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Elise Borelli

Elise Borelli

Years riding: 6
Home Mountain: Park City Mountain Resort
Stance: Regular
Setup: Roxy Ollie Pop 141, Roxy Team Bindings, ThirtyTwo Focus Boa
Sponsors: Roxy
Recent Competitions:
Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails (Bear)
S3 Supergirl (San Diego)
Back Yard Bang (Portland)
Beanies and Bikini’s (San Diego)
Burton Am Series (Copper)

What did you think of snowboarding the first time you went?
I thought it was really hard and I didn’t really ever want to do it again. The the snowboard instructor even had to chase me down the bunny hill because I couldn’t stop.

Who’s the hottest snowboard boy?
I don’t really look at there faces I just notice their style.

Fashion or Function?
For sure function its all about feeling comfortable in what your wearing.

Have you ever taught someone to snowboard? If so, how did it go?
I try to teach my mom park, but it doesn’t always work out as planned.

What would you say to a girl who is interested in getting started riding in the park?
Have fun, stay positive and butt pads are always helpful.

What do you think the most interesting snowboarding trend is?
Tight pants, Holden gear. Its funny to see peoples creativity show in what they wear when they ride.

Pirates or Ninjas?
Ninjas. I’m not really into Pirates of the Caribbean.

Do you think style should get more credit in the contest circuit, or should tricks be judged mostly by their level of technical difficulty?
I think style should be for sure judged more. Over time, anyone can do tech tricks but its the people who can do those tricks steezy that really deserve the credit.

Tight pants, wide stance, or gangsta steeze?
Gangsta steeze

What’s the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you on a snowboard?
This year: trying to do a 7 but sliding completely off the landing and almost falling into the pipe.

If you weren’t snowboarding, what would you be doing?
Living in Cali, playing soccer.

Who is the most influential female rider today?
Jamie Anderson, she’s way sick for how young she is.

Favorites:
Song: Blueberry Yum Yum by Ludacris
Trick: Front 5’s
Actor: Will Farrell
Book: Twilight
Snowboard Wax: Hydro
Snack: Snickers
Imaginary Animal: No Idea
Inspiration: Sick riders who make things look easy.