Rookie Fest

March 27, 2009 @ 12:08 PM - Features: Sports

In the latest issue of Cooler we introduce the most promising new talents on the Euro shred scene, but those are by far not all! You should also keep an eye on the following ladies:

EMMA BERNARD

She was the youngest contestant at the Juniors World Championships in Japan this year, but her riding shows that she’s already a real ripper rather than a little girl. So far her most prestigous results were probably winning the Halfpipe contest at Burton European Open in the youth categorie in 2008 and in the juniors categorie in 2009.

Age: 14
From: France
Sponsors: Roxy,Salomon, Docmeter and Level

Years riding?
7, competing 6 years

First day on a board?
I was taught how to ride by a coach. He had a skipool between my feet to direct me and to help me to turn!!! 

Coolest trick?
FS and BS 540

Best trip?
New Zealand, summer 2008

Turn Pro?
Of course, that’s my dream!!!

If not?
Photography or filming, later I’d like to be Team Manager.

Other snow goals?
X-Games, Olympic Games and Burton European Open in the senior category.

Idols?
I love Torah Bright because she is the best female snowboarder in the world, I love her tricks in the halfpipe. She’s nice and she’s a Roxy girl!

Favourite riding spot?
Avoriaz (french Alpes), Saas Fee and Laax (both in Switzerland)