Dylan Dragotta

We once again had an amazing team presence.  This time we had Zac Marben and Tim Eddy joining the judges stand, to watch the field of competitors with our crew of Andrew Brewer, Nick Visconti, Ethan Deiss, Spencer Schubert, Colton Morgon, and Dylan Dragotta…even Gray Thompson came from Truckee to watch his teammates.  

Nick Visconti back 180

Colton Morgan

Firedrill wearer - Spencer, Dylan and Andrew Brewer

A-hole winner!

Our team did amazing, even though it was the first time some of them put on boots since last winter.  Ethan got taken out early due to the lack of speed needed to clear the lengthy gap to lipslide he attemped… which ended up tweaking his back and putting him on the sidelines to cheer on the others.  The rest of the crew did him proud, with Andrew Brewer receiving “The Destroyer” award from Zumiez, and Nick Visconti getting 2nd place and $2500!  Dylan, Colton, and Spencer all kept the crowd cheering by having landed video-part worthy tricks and making it look too easy.

New AM Spencer Schuburt with New PRO Ethan Deiss

Spencer Schuburt

Visconti getting $2500 for the silver!

To celebrate, that night they all went to the Arnette Afterparty for a free Del The Funky Homosapien & Casual show.  No details to be told from there…

Here are some of the great media coverage!

Official Video

Snowboarder Magazine

Yobeat

Yobeat Video

Transworld
 
ESPN

San Francisco Examiner

Fall in Seattle, Washington is 99% a rainy days, so it was truly amazing to have a blue sky and warm day for this Downtown Throwdown.  The crowd was 20 times larger than last year because of this, and the majority of those spectators got to see what could have been their first view of live snowboarding.  Our team of Nick Visconti, Nial Romanek, Spencer Schubert, & Niko Cioffi all dropped hammer tricks during the 2 hour jam session.  Zac Marben and Johnny Lazz both assisted in the judging, but paid no favoritism.  In the end everybody had a great time, we had games and product giveaways, and finished it up at the Arnette Afterparty down the street… local legend Peter Line was partying with us, so you know it was legit.

I caught up with last year’s winner Nick Visconti, for a random Q&A:
 
 
Q: What’s it like to ride your snowboard in a park in downtown Seattle?
A: Snowboarding has traditionally been influenced by outdoor mountain cultures.  However, due to increased growth and accessibility, snowboarding is expanding into urban societies and lifestyles.  Therefore, snowboarding in a park in downtown Seattle?  It feels equally progressive and contemporary.
 
Q: You jib in normal street clothing, but how do you think the guys wearing Gor-tex outwear felt walking the streets afterwards?
A: Some responses need to be expanded upon, this one does not... Hot.
 
Q: What music do you listen to while riding?
A: I listen to a variety of music, mostly influenced by my mood.  At the Seattle Downtown Throwdown, I listened to grungy rock n’ roll.  In San Francisco, I will probably listen to a musical soundtrack or something eccentric like that. 
 
Q: Do you like “performing” in front of random spectators?
A: I don't perform, I snowboard.  I find it fascinating to snowboard in front of random spectators, and in culturally saturated areas.  I am greatly inspired by my environment, and my snowboarding is a product of it. Because of this, I am just as much a spectator of myself as the crowd is because I have no idea what or how I am going to snowboard and project my inspiration.
 
Q: If you could do this style event in another urban region, where would you like go?
A: I am doing this style event in another urban region, home- San Francisco. 
 
Q: How would you feel if skateboarders & bmxers brought a street course to the top of a snowy mountain?
A: The world is so diverse; different landscapes cater to certain sports and lifestyles, but when these traditions are challenged, especially by environmental factors, creativity happens. I'd be stoked to see skateboarders and bmxers get more creative than their traditional mold and get wild in the mountains.
 
Q: Did you have a good time at the Arnette Afterparty?
A: Yeah, it was actually really refreshing.  I was privileged to have a meaningful conversation with a Northwest friend of mine about life, beyond snowboarding.  So it was epic to relax, connect and then as then get wild on the dance floor after.  Bitchin people.  Bitchin event.  Bitchin party.
 
Q: What are you doing right now?
A: I'm at the UNR library pursuing my education.  I can't snowboard forever, but I can use my brain for the rest of my life.  So let’s just say I am investing into my future.