When did you start Snowboarding? I started at the age of 13 and am being in the Freeride area since nearly 3 years.
Since when are you equipped by KOMPERDELL? Since 2012
What do you connect with the brand KOMPERDELL? Komperdell provides safety, whereever I am.
What are your favourite tricks with Snowboarding and what would you still like to carry out? My favourite is the classical frontflip. I would still like to learn “one-foot-tricks”.
What ski regions/tours/places do you like most? Most of the time I am on the Steinplatte, in Flachauwinkel or on the Kitzsteinhorn.
What were your most important achievements? I don’t do contests, for me “Success” are beautiful photos, videos or the fact that sponsors admit me into their team.
What is most fascinating at Snowboarding? For me it is the liberty and fun I can enjoy when I am with friends and there is no limit to creativity.
What sport would you do if there was no snow? Probably longboarding or surfing but we do not think about this now.
What does your bone fracture status look like? Ulna and radius broken once and the key bone cracked into 6 pieces.
What other injuries were caused by Snowboarding? Shoulder luxations, concussions, bruises etc.
Did you already have an extraordinary experience with a KOMPERDELL back protector? Several times I slipped off from rails and have landed with my back quite near or directly on the rail.
Have you got an idol – if yes – who is your idol? Of course my father who is or was quite a sportsman and who has always supported me. Also the Americans like Scott Stevens, Scotty Vine and Nick Visconti are for me due to their creativity idols of some sort.
What are the 3 things you would take along to a lonesome island? My girl-friend, a handy and return tickets.
What of are you afraid the most At the moment I have no idea.
What do you always pack into your backpack for your tours in the mountains? a snack and first aid pack
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I hope still in the snow and on the mountains
Favourite film? All THINK THANK productions...
Favourite song? at the moment “Kidz in the Hall” - Jukebox
Favourite meal? Schnitzel with pommes
What is your motto? I think in the field Snowboarding “the worst mistakes are those you have never made”, because you have to try everything
What targets/plans do you have for the future? I want to make a lot of films and photos in order to represent my sponsors the best possible way.