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Five Minutes with Austin Smith
Event info from Valeri Chirokov
Photos by
Andrew Miller, Brian Craighill
11/17/2008
DOB: 12.14.88
Hometown: Bend, OR
Current Location: Encinitas, CA
Stance: regular
Angles: 18, -12
Sponsors: Nitro, Quiksilver, Nike, Dakine, Mt Bachelor, Airblaster, Active
Gear: boardasfuck.blogspot.com
Board: Nitro Austin Smith
Boots: Nike Zoom force 1s
Bindings: Raiden Blackhawks
Goggles: Quiksilver Q2
Gloves: Dakine Mustang
Jacket: Quiksilver
Pants: Quiksilver
- Switch method in a very deep dicks ditch during the Natural Selection (Andrew Miller Photo)
How did you get into snowboarding?
Lucas DeBari gave me a snowboard.
How did growing up riding Oregon help mold you into the rider you are today?
ehhh i got to ride powder with sweet people..... i donno
Who did you ride with as you were growing up?
Lucas DeBari and all his buddies when i lived in washington and once i moved to bend I found Curtis :)
How did you make it to where you are today?
Bryan Fox is a big part. Trent Ludwig helped me film my first video part. Jake Price. I just shreded everyday all winter and all summer and had a good time doing it.
What is your favorite type of terrain to ride?
powder
How have you made it to where you are now?
I ask myself that alot, luck maybe. Having good friends maybe.
Your top three moments in filming ever:
1. First time ever filming with NC productions in logan utah.
2. Filming trip to quebec with People
3. Filming in canada with People
- Holding it down for the regular footers at the etnies 2008 GVR (Andrew Miller Photo)
Who are your top three influences in snowboarding?
1. Bryan Fox
2. Jake Price
3. My Brother
Who are your influences outside of snowboarding?
my brother, people who aren't living like sheep.
What scares you?
being hurt
Would you rather:
1. Shred in Jackson Hole or Shred rails in Salt Lake City
jackson hole
2. Kick it in a room full of hot ladies gossiping about purses and shoes or in a room full of guys talking about snowboarding?
I guess in a room with dudes. Your next would you rather should be either dicks for fingers or an asshole on your forehead.
How are your sponsors?
the best, I have the 6 best team managers in the industry.
Where can we see your video part for this year?
MDP down with people
Who are you going to be filming with this coming winter?
nobody, maybe people a little bit
Do you remember your first snowrev interview back in the day by Aaron Hanlon?
oh ya, i was pretty excited.
Where do see snowboarding going?
I think its going to make a turn for the better pretty soon, trying to stay positive. right now everyone looks like clowns and does tricks like rollerbladers or wakeboarders so can't get much worse right.
If you don't already, what good cause would you like to support?
Obama, alternative energy and legalize meth of coarse.
Do you use a Vege-oil truck? How much do you save on gas?
I don't use a vege truck, it didn't end up working out but I have been cruising around in a vege VW rabbit which has been pretty bitchen. Not sure how much it has saved me, i think i payed for gas once all summer in it.
Could you teach us how to transfer our diesel RV to run on Vegetal Oil?
No but my brother could. Or you could hire Jared Johnson the old Dragon TM, great guy, you really should do it.
How did you feel winning both Rookie of the Year and video part of the year last season?
surprised and honored
Did you feel any additional pressure this year after having such an award driven year?
Not any more pressure, but I had a busier schedule and couldn't focus on filming as much.
How have you applied this pressure to snowboarding? Has it helped you?
no pressure, im not trying to please anyone but myself.
Favorite quote:
"get busy living or get busy dying:
First Thing that comes to mind:
East Coast: snowboard schools
Mammoth: ghost town
McDonalds: cinnamon rolls
Mt Hood: fun
Diesel Trucks: Bad ass
Snowrev: constant updates, good stuff.
McDonalds: cinnamon rolls
Las Vegas: crazy
- Austin cruising at Superpark 2008 in Mammoth (Andrew Miller Photo)
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