The winter 2011/2012 in europe has been just insane till the moment.  Since the mid of december riders in the alps ride pow all day long, and it doesn`t seem that the next months will be different. Perfect conditions for Fanatic`s Snowsurf, a powder board, which you can ride in nearly every terrain. Teamrider Nicholas Wolken, who`s known for his innovative way of bringing creative freestyle into the deepness, introduces you the Freesurf!

1. Nico, you`ve been developing the Snowsurf together with Fanatic`s headshapers. What`s the idea behind the Board?

N: . Before I was riding for Fanatic i was trying different shaped powder boards. I wanted a board that was short, agile, good for jumping and had maximum float

2. How did you get the inspiration for such a Board?

N: I was and am inspired by various Japanes shapers and the snowsurfmovement over there.

3. What`s so specific about the Snowsurf?

N: Its makes riding powder easy because it floats very well. it is one of the only powder boards that has camber out there. it gives to board pop, responsiveness and power to slash the shit out of those pillows.

4. How does the Snowsurf work on the slope, park, pipe and rails?

N: I wouldn’t recommend riding rails…

5. Do you ride it in every condition?

N: Yes i love to slash carve and jump with it in all kind of conditions.

6. Which type of rider is ready for the snowsurf?

N: Since it is really easy to handle and relatively short i would recommend it to every level of rider…

7. Final Words concerning the Snowsurf:

N: This board actually made me a better rider… its the first board to do that, considering I`ve been riding for 20 years that pretty much sums it up.

Check out Nico`s latest shots above ! (all shots taken by Thomas Stöckli)