This is so insane. Warp Wave went on a snowsurfing discovery into the deepest parts of Japan to find the true pioneers. They found Moss, a small independent company shaping snow sticks that will lead you on the path to illumination. The origins of the turn, if you will. Oh my, the boys got it good. Watch, enjoy the history, then book your flights to Japan. Thank you Warp Wave for showing us all the way. 

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Since its inception in the early 1970s, snowboarding has evolved and grown in countless shapes, forms, and styles. In this film, we travel to Japan to meet with Japanese Snowsurf Godfather, Shinzo Tanuma- creator of Moss Snowstick; to gain a deeper insight into the roots of this now global style of snowsurfing. 

From the waves of the Japanese coastline, to the quiet mountains blanketed in deep snow, we flow with the environment, meet, and ride with the extended Moss family across Japan. Witnessing authentic styles, and learning about inspirations, connections, and environments, we are left with a deeper appreciation for snowsurfing's past and an excitement for its future. 

Narrated By: Eric Messier

Featuring: Eric Messier, Shinzo Tanuma, Naoya Wada, Teppei Hirota and the Downchill Crew, Naoto Kotsugai and the Earth Of Joy Crew, Sho Shiramizu

Cinematography & Editing By: Gray Thompson

Additional Cinematography: Eric Messier, Jim Dunigan

Presented By: Pioneer Moss & Moss Snowstick North America