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Interview by Anthony Leffelaar
Images by Dan Himbrechts

You've probably all heard the stories. Young guy is blowing up, everyone is telling him he's the next big thing but hey - don't count your chickens, right?

Meet Ryan Tiene, the young guy who really was the next big thing but who actually got the break we all dream of... The big pro on tour walks up and says "Yeah dog, saw you riding, wanna join my new company?"

The stories are true, it CAN happen. Leffelaar found out more...

 

Hey Ryan how was your season away overseas give us a run down on your travels.
Yeah season was sick hurt my ankle at the start of the season so i missed out on like a month of riding that was the sucky part the good parts were i got to ride pow and i went to some new countries.
Got to go to helsinki this year witch was dope so many jibs! Most of the season I rode in SLC and did a few weeks in Tahoe

I hear you have be killing it every were you go and last season when DC came on tour you were turning heads and Todd Richards ask
you to come on board Omatic snowboards is that true and how is it all going with them...

Yeah i was super stoked when he asked me if i want to ride there boards!! Its todd ritchards how could i not be.
Yeah its all going good with those guys sick boards and a dope company to be a part of

Do you feel like you have a lot more pressure now on your shoulders as a full time pro snowboarder?
Hmmm not to much. I try to keep it as fun as possible so i dont have to think about it!

So who is your riding crew?
I dont really have a riding crew i just ride with anyone who can put up with me!!
Mainly russ holt, nugg dogg, fredi, lucas, lance, saph pretty much the thredbo posse

Who is your favourite snowboarder and why?
Hmmm its a hard one probally travis rice atm i just think he is one smooth crazy machine with unlimited ability

Very important question blonde's or brunettes?
Ummm blonde when my GF has blonde and brunettes when she goes dark

Whats your plans for the Australian winter?
This year im living in sydney not going down to jindy. Just gunna go stay with mum down at the snow when its good!! And I'll be over NZ sometime for sure!

What beats are you listening to this month?
Whatever is on the radio and isnt sad that i can rock out to

If you could change one thing about snowboarding what would it be?
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Favourite place to shred?
Probably here in aus with my buddies in the slush slashing everything we can

What would be one word of wisdom for the young bucks trying to make it to the top?
K eep on charging learning new moves never limit yourself and never think you the best cause there is always someone better!
And there is more to snowboarding then getting good at park....

Whats the best thing about being a pro snowboarder?
Free stuff love having a fresh closet

Shout outs?
Just like to thank anyone who has allowed me to travel around the world see new things meet new people. and my gf for making my life much easier.

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