Team & Friends
Snow
Zenja Potapov
@snappyboarder
Nias Hedberg
@nias_onboard
Lova Bäckström
@lovabackstrom
Dante Norén
@norendante
Felix Remington Heijde
@felixremington
Sebastian Framdahl
@sebastianframdahl
Daniel Alkefjärd
@danielalkefjard
Samira Märling
@samira__marling
Milton Viklund
@miltonviklund
Blanca Linnes
@blancalinnes
Oliver Blomqvist
@blomqvist_oliver
Anna Fischer
@annafisch
Nisse Köhler
@nisse_kohler
Kas Jostrand
@kasjibs
Olle Lundqvist
@ollelundqvist
Rebecca Bodin
@rebeccajbodin
Bollen Valencia
@bollenvalencia
Tiger Hagström
@hagstrom_tiger
Jonas Hagström
@jonashagstr_mSkate
Melker Plan
@melkerp_Snow
Gabriel Almqvist
When were you born?
2001
Where are you from?
Falun, Sweden
How long have you been snowboarding?
Since I was a little kid
Home resort?
Källviksbacken/Falu Snowpark
Photo: @fk__photoWhere do you prefer to ride and why?
I prefer riding in Kläppen because there is no other place where you can get as many runs in a day.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
The best thing about snowboarding is the community feeling that you experience every day on the slopes, as well as the opportunity to develop and enjoy the success of others and yourself.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
When I'm not snowboarding, I like to be creative and create in all its forms.
Favorite snacks to bring to the slopes?
Candy :)
Favorite rider and why?
Rene Rinnekangas! He's an amazing snowboarder in every way! He spreads joy and includes everyone to ride together.
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Switch backside 900 nose grab.
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Team Pro 165W board, Nitro Phantom bindings and Nitro Capital TLS boots.
@gabriel.tristan.almqvist
I prefer riding in Kläppen because there is no other place where you can get as many runs in a day.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
The best thing about snowboarding is the community feeling that you experience every day on the slopes, as well as the opportunity to develop and enjoy the success of others and yourself.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
When I'm not snowboarding, I like to be creative and create in all its forms.
Favorite snacks to bring to the slopes?
Candy :)
Favorite rider and why?
Rene Rinnekangas! He's an amazing snowboarder in every way! He spreads joy and includes everyone to ride together.
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Switch backside 900 nose grab.
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Team Pro 165W board, Nitro Phantom bindings and Nitro Capital TLS boots.
@gabriel.tristan.almqvist
Lova Bäckström
When were you born?
2006
Where are you from?
Kassjö, Umeå in Sweden.
When did you start snowboarding?
2008, but there were a few years of break when skiing took over, unfortunately.
Home resort?
Middagsberget
Photo: @bernstalWhere do you prefer to ride and why?
It's very difficult to choose just one place, but if I have to choose, it would probably be Kläppen. Kläppen has a fun park where you can take many laps, you hardly ever have to wait! Absolutely fantastic!
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
The best thing about snowboarding, in my opinion, is the sense of community that comes with it. Having so many people with the same interest who together create a wonderful community is definitely the best!
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
A difficult question to answer. Here I probably answer like any other kid. I usually hang out with friends, family, and scroll through Instagram. And eat tacos, can't forget that.
Favorite snack to bring to the slopes?
Corny Big is definitely my favorite snack to bring to the slopes. I don't even want to know how many I've eaten this season, it's a scary number.
Favorite rider and why?
Ylfa Rúnarsdóttir is my favorite rider. She's a very talented rider, but above all, a joy to be around. She has made so many of my days on the board much more fun and educational. I always enjoy riding with her!
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Fs lip 270 is my favorite trick, so I would definitely choose that!
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Team Pro 149 and Karma 148 boards, Nitro Team Pro bindings and Nitro Bianca TLS boots.
@lovabackstrom
It's very difficult to choose just one place, but if I have to choose, it would probably be Kläppen. Kläppen has a fun park where you can take many laps, you hardly ever have to wait! Absolutely fantastic!
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
The best thing about snowboarding, in my opinion, is the sense of community that comes with it. Having so many people with the same interest who together create a wonderful community is definitely the best!
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
A difficult question to answer. Here I probably answer like any other kid. I usually hang out with friends, family, and scroll through Instagram. And eat tacos, can't forget that.
Favorite snack to bring to the slopes?
Corny Big is definitely my favorite snack to bring to the slopes. I don't even want to know how many I've eaten this season, it's a scary number.
Favorite rider and why?
Ylfa Rúnarsdóttir is my favorite rider. She's a very talented rider, but above all, a joy to be around. She has made so many of my days on the board much more fun and educational. I always enjoy riding with her!
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Fs lip 270 is my favorite trick, so I would definitely choose that!
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Team Pro 149 and Karma 148 boards, Nitro Team Pro bindings and Nitro Bianca TLS boots.
@lovabackstrom
Photo: @bernstal
Zenja Potapov
When were you born?
1995
Where are you from?
Monchegorsk, Russia
When did you start snowboarding?
2008
Home resort?
Levi (Finland)
Where do you prefer to ride and why?
Levi (Finland) is probably my favorite place, and not just because the park is so ridiculously long and good, but because the whole Levi is a wonderful place to live in. It's close to everything like nature, the store, the slope, friends, etc. The surroundings are very easy to handle. I feel free and can fully focus on snowboarding, thanks to Levi for giving me the opportunity to live and solely focus on snowboarding.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
I could probably write a whole book about this. But to keep it short, it's the freedom of gliding around in the present moment and learning from everything you experience while snowboarding, which is also helpful for life and the future. You have infinite possibilities that open up and give a broader perspective on what life is all about for an individual.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
Since you learn so much every year, you also learn to give your body a little break, which has actually been difficult for me. I became so dependent on physical activities that I started feeling bad when I wasn't moving. So when I'm not snowboarding, I'm at the gym flipping around or training. And in summers, I skate and train full-on. Now I feel more inclined towards mental training, calmness, living, and enjoying the little things you get outdoors in nature, with friends, and with family. Active rest, gym, reading books, jotting down thoughts, personal development, and mentally and physically preparing for the next season.
Favorite snack to bring to the slopes?
Fruits, a few bananas, a few apples, a few oranges, and water.
Favorite rider and why?
I enjoy watching and taking inspiration from most riders, not necessarily limited to the snowboarding world. Those who are open to the infinity of possibilities are probably my favorites.
If you had to do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
It's hard to believe that you can do one trick for the rest of your life and be happy. But just flying around and doing "straight airs" is the most ultimate/fundamental trick that you will never stop doing. There is also a quote that says, "If you want to learn something new, read an old book."
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Quiver Basher and Optisym board, Nitro One bindings, and Vans boots.
@snappyboarder
Levi (Finland) is probably my favorite place, and not just because the park is so ridiculously long and good, but because the whole Levi is a wonderful place to live in. It's close to everything like nature, the store, the slope, friends, etc. The surroundings are very easy to handle. I feel free and can fully focus on snowboarding, thanks to Levi for giving me the opportunity to live and solely focus on snowboarding.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
I could probably write a whole book about this. But to keep it short, it's the freedom of gliding around in the present moment and learning from everything you experience while snowboarding, which is also helpful for life and the future. You have infinite possibilities that open up and give a broader perspective on what life is all about for an individual.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
Since you learn so much every year, you also learn to give your body a little break, which has actually been difficult for me. I became so dependent on physical activities that I started feeling bad when I wasn't moving. So when I'm not snowboarding, I'm at the gym flipping around or training. And in summers, I skate and train full-on. Now I feel more inclined towards mental training, calmness, living, and enjoying the little things you get outdoors in nature, with friends, and with family. Active rest, gym, reading books, jotting down thoughts, personal development, and mentally and physically preparing for the next season.
Favorite snack to bring to the slopes?
Fruits, a few bananas, a few apples, a few oranges, and water.
Favorite rider and why?
I enjoy watching and taking inspiration from most riders, not necessarily limited to the snowboarding world. Those who are open to the infinity of possibilities are probably my favorites.
If you had to do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
It's hard to believe that you can do one trick for the rest of your life and be happy. But just flying around and doing "straight airs" is the most ultimate/fundamental trick that you will never stop doing. There is also a quote that says, "If you want to learn something new, read an old book."
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Quiver Basher and Optisym board, Nitro One bindings, and Vans boots.
@snappyboarder
Nias Hedberg
When were you born?
2005
Where are you from?
Tandådalen, Sälen
When did you start snowboarding?
I was 3 years old (2008)
Home resort?
Tandådalen/Kläppen
Photo: @jesperphotoWhere do you prefer to ride and why?
Anywhere with slushy conditions. You never get bored no matter where you ride.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
The freedom to do whatever you want and the community among all riders.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
I don't know, I usually go through phases of things I like to do.
Favorite snack to bring to the slopes?
Snickers is on top.
Favorite rider and why?
I don't think I can choose a favorite rider; there are too many from whom I draw inspiration.
If you had to do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
A frontflip is the only trick I need.
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Team Pro 162W and Slash 156 board, Nitro Team Pro bindings and Nitro Capital TLS boots.
@nias_onboard
Anywhere with slushy conditions. You never get bored no matter where you ride.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
The freedom to do whatever you want and the community among all riders.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
I don't know, I usually go through phases of things I like to do.
Favorite snack to bring to the slopes?
Snickers is on top.
Favorite rider and why?
I don't think I can choose a favorite rider; there are too many from whom I draw inspiration.
If you had to do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
A frontflip is the only trick I need.
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Team Pro 162W and Slash 156 board, Nitro Team Pro bindings and Nitro Capital TLS boots.
@nias_onboard
Photo: @jesperphoto
Sebastian Framdahl
When were you born?
2005
Where are you from?
Västerås, Sweden
Started snowboarding?
2011
Home resort?
Kläppen
Where do you prefer to ride and why?
I prefer Kläppen because it's the best!! There are opportunities to train on both black jumps and small red ones, which is awesome.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
The best thing about snowboarding is always having fun on the board with your friends!
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
When I'm not snowboarding, I go wakeboarding.
Favorite snacks to bring to the slopes?
I usually bring water and nuts to the slopes.
Favorite rider and why?
My favorite rider is Dusty Henricksen because I think he has a great style and goes big on everything he does!
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
If I could only do one trick for my entire life, it would be an fs 360 tail grab.
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Team Pro 157 and Slash 156 boards, Nitro Team Pro bindings, and Nitro Capital TLS boots.
@sebastianframdahl
I prefer Kläppen because it's the best!! There are opportunities to train on both black jumps and small red ones, which is awesome.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
The best thing about snowboarding is always having fun on the board with your friends!
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
When I'm not snowboarding, I go wakeboarding.
Favorite snacks to bring to the slopes?
I usually bring water and nuts to the slopes.
Favorite rider and why?
My favorite rider is Dusty Henricksen because I think he has a great style and goes big on everything he does!
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
If I could only do one trick for my entire life, it would be an fs 360 tail grab.
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Team Pro 157 and Slash 156 boards, Nitro Team Pro bindings, and Nitro Capital TLS boots.
@sebastianframdahl
Daniel Alkefjärd
When were you born?
1997
Where are you from?
Kungsängen, Stockholm in Sweden
Started snowboarding?
2004
Home resort?
Kläppen
Where do you prefer to ride and why?
I prefer to ride at home in Kläppen Snowpark. Most of my friends are there, and there's always someone to ride with. It has a short and fast lift in the middle, so you can almost always see what your friends are doing in their runs, creating a great community with lots of stoke and love.But if it's May, then I prefer to ride in Riksgränsen. The atmosphere and community that are created in Riksgränsen are the best. Not to mention the unique terrain that Riksgränsen offers.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
Snowboarding, for me, is a team sport with only one team.The absolute best thing about snowboarding is getting to meet and get to know so many amazing people and experiencing incredible places thanks to snowboarding.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
Then I plan for the next time I can go snowboarding! No, but I try to skate a bit, exercise, and spend time with friends.
Favorite snacks to bring to the slopes?
A Snickers bar, quick energy boost to get back to riding again.
Favorite rider and why?
Some of my favorite riders are Johan Nordhag, Ludvig Billtoft, Niklas Mattson, and Måns Hedberg. I've always looked up to these riders for their unique and stylish riding. They have a great passion for snowboarding that shows in their riding. If I can do something even a little bit as well as them, I can feel satisfied.
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Frontside 360.
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Team Pro 165W and Slash 162 board, Nitro Team Pro bindings, and Nitro Capital TLS boots.
@danielalkefjard
I prefer to ride at home in Kläppen Snowpark. Most of my friends are there, and there's always someone to ride with. It has a short and fast lift in the middle, so you can almost always see what your friends are doing in their runs, creating a great community with lots of stoke and love.But if it's May, then I prefer to ride in Riksgränsen. The atmosphere and community that are created in Riksgränsen are the best. Not to mention the unique terrain that Riksgränsen offers.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
Snowboarding, for me, is a team sport with only one team.The absolute best thing about snowboarding is getting to meet and get to know so many amazing people and experiencing incredible places thanks to snowboarding.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
Then I plan for the next time I can go snowboarding! No, but I try to skate a bit, exercise, and spend time with friends.
Favorite snacks to bring to the slopes?
A Snickers bar, quick energy boost to get back to riding again.
Favorite rider and why?
Some of my favorite riders are Johan Nordhag, Ludvig Billtoft, Niklas Mattson, and Måns Hedberg. I've always looked up to these riders for their unique and stylish riding. They have a great passion for snowboarding that shows in their riding. If I can do something even a little bit as well as them, I can feel satisfied.
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Frontside 360.
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Team Pro 165W and Slash 162 board, Nitro Team Pro bindings, and Nitro Capital TLS boots.
@danielalkefjard
Foto: @alexroberts_photo
Felix Remington Engström
When were you born?
1990
Where are you from?
Stockholm
When did you start snowboarding?
2003-ish
Home resort?
Väsjöbacken
Photo: @alexssondotseWhere do you prefer to ride and why?
No preference, as long as I get to stand on the board, I'm happy!
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
Community! It's amazing the incredible people snowboarding brings together.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
I'm a dog dad, a hobby mechanic (for pretty much anything), and I surf.
Favorite snack to bring to the slope?
Chocolate and Redbull.
Favorite riders and why?
Kareem el Rafie, the man with never-ending STOKE.
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Switch backside 180 or backside blunt 270.
What setup do you ride with?
Nidecker Gamma 157 board, Nideker Kaon-X bindings, and Nidecker Kita/Rift boots.
@felixremington
No preference, as long as I get to stand on the board, I'm happy!
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
Community! It's amazing the incredible people snowboarding brings together.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
I'm a dog dad, a hobby mechanic (for pretty much anything), and I surf.
Favorite snack to bring to the slope?
Chocolate and Redbull.
Favorite riders and why?
Kareem el Rafie, the man with never-ending STOKE.
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Switch backside 180 or backside blunt 270.
What setup do you ride with?
Nidecker Gamma 157 board, Nideker Kaon-X bindings, and Nidecker Kita/Rift boots.
@felixremington
Photo: @alexssondotse
Photo: @alexssondotse
Photo: @dylik
Olle Lundqvist
When were you born?
1991
Where are you from?
Stockholm, Sweden
Been snowboarding since?
2006
Home resort?
Flottsbro
Where do you prefer to ride and why?
I ride mainly in fun parks on strange features that I haven't ridden before.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
Shredding around and coming up with combos with friends.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
I try to entertain myself with other board sports like surfing, skateboarding, a bit of wakeboarding, and basically anything that's fun.
Favorite snacks to bring to the slopes?
Thermos with hot water and cup noodles, not sure if that counts as snacks, but they're delicious.
Favorite rider and why?
Scott Stevens because he always comes up with so many unexpected combos, they don't have to be the craziest, but they're incredibly entertaining.
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Damn! The ones that I still haven't gotten tired of and work well on all boards... A really good reverse carve.
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Optisym 151 board, Nitro Team Pro bindings, and Vans Infuse boots.
@ollelundqvist
I ride mainly in fun parks on strange features that I haven't ridden before.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
Shredding around and coming up with combos with friends.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
I try to entertain myself with other board sports like surfing, skateboarding, a bit of wakeboarding, and basically anything that's fun.
Favorite snacks to bring to the slopes?
Thermos with hot water and cup noodles, not sure if that counts as snacks, but they're delicious.
Favorite rider and why?
Scott Stevens because he always comes up with so many unexpected combos, they don't have to be the craziest, but they're incredibly entertaining.
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Damn! The ones that I still haven't gotten tired of and work well on all boards... A really good reverse carve.
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Optisym 151 board, Nitro Team Pro bindings, and Vans Infuse boots.
@ollelundqvist
Dante Norén
When were you born?
2013
Where are you from?
Stockholm, Sweden
When did you start snowboarding?
2018
Home resort?
Hammarbybacken
Where do you prefer to ride and why?
Kläppen, the most fun park!
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
It's fun, I feel free when I ride.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
Play football and ride a skateboard.
Favorite snack to bring to the slope?
Kexchoklad (a type of chocolate).
Favorite rider and why?
There are so many to choose from. Gabriel Almqvist has a great style, Nias Hedberg is awesome, and Felix Remington is cool.
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Fs boardslide.
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Ripper 116, Nitro Mini Charger, and Nitro Droid Boa boots.
@norendante
Kläppen, the most fun park!
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
It's fun, I feel free when I ride.
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
Play football and ride a skateboard.
Favorite snack to bring to the slope?
Kexchoklad (a type of chocolate).
Favorite rider and why?
There are so many to choose from. Gabriel Almqvist has a great style, Nias Hedberg is awesome, and Felix Remington is cool.
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Fs boardslide.
What setup do you ride with?
Nitro Ripper 116, Nitro Mini Charger, and Nitro Droid Boa boots.
@norendante
Photo: @bernstal
Samira Märling
Date of Birth:
2010
Where are you from?
Sälen
Been snowboarding since?
Since I was two
Home slope?
Kläppen
Where do you prefer to ride and why?
I prefer to ride in Kläppen because they have the best park and relatively long slopes.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
The best thing about snowboarding is...
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
Gymnastics or football.
Favorite snacks to bring to the slope?
Mentos.
Favorite rider and why?
Nellie Sterner! Because she has steeze.
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Bs 360.
What setup are you riding with?
Nitro Mercy 142, Nitro Ivy binding, and Nitro Faint Tls boots.
@samira__marling
I prefer to ride in Kläppen because they have the best park and relatively long slopes.
What's the best thing about snowboarding?
The best thing about snowboarding is...
What do you do when you're not snowboarding?
Gymnastics or football.
Favorite snacks to bring to the slope?
Mentos.
Favorite rider and why?
Nellie Sterner! Because she has steeze.
If you could do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Bs 360.
What setup are you riding with?
Nitro Mercy 142, Nitro Ivy binding, and Nitro Faint Tls boots.
@samira__marling
Skate
Melker Plan
When were you born?
2010
Where are you from?
Kungsbacka, Sweden
Been skateboarding since?
2018
Home park?
Kungsbacka skatepark and Kobacka skatehall
Where do you prefer to skate and why?
Breared skatepark Varberg because it's a nice park and good for learning new things.
What's the best thing about skateboarding?
That it's fun, versatile, and you can do whatever you want.
What do you do when you're not skateboarding?
Eat burgers, sandwiches, and go snowboarding.
Favorite skater and why?
Gavin Bottger, he has a nice style of riding and great kickflips.
If you could only do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Blunts in all forms.
What setup do you ride with?
Globe 8.0" board, Independent Forged Hollow 139 trucks, OJ 53mm wheels, and some fast bearings.
@melkerp_
Breared skatepark Varberg because it's a nice park and good for learning new things.
What's the best thing about skateboarding?
That it's fun, versatile, and you can do whatever you want.
What do you do when you're not skateboarding?
Eat burgers, sandwiches, and go snowboarding.
Favorite skater and why?
Gavin Bottger, he has a nice style of riding and great kickflips.
If you could only do one trick for the rest of your life, which trick would it be?
Blunts in all forms.
What setup do you ride with?
Globe 8.0" board, Independent Forged Hollow 139 trucks, OJ 53mm wheels, and some fast bearings.
@melkerp_
