Mikkel Bang Sponsors: Burton, Djuice, Gravis, Session, RED, Anon, Aloha Hemp, Hemsedal Skiheiser, FreestyleMax Birthday 1-8-90 Hometown Olson & Iokka Norway Stance Regular Alli Sports Bio: Who says you cant have smooth and defined moves as an extra tall rider? Obviously not Mikkel Bang, who walked away with first in the 2008 New Zealand Burton Open Slopestyle, was the winner of the 2008 Nissan X-trail Nippon Open ParkStyle, and took second in the 2007 Nokia Air & Style. Born in Oslo, Norway, Mikkel is gaining both European and North American recognition. However, like any young guy, when Mikkel isnt on the mountain; he gets stoked on good friends, sports, family, parties and girls. And while Mikkel is often seen as one of Burtons young, up-and-coming snowboarders, he never takes the sport too seriously. As he has been caught saying on many occasions, Snowboarding is all about having fun. Any of his backcountry footage is a real treat, too. Luke Mitrani Sponsors Burton Birthday 7-20-90 Hometown Born in NYC grew up in Stratton, Vermont Stance Regular EXPN Bio: Luke Mitrani generated such a buzz as a young ripper that he was already riding for his board sponsor, Burton, at age 9. Now 17, Luke continues to prove that his early successes, like becoming the 2002 USASA National Slopestyle and Halfpipe champion, were no fluke. When he's not floating stylish spins in the SuperPipe, he can be found skateboarding, playing guitar and hanging out with his brother Jack and other young guns (and WX competitors) like Danny Davis, Mason Aguirre, Kevin Pearce and Scotty Lago. Frederik Ausbo Sponsors Quiksilver, Lib Technologies, 32 Snowboard Boots, Level, Nixon, 015 Boards & Lifestyle Song: The Juliana Theory - If I Told You This Is Killing Me, Would You Stop?