Nikolaj Vang

Nationality:
Danish
Date of Birth:
29 April 1977
When did you start skiing?
When I was 6 years old
Where?
Somewhere in Austria
Claim to fame?
"My passion for all aspects of skiing since the day I stepped into a pair of fixed bindings.  Being able to stay at the top of the podium at all Danish comps involving Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Big Air and Moguls for 10 years in a row.  Starting up DIN Camp - ski & snowboard camps.  Arranging the Danish Freeskiing Championships in 2005.  Renting out ideal ahort and long term accommodations to people who aim to ski in the Alps or Rockies (see: www.alpservice.com)."
What’s your style?
"I started out as a racer, went on to old school moguls, then became a new school park-rat, and today see myself as a freeskier trying to incorporate my park skills in to my backcountry riding."
What’s cool to you about skiing?
"The question is: 'What's NOT cool about skiing?'.  Skiing isn't cool when your feet are hurting so bad that it cripples your brain, ruins your motivation, and limits your abilities.  But now that I'm skiing DaleBoots, life is good and skiing is always cool..!"
What freaks you out?
"Raw fish and elderly flirtatious women with purple hair!"
Who’s your hero?
"I have no heroes, just people who in one way or the other inspire me to be better, stronger and faster.  A fusion of the versatility of Tanner Hall, the innovative ideas of Pep Fujas, the balls of Seth Morrison, the steez of Henrik Harlaut, and the personality of Thue Clausen (Surface Aarrhus) would be my android of choice."
What are your other hobbies?
"I'm all in to graphics, football, crossfit, and the best old boys skate sessions in Copenhagen - Gracias Solbakken!!!"
Who’s on your iPod?
"A bunch of rap, electro and rock.  My favorite tunes at the moment are by artists such as Malk De koijn, Notorious B.I.G., Cool Kids, and Mike Skinner."
Why DaleBoot?
"In DaleBoot I get the control of a stiff race boot and the comfort of the handsewn slippers my grandmother gave me for Christmas!  They give me the perfect fit so I don't have to worry about sore shins, bunions, and painful heel bumps like I used to - that's why!!"