Øystein Bråten

Freestyle

It seems as if Norway breeds freestyle talent, whether they are on one or two planks. Øystein Bråten decided on the path of two planks early on, while his brother went for snowboarding. Together they shredded homemade setups in their garden, and this dedication most definitely paid off, as both are professional athletes in their chosen field. Growing up in the small village of Torpo, between the famous ski areas Hemsedal and Geilo, Øystein quickly found his way into the Norwegian freeski scene and his ascent to the top began. In 2010 and 2011 he became Norwegian champion in Slopestyle and this year he won the X Games Gold in Aspen and X Games GOLD in Noway. At just 22 years old, he is considered one of the biggest talents in the international freeski scene.

Fakty

Data urodzin: 21.07.1995
Narodowość: Norway
Ulubione góry: Ål
Motto: Ski or die
Dyscypliny: Freeski slopestyle and Big Air
Hobby: Skateboard, Tennis, Travelling, Ping Pong

Najlepsze wyniki

Olympic GOLD medalist PyeongChang 2018 Slopestyle

2018 XGames Silver Medalist Aspen

2017 X Games Gold Aspen Slopestyle

2017 X Games Gold Norway

2016 X Games Bronze Medalist Aspen

2017/2018 1st World Cup Slopestyle Stubai AUT

3rd World Cup Slopestyle Snowmass USA

3rd World Cup Slopetyle Font-Romeu FR

3rd World Cup Big Air Monchengladbach GER

Rider's Videos

Interview

1. Ulubione narty Völkl: Revolt 86 and Revolt 95
2. Do czego używasz nart?: I ride these skis mostly in the park but the Revolt 95 I also like to ride in the backcountry.
3. Dlaczego lubisz te narty?: I like the Revolt 87 a lot for park riding because I’ts a really good all round ski for everything in a park. It has everything that I want in a park ski.
4. Dlaczego lubisz być częścią zespołu Völkl?: I like being a part of the Volkl team because It has a lot of sick riders, with different styles and ways of riding. I also like that they have different skis that are all so good, both for park and powder.
5. Jak długo jeździsz dla Völkl?: Since I was 14, so for 8 years.
6. W jakim wieku zacząłeś (aś) jeździć na nartach?: My whole life, but I got started riding twin tips when I was 10.
7. Największy przełom w Twojej karierze to?: For me it was when I got 3rd at Austrian Open in 2012. That was the first big result I got and I was super happy.
8. Twoje ulubione miejsce do jazdy to?: Breckenridge (Colorado), Folgefonna (Norway), and Andreas Håtveit’s backyard.
9. Twoja najlepsza wyprawa to?: Alyeska in Alaska this winter.
10. W który miejscu jeszcze nie byłeś(aś), a które chętnie odwiedzisz?: Japan to ride powder
11. Ulubiony narciarz, wzór do naśladowania, z którym dorastałeś(aś)?: Andreas Håtveit
12. Co robisz, jeśli nie jeździsz na nartach?: When I’m not skiing I like to hang out with my friends and girlfriend. I also skateboard and play tennis in the summer.
13. W jaki sposób trenujesz, żeby być w formie?: Ski as much as I can and stay active in the offseason. I think you get in shape for skiing by skiing a lot, so that has kind of been my way to do it. But I also like to go in the gym in the summer.
14. Bez czego nie wyobrażasz sobie życia?: Family and skiing
15. Jakie jest Twoje motto?: Ski or die
16. Najbardziej upokarzający moment Twojego życia?: Placing 10th at 2014 Winter Olympics in Slopestyle
17. Ulubiony kanał social-media?: Instagram or Youtube
18. Jakie są Twoje plany i cele na przyszłość?: Try to always get better at skiing

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