TYPO3 - get.content.righthttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 1. Podladtchikov, Iouri (890.95) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/podladtchikov-iouri.html 1. Podladtchikov, Iouri 890.95 Podladtchikov, Iourihttp://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/I_a39c7013cc.png
Interview taken during the O'Neill Evolution 2008 in Davos, Switzerland. Who are you and where are you from?

Hello, I’m Iouri Podladtchikov, I’m 19 years old. We’re here in Davos, Switzerland, I live here and I go to school here. I also live in Zurich, where I grew up. 

Last year you did pretty well in the Tour, can you tell us about your time riding in the TTR last season?

Last year I had a pretty good season. I finished second twice in a Six Star event, once here in Davos and once in Laax. And that made me finish 6th place in the overall rankings. Which is pretty good I think.

The Top 5 TTR guys got an invite to this season’s Air & Style. How did it feel to miss that?

I’m really pissed about that, as you know. Haha. But maybe next year. We’ll see.

What are your thoughts on TTR?

I wish the Top 6 were invited to the Air & Style! Haha. Nah…TTR is great. It’s a great opportunity to actually ride a lot at an event. There are always great ideas behind the events, not just a pipe event or a quarter event. That’s what makes it all worth it. I try to compete and do well….yeah I’m pretty stoked all the time.

Can you explain your lifestyle? What does it mean, and what does it take to be a professional snowboarder?

It takes a lot to hang in to this. You travel a lot, you’re not at home, and in my position you miss a lot of stuff at school. All together it makes it really hard to keep going all the time throughout the whole season. Cause sometimes it’s just so hard. You can’t go home, you can’t do you stuff you really want to. Cause you have to do a lot of competitions, photo shoots, and make sure you don’t get hurt at the same time, cause then it all stops. But it’s all combined with your own motivation for sure. I don’t know anybody who really does this because he’s just doing it. Everybody is doing it with passion. That’s what makes it a lifestyle.

Tell us about that passion. You’ve got powder, you’ve got winning contests…can you explain the difference between laying down a powder turn and stomping a run in front of ten thousand people.

It’s both. Both things are part of the passion I guess. I remember last year we didn’t have any snow. I didn’t jump one powder kicker last year. I was really bummed about that. All year it was just contest after contest, waiting for the snow, actually, cause maybe in between you could snowboarding. But the feeling is just... cause when you go up there…you’re not spinning or thinking about your run to stoke everybody out. You’re just riding for the powder, looking for things that you usually don’t look for. It’s so much more creative for sure. Too be honest though, just look at the videos and how many people skip the powder parts. I mean now I look at them, but when I was a small kid I just skipped because I wanted to see the tricks and wanted to see action. But if you’re doing it yourself, you see the point of it, from a different point of view.

Do you have any memorable moments from last year? What’s your ‘one moment’?

My one moment was…. I’m thinking of the Burton European Open right now… cause I was figuring out what I wanted to do in the finals, and there was bad weather. And everyone was like, “whoa we’re going to have to go home!” Everybody was not so motivated to do it, you know? But I kind of knew that the pipe was going to be good. I just felt it. I just remember this moment in finals. I had three runs. In the first two I didn’t do so good. The third was just…haha. I had to claim it. I was so happy just to land. It wasn’t perfect, but it was very close to what I wanted. That was a really good moment of the year. ]]> SUI 1 890.95 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 + +3 4 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/podladtchikov-iouri.html male 2. Vito, Louie (873.31) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/vito-louie.html 2. Vito, Louie 873.31 Vito, Louie http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/L_a92e466eb8.png What is your favourite place to ride and why?
Squaw Valley because its ill to ride when it snows and they always have good jumps and half pipe.

What age did you start snowboarding?
5 or 6 years old.

What snowboarders do you most look up to?
Danny Kass, Marc Frank Montoya

What do you focus on most - slopestyle? Pipe? Big Air? and why?
Halfpipe.  Im not sure why, I used to just do more pipe contests and then it got to a point I was done doing both at a contest so just stuck with that.

What is your most memorable snowboarding experience?
Anytime you have a fun day riding with friends. Thats what its all about! Your on the road a lot throughout the season - what is your favourite place to visit and why? 
Any place that has good snow and good friends around.  It can be a contest, filming or just riding at your home mountain really.

What does a normal day consist of for you when your not snowboarding? 
A lot of chillin.]]> USA 2 873.31 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Neff ]]> 0 2 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/vito-louie.html male 3. Aono, Ryo (849.70) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/aono-ryo.html 3. Aono, Ryo 849.70 Aono, Ryo http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/R_771761f888.png JPN 3 849.70 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -2 1 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/aono-ryo.html male 4. Haller, Christian (818.04) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/haller-christian.html 4. Haller, Christian 818.04 Haller, Christian http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/C_fa340df489.png
Already featured on the covers of many European Snowboard mags, Christian also came out with a solid part for Mellow Mood Production’s Green for fall 07, which showcases his smooth style and ability to rip on all types of terrain.

Christian has been competing in many contests on and offside the Swatch TTR Tour already since 2004.  This kid has steadily worked his way up the rankings, improving over the years and now is competing for the top 5 spots on the TTR Tour and counts among the possible contender for the TTR World Champion title.

In 2009, he came back from an injury, more motivated than ever and with his graduation from school the same year, he has more time on his hands than ever to follow hos passion for  sport. The 2009/10 season has been the most successful of his career, finishing 6th in the 6Star Halfpipe format of the O'Neill Evolution and 8th in the Halfpipe format of 6Star Burton European Open, sitting in World No. 2 just before the Burton Canadian Open. Haller finished off his last season contest, the Burton US Open, in 8th place again in the halfpipe format giving him enough points overall to maintain in the final TTR Top 10 (rank 9).  Interview with Hitsch in February 2010
How many years have you been riding and who was with you when you made your first turns on the board? Tell us a bit about the people who support you and your career.
I’ve been riding now for 13 years. I started snowboarding when my parents moved from the city to the mountains. First I was riding pretty much alone. My mom would drive me every weekend to the resort and pick me up in the evening. Later on I got to know other snowboarders like Stephan Maurer and Markus Keller who helped and pushed me a lot.

How long have you been riding in contests and what is the first contest you rode in?
I competed the first time at age 11, it was a small Swiss Regional Cup.

How is it riding for the Swiss National Team and how does affect your riding goals? Do you all travel and practice together?
Being on the Swiss National Team is actually pretty cool. The crew is amazing with riders like Iouri and Markus. We have a really good relationship and try to push each other as much as possible.  I don’t even feel like I have a coach or something, we are all friends and get to ride and travel together. Plus TTR counts also for their criteria to make the National team so that’s even better!

 Switzerland seems to bring out some good snowboarders that also perform excellent on the international level. What is the snowboard scene in Switzerland like? Is snowboarding a well accepted sport there? 
Snowboarding got pretty famous in Switzerland. Gian Simmen might have had a big influence on that, because he was the first Snowboard Olympic Gold medalist ever. On the other side we have pure snowboard souls like Nicolas Müller and Freddi K. …those are pretty big names for such a small country. We have lot’s of good young riders coming up who push the level of snowboarding. So I would say snowboarding is really well accepted!
Also the mountains in Switzerland are pretty big and steep, it makes you a good snowboarder!
 Who do you love to compete with?
I guess everybody!

What are your plans outside of the tour? Filming goals? Other non-TTR contests?
I’m going to the Olympics and try to shoot as much as possible besides that. No movie production though, only photos! I haven’t made any further plans for the future.
How do you feel about the progression of snowboarding, especially halfpipe riding this season before the Olympics?
I don’t know. It got pretty wild this season with all those double corks. I don’t know if I should like that or not. On one side it’s cool to see new tricks and the progression. On the other side I think the risk adds up so much. You can see it this season, many riders got hurt cause of this huge progression. And the injuries get worse and worse cause the level is so high nowadays. This season’s for sure special cause of the Olympics, people are under pressure and try to keep up with the level, sometimes it works, sometimes not. I guess the progression has a good side but also a really bad side. And you have to think twice if it’s worth it or not!


Thanks for your time Hitsch and good luck for your future! Interview on November 25th 2007.

How’s riding been for you so far?
It’s been good. I’ve been in New Zealand at Snow Park. It was good, was there for a few weeks.  I’ve been there before. It’s nice to just go shredding for myself. I also went to the NZ Open. Then I went to Saas Fee in Switzerland a couple of times, riding the pipe and they had a good kicker and two pipes – mostly for the world cup which I had to ride in – cause I’m from Switzerland.

Do you find it tough to keep up with sponsors?
No I don’t have to do too much. But it’s good cause they pay for trips and stuff so it’s cool for me. But yeah I’ve just been shredding here in Europe most of the year and now we’re here in Hintertux.

How was Hintertux?
Well I was here a few weeks ago and it was slushy, and they had really, really big kickers. They had two big ones, and now they have some new smaller kickers. You can hit a line now, which is good to prepare for the Nokia Air & Style.

Are you stoked to be riding in the Air & Style?
Yeah. I was at Munich last year and the year before…there were only a few riders before, Mikkel was there, Torstein was there, and Iouri was there. There were only 4 or 5 riders and last year was the first real rookie contest and it was just crazy. The kicker was so good. They treat us the same as the main event guys so it’s kind of cool, with a good prize and main event feeling.

Are you going to try and make it out to TTR events and compete this year, even in the rookie field?
Yeah, I mean I already got into it last year, but I’ll be doing the O’Neil Evolution, and I’m excited to ride the European open, and the Nippon Open and probably the US Open. I’ll see how it goes. I haven’t really planned my season. I’ll just go with the flow.

Do you do much filming? Any filming plans for this year?
I’m going to film with Burton. Which will be cool since it will be for the first time. So I’m stoked about that. Are there certain riders you like to shred with?
Iouri, guys from Burton, Mikkel, and other guys from Europe. It’s nice to ride with riders who are better than you cause it pushes you and it’s cool for me to be here with guys like that.

Anybody in particular you’re excited to see ride at the Nokia Air & Style?
I guess everybody! Cause it’s a head to head, you never know cause most of it’s so tough, last year the training was just huge and at the contest everyone was impressed. I like to see everybody. I’m excited about the double – cork ten (T rice) we’ll see if he pulls one.

Do you prefer big air’s to pipe? Do you like riding a certain style of event?
Well mostly the Big Air’s are in cities. I kind of like that cause you get to see the city and so many people come to watch. That’s kind of cool. I also like park riding. It’s all good.

What’s your favourite place you’ve been to city-wise?
City-wise? Maybe Stockholm because there are lots of hot girls. (that’s always a huge a factor) especially this year. Have you been to Japan?
No, but I'm looking forward to going this year!]]> SUI 4 818.04 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton Swatch ]]> - -1 3 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/haller-christian.html male 5. Hiraoka, Taku (776.22) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/82297.html 5. Hiraoka, Taku 776.22 Hiraoka, Taku http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/T_dc799519a8.png JPN 5 776.22 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 + +7 12 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/82297.html male 6. Farrow, Benji (768.50) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/farrow-benjamin.html 6. Farrow, Benji 768.50 Farrow, Benji http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/B_3fe1f1f33f.png What is your favourite place to ride and why?
Breckenridge Colorado for sure. Showing up everyday to a perfect pipe and perfect jump line is something no other resort can offer. The vibe there is also awesome, the best riders are always around shredding.
 What age did you start snowboarding?
I started skiing at age three then switched to snowboarding when I was seven.
 What snowboarders do you most look up to?
Ross Powers, Jerry Tucker, Danny Kass, Kevin Pearce were all killing it at my local mountain when I was young. Ross Powers, Luis Ryes and Chas Guldemond, have all had an influence in my career over the years. It's crazy watching and wanting be like those guys and then all of a sudden you are riding with them!
 What do you focus on most - slopestyle? Pipe? Big Air? and why?
I focus on all equally. Growing up I was always called pipe rider because that is where my skills were. But I love Slopestyle and hope to show people that I can ride it just as well.
 What is your most memorable snowboarding experience?
Last year at the European Open I was sitting in third place with one rider to drop, Peetu, he stomped his run and took the win. I finished 4th behind Peetu, Iouri, and Kazu. Just be near them was something I had only dreamed of!
 Your on the road a lot throughout the season - what is your favourite place to visit and why?
Each August I go to New Zealand for their winter season. It always provides the best memories, most beautiful photos and new friends. Could ask for better. Coming home is never bad either.
 What does a normal day consist of for you when your not snowboarding?
Go to the gym, respond to emails, write poetry, cause mischief, facebook/twitter/instagram. And being lazy. haha
 How has TTR affected your snowboarding career?
TTR has greatly helped my career along, the ranking list is something I can always use as motivation. I also love how the events are run and how there is a stronger rider community at TTR events compared to some other international competitions.
]]> USA 6 768.50 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -1 5 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/farrow-benjamin.html male 7. Malin, Markus (768.50) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/malin-markus.html 7. Malin, Markus 768.50 Malin, Markus http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/M_e97918cdbf.png
His 2008/2009 season started off with a bang, when he placed 2nd at the 5Star Burton New Zealand Open and 3rd at the 5Star Burton Australian Open halfpipes. Heading to the Southern Hemisphere proved valuable for Malin, as it helped him to maintain a solid spot in the rankings throughout the season.  He did not find the podium again until placing 2nd at the 5Star Nissan X-Trail Asian Open, however, this result, combined with consistent finishes, ensured his spot in the Swatch TTR Top 10.

In 2009/10, Markus has finished his studies and is now focusing on the riding, so expect to see a lot more of Markus on the podium. Finland is currently producing some of the world’s best riders and Malin is no exception.

Interview with Markus Malin in January 2010

How did you start snowboarding?

First I started with skis and I realized it wasn't my cup of tea and I saw someone going down the slope with a snowboard and it looked so cool. So I went to whine to my parents that I wanna try snowboarding, but they didn't have faith in me :) They said: “Let’s rent a snowboard for him and then he will see that it’s not gonna work out.” But in the first day I proved them wrong cause I learned to slide with the board in about 30 min and that’s how I started snowboarding.

Are there any other athletes in your family?

Well not really my little sister was a sprinter for a while but she quit that.

Have your parents supported you throughout the way?
What do they think about snowboarding for a living? Yeah they have. Sometimes a bit too much :) well actually I can't say that I do this for living because I don't get money at all except if I do good in contests :)

Favorite film: well there are so many good movies but one of the favorites is the lord of the rings

Favorite music: I listen all kind of music but mostly rock music

Favorite read: Hmm I don't read much but Dan Brown's books are great.

Favorite food: Moms food :)

What do you do after a hard day of snowboarding?

It depends if I'm tired I don't do anything but usually hang out with my friends and maybe do some other sport.

Are you studying at the moment?

Yeah I just finished high school :) I know it took a while but I'm happy that it is over now. Well I'm not going back to school that’s for sure, after 15 years of studying. Now I just focus on snowboarding and try to make a living out of it.

Do you have any other hobbies on the side of snowboarding?

Playing guitar and I'm into any kind of sport.

Three words that describe Markus Malin? 
Shy, Calm and... I don't know you tell me :)

What is your favourite memory from snowboarding?

Every time I learn a new trick, that’s the best feeling.

How and with who do you learn new tricks?

By myself usually.

How do you keep your nerves during a competition? Do you get nervous? 
I don't know actually… Yes, I do but in a good way, not too much.

What is your favorite TTR competition?

Hmm well there are many. I can't name just one.

What do you think of the development of halfpipe riding in the last few years? How do you keep up with it? 

Well, this year halfpipe riding took a big step forward. Everyone is doing double corks but I haven't done those yet - but I'm working on it :)

What is your favorite trick in the Halfpipe? 
FS indy :)










]]> FIN 7 768.50 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Kissmark ]]> + +3 10 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/malin-markus.html male 8. Bretz, Greg (727.09) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/bretz-gregory.html 8. Bretz, Greg 727.09 Bretz, Greg http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/G_c127bf8129.png USA 8 727.09 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Nike Oakley ]]> + +1 9 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/bretz-gregory.html male 9. Mitrani, Luke (699.91) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/mitrani-luke.html 9. Mitrani, Luke 699.91 Mitrani, Luke http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/L_9b05574d97.png USA 9 699.91 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton Volcom ]]> + +4 13 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/mitrani-luke.html male 10. Korpi, Janne (699.25) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/korpi-janne-1.html 10. Korpi, Janne 699.25 Korpi, Janne http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/J_7606010ec7.png What is your favourite place to ride and why?
Park city, There is a good pipe, good park and you are able to ride powder as well. What age did you start snowboarding?
I was nine years old
What snowboarders do you most look up to?
There are many but Kazu Kokubo and Scotty Lago are my favorite riders
What do you focus on most - slopestyle? Pipe? Big Air? and why?
I focus all of those, It's nice to ride everything so you're not gonna get bored.
What is your most memorable snowboarding experience?
Vancouver olympics was pretty crazy. I also remember my first powder day really well
Your on the road a lot throughout the season - what is your favourite place to visit and why?
I love Japan, people are so polite there, food is good and powder is something special.
What does a normal day consist of for you when your not snowboarding?
Sometimes I  work at horse stable in the morning. And I hang out with my friends and do different kind of sports like tennis, golf or football.
How has TTR affected your snowboarding career?
Almost all my coverage is from TTR events and my sponsors see that so that's why I can be professional snowboarder.

]]> FIN 10 699.25 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Kissmark ONeill ]]> - -4 6 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/korpi-janne-1.html male 11. Scherrer, Jan (682.83) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/scherrer-jan.html 11. Scherrer, Jan 682.83 Scherrer, Jan http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/J_dfad69c5f4.png What is your favourite place to ride and why?
My favourit place to ride is Laax. Because I have all my friends there to ride with and the park last year was awesome. The backcountry part of Laax should be pretty good. Didn`t ride a lot of pow in Laax:(

What age did you start snowboarding?
7

What snowboarders do you most look up to?
I really like the style of Haldor Helgason.

What do you focus on most - slopestyle? Pipe? Big Air? and why?
I love them all! But I actually ride pipe the most time. Because I go to school in Davos and there it`s easier to find a good pipe than a good slopestyle.

What is your most memorable snowboarding experience?
The nike shooting last spring in Stranda Norway. I had the best time there without stress or stuff like that. Just cruising the whole time and having fun.

Your on the road a lot throughout the season - what is your favorit place to visit and why?
I like it to go to California. The parks there are just amazing, friendly people and we always visit San Francisco or Los Angeles and i love those cities.

What does a normal day consist of for you when your not snowboarding?
Well, if I don`t have to go to school and I go skateboarding with my friends.

How has TTR affected your snowboarding career?
I like it that the TTR is looking for style. The TTR keeps the style in snowboarding.]]> SUI 11 682.83 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Nitro Snowboard Co. Swatch Oakley ]]> - -3 8 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/scherrer-jan.html male 12. Black, Zachary (682.62) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/black-zac.html 12. Black, Zachary 682.62 Black, Zachary http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/Z_f246d3aa96.png USA 12 682.62 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 + +10 22 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/black-zac.html male 13. Davis, Danny (675.20) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/davis-danny.html 13. Davis, Danny 675.20 Davis, Danny http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/D_e7e642f8f8.png Considered a triple threat, Danny has achieved podium status in Superpipe, Quarterpipe, and Slopestyle events around the world. Combining amplitude, technical finesse and skate influenced-style, Danny continues to dominate the contest circuit as well as establishing his talent in the backcountry.

The 2006 Transworld Snowboarding and Snowboarder Magazine "Rookie of the Year" finished the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour in 5th position thus granting him access to the world's biggest and most prestigious events on the TTR 6Star calendar in the 06/07 season. Three consecutive high level Halfpipe events in a row, the World Superpipe Championships and the Burton US Open, he came in second just a blink of an eye behind TTR Champion 06/07 Shaun White (USA).

The 07/08 season however was not the season he may have been looking for due to an unfortunate ankle injury that put him out of action. Danny managed to squeeze in three results that included a 9th at the 6Star Nokia Air & Style in Munich, and a 5th at the 6Star Nissan X-Trail Jam where he stuck an oh so sick inverted BS 7. His final appearance occurred at the 6Star Burton European Open in Laax, Switzerland where he placed 18th in the Slopestyle. His three results from a few top level competitions however, still managed to keep him in the TTR Top 100.
In 2008/2009 Danny erupted back onto the scene, taking out the 6Star Slopestyle at the Burton European Open.  Under clear blue skies and in front of a stoked out crowd, Danny went on to knock of some serious TTR contenders and walk away on top.  In 2009/10, Davis took home two victories at the Winter Dew Tour. However, Davis had to finish his season in January due to injury.

When Danny is not travelling the globe chasing snow he can be found skateboarding, listening to Bob Dylan and The Beatles, and working on his house in Truckee, California. Check him out in Analog’s moving picture project on www.analogclothing.com or even take a gander at his personal website at www.dannysrad.com


]]> USA 13 675.20 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton ]]> + +8 21 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/davis-danny.html male 14. Johnstone, Nathan (664.95) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/johnstone-nathan.html 14. Johnstone, Nathan 664.95 Johnstone, Nathan http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/N_90da5fb766.png AUS 14 664.95 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Nitro Snowboard Co. ]]> - -7 7 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/johnstone-nathan.html male 15. Ladley, Matt (660.62) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/ladley-matt.html 15. Ladley, Matt 660.62 Ladley, Matt http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/M_3392b63748.png USA 15 660.62 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Nike Oakley ]]> + +14 29 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/ladley-matt.html male 16. Sandbech, Stale (635.35) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/sandbech-staale.html 16. Sandbech, Stale 635.35 Sandbech, Stale http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/S_ac1127a9ce.png What is your favourite place to ride and why?
Kirkerudbakken. Thats where I grew up, and have a lot of good memories from.
 What age did you start snowboarding? 
8 years old.
 What snowboarders do you most look up to? 
Mikkel Bang, Aleksander Østereng and Eero Ettala.
 What do you focus on most - slopestyle? Pipe? Big Air? and why? Slopestyle, It is most fun.
 What is your most memorable snowboarding experience?
Probably the first time I dropped into the Arctic Challenge Quarterpipe, when I was 13 years old.
 Your on the road a lot throughout the season - what is your favourite place to visit and why?
My favourite place right now would probably be Bali.
 What does a normal day consist of for you when your not snowboarding?
Oh, that's different all the time. But i'll eat, sleep and then just do whatever comes up that day. Train, skate, hang out and all kinds of things.
 How has TTR affected your snowboarding career?
It is the contest tour of snowboarding and It have helped me getting out in the world.]]> NOR 16 635.35 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Oakley Sweet ]]> - -1 15 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/sandbech-staale.html male 17. James, Scott (604.35) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/james-scott.html 17. James, Scott 604.35 James, Scott http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/S_b19bccf8dd.png AUS 17 604.35 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Oakley ]]> 0 17 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/james-scott.html male 18. Shaw, Spencer (577.56) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/shaw-spencer.html 18. Shaw, Spencer 577.56 Shaw, Spencer http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/S_39f64bd932.png USA 18 577.56 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 + +2 20 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/shaw-spencer.html male 19. Holvik, Tore (576.88) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/holvik-tore.html 19. Holvik, Tore 576.88 Holvik, Tore http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/T_96246efa79.png NOR 19 576.88 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Sweet ]]> - -8 11 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/holvik-tore.html male 20. Kleivdal, Roger (556.63) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/kleivdal-roger.html 20. Kleivdal, Roger 556.63 Kleivdal, Roger http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/R_d3b23fcc43.png NOR 20 556.63 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 K2 ]]> - -6 14 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/kleivdal-roger.html male 21. Mitrani, Jack (545.77) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/mitrani-jack.html 21. Mitrani, Jack 545.77 Mitrani, Jack http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/J_b46e17d272.png USA 21 545.77 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton Oakley ]]> + +11 32 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/mitrani-jack.html male 22. Pietropoli, Manuel (540.58) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/pietropoli-manuel.html 22. Pietropoli, Manuel 540.58 Pietropoli, Manuel http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/M_38294b37a0.png ITA 22 540.58 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -3 19 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/pietropoli-manuel.html male 23. Callister, Kent (528.25) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/80780.html 23. Callister, Kent 528.25 Callister, Kent http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/K_c3d6188499.png USA 23 528.25 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -7 16 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/80780.html male 24. Kim, Ho-Jun (523.40) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/79955.html 24. Kim, Ho-Jun 523.40 Kim, Ho-Jun http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/H_251bd29068.png KOR 24 523.40 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -6 18 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/79955.html male 25. Mensch, Joseph (520.27) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/mensch-joseph.html 25. Mensch, Joseph 520.27 Mensch, Joseph http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/J_891fd41e54.png USA 25 520.27 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -2 23 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/mensch-joseph.html male 26. Gray, Harrison (503.79) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/gray-harrison.html 26. Gray, Harrison 503.79 Gray, Harrison http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/H_d19726e5db.png CAN 26 503.79 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton Oakley ]]> + +4 30 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/gray-harrison.html male 27. Kudo, Kohei (485.55) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/kudo-kohei.html 27. Kudo, Kohei 485.55 Kudo, Kohei http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/K_9b6465273d.png JPN 27 485.55 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Oakley ]]> + +22 49 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/kudo-kohei.html male 28. Davis, Brandon (474.71) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/77882.html 28. Davis, Brandon 474.71 Davis, Brandon http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/B_7361a31d8c.png USA 28 474.71 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Ride Snowboards Neff ]]> - -4 24 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/77882.html male 29. Austbo, Fredrik (472.36) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/austbo-fredrik.html 29. Austbo, Fredrik 472.36 Austbo, Fredrik http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/F_6255443e25.png NOR 29 472.36 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Sweet ]]> - -4 25 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/austbo-fredrik.html male 30. Whiting, Spencer (470.30) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/77847.html 30. Whiting, Spencer 470.30 Whiting, Spencer http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/S_4895e2123b.png USA 30 470.30 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Volcom ]]> - -4 26 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/77847.html male 31. Stewart, Ben (470.08) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/stewart-ben.html 31. Stewart, Ben 470.08 Stewart, Ben http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/B_98c0bde76e.png NZL 31 470.08 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 ONeill Nitro Snowboard Co. Oakley Madwax ]]> - -4 27 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/stewart-ben.html male 32. Longo, Arthur (467.94) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/longo-arthur-1.html 32. Longo, Arthur 467.94 Longo, Arthur http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/A_760d65bfee.png What is your favourite place to ride and why?
Arlberg. It snows a lot there, and the terrain is amazing. What age did you start snowboarding?
I was 5 when I first tried snowboarding.

What snowboarders do you most look up to?
Nicolas Müller, Jake Blauvelt, Terje, Gigi, Scotty Lago, Danny Davis, Scott Stevens, Bode Merrill, Travis Rice and many more... What do you focus on most - slopestyle? Pipe? Big Air? and why?
Because of the Olympic Games, in the last two years I've ridden a lot of pipe, so I want to keep focusing on transitions. I don't like to focus only on one thing though; I like to ride it all.

What is your most memorable snowboarding experience?
Two years ago I went to AK for the first time. I hiked up a face that seemed easy to ride, but once up there I got really scared and felt so alone up there... It taught me a lot of respect for the guys that kill it in this kind of terrain.

You're on the road a lot throughout the season - what is your favorite place to visit and why?
Every time I come back to France it's a nice feeling. I really like going to Norway at the end of the season though. Last winter I made a quick stop in Bergen and I got totally hooked. I loved this little town, life seemed to be easy there, and I loved the architecture.

What does a normal day consist of for you when you're not snowboarding?
Sports, internet, girlfriend, cinema, reading a book; normal stuff for a normal day...

How has TTR affected your snowboarding career?
When TTR was formed, I wasn't competing on the FIS tour anymore, so it was the only option for me to continue competing. I soon realized that I liked the atmosphere better on this tour, and that kept me motivated to continue riding contests.

 ]]> FRA 32 467.94 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Volcom ]]> - -4 28 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/longo-arthur-1.html male 33. Ferguson, Ben (463.58) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/76852.html 33. Ferguson, Ben 463.58 Ferguson, Ben http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/B_631bc04f8d.png USA 33 463.58 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton ]]> - -2 31 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/76852.html male 34. MacK, Kyle (443.13) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/mack-kyle.html 34. MacK, Kyle 443.13 MacK, Kyle http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/K_fb29038457.png USA 34 443.13 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton ]]> + +5 39 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/mack-kyle.html male 35. Brichta, Paul (417.97) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/brichta-paul.html 35. Brichta, Paul 417.97 Brichta, Paul http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/P_aa5024343a.png USA 35 417.97 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton ]]> + +8 43 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/brichta-paul.html male 36. Josey, Chase (415.83) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/78302.html 36. Josey, Chase 415.83 Josey, Chase http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/C_9fe79991dc.png USA 36 415.83 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -3 33 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/78302.html male 37. Jacob, Trevor (413.95) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/jacob-trevor.html 37. Jacob, Trevor 413.95 Jacob, Trevor http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/T_3f373baf10.png USA 37 413.95 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -3 34 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/jacob-trevor.html male 38. Kelley, Kyle (412.19) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/80765.html 38. Kelley, Kyle 412.19 Kelley, Kyle http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/K_6e3b6100bb.png USA 38 412.19 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -3 35 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/80765.html male 39. Hirano, Ayumu (403.69) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/79046.html 39. Hirano, Ayumu 403.69 Hirano, Ayumu http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/A_cf5c1e98d1.png JPN 39 403.69 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton Oakley ]]> + +22 61 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/79046.html male 40. Martin, Brad (402.96) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/martin-brad.html 40. Martin, Brad 402.96 Martin, Brad http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/B_f1e6593ea3.png CAN 40 402.96 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -4 36 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/martin-brad.html male 41. Swanson, Brennen (397.74) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/swanson-brennen.html 41. Swanson, Brennen 397.74 Swanson, Brennen http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/B_5cda8a79c0.png USA 41 397.74 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Ride Snowboards Neff ]]> + +7 48 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/swanson-brennen.html male 42. Kondo, Alexander (380.11) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/80766.html 42. Kondo, Alexander 380.11 Kondo, Alexander http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/A_3c510c0b27.png USA 42 380.11 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -5 37 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/80766.html male 43. Kumazaki, Keito (377.53) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/kumazaki-keito.html 43. Kumazaki, Keito 377.53 Kumazaki, Keito http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/K_014ebcccb7.png JPN 43 377.53 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 + +32 75 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/kumazaki-keito.html male 44. Jones, Quinton (377.06) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/81825.html 44. Jones, Quinton 377.06 Jones, Quinton http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/Q_88bbda6059.png USA 44 377.06 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 ONeill Neff ]]> - -6 38 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/81825.html male 45. Richenberg, Brage (373.95) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/76424.html 45. Richenberg, Brage 373.95 Richenberg, Brage http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/B_9dcdcaf97a.png What is your favourite place to ride and why?
My favorite place to ride must be Livigno, Breckenridge and Laax! I have always had a great time riding at these destinations, and my friends and i have some really sick stories that is worth remembering! What age did you start snowboarding?
I started riding when i was around 9 years old

What snowboarders do you most look up to?
Mikkel Bang, Scotty Lago and Kazu! they are ripping!

What do you focus on most - slopestyle? Pipe? Big Air? and why?
At this moment i am focusing on slopestyle and Pipe. This is because i love to ride it and wanna compete against the best snowboarders in the world.

What is your most memorable snowboarding experience?
Thats got to be at the World Rookie Fest 2010, that was my first good international competition and after the contest me and my friends were just shredding around in Livigno, learning new tricks and had a great time in the pow!

Your on the road a lot throughout the season - what is your favourite place to visit and why?
Yeah, gonna travel alot this season. My favorite place to visit must be Livigno, Breckenridge and Laax! I have always had a great time riding at these destinations, and my friends and i have some really sick stories that is worth remembering!

What does a normal day consist of for you when your not snowboarding?
This year im having a free year from school to focus on my snowboard future, so when i'm back home in Norway it's summer and there is no snow to ride. So i hang out with friends, train at the gym and doing some work. Got to save up some money for the season!

How has TTR affected your snowboarding career?
TTR has made me more motivated! It has affected my snowboard career for sure! When you compete in those big TTR contests, you'll get to ride against the pros. Thats pretty cool. ]]> NOR 45 373.95 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 + +2 47 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/76424.html male 46. Daino, Bryan (367.65) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/daino-bryan.html 46. Daino, Bryan 367.65 Daino, Bryan http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/B_370f3b9cfb.png USA 46 367.65 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -5 41 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/daino-bryan.html male 47. Aguirre, Mason (367.18) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/aguirre-mason.html 47. Aguirre, Mason 367.18 Aguirre, Mason http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/M_b7994f7c7e.png
At most of the contests around the globe Mason can be seen shredding and competing with his crew of FRENDS that includes the likes of Danny Davis, Luke and Jack Mitrani and Kevin Pearce to name a few. What’s unique about these guys is that they know how to have fun even at the most serious of contests but when it comes down to it, they can throw down. And Mason is no different. An all round freestyle machine, Aguirre has posted countless slope and pipe results competing at every major contest from the X-Games to the 2006 Olympics and the annual TTR season ending 6Star Burton US Open.

2006 was a breakthrough season for Mason having placed fourth in the pipe at the 06 Torino Winter Olympics and third in the pipe at the 06 Burton US Open. He found his first TTR Title the following season at the 5Star Burton New Zealand open with a first in the pipe and continued his success with consistent results, including a first in the Slopestyle at the next year’s NZO, proving his versatility.

Aguirre secured a few more top ten results leading up to the 2007 US Open. In what was no doubt one of his best competitive performances, Mason hit the US Open pipe hard with the likes of fellow U.S. and Burton team riders Shaun White and Kevin Pearce. He held his own, proving to be an equal adversary to two of the best and most relentless pipe riders in recent years, stomping back-to-back 10s a corked BS 5, FS 9 and alley-oop FS 7. The 08/09 season saw similar consistency from Aguirre across the board, with Top Ten results in the early tour months down under, finishing the season in World No. 10.

But while the Midwestern native certainly keeps the competitive itch alive, he still keeps the taste of first tracks and film parts fresh on his buds putting together tasty footage for Burton’s team movies such as “Thanks in Advance” and the new flick for the 09 “B”.

In 09/10, Mason started out nicely with a fourth in the Burton NZO pipe. The NZ Open remained the only TTR contest that Aguirre entered in 2009/10. 

]]> USA 47 367.18 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Nike ]]> - -7 40 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/aguirre-mason.html male 48. Laari, Ilkka-Eemeli (359.11) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/laari-ilkka-eemeli.html 48. Laari, Ilkka-Eemeli 359.11 Laari, Ilkka-Eemeli http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/I_cb4c3ab2be.png FIN 48 359.11 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Kissmark ]]> - -3 45 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/laari-ilkka-eemeli.html male 49. Piiroinen, Peetu (349.70) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/piiroinen-peetu.html 49. Piiroinen, Peetu 349.70 Piiroinen, Peetu http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/P_a15509666d.png What is your favourite place to ride and why?

Ruka in Finnish Lapland. It has a quick lift, so you get to do loads in a good park. Another big plus is all the friends you get to ride with over there.

What age did you start snowboarding?

I think I was 8 or 9.

What snowboarders do you most look up to?

Kazu Kokubo. He has great style and he goes big in any terrain. He's also a super nice, which pretty much wraps it all up.

What do you focus on most - slopestyle? Pipe? Big Air? and why?

I like to ride everything. There isn't so many good pipes around so I'll end up riding more slopestyle..Big Airs are good fun too. I just want to ride it all to keep things interesting. It would be boring to just focus in one discipline when snowboarding has so much more to offer.

What is your most memorable snowboarding experience?

There's so many.. One for sure was the first BEO win in Mens Slopestyle. That was just unbelievable. Then Nissan Xtrail couple of years ago was just so crazy with all the spectators and the atmosphere.. Olympics were cool too and off course all the TTR wins and overall titiles were so important. Snowboarding has given me so many good experiences and memories it is hard to point just one single one. 

You are on the road a lot throughout the season - what is your favourite place to visit and why?

New Zealand is super cool.  Riding is good and it's the start of the season so you are super stoked to get back on snow after the summer. Apart from riding NZ offers many other things to do too.. only bad thing is the getting there.

What does a normal day consist of for you when your not snowboarding? 
Tennis, golf and hanging out with friends. 

How has TTR affected your snowboarding career? 

I have been able to build my career on success at the events. It has opened doors, given me great opportunities and ultimately now it has given me a lot of freedom to do other things too.

]]> FIN 49 349.70 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Nike Burton ]]> - -7 42 2 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/piiroinen-peetu.html male 50. Ellison, Codey (348.04) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/79411.html 50. Ellison, Codey 348.04 Ellison, Codey http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/C_6899c6fe25.png USA 50 348.04 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 + +2 52 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/79411.html male 51. Pike, Scott (347.87) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/75776.html 51. Pike, Scott 347.87 Pike, Scott http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/S_03eb804362.png USA 51 347.87 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 + +6 57 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/75776.html male 52. Hirano, Eiju (347.76) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/hirano-eijyu.html 52. Hirano, Eiju 347.76 Hirano, Eiju http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/E_8abc95fc3e.png JPN 52 347.76 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton Oakley ]]> + +20 72 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/hirano-eijyu.html male 53. O`Connor, Seamus (336.25) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/75808.html 53. O`Connor, Seamus 336.25 O`Connor, Seamus http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/S_6392fcae78.png IRL 53 336.25 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Ride Snowboards Oakley ]]> - -9 44 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/75808.html male 54. Esser, Brett (331.29) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/esser-brett.html 54. Esser, Brett 331.29 Esser, Brett http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/B_946cc48049.png USA 54 331.29 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 + +17 71 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/esser-brett.html male 55. Murphy, Samuel (320.78) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/murphy-samuel.html 55. Murphy, Samuel 320.78 Murphy, Samuel http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/S_feccb242a0.png AUS 55 320.78 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -1 54 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/murphy-samuel.html male 56. Lamoureux, Justin (319.18) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/lamoureux-justin.html 56. Lamoureux, Justin 319.18 Lamoureux, Justin http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/J_e4228bf087.png CAN 56 319.18 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 K2 ]]> - -10 46 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/lamoureux-justin.html male 57. Osanai, Shuhei (314.88) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/76633.html 57. Osanai, Shuhei 314.88 Osanai, Shuhei http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/S_84d2815b1f.png JPN 57 314.88 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Kissmark ]]> + +47 104 2 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/76633.html male 58. Ravnjak, Tim-Kevin (314.60) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/ravnjak-tim-kevin.html 58. Ravnjak, Tim-Kevin 314.60 Ravnjak, Tim-Kevin http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/T_64f1e1dd7f.png SLO 58 314.60 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton Oakley ]]> + +9 67 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/ravnjak-tim-kevin.html male 59. Torroni, David (312.56) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/77979.html 59. Torroni, David 312.56 Torroni, David http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/D_a711faf3f3.png USA 59 312.56 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -9 50 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/77979.html male 60. Ishizaki, Tasuku (309.55) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/ishizaki-tasuku.html 60. Ishizaki, Tasuku 309.55 Ishizaki, Tasuku http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/T_bdf916dc42.png JPN 60 309.55 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -9 51 2 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/ishizaki-tasuku.html male 61. Moline, Scott (307.11) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/75771.html 61. Moline, Scott 307.11 Moline, Scott http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/S_5c2111b12f.png USA 61 307.11 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 ONeill Ride Snowboards ]]> - -1 60 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/75771.html male 62. Ferguson, Gabe (303.06) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/76868.html 62. Ferguson, Gabe 303.06 Ferguson, Gabe http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/G_9a6c005a41.png USA 62 303.06 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton ]]> + +4 66 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/76868.html male 63. Thio, Daniel (299.11) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/77575.html 63. Thio, Daniel 299.11 Thio, Daniel http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/D_a8cf4dd438.png NED 63 299.11 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 + +10 73 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/77575.html male 64. Heileman, Grant (297.77) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/75900.html 64. Heileman, Grant 297.77 Heileman, Grant http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/G_045534dcca.png USA 64 297.77 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -11 53 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/75900.html male 65. Handle, Johannes (283.99) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/handle-johannes.html 65. Handle, Johannes 283.99 Handle, Johannes http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/J_6edd671113.png AUT 65 283.99 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Nitro Snowboard Co. ]]> + +21 86 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/handle-johannes.html male 66. Courtier-Jones, Lewis (282.77) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/courtier-jones-lewis.html 66. Courtier-Jones, Lewis 282.77 Courtier-Jones, Lewis http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/L_bc3b0fd2cf.png GBR 66 282.77 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 ONeill ]]> - -11 55 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/courtier-jones-lewis.html male 67. Suwa, Hiroki (282.23) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/suwa-hiroki.html 67. Suwa, Hiroki 282.23 Suwa, Hiroki http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/H_542d63a538.png JPN 67 282.23 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -11 56 2 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/suwa-hiroki.html male 68. Staveley, Cameron (281.25) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/stavely-cameron.html 68. Staveley, Cameron 281.25 Staveley, Cameron http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/C_9fbda349a5.png AUS 68 281.25 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton ]]> - -10 58 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/stavely-cameron.html male 69. Troy, Tyler (280.51) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/troy-tyler.html 69. Troy, Tyler 280.51 Troy, Tyler http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/T_8f8a6e1e36.png USA 69 280.51 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Burton ]]> + +121 190 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/troy-tyler.html male 70. Nedehuji, Ayumu (280.11) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/76764.html 70. Nedehuji, Ayumu 280.11 Nedehuji, Ayumu http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/A_c55255bdf8.png JPN 70 280.11 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 + +55 125 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/76764.html male 71. Aoki, Ryo (273.22) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/82291.html 71. Aoki, Ryo 273.22 Aoki, Ryo http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/R_4e500b69bf.png JPN 71 273.22 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -12 59 2 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/82291.html male 72. Pettit, Robert (257.43) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/82543.html 72. Pettit, Robert 257.43 Pettit, Robert http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/R_22efc03c91.png USA 72 257.43 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -10 62 4 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/82543.html male 73. Niblett, Trevor (256.65) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/77452.html 73. Niblett, Trevor 256.65 Niblett, Trevor http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/T_6535453dcf.png CAN 73 256.65 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -10 63 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/77452.html male 74. Lago, Scotty (255.74) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/lago-scotty.html 74. Lago, Scotty 255.74 Lago, Scotty http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/S_354d07f5ca.png
And as part of the FRENDS crew, he’s done just that. Part of a new generation of riders that’s taking the snowboarding scene by storm, with the likes of Kevin Pearce, Danny Davis, Luke Mitrani and Jack Mitrani at his side, Scotty Lago has become a reckoning force in transitions, parks and even backcountry riding.

Lago’s TTR record over the past couple seasons has been equally impressive. In 2007, he finished the TTR Tour at World No. 10 with three Top 5 finishes including a second in the Slopestyle at the 4-Star Burton New Zealand Open. He remained in the TTR Top 10 for 33 weeks straight and even held the Tour Lead for 12 weeks. In the 07/08 season, Scotty has certainly stepped up his game building his ranking foundation early on with a 3rd in the Halfpipe at the 5-Star Abominable Snow Jam along with a 2nd in the HP at the now 5-Star Burton New Zealand Open with a huge amplitude – a result that pushed him into temporary World No. 1.

Scotty came back into the lime light after laying it all down with a huge FS 7 Alley-oop resulting in a 2nd at the 5-Star Billabong Air & Style Quarterpipe in Innsbruck, Austria. His performance last season also earned him a chance to compete in the 6-Star Oakley Arctic Challenge, and although he may not placed high, still proved to everyone he could slay one beast of a Quarterpipe.

Perhaps one of Lago’s best experiences while on a snowboard occurred last year while heliriding with industry leaders like Travis Rice, John Jackson and Mark Landvik. This proved Lago to be a versatile rider, taking freestyle park prowess into the backcountry and session “the most perfect jump [he had] ever hit.”

Scotty continued to destroy and planted his final two results at the 26th annual 6-Star Burton US Open in Stratton, Vermont. He competed well in the Slopestyle but  certainly put on a show in the US Open Halfpipe. Lago was going huge and set the bar high in the early stages. In the end he finished 7th in the pipe, but more importantly maintained a place in the TTR Top 10, finishing 9th overall in the end-of-season TTR rankings. Be sure to check out his work in Flow's team video alongside his Flow team riders Antti Autti and Risto Mattila. <iframe src="http://jcmarquees.com/riders/scottylago2.php" name="frame1" frameborder="no" height="400px" scrolling="no" width="740px"> </iframe>
One of Lago's greatest successes of his career came in 2010 when he won Bronze at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.  However, at the Burton US Open one month after that, he could not repeat his success and placed outside the Top 5 in sixth place.]]> USA 74 255.74 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 + +52 126 2 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/lago-scotty.html male 75. Roemer, Ryan (254.42) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/81671.html 75. Roemer, Ryan 254.42 Roemer, Ryan http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/R_65dedd2242.png USA 75 254.42 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 - -11 64 3 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/81671.html male 76. Yoshida, Masakaze (252.11) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/76149.html 76. Yoshida, Masakaze 252.11 Yoshida, Masakaze http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/M_5670e207e1.png JPN 76 252.11 2012-03-10 00:00:00 2012 Kissmark ]]> + +45 121 2 http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/76149.html male 77. White, Shaun (250.00) http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/white-shaun.html 77. White, Shaun 250.00 White, Shaun http://www.ttrworldtour.com/typo3temp/GB/S_cdc62ddd89.png
Shaun was originally inspired to snowboard by his older brother Jesse, who’s footsteps he followed closely. He was picked up by Burton at the early age of seven, and has since progressed into an athletic machine earning high respect from his peers and the media alike.



His success is undeniable, and it’s impossible to remain oblivious to the chain of wins he has collected, from numerous Gold Medals at the X- Games in both Halfpipe and Slopestyle, Gold at the 2006 Olympics in Halfpipe as well as the TTR World Snowboard Tour Championship Title at the end of the 06/07 season.



Shaun has earned himself a strong collection of TTR Titles across all Swatch TTR contest formats.  Whether it be Slopestyle, Quartpipe, Big Air or Halfpipe, Shaun has got titles for all of them and he just keeps getting better and better.  Pretty impressive for a guy who skates professionally in summer and is only on snow six months of the year.  In 06/07 Shaun proved his dominance on the Swatch TTR World Tour, taking home many podiums and accolades.  His wins were numerous and included the Honda Session at Vail (2006) SS, Nissan X-Trail Nippon Open (2007) HP, World Superpipe Championships (2007) HP, Burton US Open of Snowboarding (2006) SS, Burton US Open of Snowboarding (2006) HP, Nissan X-Trail Jam (2006) QP and the Burton New Zealand Open (2009) HP.

In the 07/08 TTR season, Shaun either won or at least made the podium in the majority of events he entered. He destroyed the competition at the Burton European Open claiming another first with the 6-Star BEO Slopestyle 08.  Shaun’s reign in the Halfpipe was however challenged by Burton teammate Kevin Pearce. Pearce edged out White in the very last run causing White to settle for second. This only fueled White to come back stronger, claiming another first at the 5-Star World Superpipe Championships 08.

And he didn't stop there. He proved he was the freestyle king at the 26th Annual 6Star Burton US Open where he destroyed both the Slopestyle and the Halfpipe, soaring higher, further, faster and more stylish than every competitor, bagging two more Titles and reminding everyone once again of his relentless hold on freestyle snowboarding competition. His final TTR stop was the 4Star Snickers Classic in Saas-Fee Switzerland. Amidst a relaxed atmosphere Shaun laid down his signature and solid 9s and 10s to take the final 4Star Title of the season and climb higher in the TTR rankings.

In season 08/09 Shaun traveled to the land of the rising sun, Japan, where he put on a show for the stoked Japanese Fans and took out the 6Star Nissan X-Trail Jam Big Air.  It was a strong start to the season and he further capitalized by placing 3rd in the Slopestyle and 2nd in the Halfpipe at the 6Star Burton European Open 2009. In what was an spectacular showdown, Shaun came up against his 2008 rival, Kevin Pearce with Pearce edging him out in the final run.

Having finished last season in seventh, the former 06/07 TTR World Champion has come bursting out of the gates in the Southern Hemisphere part of the 09/10 season, silencing all nay-sayers and elevating his abilities to unprecedented levels. History was made at the 2009 Burton New Zealand Open when Shaun blew out the windows of progression laying down back-to-back double corks in the Halfpipe finals and cementing himself as the benchmark rider of the 09/10 season.

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