David Benedek
David Benedek (born June 3,[1] 1980 in Munich, Germany[2]) is a professional snowboarder, graphic designer and film maker. He is the co-founder of former US-based production company Robot Food as well as founder of Germany based Blank Paper Studio.[2] David is most notable for his creative approach to Snowboarding as well as for pushing technical progression in the freestyle field. He pioneered tricks such as 900 shifty-spins, sw bs rodeo 900s or the Frontside Double Cork 1260.[3]
David Benedek first started snowboarding at the age of 9 in 1989.[4] His graphic design work has recently received an IF Design Award. He's been voted twice amongst NEON Magazine's 100 most influential young Germans.
Video Parts
- TB 9
- TB 10: Optigrab
- Afterbang
- Lame
- Afterlame
- 91 Words for Snow
- Red Bull Gap Session 2006
- In Short
Competition history
2007-2008
- 4th, Nokia Air & Style Big Air Competition [5]
- Best trick, Red Bull Gap Session 2008
2006-2007
- 2nd, Vail Sessions Super Slopestyle[6]
2005-2006
- Best Trick Award, Red Bull Gap Session 2006[7]
- 18th, 2006 Burton European Open Slopestyle[8]
- 6th, Honda Session 2006 at Vail[9]
- 6th, Nissan X-Trail Jam[10]
- Transworld Readers Poll 2006 Standout of the Year[11]
- 4th, Nokia Air & Style Big Air Competition [12]
2004-2005
2003-2004
- 15th, Winter X Games Slopestyle[13]
- 13th, Toyota Big Air Competition
- Snowboarder Magazine Rider of the Year.[2]
- Snowboarder Magazine Best Video Part of the Year.[2]
2002-2003
- 1st, Nokia Air & Style Big Air Competition[13]
- 19th, Winter X Games Slopestyle[13]
- 5th Slopestyle, 2003 Burton European Open[13]
- Snowboarder Magazine Rider of the Year.[2]
2001-2002
- 46th, World Snowboarding Federation Season End Rankings
- 1st Overall, 1st Quarterpipe, 2nd Slopestyle at the 2002 Burton European Open[13]
2000-2001
- 3rd, Nokia Air & Style Contest[2]
References
- ^ Lat34 Athlete Bio David Benedek. Retrieved September 4th, 2007
- ^ a b c d e f DLD Conference David Benedek. Retrieved September 4, 2007
- ^ [1] A Hump Day Conversation with David Benedek. Yobeat. Retrieved September 9, 2009]
- ^ Transworld Snowboarding David Benedek vs TWS Readers. Retrieved September 4th, 2007
- ^ shralp! video podcast Air & Style Full Video Report. Retrieved December 12th, 2007
- ^ Trusnow News Vail Sessions Super Slopestyle. Retrieved September 4th, 2007
- ^ shralp! video podcast Red Bull Gap Session Full Video Report. Retrieved December 12th, 2007
- ^ Natives.co.uk Brit lasses place high at BEO 06 Slopestyle. Retrieved September 4th, 2007
- ^ Snow-Park.it snowboard webmagazine & more Shan White wins at Veil Honda Session. Retrieved September 4th, 2007
- ^ Method Snowboard Magazine Nissan X-Trail Jam – Full Report. Retrieved September 4th, 2007
- ^ Transworld Snowboarding 8th Annual TransWorld Riders Poll Awards. Retrieved September 4th, 2007
- ^ shralp! video podcast Air & Style Full Video Report. Retrieved December 12th, 2007
- ^ a b c d e ESPN EXPN.com David Benedek Athlete BIO. Retrieved September 4th, 2007
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