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Andy Monsberger

DOB: 1981-04-16

HOMETOWN: Austria

OTHER SPONSORS: K2, Carhartt, Smith, Hotzone, Pow-gloves, Ästhetiker

Where, when and why did you start snowboarding?

I started snowboarding when I was 14 years old! So it has been 14 years already! I grew up in a little town so skateboarding was at first pretty interesting to me and through that I went into snowboarding! Sideways that’s my WÄy!

 

When did you realize you want to become a pro snowboarder?

I grew up with my friend Friedl Kolar and when I was 15 years old this guy was already a snowboard pro! So from that time on I just wanted to be a Pro and I was giving all my motivation into that!

 

What’s your favourite terrain right now and where do you want to improve in the future?

My favourite terrain is the mountain! Just go up and shred what ever is there! This gives me the freedom! I also like Kickers and a good Pipe!

 

What’s the best/worst thing about being a pro snowboarder?

Best thing is to travel the world meet people with the same passion and being out in nature! Worst thing! Actually it is hard to complain when you are able to live a life like this! But a guess it's that sometimes you kinda have too!!!

 

Who are your influences in the sport itself and in life in general?

My influence in the sport is the passion I have! And of course my friends I love to share a session with!

 

What are your goals in the coming seasons?

Since I was not able to ride the last season (08/09) I'm really looking forward to go shred again! I want to bring more skate style into snowboarding on the freestyle side, I wanna enjoy shredding some deep pow and of course film it to be able to share it!

 

What is your favourite place/resort to ride and why?

My favourite place is my home! I'm from Mayrhofen and over there we have 14 ski resorts! Now I am there since 10 years and I would say I know maybe 50%! So a lot more to explore!!! Yuhu!

 

Rocky Mountains or Alps?

Alps for sure!

 

Braveheart or Sweetheart?

Sweetheart!

 

Ziggs or Snus?

Ziggis.

 

Beer or Moonshine?

Bingtang.

 

Steak or Vegimate?

Steak with some Vegis.

 

Hammock or 5star hotel?

Hammrock!

 

Any shout outs?

Don’t let the pressure kill your pleasure! Stay true, be you!


Markus Keller

DOB: 1982-12-06

HOMETOWN: Bottighofen, Switzerland

OTHER SPONSORS: Nitro, Volcom, Red Bull, Dragon, Grenade, SigSagSug, Clast, Ogio

VANS SINCE: 2005-01-01

Markus started snow-boarding in 1993 and got his first results in contests at the end of the 90’s, becoming Half pipe Swiss champion for 3 years in a row. He then became Halfpipe World champion at the age of 21. He loves freeriding and fresh snow, but for him contests are a big a part of his sport… but he also likes to enjoy every aspect of Snowboarding… that’s how it should be! Markus does not like to plan his life, for the moment he just takes his time to enjoy this lifestyle, his time is split between travels, his girlfriend and family.
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