DWR TREATMENT

WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 100G BODY, 80G SLEEVES LINING: 100% NYLON TAFETTA

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VERONIKA

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The straight geometrical lines recall awesome and dominant mountain ranges. Just as the peaks deserve attention, so does this jacket, which belongs to the mountains. It is encoded in the design.

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SHELL FABRIC 100% NYLON / 100% POLYESTER (BLACK DOTS) WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 5.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 5.000GM BREATHABILITY, OUTER DWR TREATMENT

WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 100G BODY, 80G SLEEVES LINING: 100% NYLON TAFETTA

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Unique pocket styling turns Rose pants into a guaranteed eye‑catcher. Technical features deliver every day comfort for any riding style. Chilling in the sun counts as well.

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SHELL FABRIC 100% NYLON / 100% POLYESTER (GRAPE, GRAY) WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 5.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 5.000GM BREATHABILITY OUTER DWR TREATMENT WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 40G LINING: 100% NYLON TAFETTA

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Simply elegant pants with a slim fit styling backed by a wide range of color that will match any jacket style. Made to meet the needs of any aspiring winter activist.

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1 3 9 , 9 0 EUR

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SHELL FABRIC 100% NYLON WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 5.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 5.000GM BREATHABILITY OUTER DWR TREATMENT WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 40G LINING: 100% NYLON TAFETTA

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92% MICRO POLYESTER, 8% ELASTANE NANOSILVER ACTIVE FABRIC, ABRASSION RESISTANT FLAT SEAMS QUICK DRYING AND HIGHLY BREATHABLE ANTIBACTERIAL AND STINK PROOF PROTECTION

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92% MICRO POLYESTER, 8% ELASTANE NANOSILVER ACTIVE FABRIC, ABRASSION RESISTANT FLAT SEAMS QUICK DRYING AND HIGHLY BREATHABLE ANTIBACTERIAL AND STINK PROOF PROTECTION

T N A P O N I CAM BLACK

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54% POLYAMIDE, 40%POLYPROPYLENE, 6% ELASTANE NANOSILVER ACTIVE FABRIC, ABRASSION RESISTANT SEAMLESS TECHNOLOGY EXTREMELY BREATHABLE ANTIBACTERIAL AND STINK PROOF PROTECTION

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54% POLYAMIDE, 40%POLYPROPYLENE, 6% ELASTANE NANOSILVER ACTIVE FABRIC, ABRASSION RESISTANT SEAMLESS TECHNOLOGY QUICK DRYING AND HIGHLY BREATHABLE ANTIBACTERIAL AND STINK PROOF PROTECTION

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N E C K WA R BLUE

AMY SET 100% ACRYLIC, IRREGULAR COLOR KNIT WOVEN PATCH BEANIE, SCARF, GLOVES

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1 9 , 9 0 EUR

SIZES ONE SIZE FITS ALL 95% POLYESTER, 5% ELASTANE FAST DRYING FABRIC, EXTREMLY BREATHABLE, FLAT SEAMS, WOVEN PATCHARN DYED STRIPES, PU LEATHER PATCH

6 4 , 9 0 EUR SIZES ONE SIZE FITS ALL

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2 9 , 9 0 EUR

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BLACK

NAOMI SET 100% ACRYLIC WOVEN PATCH BEANIE, SCARF, GLOVES

5 9 , 9 0 EUR SIZES ONE SIZE FITS ALL

BL AC KB ER

PI NK

PRIA SIZES ONE SIZE FITS ALL 100% ACRYLIC HEADBAND, WOVEN PATCH

1 4 , 9 0 EUR

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1 9 , 9 0 EUR

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1 9 , 9 0 EUR

100% ACRYLIC YARN DYED STRIPES, WOVEN LABEL

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AVA

1 9 , 9 0 EUR

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DARK BLUE

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100% ACRYLIC YARN DYED STRIPES, WOVEN PATCH

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1 9 , 9 0 EUR

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MONA

1 9 , 9 0 EUR

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BL AC KB ER

MABEL SIZES ONE SIZE FITS ALL 100% ACRYLIC WOVEN LABEL

1 9 , 9 0 EUR

GINA

1 9 , 9 0 EUR

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DA RK BL UE

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DARK BLUE

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1 9 , 9 0 EUR

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1 8 , 9 0 EUR

BLUE

L I B E RT Y SIZES 5–7, 7–8 50% POLYESTER THERMOLITE, 45% POLYPROPYLENE, 5% ELASTANE EXTRA DENSITY CUSHIONIG ZONES, HEEL AND ANKLE SUPPORT, ELASTIC ARCH QUICK DRY AND STINKPROOF REINFORCED FOOTBED, COMFORT SOFT HEM

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1 5 , 9 0 EUR

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SIZES 5–7, 7–8 70% COTTON, 25% POLYPROPYLENE, 5% ELASTANE HEEL SUPPORT, COMFORT SOFT HEM QUICK DRY AND STINKPROOF REINFORCED FOOTBED

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ROOKE H T , D O O YOUNG BL ONES E H T E R A IES, THESE NE O Y L T N A T S N W H O A R E C O E RY Y E A R , . EV D A E H A P E ST D OF E Z A M A T S WE ARE JU EL GETTING LEV G N I D I R E H T RIDERS E H T E L I H HIGHER, W ED TO R A P M O C R E ARE YOUNG GENERATION: OUS I V E R P E H T ORK C E L P I R T A DID „WHAT? HE Y 13?“ WE ONL A N D H E ’ S T E RV I E W O U R O IN T D E T N A W ND A A Y O B A IES. DA TWO ROOK N A R E D R A OWBO GIRL, A SN Y WERE ASKED . THE R E I K S E E R TAKE F O S , S N O I T QUES THE SAME OMING C P U E H T HOW A LOOK AT INGS. H T E E S S R RIPPE

Hi Láďa, please introduce yourself. My name si Láďa, I‘m 13 years old and I come from Kaplice. How many years have you been riding and what got you into snowboarding? I’ve been riding for 8 years already. First, I was skiing, but I had no fun, so I tried snowboarding and I stayed with it. Later on, I saw guys jumping at a snow park, so obviously I wanted to try it as well. What do you like most about snowboarding? Riding simply keeps me smiling, but the best thing is when I have a chance to hit a really big jump. What are your plans for this season? This winter is truly loaded. I would like to go to the Junior World Championship, so I need to learn a 9 and 10, which will not be easy. And as for the contests, I would prefer to take part in international ones. Do you have any snowboarding idol and what style of snowboarding do you like the most? My snowboard idol is undoubtely Marcus Kleveland, because he made his first triple at the age of 13 and now he has no problem to do a bs 10 from a small bumb. That is really the

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most insane thing. What are you looking forward to this season in terms of Horsefeathers snowboarding? I hope that we’ll go on a snowboard trip together with Eiki Helgason, that would be amazing! Now a typical teenager question, do you have a girlfriend? I don´t and it makes me mad. Whatever, my FB profile is lada.hrstka.7 just in case some girl would like to contact me :-) So let’s see if any snowboard girl will write you.Thanks and have a great season. Viva to winter and sport! Photo: Přemek Vida

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TAY L O R KIDS BLUE

1 1 9 , 9 0 EUR

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Distinct blocking defines the functional jacket for all shredders. Technical features and tons of movement room make it ideal for just riding, or going wild in the park. FIT

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SHELL FABRIC 100% POLYESTER WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 5.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 5.000GM BREATHABILITY OUTER DWR TREATMENT

WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 100G BODY, 80G SLEEVES LINING: 100% NYLON TAFETTA

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BL UE

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1 1 9 , 9 0 EUR

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The girl’s dream come true. Fully weather proof and warm jacket wrapped in a great design. Another reason why be excited about the next trip to the hill. FIT

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SHELL FABRIC 100% POLYESTER WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 5.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 5.000GM BREATHABILITY, OUTER DWR TREATMENT

WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 100G BODY, 80G SLEEVES LINING: 100% NYLON TAFETTA

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A I L E D ALIAH ER IE C H I N G Photo: Aliah Archive

What are your plans for this season? I am moving to the elite wintersport school in Bercht-

esgaden where I will be on the first freeski-team ever. So I can ski, train and study and the best is, that I can #skieverydamnday :) In October, there will be a glacier Hi Aliah, please birefly introduce yourself.

training camp with freeski Germany and in November our team will spend a lot of time at the Prime Park Ses-

Servus. My name is Aliah-Delia Eichinger, I’m 14 years

sion at Stubai. Some trips to Switzerland will follow.

old an I live in Reichenberg, Lower Bavaria in Germa-

Also, I hope to compete at the international Q-Parks

ny. I’m the current German women‘s freeski vicemas-

freeski Tour, the Wir Schanzen Tour, the German Mas-

ter.

terships and the European Freeski Open. In terms of tricks, it is Misty 540, Flatspin, 720 japan, 540 mute...

How many years have you been riding and what made

these are just some I want to learn this season :) That

you start?

would be awesome.

I was 3 years old the first time I skied. I’ve been freeski-

Do you have any freeski idol and what style of freeski-

ing since I’ was nine. My Dad is also a freeskier and he

ing do you like most?

took me to the snowparks :) There are so many awesome skiers and freeski girls What do you like most about freeskiing?

and everyone has a unique style. I have no idol but I like the style of Jossi Wells and Tom Wallisch. I´m also a fan

I think the most important thing about skiing is to have a good time and fun in the nature and the mountains.

of Candide Thovex, he´s a legend.

What are you looking forward to this season in terms of Horsefeathers? I´m super happy and proud I can start my 3rd Season with Horsefeathers :) So exited to receive my new outerwear and all the new stuff! Hope I can send you a lot of videos and pictures of my adventures. I will also compete at some of the Horsefeathers events again next season. It´s so cool that Horsefeathers is a partner of so many awesome events in action sports. Also the “Sick of Trash” is a great idea to save the planet and bring people together. Now a typical teenager question, do you have a boyfriend? Ha,ha... you know my dad will read this? :-) No, no boyfriend, I´m totally focused on skiing at the moment. Thanks and have a great season. Thanks a lot. Pray for snow and see you in the mountains. If you want to follow my skiing way of life, join me on Facebook or Instagram @ali_eichinger.

Combos are made easy with the range of colors Blast is offered in. Technical function, waterproof fabric and light insulation make these pants an easy choice.

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SHELL FABRIC 100% POLYESTER WATER REPELLENT LAMINATED MEMBRANE 5.000MM WATERPROOFNESS, 5.000GM BREATHABILITY OUTER DWR TREATMENT WARMTH OPTIMAL INSULATION: 40G LINING: 100% NYLON TAFETTA

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PETROL

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S R E H T A E F E S R HO S R E N G DESI A K N A P STE E P E P & ANT JOBS T R O P M I T MOS IS ONE OF THE OTHING COMPANY CL R. IN EVERY E APPAREL DESIGNE TH RDEFINITELY ER IS A KIND OF A FO GN LE E V E RY D E S I W H O N E E D S T O B E A B R, AR TUNE-TELLE HAT PEOPLE WILL WE W IN TO PREDICT YEAR AND A HALF A SY. MORE THAN T IS NOT ALWAYS EA HA IN ADVANCE. T KEN TO THE TWO MA N PO WE HAVE S S DESIGNERS, STEPA EW HER HORSEFEAT AND ASKED THEM A F E, KA AND PEP . QUESTIONS

Hi Stepanka, Hey Pepe, tell us a bit more about what you do at Horsefeathers. S/P: Basically we sit on the couch all day and watch snowboard and surf videos. We drink lots of coffee and from time to time, we get a design idea. This is what our friends think designers do. But the reality is much more interesting. When we create the collections, we need to have an interesting theme to create new styles of clothing like jackets, pants, sweatshirts, and t-shirts. We travel to different cities and the mountains for inspiration. This is where we get ideas for colors and designs. We also cooperate with artists on graphic design for tees and such. Then we design the separate items and produce samples. It takes a lot of work before we have the perfect samples which are then photographed. You are now finished with the winter 2016/17 collection and you will soon start designing the spring 2017 collection. You seem to live in the future, so do you have any problems with this in the real life?

Photo: Tomáš Vojtas

terproof parka, for example, which is perfect in adverse conditions when it rains and snows a lot. We also added lightweight, waterproof jackets and vests made of microfibres, which you can wear everywhere, because you can pack them easily. Another item is a stylish softshell jacket and shirt, that is as far from any outdoor product as you can imagine. To make the collection flawless, I have added also a stylish tee and slim-fit pants as a first layer. To make a long story short, the whole collection is composed of functional, yet stylish clothing, which can be layered and provide comfort and warmth in all conditions. If you could choose only one product from the Technical Apparel collection that you like the most, what is it and why? S: This is not a good question for a girl :-) I would definitely choose more than one piece from the collection. I already have the functional leggings, Greta, with a print of the night sky that matches the long sweatshirt and there is a perfect match with Kristina, the microfiber jacket. My favorite jacket is Anikka in olive color. P: In that case, I’m probably girl too, because choosing just one style is really impossible. I love Flip jeans. The most S: Sure we do. We are two years older already. P: It is exactly the opposite for me. I am always surprised that it is only 2015 and that I am not two years older :-) What inspires you the most? S: The people surrounding me in the city, on the hill, on the beach. Definitely people who have their own style. P: It is the board sports industry which we are a part of. It’s the form as well as the content. I could never get used to an environment of suits and ties, even though that for some occassions it really is a neccessity. I have the same feelings as Stepanka. When I am in the mountains, I always check out other peoples’ clothing. It’s a weird, but a cool side-effect of this job. There is a new category of product called Technical Apparel in the current winter collection. What’s the idea behind that? S/P: We were missing items which would be functional and stylish and not only for the mountains. We have proved with a few jackets in the past, that it is great to have functional street designs. A simple wa-

comfortable jeans in the world! But to point out my favorite it would be the Cathode vest. I was stoked to include it in the collection. What product would you like to add to the collection in the future? S: I really wanted to have some women’s clothing for running and yoga in the collection. Since the spring 2016 collection is now being produced, I can reveal that there are great new pieces in this segment. Let us surpsise you. P: There is always a huge wish list of cool new items to be added into the collection, but the product range is not endless and not everything we design makes it into the line. But there is a lot of new things we have in the works for each collection. That’s what clothing and outerwear design is all about - always innovating and creating new and cool stuff. Thank you for your time and for the great job! Anything to shout out? S: I just wish for snow, lots of snow. P: Just come and visit some Horsefeathers events. We plan a lot of them right from the beginning of the new snowboard season and these are the times to meet and talk together over a drink, which is always the best way.

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TH I W N E E B ME O K HAS S Í L R R A O K F B U CREW JAK S R E A H Y T L A L E A F E E R S R G O N H S DOI THE I E H E T, G N A E D S I U H T S T A , R K AT E S YEARS. A S I E H AND T F: F N U A T T S S I F S O S LOT OP A H S , R ND E A N G E I V S I E T D A , E T E, CR A RT I S V I T C A VIB O N A E H Y T L I R WA S B PRIMA U K A E J H T . N H O T I S R W E P RV I E W E T WITTY N I E H T R WERE O E F W E C . I R O E H B EM M OUS C W E R C OSE L S C R S E I H D T L A L E I HE W T HORSEF A H W D R O R WA F G N I K O O L E L F. S M I H T U O AB

Hi Jakub, please introduce yourself. Hi. I am 22 years old, I live, study, work, create and skate in Brno. You have been really active this year. What is something to look back on? This year brought a lot of different ventures, but my biggest joy was to design some boards for some Czech skate brands. This was my big dream and it’s awesome to meet people who ride „my“ decks. This year I also had my first design in the new Horsefeathers collection which is something I was looking forward to for a while. At the same time, I cooperated on the Garand Brand products, Skaterock.cz and Sur Skate Camps. I am working on my own limited edition clothing line with designs you can‘t see anywhere else. I also had some success with my studies, because I was admitted to the painting atelier in university in Brno. You’ve been with Horsefeathers for quite a long time and you are definitely an active person. What was your journey like and what did it bring you? My HF journey began on September 10th, 2012. At that time I moved to Brno to attend university. I fulfilled my dream to work in a skate/snow environment while supporting myself. It gave me a different perspective on the Czech skate community. Thanks to the fact that there are no limits to any initiatives, I can take part in running the shop, planning events, store and brand marketing, contributing to the collection, travelling to destinations that I would never visit by myself. This fun “job” requires time and energy, but the investment is worth it.

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What’s the one thing at Horsefeathers that you like the

ally stoked me. I wanted to be on the hill all day. Later

most?

on this enthusiasm shifted to skateboarding and now snowboarding is a great way for me to relax. I usually

Before I worked at the Horsefeathers store, I already

prefer watching creative snowboarding on the street

had a positive feeling towards Horsefeathers clothing.

spots. I am not really a fan of the big athletic moves,

It is a bunch of people who like their job which does not

but I feel a great respect towards them. I would rather

start at 6AM and ends at 6PM, it is their lifestyle. They

watch videos that are about the crew that rides for fun.

push their boundaries further from year to year.

That makes me want to go out and ride.

You began as a part-time shop assistant in Brno, but

What is your personal favourite snowboard trick?

now you do many other things for the brand. What do the stores mean to you. What do you think defines them?

I stick to boxes and smaller jumps. My favourite is fs tail 270 out and I like to treat my tricks as if they were on

I think that the stores bring a lot of focus and brand

skateboard. I was the most surprised when I did a ss fs

identity, as it is not only about sales. When we prepared

270 to ss fs boardslide on a jib box.

a big local event, for example, it meant that five members of the crew did not sleep the entire week. We didn’t

There is a design that you made for the collection.

even go to school. We just built the ramps and trans-

What‘s its story?

ported the snow till 2AM. At this moment you realise that it is more than just a job.

The Freeriding design was created more than a year and a half ago. At that time it was the first design I

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True story, 100% agreed. You are working on your own

sold. I found the inspiration in the sign that warned the

project as well. Tell us something about it.

slopes were closed because of the danger of avalanches. I played with the gesture that was included in the

I started printing my own t-shirts. There were many

original sign and after that I added the text „Freeriding

ideas and I wanted to do something that would atract

saved my life“. A design with totally different meaning

people´s attention. Let´s see how far it can go. But I

emerged.

stuck to the low quantity print runs and to the motto #madeinobsession.

You’re also a model in the catalog. Was it your first time? How was it?

Your #1 sport is skateboarding and lately your riding has been sick. Which of your tricks are you most proud

I modeled before only because there was no one else

of?

available to show my designs. I’m super stoked to be able to represent my own designs in the Horsefeathers

Thank for the props! However the biggest draw for me

catalog. We all had a great time during the photoshoot

is to do tricks at places where no one else would ride.

in Innsbruck. It was something I won’t forget. I even

But still I was the happiest when I did my first olies on

jumped in the lake just for the experience. It was cold as

the pavement, or a kickflip because I just wanted to

hell, but looking at the snow-capped peaks while float-

learn so badly. That is why there is the strongest feeling

ing in the water made it worth it.

of satisfaction. Do you have a favorite item from the new collection? This is a Winter Brandmag, so what about your snowboarding? I saw your edit and it’s pretty good. What

It is the technical shirt Jamie from the Technical Appar-

does riding mean to you and which type of riding do

el collection. It was a love at first sight. This piece has

you like the most?

a great cut and color. I choped down a tree in it, I did a hardflip and as soon as it will be possible I will intro-

My dad brought me to snowboarding at the age of 10.

duce it to the first snow. For me, the Jamie jacket is one

Thanks for that, dad! It was the first activity that re-

of the best pieces of the collection.

Finally one slightly philosophical question. Where do you imagine yourself in 10 years? I don´t have any picture of myself in 10 years, but if I would still be devoted to my own creative activities, to create interesting and remarkable work in a collective of inspiring and open-minded people as much as I do right now, it won´t be bad at all. But at the same time I could have a baby or my own cooking show, who knows? :-) Thanks man! If you want, here’s space for any message you want to give. Thanks for this interview. My greetings to my whole family, to all my friends and to the HF crew, it’s an honor to work with everyone. I also wish a great winter season to everyone!! You can follow Jakub´s Instragram account @yakokarlik. Some of his post are really worth checking out!

J A K U BÍ K KARL Jakub Karlík / Nosebonk / Brno / p: Jára Sijka

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