AM Interview with Stephanie Just
Sponsors:
Burton, anon, gravis, red, nomis, ogio
Role model:
My dad!
Music:
Reggae, rock and roll, hip hop, jazz, blues...
Artist:
Bob and Damian Marley, Fugees, Lauryn Hill, Janis Joplin, Dawn Penn, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Devin da dude, DPG, Girl Talk, Modest Mouse...
Snowboard setup:
Board: feelgood ES 150, bindings: burton escapades, boots: burton sables, stance: 21” wide, angles 21, and -15. Set way back on the pow days!
Favourite snowboard movie:
BAM!
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Favourite snowboard part:
Mike Page...’true life’
Thoughts on sexy female snowboard ads:
If you got it...flaunt it! There’s nothing wrong with looking sexy! Just as long as you got the skill to back it up!
Favourite photographer:
Crispin Cannon
Where do you get your inspiration?
My dad! He lives to ski, and enjoys life more than anyone I know! He’s helped me to really appreciate the mountains, and the amazing terrain that whistler has to offer! He’s always supported my dreams and has taught me everything I know in life! He lives to be free...and that’s definitely an inspiration!
What’s a feel good trick for you?
A sweet tweaked out method.
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Do prefer park or backcountry?
Um...do I even have to think about that?...BACKCOUNTRY!
Story behind your Snowboard.com name?
Most people think it’s because I really like chicken...and I do, but if you really want to know...ask me at the bar after I get a few beam ginger bulls in me!
Who’s helped/teach you along the way?
My mom and dad, Sarah Kopinya, Rob Picard and all the coaches at the Whistler Valley Snowboard Club, Tyler Massey, Timmy Orr, Aaron Shapiro, Johnny Lyall, Rube Goldberg, Trav Williams, Dave Short, Dave Fortin, Molly Milligan...and all of my fellow shred doggs...you know who you are!
Shout outs?
My parents, my lil’ sis, Sarah Kopinka, Rop Picard and all of the coaches at WVSC, Jeff Martino, my sponsors, my friends, and you, Kyle!