Dave Downing Appreciation Thread

[powderjunkie 1666 Posts]

I’m kinda stealing this appreciation thread idea from the Supertopo folks.

There are so many good riders and many should get more props than they get, but I thought I’d start off with Dave.

I just saw his profile on the Standard Snowboard Show last night and the guy has still got it.

Seems super cool and down to earth. He rips any kind of terrain and he was instrumental in the progression of splitboards. :thumpsup:

…and I bet he lurks on the forum.

http://www.fuel.tv/Firsthand/videos/view/1506

[TEX 2486 Posts]

as a new old schooler I would have to agree. I think Dave laid the skin track for Mr. Jones

[UTAH 830 Posts]

Yep I remember building a kicker on Sunset 1/4 way back in the day and here comes Dave shredding the main line off Sunset. First line down, poles on his pack, beacon, solo and put down the most beautiful art. Planted a seed for sure. He used to work-out at the SCRC where I worked for my bird pass, super nice guy to talk with and good example in terms of the work it takes to go to the next level. Like his surf style as well.

[mtnrider 740 Posts]

Great post PJ. Nice slashes in the video, Dave is still one of my favorites.

[Rico in AZ 559 Posts]

Agreed! My favorite video part ever was Downing in TB5. Such a soulful, stoke inducing segment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkAKZe5xlAs

And his surfing footage is sweet too!

[NoKnees 336 Posts]

Loved when he rocked the splitty in the TB movie.. I still pop that tape in every once in a while when people ask me if a splitboard can actually hold up to any “fun” riding..

Greg - NoKnees

[jolson05 22 Posts]

Not sure if this is a repost, if it is – my apologies. Either way, enjoy…

New York Times did an article featuring Splitboarding with words on the subject by Mr. Downing.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/12/25/travel/escapes/25split.html

[bcrider 4149 Posts]

Always been a fan of double d’s surf influenced style. His early involvement with splits was definitely influential in my splitting too. :thatrocks:

[spruce cabin 263 Posts]

Top 5’er for me.

NoKnees wrote:

Loved when he rocked the splitty in the TB movie.. I still pop that tape in every once in a while when people ask me if a splitboard can actually hold up to any “fun” riding..

Which flick was it? I remember the surfboards… Will have to revisit!

[IrishGav 254 Posts]

Thanks for the post,love his style and he sure can surf too

[holbyco 190 Posts]

didn’t he slay pow ON a surfboard in TB4? no doubt a noboard pioneer too.

:thatrocks: