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Adrian Oesch

Andy Monsberger

Iouri Podladtchikov

DOB: 1988-03-19

HOMETOWN: Zurich, Switzerland

OTHER SPONSORS: Red bull, Santa Cruz, Volcom, Spy, TSG

Where when and why did you start snowboarding? Year 2000! Because my older brother inspired me!

When did you realize you want to become a pro snowboarder? When I started doing well at competitions and of course when other pros started to push and inspire me to become what I am today.

What’s your favourite terrain right now and where do you want to improve in the future? My favourite terrain is backcountry! Especially jumps and corners and lips or floaters out there! I want to improve some pipe skills and my "go big” skills too!

What’s the best/worst thing about being a pro snowboarder? Best: living a dream. Worst: waking up sometimes in the real world.

Who are your influences in the sport itself and in life in general? My biggest influence is Travis Rice and in general it’s the people around me... Friends, family and girlfriends for sure.

What are your main goals for the next seasons? Big events, new tricks, evolution!

What’s your favourite place/resort to ride and why? Northstar, because it’s the perfect "get ready" and fun place to ride, you got everything in one run.

Rocky Mountains or Alps? Alps.

Braveheart or Sweetheart? Sweet cheeks.

Ziggs or Snus? Pass this time.

Beer or Moonshine? Beer.

Steak or Vegimate? Steak.

Hammock or 5star hotel? 5star.

Any shout outs? Free hugs!!!