Shayne Pospisil
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Jersey Shore
native Shayne Pospisil, or "Pizzle" as known among friends, (born May 15, 1985 in Manasquan, New Jersey
) is one of the world's premiere all-around boarders. While Shayne has recently shown his ability to surf
and skate, it is his success on the snow that put him on the map. Pospisil has been making quite a name for himself on the professional circuits of snowboarding, surfing, and skating since his first ride in 1995.
School, known in the boarding world as Snowboard Academy. He spent many winters on the savage, icy pipes of Vermont
that molded him into the all-around rider he is today. While his snowboarding roots developed on the East Coast, Pospisil has shred many different terrains across the United States.
, Bjorn Leines, and Shaun White
. Shayne's biggest accomplishment to date was at the, arguably the biggest urban snowboard event in North America
. The Jersey Boy was, without a doubt, the fan favorite, and in true East Coast style, did not disappoint. Shayne crushed the competition, laying out a frontside 900, a backside 900, and a crowd-pleasing combination finale to capture the top prize in front of 20,000 people in New York City
's East River Park
.
Shayne has an aggressive style when riding toward the hip that gives him a general aura of confidence, leading him to consistently blast the largest airs and put down the cleanest backside spins of the pack. Shayne's signature tricks, hakon flips and backside 7's, have positioned him to become the next household name in boarding.
Shayne admires extreme athletes like Kelly Slater
, Danny Kass
and Tony Hawk
, who have helped put their respective sports on the map, and he credits most of his success to the dedication of his family. While Shayne can thank snowboarding for his recent success and notoriety, he is quick to mention that his first love lies with surfing. He was a competitive surfer before he began competing in snowboarding. When he isn't snowboarding, he can be found defrosting while riding the waves along the California Coastline and what he calls the "Laguna Beach
of the East," the Jersey Shore
.
Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is a term used to refer to both the Atlantic coast of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the adjacent resort and residential communities. . The New Jersey State Department of Tourism considers the Shore Region, Greater Atlantic City, and the Southern Shore to be distinct, each having...
native Shayne Pospisil, or "Pizzle" as known among friends, (born May 15, 1985 in Manasquan, New Jersey
Manasquan, New Jersey
-Government:Manasquan is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office and only...
) is one of the world's premiere all-around boarders. While Shayne has recently shown his ability to surf
Surfing
Surfing' is a surface water sport in which the surfer rides a surfboard on the crest and face of a wave which is carrying the surfer towards the shore...
and skate, it is his success on the snow that put him on the map. Pospisil has been making quite a name for himself on the professional circuits of snowboarding, surfing, and skating since his first ride in 1995.
Early years
Shayne quickly gained attention impressing onlookers while training with the Okemo MountainOkemo Mountain
Okemo Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in Ludlow, Vermont. Before becoming a popular ski resort destination, Ludlow was originally a mill town, and was the home of a General Electric plant until 1977. The resort experienced 600,000 skier visits in 2009...
School, known in the boarding world as Snowboard Academy. He spent many winters on the savage, icy pipes of Vermont
Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
that molded him into the all-around rider he is today. While his snowboarding roots developed on the East Coast, Pospisil has shred many different terrains across the United States.
Snowboarding career
Due to his rare athletic ability and exceptional work ethic, Shayne has become a force to be reckoned with, competing against (and taking out) some of the biggest names in snowboarding including Travis RiceTravis Rice
Travis Rice is an American professional snowboarder. He is #13 on Snowboarder magazine’s list of the Top Twenty Most Influential Riders, He has been considered "the Paul Revere" of the big mountain freestyle movement....
, Bjorn Leines, and Shaun White
Shaun White
Shaun Roger White is an American professional snowboarder and skateboarder. He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. He rides regular stance, twelve and negative three degrees on his board.-Early life:Shaun White is an Irish American...
. Shayne's biggest accomplishment to date was at the, arguably the biggest urban snowboard event in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
. The Jersey Boy was, without a doubt, the fan favorite, and in true East Coast style, did not disappoint. Shayne crushed the competition, laying out a frontside 900, a backside 900, and a crowd-pleasing combination finale to capture the top prize in front of 20,000 people in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
's East River Park
East River Park
East River Park, part of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, is public park located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The park stretches along the East River from Montgomery Street up to 12th Street. The southern entrance boasts good views of the Manhattan Bridge and...
.
Shayne has an aggressive style when riding toward the hip that gives him a general aura of confidence, leading him to consistently blast the largest airs and put down the cleanest backside spins of the pack. Shayne's signature tricks, hakon flips and backside 7's, have positioned him to become the next household name in boarding.
Shayne admires extreme athletes like Kelly Slater
Kelly Slater
Robert Kelly Slater is an American professional surfer known for his competitive prowess and style. He has been crowned ASP World Champion a record 11 times, including 5 consecutive titles from 1994–98. He is the youngest and the oldest to win the title...
, Danny Kass
Danny Kass
Daniel "Danny" Kass is an American professional snowboarder.He was born in Vernon Valley, NJ.Danny grew up in New Jersey where he began his climb into snowboarding history at the age of twelve...
and Tony Hawk
Tony Hawk
Anthony Frank "Tony" Hawk , nicknamed "The Birdman" is an American retired professional skateboarder and actor. Hawk gained significant fame for completing the first 900 as well as his licensed video game titles distributed by Activision...
, who have helped put their respective sports on the map, and he credits most of his success to the dedication of his family. While Shayne can thank snowboarding for his recent success and notoriety, he is quick to mention that his first love lies with surfing. He was a competitive surfer before he began competing in snowboarding. When he isn't snowboarding, he can be found defrosting while riding the waves along the California Coastline and what he calls the "Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city and artist community located in southern Orange County, California, United States, approximately southwest of the county seat of Santa Ana...
of the East," the Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is a term used to refer to both the Atlantic coast of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the adjacent resort and residential communities. . The New Jersey State Department of Tourism considers the Shore Region, Greater Atlantic City, and the Southern Shore to be distinct, each having...
.
Awards and Championships
| Year | Competition | Championship/Medal |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Junior Worlds- Big Air | 2nd Place |
| 2007 | Garnier Fructis Australian Open | 9th Place |
| 2007 | Paul Mitchell Progression Session | Champion |
| 2008 | Stylewars by Oakley | 4th Place |
| 2008 | Oakley Arctic Challenge | 2nd Overall |
| 2008 | King of Quarters | Champion |
| 2008 | World Quarterpipe Championships | 2nd Place |
| 2009 | Billabong Air and Style | 6th Place |
| 2009 | Ultimate Boarder- Overall | 4th Place |
| 2009 | Ultimate Boarder- Snowboarding | 2nd Place |
| 2009 | Oakley Arctic Challenge- Highest Air | Champion |
| 2009 | Red Bull Snowscrapers | Champion |