Name: Szczepan Karpiel

Age: 18

Hometown: Zakopane, POLAND

Sponsors: Bula, Ninthward, Electric, Avalaan, Troyan Gloves, Hiver.pl

Career Achievements: 1st place Polish Open 2008 Big Air, 4th place Pow Wow Railbattle, 1st place Skullcandy Railbattle 2008

Quote: “To be or NOT to be”

Words to Live By: Just do it…

When did you start riding? Around 4 seasons ago

If you were not a pro, what would you be? I don’t think I’m PRO so let’s skip this ;)

What is more important to you than riding? Girlfriend

Best Memory of the Year: When I stomped some new tricks

Best Hang (trip of the year): Monaco for sure

Party animal or mellow TV on the couch? Rather both, it deepends on the mood

You have the opportunity to be a hit on any of the hit reality TV shows, which one would you choose? Jerry Springer hahahah

Tell us something personal: I like skiing

Backcountry, park or urban? Backcountry for sure

Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint…)? My dad thinks I can draw pretty well, but I don’t think so

Favorite:
Bands: Army of the Pharaohs
Films: Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs
Books: Are u crazy :P ?
TV: Shows: none
Drink: Tequilla Sunrise
Website: Newschoolers.com for sho’!
Zone: what?
Meal: Italian ones

Name 5 Items you can't live without: Girl, Toothbrush, Skiing equipment, Internet, Snowpark

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Hopefully still killing it’

Biggest influence in your life and why? Friends, Movies, Other riders and people I ride with. I guess it’s because those things push You further I nwhat You do.