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Henri Laakkonen

Snowboarder

Biography

  • Name: Henri Laakkonen

    Nickname: Hepe

    Born: July 17th, 1992

    Hometown: Kitee, Finland

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    Sport: Snowboarding

    Started snowboarding: 2001

    Home away from home: Ruka

    Greatest career achievement so far: Won the East Rookie Fest in Spindleruv Mlyn

    First trick you were really proud of: Bs rodeo 7

    What are you known for: I smile a lot, I’ve heard.

    Your favorite web sites: vimeo.com

    Your idols: Janne Lipsanen

    Best advice you ever got: Always enjoy what you’re doing.

    Favorite music: Social Distortion, Relentless, Graveyard

    The most beautiful thing in the world: Mountains covered in fresh powder.

    Ideal snowboarding destination: Snow Park NZ

    Sweet or sour: Sweet

    Your biggest treasure: Must be something my mom gave me.

    How much Battery Energy Drink do you consume during a season: So much that I’m shaking.

    How much do you travel: As much as I can, this year more than ever.

    Your dream travel destination: It would be nice to visit New Zealand again.

    What do you do when you are not snowboarding: I play the guitar.

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