5 MINS WITH TYSON POLLARD

 

Name: Tyson Pollard

 

Where’s your home mountain?

Mt Buller, Australia 

 

When did you start snowboarding? 

14yo 

 

What’s your favourite trick? 

Front blunt 2s feel nice or a slow spin on a nice jump

 

Seasons can be a crazy time. What’s the wildest thing you’ve seen or done?

DUI in the states as a teenager, locked up, bailed out, flew back to Aus and never being back. 

 

If you were snowed in for a week. What three things couldn’t you live with out?

Hot water for showers, good food and internet that doesn’t run out. 

 

What keeps you sane in between shredding?

Sleep. 

 

Favourite song to snowboard to?

Spotify - hip hop - shuffle 

 

If you were a pizza topping, what would you be and why?

I’d be an olive because I’m salty and wish I was black. 

 

If you were to take a lap with any one in the world who would it be and where?

One of the homies I grew up riding with, Japan terrain, high fives at the bottom optional. 

 

Injuries are apart of snowboarding unfortunately, what has been your worse slam?

Heel edge on a rail and snapped my humours, that one took its toll on the mental game for quite some time too.

 

Why do you ride for Yuki? 

Everything Yuki stands for I support whole heartedly, correct morals and delivering a positive message. This company always has the best intentions in mind for the people and the planet. Plus their swag is fresh AF. 

 

Any Advice for up and commers getting after it?

Go faster