Name: Evgeni Potapov AKA Zenja Potapov AKA SNAPPYBOARDER Birthplace: Russia, Monchegorsk First Mountain: Narvikfjellet, Norway (Narvik)
Where do you live now?
Levi, (Sirkka) Finaland
Whats your current Local Mountain?
Levi Ski Resort
What board do you ride?
Nitro Optisym, Team
What bindings do you ride?
Team, Zero
What boots do you ride?
Vans Boots
Can you describe yourself in one sentence?
A living specie who is trying to make sense of life that has been given to him
Are you on TikTok?
Yes
What´s your favorite trick to watch?
Any trick! Depends on how its done.
What´s your favorite trick to do?
Basic trick
If you could learn one trick right now what would it be?
A trick that hasn't been discovered yet
What is your favorite book?
The Alchemist with Paulo Coelho
What do you do when you’re not snowboarding?
Depends on the mood and the period of time.
Sometimes trying to enjoy simple life that makes me disconnect and recover from snowboarding. And other times i like to take it very seriously in terms of exercise, creativity and mental preparation.
Do you listen to podcasts if so what´s Favorite podcast?
Very little, but sometimes like to check Joe Rogan. Especially Joe and Duncan Trussel, Very funny and deep conversations.
Best snowboarding Hack (advice) you have?
Collect seeds for your own garden. (Learn from everything and everyone while following your heart).
Do you have any special advice for board set-ups?
I would say medium flex board, bindings and boots will give you more freedom to move which makes you more playful.
What is your favorite snack to bring to the hill when snowboarding?
Fruits ( apple, Banana and oranges)
Where can people find out more about you or follow you?
Instagram mostly: SNAPPYBOARDER
Why should people support Nitro?
People should definitely support Nitro if they feel deeply connected to the message Nitro is trying to give out there.
What is your favorite thing about snowboarding?
I think snowboarding on a deeper level brings you closer to understanding of yourself and your boundaries. So the favorite thing would be the opportunity to grow more as a human being.
