First Name: Jacob
Last Name: Koia
Profession: Snowboarder
Favourite music: Hiphop,RNB,Pop
Favourite food: Sushi
Hobbies: Gym, Skateboarding
Other sponsors: Oakley eyewear watches Apparel, Endeavor snowboards, grenade gloves, Celsius boots, flux bindings, Snowparknz, axis shop, ballistics shop, Skullcandy headphones, Airhole
Short CV/resume:
I have been snowboarding for twelve years now and have made connections and friends with recognised photographers,
filmers and top professional riders. Over the years I have had solid television/DVD, Magazine, Contest results and online exposure.
I always commit myself 100% to any major competitions, photo shoots or film opportunities that I’m offered.
I understand that the world of snowboarding business is ever changing. The need for companies to maximize profits and minimize spending. When it comes to Athletes, the desire to 'make the most of where the dollars go is paramount. I feel that I am well worth the investment. I have the opportunities, skills and desire.
Most emotional performance in sports:
Genie gives you one wish, what is it?
Love that money!
What other sports do you respect a lot?
FMX, skateboarding, surfing
A short quote about Red Bull:
Red Bull usage in training/competition - Favourite Red Bull Drink: Red Bull Jagermeister
Plans for 2008:
I will be travelling a lot from December-may competing in TTR events around the world and also filming for standard films. I will also be shooting with Scott Serfas one of Tran worlds senior photographers. Contests include Nissan X trail jam, O’neill evolution, Oakley arctic challenge, Slopestyle alts, US open, burton abominable snow jam, The Honda session at Vail, Nippon open.
Sporting achievements / best results:
MAIN CONTEST ACHIEVEMENTS 04/05:
Competing at The Battle with the Southern Hemisphere team in Ricgranson, Sweeden.
1st place Woodstock Big Air, Queenstown, New Zealand.
1st place team and awarded Best Style at Stylewars, Falls Creek, Australia.
VIDEO:
National DEROGRAPHIC The saga continues (New Zealand)
MAIN CONTEST ACHIEVEMENTS 05/06:
2nd place finish Coronet peak big air, New Zealand.
2nd place finish billabong slope style, Snow park New Zealand.
Best trick & Best over all rider, Red bull "King of the rail", Australia.
3rd place finish Oakley Stylewars, Fall Creek Australia.
Best trick Quiksilver PIG and best trick contest, Snow park New Zealand.
VIDEO:
Manual magazine free DVD (New Zealand)
DERO projects (New Zealand)
Digital Snowboard Magazine (Australia)
MAIN CONTEST ACHIEVEMENTS 06/07:
1st place Coronet peak rail session "New Zealand"
Best trick Electric/Option QP contest Snow park "New Zealand"
4th place Billabong slopestyle Snow park "New Zealand"
2nd place Quiksilver Big Air Snow park "New Zealand"
2nd place Showcase showdown Whistler "Canada"
2nd place Slopestyle alts "Japan" 4 star TTR event
11th Oakley arctic challenge "Norway" 5 star TTR event
VIDEO:
It’s your life (International)
Stormchasers (International)
Still bastards (international)
Also you can take a look and these websites for other profiles (some coming soon): www.endeavorsnowboards.com
www.thestormchasers.ca
www.flux-bindings.com
www.oakley.com
