Nitro Snowboards and Raiden bindings is pleased to announce and welcome Andreas Wiig to the global snow team. Andreas made his first appearance in the states after crashing into Mack Dawg filmer Ian Ruther. This lucky slam landed him a part in Mack Dawg's film "Stand And Deliver".
From there Andreas has destroyed comps year after year. Placing 2nd in Slopestyle at the X-Games just behind Shaun white. Andreas then went on to have one of the most memorable parts in Mack Dawg's latest movie "follow me around". Capturing everyone's attention by pulling a backside rodeo 720 off a 70ft. Cliff, which looked completely insane.
He was also named one of the top ten snowboarders in the world along with team-mate Eero Ettala in snowboarder magazines "riders of the Year" issue. Now joining the nitro and Raiden team, Andreas will have three pro Model boards that compliment his riding style and distinctive creative direction.
Andreas will also be riding the new 08 Raiden zero bindings, with the FTI air chassis, which will allow him to stomp hard ladings fearlessly with the ultimate in dampening and shock absorption.
Quote: "I'm super stoked to be a part of such an amazing team, and to Be with a company that is known for taking really good care of their riders. Nitro is straight up a good company with good people behind it." Andreas joins a heavy hitting team that includes Mark Frank Montoya, Eero ettala, Erik Christensen, Etienne Gilbert, Janna Meyen and Josh Mills.
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