21.10.14
Femi Team Profile ♥ Agnieszka Rusin
♥ How
did you start your snowboarding adventure?
I've
always tried to do what my older brother had done – and some day he
tried snowboarding. So I begged my parents to let me learn too –
and I started the following year.
♥ Was
it hard to start snowboarding?
It
was Poland in 1998, so it was hard to find boards, boots etc. and
some resorts didn't even allow snowboarders. But it was definitely
more fun than skiing so I have stuck to snowboarding until today.
♥ Is
snowboarding popular in your country?
It
used to be popular for couple of years, but after few bad winters I
can see that surfing is more in fashion nowadays.
♥ What
man- part of the snow community think about girls like you? Do you
compete with each other?
Especially
in the beginning, there wasn't much support for the girls. It still
happens that you go to an event and you are not allowed to ride just
because you are a girl.
♥ What
would be your advice for the girls who want to start journey with
snowboard?
Bend
your knees! Don't go to the park or backcountry unless you are
supercomfortable on the slope.
♥ What
does it mean for you? What do you owe to that sport?
Few
years full of memories that I will never forget.
♥ If
there would be no snowboard,what would you do?
Probably
I would have started surfing earlier!
♥ Sport
is a great adventure, for sure. But also it is a really hard work.
Have you ever regretted that you chose that way of life?
I
have had three knee surgeries and spent almost 3 years in
physiotherapy, so of course there were times I did. But generally I
don't.
♥ What
is your best memory from your sport adventure/trip?
I
had a couple of unforgettable trips, like New Zealand, Finland and
Colorado, but also those random days just riding with friends. These
perfect winter days, when you are in the mountains covered with snow
that sparkles in the sun, that crunches under feet and you meet up
with your friends (or sister;) ) to take a lift up and shred the
whole day together!
♥ What
are your luggage essentials?
I
usually wear a longer hoodie (check out the BKR hoodie designed with
cooperation of my sister!) and leggins when I travel. I always pack a
set of gym/ running clothing and shoes and a bikini . If it is a
snowboard trip, I always pack few sets of first layers (I love the
Dani&Jani in norwegian print) that keep me dry, warm and comfy
while riding and a thermos with mint green tea.
♥ What
do you do in your free time between your trips and trainings? Do you
even have time for some social or family life?
It's
hard to balance snowboarding with studying or working and still have
time for family and friends, but it's doable!
The
cream fudge!!! I really like that all keep my warm in winter and
beautiful bikinis in summer!
