Tacky Board Test Riders Profile - Damien Rousse

Rider info:
Name: Damien Rousse
Nationality: French
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 65 Kg
Shoe size: 41 (eu)
Riding since: 1997 but seriously since 2003
Home resort: Les Arcs, Savoie, France
Sponsors: Bataleon, Pee, Labo shop, Sessions and Skullcandy

What are your three favourite boards?
1. DC MLF
2. Nitro Eero Ettala
3. Ride Kink

What is your favourite terrain to ride in and where do you ride normally?
My favourite place to ride is backcountry and I love to play in pow or kickin'
the park.

What do you think about Le Glacier 3000 and the snowpark?
It' s the perfect spot to spend good times on your board when all the resorts are closed! It is fun and easy, perfect for training.

What are you looking for in a snowboard?
I need pop because! Then I want to have fun, I mean jibbing easily on snow and rails. So what I look for is a board that keeps it poppy and tricky on kickers, then it's mine!

What do you think about technical developments like v-rocker, triple base and such?
Triple base is the truth man! But if you don't have enough money to get several boards, V rocker and banana camber are fun.

Did you enjoy your stay at the Demonium Riders Hotel with the Tacky crew?
Of course I enjoyed the trip with Tacky's bastards! So much fun all day, good O.U.T game with the crew. But to speak about the hotel, I think that it is a perfect place for riders where you are well welcomed. There is no need to go outside cause Dre' staff gets all you need.

What is your all time favorite board?
The Bataleon evil twin 151.

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Tackyworld Board test
This test is based on the results of our test in Le Glacier 3000. The boards are tested in the park and on the slopes of Le Glacier 3000. Our testers are from all over Europa with some very good French and Swiss riders. Find out more about the different boards or riders with the links below.

Tested boards so far:
Forum The Helm 158
Rome Pusher 153
Nitro Cheryl Maas 149
DC HKD 158
K2 Airdu 151
Ride Machete 160
Völkl Vice SQD
Nitro Team Series 159 Gullwing
Burton Fix 155

Rider profiles:
Stéphanie Steiman
Julien Lacor

Don't forget to check out:
Introduction to the snowboard test
The photos from the test

Related links:
www.glacier3000.ch
www.demonium-mc.com
www.vanssnow.com