Gigi Rüf - FNRad S11E24

Send us Fan MailGigi Rüf is an Austrian legendary pro snowboarder whose smooth style and powerful riding got him featured in dozens of movies. Gigi spent 12 years on Burton working with the Seven guys and helping to build Un Inc. His first international sponsor was Volcom so when they started making boards he rode those for a couple of years after Burton and then went on to make his own company, Slash. If Gigi isn't in your top ten snowboarders you need to go back and watch his parts. He's a truly wonderful human and I'm glad to have him on the show!!Support the showCheck us out at https://www.fnradpodcast.comFNRad 11 is presented by Flojoy Waterhttps://www.flojoyh2o.comFNRad 11 Sponsors:Burton Snowboardshttps://www.burton.comBluebird Coffee Tuning and Rentalshttps://bluebirdsquamish.comAnon Opticshttps://www.burton.com/ca/en/c/anon-optics-gogglesFix Bindingshttps://fixbindingco.comUpline Brewinghttps://uplinebrewing.comFNRad 11 Support1910https://9teenten.comThe Pro Standardhttps://www.prostandard.comPacific Boarderhttps://pacificboarder.comMount Seymourhttps://mtseymour.caGrouse Mountainhttps://www.grousemountain.comCypress Mountainhttps://www.cypressmountain.comEssential Toothpaste Tabshttps://www.essentialtoothpaste.com

Send us Fan MailBrin Alexander is a Whistler raised pro snowboarder who's been crushing it for years. Last season Brin was brought on to the Natural Selection Tour and this year he finished 2nd. He's a well rounded snowboarder who can crush it in the back country or the park. He was a real pleasure to talk to.Support the showCheck us out at https://www.fnradpodcast.comFNRad 11 is presented by Flojoy Waterhttps://www.flojoyh2o.comFNRad 11 Sponsors:Burton Snowboardshttps://www.burton.comBluebird Coffee Tuning and Rentalshttps://bluebirdsquamish.comAnon Opticshttps://www.burton.com/ca/en/c/anon-optics-gogglesFix Bindingshttps://fixbindingco.comUpline Brewinghttps://uplinebrewing.comFNRad 11 Support1910https://9teenten.comThe Pro Standardhttps://www.prostandard.comPacific Boarderhttps://pacificboarder.comMount Seymourhttps://mtseymour.caGrouse Mountainhttps://www.grousemountain.comCypress Mountainhttps://www.cypressmountain.comEssential Toothpaste Tabshttps://www.essentialtoothpaste.com

Send us Fan MailCirce Wallace is an agent to the stars... Torah Bright, Travis Rice, P-Rod, style stars. And she produces Movies (like The Art Of Flight), TV shows, and documentaries... All this while being a key part of the core team at Natural Selection...Oh yeah, she used to be the Michael Jordan of women's snowboarding... her Band pro model outsold the Jamie Lynn, Shaun Palmer, Daniel Frank, and Rob Dow pro model Vans combined...Support the showCheck us out at https://www.fnradpodcast.comFNRad 11 is presented by Flojoy Waterhttps://www.flojoyh2o.comFNRad 11 Sponsors:Burton Snowboardshttps://www.burton.comBluebird Coffee Tuning and Rentalshttps://bluebirdsquamish.comAnon Opticshttps://www.burton.com/ca/en/c/anon-optics-gogglesFix Bindingshttps://fixbindingco.comUpline Brewinghttps://uplinebrewing.comFNRad 11 Support1910https://9teenten.comThe Pro Standardhttps://www.prostandard.comPacific Boarderhttps://pacificboarder.comMount Seymourhttps://mtseymour.caGrouse Mountainhttps://www.grousemountain.comCypress Mountainhttps://www.cypressmountain.comEssential Toothpaste Tabshttps://www.essentialtoothpaste.com

Send us Fan MailThis year for Craig's birthday I give you the gift of Going Off! A history of snowboarding podcast from best friends Tricia Byrnes and Jen Sherowski. Going Off dives deep into the history of snowboarding and has some pretty epic episodes under their belts. Be sure to check them out. In this mini episode I talk expertly about Jake, Tom, and Craig... mostly drawing from what I've heard over the years from guests of FNRad. There's a full Craig episode of Going Off on the horizon and I need thank Jen and Tricia for producing this year's FNRad Craig Elmer Kelly episodeSupport the showCheck us out at https://www.fnradpodcast.comFNRad 11 is presented by Flojoy Waterhttps://www.flojoyh2o.comFNRad 11 Sponsors:Burton Snowboardshttps://www.burton.comBluebird Coffee Tuning and Rentalshttps://bluebirdsquamish.comAnon Opticshttps://www.burton.com/ca/en/c/anon-optics-gogglesFix Bindingshttps://fixbindingco.comUpline Brewinghttps://uplinebrewing.comFNRad 11 Support1910https://9teenten.comThe Pro Standardhttps://www.prostandard.comPacific Boarderhttps://pacificboarder.comMount Seymourhttps://mtseymour.caGrouse Mountainhttps://www.grousemountain.comCypress Mountainhttps://www.cypressmountain.comEssential Toothpaste Tabshttps://www.essentialtoothpaste.com

Send us Fan MailCarter Westfall is the CEO of Natural Selection and a snowboarder. He grew up in New Jersey and graduated Princeton before working in finance in New York. Meeting Travis Rice at the signing event at The Art Of Flight Premiere in New York set his life on a different path. Today he's wearing a lot of hats at Natural Selection and he heads up the small team that runs the whole thing. Stoked to get to sit with him at Revelstoke.Support the showCheck us out at https://www.fnradpodcast.comFNRad 11 is presented by Flojoy Waterhttps://www.flojoyh2o.comFNRad 11 Sponsors:Burton Snowboardshttps://www.burton.comBluebird Coffee Tuning and Rentalshttps://bluebirdsquamish.comAnon Opticshttps://www.burton.com/ca/en/c/anon-optics-gogglesFix Bindingshttps://fixbindingco.comUpline Brewinghttps://uplinebrewing.comFNRad 11 Support1910https://9teenten.comThe Pro Standardhttps://www.prostandard.comPacific Boarderhttps://pacificboarder.comMount Seymourhttps://mtseymour.caGrouse Mountainhttps://www.grousemountain.comCypress Mountainhttps://www.cypressmountain.comEssential Toothpaste Tabshttps://www.essentialtoothpaste.com

Send us Fan MailBlake Moller, AKA BMO The Barrel Seeker, is a pro snowboarder for Salomon whose win at the 2022 Freeride Wold Tour makes him a top contender for the Natural Selection Championships. Blending big back country with smooth freestyle, Blake's snowboarding is a dream to watch in real life. His cool personality makes him cool to interview in real life too. EnjoySupport the showCheck us out at https://www.fnradpodcast.comFNRad 11 is presented by Flojoy Waterhttps://www.flojoyh2o.comFNRad 11 Sponsors:Burton Snowboardshttps://www.burton.comBluebird Coffee Tuning and Rentalshttps://bluebirdsquamish.comAnon Opticshttps://www.burton.com/ca/en/c/anon-optics-gogglesFix Bindingshttps://fixbindingco.comUpline Brewinghttps://uplinebrewing.comFNRad 11 Support1910https://9teenten.comThe Pro Standardhttps://www.prostandard.comPacific Boarderhttps://pacificboarder.comMount Seymourhttps://mtseymour.caGrouse Mountainhttps://www.grousemountain.comCypress Mountainhttps://www.cypressmountain.comEssential Toothpaste Tabshttps://www.essentialtoothpaste.com

Send us Fan MailLora Bodmer is the PR agent for the Natural Selection Tour. A hardcore snowboarder and a former Whitehouse intern to Bill Clinton, Lora's story is a peak behind the scenes of NST and the small team that's creating big things around the world.Support the showCheck us out at https://www.fnradpodcast.comFNRad 11 is presented by Flojoy Waterhttps://www.flojoyh2o.comFNRad 11 Sponsors:Burton Snowboardshttps://www.burton.comBluebird Coffee Tuning and Rentalshttps://bluebirdsquamish.comAnon Opticshttps://www.burton.com/ca/en/c/anon-optics-gogglesFix Bindingshttps://fixbindingco.comUpline Brewinghttps://uplinebrewing.comFNRad 11 Support1910https://9teenten.comThe Pro Standardhttps://www.prostandard.comPacific Boarderhttps://pacificboarder.comMount Seymourhttps://mtseymour.caGrouse Mountainhttps://www.grousemountain.comCypress Mountainhttps://www.cypressmountain.comEssential Toothpaste Tabshttps://www.essentialtoothpaste.com

Send us Fan MailPaul Fidrych was the director of hardgoods product management for Burton during snowboarding’s golden era. Paul oversaw production of the Brushie trouts, Terje swords, and was a key player in the development of the Burton custom. And this year the Burton Custom turned 30 and the story behind its development highlights a commitment to progression, of materials, building techniques, art, and the culture of snowboarding. The custom was a catalyst for change and in no small way that change was driven by Paul’s engineering sensibility and his direct communication with some of the best snowboarders in the world at the time including people like Craig Kelly, Bryan Iguchi, Victoria Jealous, and Jason Brown. Paul was also a facilitator at Windell’s summer camp on Mount hood the year I went there 1991. Paul’s life in snowboarding has benefited us all and I’m excited to bring you this interview from his chalet in whistler.Support the showCheck us out at https://www.fnradpodcast.comFNRad 11 is presented by Flojoy Waterhttps://www.flojoyh2o.comFNRad 11 Sponsors:Burton Snowboardshttps://www.burton.comBluebird Coffee Tuning and Rentalshttps://bluebirdsquamish.comAnon Opticshttps://www.burton.com/ca/en/c/anon-optics-gogglesFix Bindingshttps://fixbindingco.comUpline Brewinghttps://uplinebrewing.comFNRad 11 Support1910https://9teenten.comThe Pro Standardhttps://www.prostandard.comPacific Boarderhttps://pacificboarder.comMount Seymourhttps://mtseymour.caGrouse Mountainhttps://www.grousemountain.comCypress Mountainhttps://www.cypressmountain.comEssential Toothpaste Tabshttps://www.essentialtoothpaste.com

Send us Fan MailBrad Heppner is a hometown hero snowboard photographer who's been snapping great shots since the golden age of snowboarding. Working with the Wildcats, Skids, and Partysnakes at Seymour got his foot in the door to shoot with some heavy hitters in the Whistler back country and all over the world. Brad's a great example of a snowboarder who's heart is all the way in it!Support the showCheck us out at https://www.fnradpodcast.comFNRad 11 is presented by Flojoy Waterhttps://www.flojoyh2o.comFNRad 11 Sponsors:Burton Snowboardshttps://www.burton.comBluebird Coffee Tuning and Rentalshttps://bluebirdsquamish.comAnon Opticshttps://www.burton.com/ca/en/c/anon-optics-gogglesFix Bindingshttps://fixbindingco.comUpline Brewinghttps://uplinebrewing.comFNRad 11 Support1910https://9teenten.comThe Pro Standardhttps://www.prostandard.comPacific Boarderhttps://pacificboarder.comMount Seymourhttps://mtseymour.caGrouse Mountainhttps://www.grousemountain.comCypress Mountainhttps://www.cypressmountain.comEssential Toothpaste Tabshttps://www.essentialtoothpaste.com

Send us Fan MailPaul Culling was a pro snowboarder in the late 80's and early 90's scoring sponsorship contracts with Gnu, Nitro, and K2 before starting his own snowboard brand, Luxury Snowboards. He was also the first pro on Westbeach outerwear. Paul's entrepreneurial spirit found an outlet in snowboarding first through an innovation for boots, eventually in running the world's first adult snowboard camps on Mt. Seymour, and ultimately through flying around the world with a team of Luxury pros that included Mike Estes and Shin Campos. Eventually Paul joined the "internet" sector of the money market and innovated there. I met him in the early 2000's when he integrating commerce into the Boardroom's website. He's a great part of the history of snowboarding and I'm proud to bring you this interview with Paul CullingSupport the showCheck us out at https://www.fnradpodcast.comFNRad 11 is presented by Flojoy Waterhttps://www.flojoyh2o.comFNRad 11 Sponsors:Burton Snowboardshttps://www.burton.comBluebird Coffee Tuning and Rentalshttps://bluebirdsquamish.comAnon Opticshttps://www.burton.com/ca/en/c/anon-optics-gogglesFix Bindingshttps://fixbindingco.comUpline Brewinghttps://uplinebrewing.comFNRad 11 Support1910https://9teenten.comThe Pro Standardhttps://www.prostandard.comPacific Boarderhttps://pacificboarder.comMount Seymourhttps://mtseymour.caGrouse Mountainhttps://www.grousemountain.comCypress Mountainhttps://www.cypressmountain.comEssential Toothpaste Tabshttps://www.essentialtoothpaste.com