Völkl Snowboard

Michi Schatz

First Name: Michael
Last Name: Schatz
Home: Innsbruck / Austria
Home away from home: Defreggental / Austria
Size: 140 cm
Favorite Board: I love my kids board Prime JR
Stance: Front +15°, back  -15°
Sponsors:

  • Völkl Snowboards
  • Subindustries
  • Grenade
  • Neff
  • Smith
  • Skullcandy
  • Die Börse
  • Sp
  • Volcom street wear
  • Sane !
Best results:
  • 2008 Serfaus rail jam 2nd Place
  • 2008 Austrian Rookie Challenge Best trick

You probably have a nickname!? Tell us about the funny story behind!
I have so many  nicknames ,Schnigschnag, Maik S.  , Schatzi,

Do you remember your first day on a snowboard?
Yes  with my grandfather in Igls near Innsbruck at a babylift. It was so funny!

How did you learn new  tricks back in the days?
Yeee I have learned some FS Blunts to BS  and BS 180 SW nosspress on the rail.

Why did you never stop snowboarding since then?
Because I have so much fun with my friends!

You  also must have seen tons of snowboard videos in the past. What´s your favorite video part and why do you remember it?
COLD WORLD'S Chris Bradshaw and· Lucas Magoon. They kill the rails!
                        
Let us know about your favorite trick! Do you have any specials in your trick bag?
I love BS Blunts and  BS 180´s.

What do you like most about Völkl Snowboards?
They have a good flex for jibbing and last long!
            
What about entertainment? Let us know about your gigabytes of MP3s and videos!
Yes music is very important for me! Snowboarding with music pushes me even more and videos are sick to see and learn new tricks and new styles.

How do you make your stomach happy? You for sure have some favorite drinks and food!?
I love Pizza , Pasta and for drink I love Captain Morgan and happy day peach!

What was your best experience so far in life? Can you explain a little?
I think that was this years Völkl Summer Surf Camp in Hossegor! It was so much fun there!

Thanks to my sponsors, family, all my friends and the sane! crew!

Rider Gallery

[ back to Nationals ]

Bookmark and Share