Kim Rune Hansen confirmed

by Marianne

Nationality: NOR
Origin: Hamar
Birthday: 08/06-88
Rides: Trysil
Stance: regular
Sponsors: Burton, Anon, Swag, DnB NOR og Bowling 1
Board: burton custom 56
Bindings: burton triad
Boots: burton ION

Kim Rune impressed the judges and the crowd under last years TAC, and placed 4th. This season he has already won the quarterpipecontest during O`Neill Evolution in Davos with a huge chuckflip. You better watch out for Kimmi!

Best results:
4. TAC 07
1. Davos 08
3. JR World Championships 07
1. Helly Hansen Invitational 07
2. Norwegian Championships 07

How has this season been for you so far?
I have been in USA, New Zealand, Bali and around Europe. So far so good!

What is snowboarding for you?
It is basically my main interest and all I do these days

How is it to part of the Norwegian National team?
It is a great opportunity for me, and the best support I can have besides Burton.

What is your goal for the 07/08-season?
To place top ten on the TTR-ranking

What is your best memory from The Oakley Arctic Challenge?
The crowd cheering for me!

What is your goal for The Oakley Arctic Challenge?
To do my very best.

What occupies your time when your not snowboarding?
I work, hang out with my family and my girlfriend, work out, and play bowling

Any shoutouts, pats on the back, or hugs you would like to share in the end of this small interview?
Cyril, Hasi and the others on Burton, my family and Andréa, all my friends who I have been riding with all my life and that encouraged me to be where I am today, The Norwegian College of Elite Sport and ofcourse the National team and DnB NOR.