Team

PRO TEAM

    • SINDRE TVEITEN

      @sindre_tveiten 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)

      Sindy T

      How and when did you first meet Gigi?
      He showed up at my hotel in Stubai back in November 2021, pretty starstruck. After that we’ve met several times, but my favorite time is when he pulled up with a sleeping bag and crashed at my friends house in AP a few seasons ago, on the floor with no mattress! Legend 


      Regular or goofy

      Goofy


      Favourite snowboard trick

      front flip 


      Home resort or resort riding this winter

      Hovden 


      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain

      ATV 163w for everything, just look at the name


      What projects are in the pipeline this upcoming:

      stay tuned ;)

    • Check out the ATV 

    • RAPHAEL STIFTER

      @afroraph 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      AfroRaph, Raphdog

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      I first met Gigi at the KTO Slash Testival booth. I was looking for a new board and wanted a Slash cause some friends of mine had one and were huge fans, so I went for it. After a little chat with Gigi about each board I chose to test the Brainstorm.

      BUT since I had no bindings, he simply took his, mounted it & wished me a hell of a ride with a big smile from one ear to another.

      I went for it and was stoked as hell, and I’ve been hooked ever since!

      Regular or goofy?
      Reggae

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Todeo7

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      Serfaus is the resort where I got into snowboarding and still love it there. Long jib lines with kickers at the bottom and lots of sunshine. I’m living in Innsbruck now, so definitely will be shredding at Nordkette & Patscherkofel a lot.

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      The Brainstorm is currently the board I’m riding cause it’s fulfilling all my backcountry & park needs in one board. I love how it floats in pow with its rockered nose and how it still serves with a pop-y response on the jumps.

      The Happy Place is the one I’m taking to the street missions and yes, it makes me happy!

      I also like the splitboard, there’s nothing like wandering through lonely places, aiming for lines and riding though untouched pow.

    • Check out the Brainstorm 

    • JACCO BOS

      @jacco_bos_ 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      Wacko Jacko, Mr.Bos, TM

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      KTO! I started riding on Slash boards through a local shop on a sponsor-less summer. I tested out everything but just simply fell in love with the Slash Happy Place (155W). It’s a totally different board than I had liked before but it just worked perfect for me and was super strong. So going to KTO, I heard Gigi would be there. I have to admit, I’m from a younger generation, so I didn’t really know what he looked like! But after 1.5 day searching and then a very awkward hello, we chatted a bit and got along soooo great. Gigi is such a likeable guy, and I love working for him and riding his decks 🙌.

      Regular or goofy?
      Learned it goofy, probably should have been regular 🤷‍♂️😂

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      To see: Backside double 10

      To do: Big gaps to bs lip

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      For park/street/pow, I’ve found a magic stick that shreds all! The Happy Place is agile, responsive but forgives enough as well for rails and street. It’s not the softest but the way it flexes I haven’t managed to snap any of them, which is saying a lot with my board history. This year, I’ve gone for the ATV

    • Check out the ATV 

    • STUART INNES

      @stu_heinz_switchup 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      Stu, Magic Hands

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      Hintertux opening; the weather was terrible, and every other board demo stand sacked it off and went home. Gigi, Roli, Jacco and me stayed in the rain/snow and wind trying to keep the tent up. We ended up shredding this PVC tube next to the stand and Gigi made us teach him the rail tricks that he didn’t know the names for, but he did them all first try. It was rad and despite being the legend he is he just hung out and messed around with us like one of the young guns.

      Regular or goofy?
      Regular

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Frontboard or Front 3

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      I grew up riding dry slope, then when I was 17, I moved to Mayrhofenm and that’s where I’ll be based again this winter.

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      Slash ATV 154 – To be honest the name says it all, it’s an all-terrain vehicle and I hate having to choose what I’m gonna shred in the morning. If I go up with the ATV, I know I’m covered whether I shred jumps, rails or take some pow laps. In addition, despite what many other “rail kids” say, I prefer a stiffer board, even on the rails. My theory is if your board bends less you don’t get bounced around as much by rail kinks and it’s easier to stay balanced.

    • Check out the ATV 

    • TIMMY SCHRÖDER

      @timmyshredde 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      Timmy Shredder

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      Hintertux/Kaunertal Opening. I came up to the glacier with my old board split in half and old bindings mounted… Meeting Gigi, Holzi, Adi and Roli at the Testival, I had to try out every single Slash board and when I came back down, I really didn’t want to give any board back.

      After a big business meeting in Adis’ yellow VW van, I was sure: I wanted to be part of the team.

      Regular or goofy?
      Regular

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Method

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      Arlberg

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      Vertical for freeride: Best overall, any conditions, any terrain shred-gun.

      Vertical for touring: It’s the vertical and it splits, any more questions?

      ATV for park and everything else: Switch, Pow, Park and everything in between. All-Terrain Vehicle is a fitting name.

    • Check out the Vertical 

    • ROLI TSCHODER

      @rolitschode 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      Roli and sometimes Paznauner

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      I can’t really remember when I met Gigi the first time… I think it was back in my childhood when my room was postered with his mag shoots and I got the movie “Walk the plank” from the Pirates. Years later, I met him, and Holzi, at Stubai-Glacier and we went for a shred together. A couple of runs later, he asked why I was riding with a broken board and then asked if I would like to ride a fresh Slash snowboard. I was totally stoked!!! A dream come true 💯💥🍻✌️

      Regular or goofy?
      Regular since day one

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Backflip and Onefoots are tricks for the soul and me. I also like Methods

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      My home mountain is Ischgl. I’ve been riding there since my childhood. Basically, I’m riding everywhere around the Alps, mainly Tirol and Vorarlberg. In the autumn and spring, I love riding Kaunertal and Hintertux, both in and out of the season.

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      ATV: I use this board for every terrain and it’s super nice for carving and hitting big jumps.

      Spectrum: I use this in the park and on the powder

      Happy Place: I like using this for playful riding and it’s the best for Onefoots because all the little mistakes are forgiven

      Vertical Split: I need to get high up. Touring, exploring, adventures, and peaks. If you want to check it, out watch Rolyssee.

    • Check out the Spectrum 

    • BETTINA ROLL

      @bettina.roll 

    • Interview

      Name?
      Bettina Roll

      Nickname(s)?
      Tina or Bøtta

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      I haven’t met Gigi yet, but hopefully I will soon

      Regular or goofy?
      I’m regular

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      My favourite trick is FS 720 with melon grab

      Home resort or resort riding this winter?
      My home resort is Geilo and I will mostly be riding here as well

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      I’m riding the ATV for every terrain. I really like how the board feels when I’m riding, and it just feels right no matter what terrain. Never been happier with a board 🙂

    • Check out the ATV 

    • YUTA KOBAYASHI

      @yuta_ko1ya 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      Yuta

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      The first time I met Gigi was in Sapporo, Japan, about 19 years ago. I don’t think I remember Gigi, but I remember coming to Sapporo for some event and Gigi hiding champagne in his clothes. I met Gigi at the party the night after that. Our next meeting after that was when Gigi came to Hakuba on a Freeride World Tour.

      Regular or goofy?
      R

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Powder turn Powder jump and Front 7

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      Hakubavalley

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      I’m basically just powder riding at the moment, so I’m using a Slash Vertical. I’m looking forward to using a Slash Straight this year.

    • Check out the Straight 

    • GEOFF BROWN

      @geoffbrownsnow 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      BrownTown, Brown Face, Spike, GBSnow

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      Met Gigi at a tradeshow in Denver. He had the smallest booth in the entire tradeshow but the longest line. I expected him to be this wild guy considering how he rides. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that he’s a quiet, humble, and friendly person.

      Regular or goofy?
      Regular

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Front 3, not too many things feel better than a solid poked front 3

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      Whistler, BC

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      Brainstorm for most backcountry and resort riding. This board is the absolute best thing I’ve ever strapped my feet to. On super deep pillow days, I’ll bust out the Portal or the Vertical depending how heavy the snow is.

    • Check out the Brainstorm 

    • NILS BERGER

      @waytoobergy 

    • Interview

      Name?
      Nils Berger

      Nickname(s)?
      Bergy

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story…
      I met Gigi for the first time in Damüls. He asked me if we could swap the boards. At that time, I had the Donald Trump Board from DWD and Gigi said that he collects old boards and it reminded him of a Joyride Snowboard. So, he gave me a new Slash Spectrum and I gave him my board. It was one of the best days in Damüls haha. I couldn’t believe what happened on that day. Thanks a lot!

      Regular or goofy?
      Goofy, I don’t like to be regular

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Method

      Home resort or resort riding this winter?
      My home resort is Damüls. I will ride there this winter, but I want to explore some new places in other resorts

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      This year I got a Slash Spectrum. I like the flex of the board. I use it for everything

      What projects are in the pipeline this upcoming?
      Discover some new spots

    • Check out the Spectrum 

    • MANUEL DIAZ

      @slashdiaz 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      Ratoncito

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      I was supposed to film with Absinthe in Juneau, Alaska, but I ended up snaking into his crew in Haines as they were flying with the pirates and had an empty seat, that was my first trip to Alaska.

      Regular or goofy?
      Gufi

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      bs 540

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      Fare

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      Natural, Brainstorm and ATV, for all types of terrain

    • Check out the Brainstorm 

    • MATTY COX

    • Interview

      Nickname

      Matthew Stephen Cox The Third

      How I meet Gigi

      He actually pulled me from the womb

      Stance

      Regular wishing I was goofy

      Favourite snowboard trick

      A solid laid out toe side turn in pow

      Home resort

      I started snowboarding when I was two on Friday flats at Thredbo

      Go to Slash Board?

      ATV - shit’s the best board on the market

      Projects

      Honestly just trying to survive today 😂

    • Check out the ATV 

    • JAKOB SVENDSEN TESSAND

      @tessandd_ 

    • Interview

      Name?
      Jakob Svendsen Tessand

      Nickname(s)?
      Tessi, Jackærn

      When did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      I’ve actually never met Gigi in person. My expectations are really high though, after hearing all the stories about him.

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      It’s hard for me to pick one because it’s always changing, but right now I’ll say BS 720 with Indy, like outside the knee. Not Tindy, but kind of like a tuck knee. You can kind of like tweak it with the axis you get mid-air, and I love that feeling. BS 180’s on big jumps when you can kind of spot the landing and switch mid-air is also the best feeling.

      Home resort or resort riding this winter?
      My home resort is Tryvann or “Vannærn” as we call it. I’ll mostly be riding Tryvann this year, but I’m also gonna go to different resorts in Norway, as well as some other resorts around Europe like Tux.

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      I ride the ATV 159 W for any terrain. I ride park most of the time, but it turns out it works great in powder too. I haven’t really tested it out in the streets yet, but it’s great for rails in the park, so I think it will translate. I think the name of the board fits well with its functionality, and on top of that, it’s easily the best board I’ve ridden. I’m not just saying that either.

    • Check out the ATV 

    • TARO MATSUNO

      @taro.matsuno 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?

      Taro


      How and when did you first meet Gigi? 

      I'm sorry, I've never met him before. But I've been watching videos for a long time!
Cool Chicane！！！



      Regular or goofy?

      Regular



      Favourite snowboard trick?

      FS360indy grab



      Home resort or resort riding this winter?

      Hakuba 



      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? 

      Straight - be able to fly high with speed



      What projects are in the pipeline this upcoming?

      Shooting in Hakuba Village

    • Check out the Straight 

    • COLLIN WHALEN

      @whalecoll 

    • Interview

      Nicknames
      Chollin, coach, or my lil sister called me bub growing up

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story...
      Met Gigi at Baker during an LBS weekend. Gave him a ride to the place we were all staying at, deep in the baker forest. Had a rowdy night out there without any power, playing ping pong with head lamps into the wee hours. Next day had a killer natural QP sesh in the backcountry up above the ski area with a view of the banked slalom course. It was a rad time.

      Regular or goofy?
      Goofy

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Method or tomahawking

      Home resort or resort riding this winter?
      Mt Baker

      Slash boards you ride for what terrain? Why?
      ATV 159W for everything, because it’s the true ATV. Board absolutely rips and is very predictable in any condition or situation. If it’s extra deep then I ride the Vertical 161 for its added float and speed in deep snow. The camber is great for going a little bigger than expected too.

      What projects are in the pipeline?
      I’m going to be racing in the LBS this winter, but besides that I just plan on riding as much powder as possible and hitting the Brainbowl session at Baker in the spring. Hoping for lots of snow for everyone! 

    • Check out the ATV 

    • DANIEL VONACH

      @luman_san 

    • Interview

      Nickname
      Dani or Lumen

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? tell us a funny story...
      I met him at his event ride with GiGi and friends at his home mountain Diedamskopf many years ago. He promised me a t-shirt for a 180 I did of a windlip. He never asked me for my address but the shirt was at my door a few weeks later. This was great and a little spooky at the same time :)

      Regular or Goofy?
      Regular

      Favorite snowboard trick?
      Frontside 180

      Home resort or resort riding this winter?
      Damüls, Diedamskopf & Sonnenkopf

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      ATV, simply because I like to ride it all. This board does exactly that.What projects are in the pipeline this upcoming?I don´t have any. I want to ride with good people and create at the moment.

    • Check out the ATV 

    • GIULIA BOTTAZZIN

      @giuliabottazzin 

    • Interview

      Nickname
      Giu, Giuli, Giuls some friends call me just G ;)

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? tell us a funny story...
      I first met Gigi at Kaunertal Spring Classic in 2022.I got to test some of his boards, which I really enjoyed riding and one year later Jacco hooked me up and asked me if I wanted to join the team, which of course I was super stoked about! Gigi is just too nice, easy going, so passionate and such a funny character to be around! Sometimes you will find him giving boards and beers away to friends of him or people that he likes.

      Regular or Goofy?
      Goofy

      Favorite snowboard trick?
      Back 3, Method and Backflip (still working on the last two!)

      Home resort or resort riding this winter?
      My Home resort back in Italy is Folgaria.I'm based in Innsbruck since four years now so I'll be mainly riding around here, hunting for the good snow!

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      Vertical especially for when I go off piste and for freeride comps. It's a very good all around board from carving on the slopes to Big Mountain riding

      The Happy Place is playful and forgiving and that's my board for the park. I wish I was bigger to be able to ride the ATV, I tried it once and immediately fell in love with it, so can't imagine how it would be to actually ride it in my size!

      What projects are in the pipeline?
      I'm really excited to be competing in the 2025 FWT Challenger this year.

      Also I would love to shred more often with the boisss! Last year together with Gigi, Raphi, Roli and Tommy I got to jump my first ever proper backcountry kicker so I'm looking forward to more days like that and hopefully I'll menage to do some filming as well.

    • Check out the Vertical 

    • ANDRES BARROSO

      @andeeba 

    • Interview

      Nickname
      Andee

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? tell us a funny story...
      Two years ago on the team meeting in Austria at Gigi´s home resort Damuls. I don´t know if it s funny but before we arrived, it was dry with not much snow, the day we arrived it dumped like more than meter!! We got lucky! Slash team is blessed!

      Regular or Goofy?
      Which do you like more? Jajaja, born Goofy but love bien regular

      Favorite snowboard trick?
      Slashing! And for sure snowboarding in all his infinites aspects.

      Home resort or resort riding this winter?
      Between Sierra Nevada (Spain) and los Andes (South America).

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      All the boards are amazing each of them, got lucky to test all of them, I can´t say which is the one I like the most, because we have all perfect katanas for each aspect of snowboarding. Last test was the FLOATER, and hell yes, its a mountain Killer, my recommendation on this one is not to get it in big size, this board can hold whatever you put on it. And ATV you know it s Gigi´s board it simple amazing all terrain vehicle.

      What projects are in the pipeline?
      Keep riding as much as my bones can hold, always ready for good session with the team and friends. Keep traveling. Keep training the kidz in Surfin Club. Keep SLASHING!

    • Check out the Floater 

    • SURAY FERNANDEZ

      @suray_fdez 

    • Interview

      Nickname
      Sury

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? tell us a funny story...
      I don't know him in person, I know him obviously because of his career and influence in the world of snowboarding.
      He is surely a great person, very familiar, simple and eager to enjoy life.

      Regular or Goofy?
      Goofy

      Favorite snowboard trick?
      Cab 540º stalefish

      Home resort or resort riding this winter?
      Grandvalira - Ordino Arcalís

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      Happy Place for all terrain!

      What projects are in the pipeline?
      I would like to take a trip to Austria, return to Sonnenkopf to ride and film some shoot.
      I have some tricks recorded from last winter and I would like to continue recording this winter with my partner Pepe, with whom we share spots, tricks and recordings.
      And I would like to be able to return to Argentina in winter.

    • Check out the Happy Place 

    YOUTH TEAM

    • MARTINA

      @martinaicebaby 

    • Interview

      Name?
      Martina

      Nickname(s)?
      Martini

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      I didn’t know who Gigi was until I put a can of Burn energy drink in the fridge which my parents had laying around for a long time. They told me never to open that can because Gigi was on it. I didn’t know who he was exactly – or the reason why that can had been in the living room. It wasn’t until quite recently that my parents explained who he was.

      Regular or goofy?
      Regular, but somewhat goofy!

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Frontside 360

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      My board is the Slash Splash 110. Good for every terrain and I love the drawings on it

      What projects are in the pipeline this upcoming winter?
      Projects: To enjoy it!

    • Check out the Splash 

    • OSKAR RÜF

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      Oski

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story.
      At my birth

      Regular or goofy?
      Regular

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Rodeo

      Home resort or resort riding this winter?
      Damüls

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      Splash kids board – it takes me everywhere because Gigi made it like that for me!

    • Check out the Splash 

    • JONA RÜF

    • Interview

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      Since the first second of my life.

      Regular or goofy?
      Regular

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      180

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      Damüls

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      Happy Place 142 for park and powder. Also, the Spectrum.

    • Check out the Happy Place 

    • JOEL LOCKSTADT

      @lock_shred

    • Interview

      Nickname

      Joeli

      Started snowboarding

      4.5 years

      Moto

      Boardsport for life - Ride always with love and fun!

      How and when did you first meet Gigi?
      I met Gigi at the "Kids shred by Gigi“ Hintertux Opening 2024 and was able to shred with him for two days.

      Regular or goofy?
      Regular

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Method in the air and boardslides at the ground (on boxes, tubes, bit rails).
      Like flattricks, but can’t name the favorite ;)

      Home resort or resort riding this winter?
      Postwiese Neuastenberg at Winterberg Germany

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      Stinky, it feels perfect for all terrain, no matter whether park, slopes or powder

      What projects are in the pipeline this upcoming?
      I would like to learn more tricks in the park and encourage more kids to snowboard

    • Check out the Splash 

    • MAEL FRETZ

      @maelfretz 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      Mael


      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      I first met Gigi at the Hintertux Opening back in 2022. He made me try one of his Slash Splash and I never touched another board since.

      Regular or goofy?
      Goofy


      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Backflip and BS540

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      Laax

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      Slash Splash for Park, Pipe and Powder

      What projects are in the pipeline this upcoming winter?
      Land my first Crippler in the Halfpipe and a BS720 over the kickers. But most of all, ride as much as possible.

    • Check out the Splash 

    AMBASSADORS

    • STEFANIE RÜF-KOHLER

      @steffiruef 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      Steffi

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      I first met Gigi in kindergarten, when we were 5

      Regular or goofy?
      Regular

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Riding powder

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      Damüls / Diedamskopf

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      Happy Place 46 (park and slopes) and Spectrum

      What projects are in the pipeline this upcoming winter?
      Snowboarding as much as possible.

    • Check out the Happy Place 

    • SIMON HOLZKNECHT

      @holzi66 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      Holzi

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story…

      I Met Gigi First at boardercross 1995-96.its been a while.we have been in laax for a Jamie Lynn concert.Got pretty wasted all togheter.Gigi was spidding beer up on the Stage (on Jamie)and we endet in aVolcom add.(thx Vernon)

      Regular or goofy?
Regular

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Sw Method and bs 180ies

      Home resort or resort riding this winter?
      Mostly around Arlberg

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      Love the Vertical its so floaty at deep days and still stable on big kickers..

      What projects are in the pipeline this upcoming?
      Hmmm,will see what winter is giving us.shredding with ma little daughter.

    • Check out the Vertical 

    • JOSH GALLEN

      @joshwgallen 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      J, JGal, Bug

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      I first met Gigi in 2003, when I was 9! My dad was a cameraman for Absinthe. My whole family got to tag along the winter that they were filming for POP. We lived in Val D’illiez, Switzerland for the winter and rode the Portes du Soleil every day. One day, Gigi, Romain, and Trevor Andrews were hitting some jumps on the Avoriaz side. Gigi started bonking some roof a little way down. My introduction to jibbing, I think. I followed him down. He told me he’d give me a beanie if I hiked back up and got his backpack for him. I still have the beanie!

      Regular or goofy?
      Regs

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Back 7, or Frontside 180’s no grab – Nico style (I try)!

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      Crested Butte, Colorado. I’ll be back there this winter!

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      I switch between the Portal and the ATV regularly. I like them both all the time and anywhere!

    • Check out the Portal 

    • SEBASTIEN METENIER

      @snowbas 

    • Interview

      Name?
      Sébastien Méténier

      Nickname(s)?
      Snowbast

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      Back during a winter without too much fresh snow, I was looking for an aggressive board and a shop (Backside) in Verbier gave me a Slash ATV.

      On the first try, I really fell in love with how this board worked so well on hard snow….and then when it starts to snow heavily, the ATV is fantastic in the powder too!!!! So, every winter I crack out my Slash ATV!!!

      Then, it was almost impossible to find Slash.

      It was just at the time when Gigi had to change factories to make his boards. So, one day in the extreme of Verbier, I was lucky enough to see Gigi. I was so happy that I jumped on him telling him that his boards are the best in the world… I think I was a little strong there and that scared him!! But he gave me his phone number and that at a later time, I was going to receive new boards. However, we had a problem – I didn’t understand anything when he spoke to me on the phone because my English is really poor. Luckily, I managed to understand that he was in Avoriaz, so I said to wait for me as I was only 2 hours away… Gigi come and got me as they were riding in Verbier. I came back with Gigi to Verbier where we rode some super cool lines and filmed to a board test. Gigi is really incredible to ride with! It was like a dream. I gave everything and when we arrived down the mountain, he told me to become a Slash ambassador.

      I’m so happy, it gave me a new boost after 33 years of snowboarding. I still have the same joy of riding and now even more with my Slash.

      Regular or goofy?
      Goofy

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Half Cab, 360 Mute, Hit a Quarter to Slash.

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      My 2 favourite places are Las Lenas and Verbier.

      I’m now living in Verbier, and I love to go to small ski resorts like Bruson, La Fouly or Les Arcs.

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      I love the Straight for all the terrains.

      What projects are in the pipeline this upcoming winter?
      This winter I’m in charge of the web TV of Verbier which gives me the opportunity to ride every day, at any time of day – even before or after the opening of the slopes!

      It’s so good.

      I also have a TV show being broadcast in South America and I’m going to do some reports in the ski resorts of the Alps. And of course, I will share the best moments of winter on the networks.

      Merci les amis et belle saison❤👍

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    • DAN BARKER

      @barkstagramdan 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      People have always called my brothers and I by our last name. I am the youngest, so I was always ‘Mini Bark’ or ‘Young Barker’.

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      Well, I actually haven’t met him (I would very much like to). He is an idol to so many and has been for so long. Of course, I am beyond honoured and thankful to be a part of such an iconic brand / team.

      Regular or goofy?
      Regular, but I try to ride switch a lot.

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Switch BS 5’s and BS rodeos. Love a good butter too.

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      I am very fortunate to have grown up in Whistler, BC, Canada. Our resort has so much to offer from a world class park, great amount of snowfall most seasons and lots of terrain; can go tree riding looking for cliffs and pillows, to searching for side hits and bombing runs by going as fast as you can builds for a great all-mountain experience/rider. So many talented people come to or out of this town and our backcountry is endless. Having a snowmobile here is a big deal.

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      I love the ATV because it’s a traditional camber board. It truly is an “all-terrain vehicle”- I ride it on any given day but mainly, it’s my park and rail set up.

      The Brainstorm is a great pow board because of its camrock structure. Last winter I started riding the Portal which has camrock as well, but the short tail allows for tight turns on steeper stuff and I’d never ridden a board with a shorter tail so it was lots of fun to get used to.

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    • SHOGO TAKAI

      @shogo9999slash 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      Shogo

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story
      I met Gigi for the first time in January 2014. It was the time he came to Tokyo, Japan to present the 14/15 model. I changed my plans in a hurry in order to meet him. It was a long-time dream of mine to see him, so I was very ecstatic! It is a feeling very similar to going out on a date with a beautiful girl for the first time.

      We were scheduled to meet on the presentation site. But to my surprise, I met him at the Miyashita Park. It was a sudden meeting, so I was a bit tense.

      After a month, we met again in Mt. Baker, LBS. This time, I was able to relax and actually have a great time. I was given support by Slash as they were just starting their business. I was very thrilled and in high hopes that together, we would be able to create history together forever.

      I will be always grateful to Gigi. He has a great heart and is a true gentleman.

      Regular or goofy?
      Regular

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      My most favourite trick to do is a Tweak and Crail Indy.

      BS 180 is also one of my favourites.

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      It really depends on the snow conditions either at the ski resort or in the backcountry, up mountains in the Hida area.

      Most of the time, I am in Nagareha or Hirayu Ski Resort.

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      I prefer Portal for powder snow. Portal makes the best buoyant and manoeuvrability. It is the perfect match for me and I’m ecstatic whenever I use it.

      Other snow types, I will choose the ATV. With this board, I can go faster because of its outstanding stability and ease of control.

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    • PATO MUNOZ

      @patomun0z 

    • Interview

      Nickname

      Watong, Guatón


      How and when did you first meet Gigi?
      I haven’t had the chance to meet Gigi in person yet, but I hope to visit him soon, whether in Europe or South America. He has been a great source of motivation for me since the beginning.
      I always watched his videos when I was little.


      Regular or goofy?
      Goofy


      Favourite snowboard trick?
      Back5

      Home resort and resort riding this winter?
      Villarrica Volcano, Nevados de Chillán, and the Andes of Maule.

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      The Brainstorm freeride board lets you descend at high speeds and maneuver with precision, making it ideal for tight spaces and for doing some great “slash” in the snow.


      What projects are in the pipeline this upcoming winter?
      Many trips are coming up to explore new places in the Andes on my sled. Additionally, I’m planning to film a movie and tv show.

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    • DAN GRINE

      @thenotoriousdjg77 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)
      Dan, Grinder, Lagermeister Dan

      How and when did you first meet Gigi? Tell us a funny story: I met Gigi for the first time at a snowboard shop called Love Snowboarding in Tettnang, Germany. We chatted and chilled, and when I left for the night, I felt I had made a new friend. A few months later, Shops First Try was held at the Nebelhorn, a resort I previously worked for. Gigi was there and we went for a few runs through extremely thick fog. I brought him through a few “hidden” spots that I know of, and we both ripped!!! Was nothing short of a dream come true. I helped Gigi pack up his Demo booth for the day, and then we went “out off bounds”. We scored some BIG time Pow and a nice sized cliff drop. Ever since that day, I couldn’t get enough of SLASH!!! These boards Rip! And Gigi is just cooler than a polar bears toenails, feel me?

      Regular or Goofy:Regs

      Favorite snowboard trick:FS3 Stale off the toes

      Home resort or resort riding this winter
      I live in Oberstdorf, Germany, and will be shredding primarily here and Kleinwalsertal Austria. Otherwise, the Austrian glaciers and Bregenzwald are in the plans as always… and hopefully a big splitty trip to the Arctic in spring…

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain?       My Go-To board is the Brainstorm for pretty much anything. I see the mountain as a gigantic natural snowpark, and the Brainstorm allows me to do what I want, when I want. From cliff drops to tree jibs, it holds steady. In the park, I’m riding a Spectrum. I love the fact that it’s a full camber board, and I can really pop off the lips of the jumps.

      What projects are in the pipeline:
      I'm really excited for this winter. We will hold the second annual Oberstdorf Shred Sessions: Back to the Roots Jam in the center of the town park, Featuring a SLASH X Shredkids coaching day with Gigi and Oskar Rüf, an evening Rail Jam, a Movie night and more! Definitely doing some filming this year, and hopefully rounding out the season with a Shredventure to the Arctic , and a late spring/ summer USA shred!!! 

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    • ANDREAS WESPEL

      @we.spell.a.d.v.e.n.t.u.r.e.s 

    • Interview

      Nickname
      Andi, Andilito, Andilitão

      Story
      I‘ve met Gigi the first time in 2003 in Au. We met by chance in the hut of "King" to which I was invited by "Fieby". I had no glue but I remember my friend told me “he is a really good Snowboarder” hehe :)

      Regular or goofy
      Natural Goofy but love landing Regular :)

      Favorite trick
      Underflip and 540ties

      Home resort
      I started at Sonnenkopf

      Riding this season
      Arlberg

      Board of choice?
      Brainstorm split: to explore the nature and find some fresh lines Brainstorm: all mountain terrain, works in everything Happy Place: for the park to practice new tricks because it forgives mistakes :)This season I will shred the ATV

      Projects
      Will work on my trick list need to catch up :)Would love to shoot some natural hits :)Will fly to Japan with GiGi to shred some epic POW :))

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    • ANGELINA STRATTON

      @angelina_stratton 

    • Interview

      Nickname(s)?
      Ange

      How and when did you first meet Gigi?
      I actually haven’t met him yet but looking forward to meeting him this season in Europe :)

      Regular or goofy?
      I ride Regular!

      Favourite snowboard trick?
      A frontside 360 or floaty back 1

      Home resort or resort riding this winter?
      Ordino Arcalís is my home resort. I’m excited to spend some time there this season but I’m also going to be doing quite a bit of travelling around!

      Slash board(s) you ride for what terrain? Why?
      I ride the Brainstorm 151. I use it as an all mountain board, so quite a bit of freeride and park. It’s a bit bigger than I’d usually ride but i find the added length adds stability on chopped snow.I also ride the Vertical Split 151 when I go touring!

      What projects are in the pipeline this upcoming season?
      Going to be travelling around Europe following the Freeride World Tour Qualifier circuit! I’d also love to try get some filming done :)

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