Chris Kröll answered questions of those who weren't afraid to ask. Find out if he has already experienced an avalanche, which resorts in Austria he likes or if he always wanted to be a pro snowboarder. Definitely an interview worth reading! Meet him at one of the biggest snowboarding events, the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam!

Chris Kröll, Horsefeathers Team Rider

Where do you often spend summer? Do you prefer the summer in the mountains or nearby the sea?
I mostly go surf at the Sea ..

I read your blog and like your style. Is it possible to catch up with you somewhere, so we could train together? Could you be my coach? Do you have time for things like that?
If I would meet you somewhere for sure we could go for a run but i dont do such things like coach somewhone because i like to ride for myself too much.

Hiya Chris! My name is Cheryl and I’m 15. I started snowboarding one year ago. Do you think there’s still a chance to become a pro-rider?
There is always a chance for everything cheryl. And yes with 15 you are in a good age to go and get better. Believe in yourself Cheryl.

No risk no fun or no risk no injury? What motto describes you best?
No risk no fun.

Did you have a bad injury or an experience, which made you to be more careful with your life?
Yes i had one in my carreer ... and it made me enjoy snowboarding even more.

How do you train your body to be the best snowboarder? What’s your secret?
I do normal board sports on the side like skating and surfing and we have a gym programm with some other riders.

Have you ever had an experience with an avalanche? Or did you have an opportunity to save someone‘s life in the mountains? If yes, how do you think back on it?
I had experiences with avalanches but luckily I never had to dig someone out .. it scares the shit out of me when I think about avalanches but thats a factor we have to deal with. And if you train with your avalanche gear it can be really helpful one day for you and your mates.

Have you always wanted to become a snowboarder or did you have something else?
I was skiing til I was 16 and then I only had one goal to become a snowboarder.

What do you believe in?
That if you do good things it comes back to you.

What kind of underwear do you wear while snowboarding? Or do you actually wear any underwear?
I do wear underwear... first layer shorts if its cold and normal Boardshort if its normal temperature.

Why do bats sleep upside down?
No idea.

I read that you’re favourite dish is sushi. Which sort of sushi do you like best? Have you ever tried to make it at home by yourself?
I like all of it but really like sashimi and Makis .. and yes I tried to make them at home.

Have you already been snowboarding this season? And where have you been?
I have been to the austrian glaciers a lot already yes .. Hintertux and Stubai

Hi Chris! I usually enjoy snowboarding in Austria. Which are the best Austrian snowboard resorts, according to you?
Hi. There are a lot of really good areas in austria where you can go ride. It depends if you wanna ride park or off pist.. but if you ever have the chance to come to Zillertal then do it. Here you can ride everything in one valley.

THE WINNERS:

After a though decision, Chris chose authors of the best three questions and determined the placement. The lucky questions have been highlighted. The authors of the highlighted questions will get an email asap.