skimmich21 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Fucking rips.

Nils366 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

In the Standard Films movie TB5 (Johans first part in a major snowboard release), he was filmed in Alaska attacking a line with such ferocity that he stunned the snowboarding world and instantly gained legendary status.

Nils366 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Until Olofsson arrived on the snowboarding scene, spin tricks, jibs, etc. were kept to man-made obstacles such as halfpipes and kickers. Olofsson started doing these tricks off natural features - windlips, cliffs, etc. - in the middle of terrifyingly steep lines in the Alaskan ranges.

Nils366 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I think it was winter 1995/96...

espltd30 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

1996 I belive, off of TB5

justgiver91 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

pretty old school... a lot more HC than todays scene. that wet cat at 0:33 is downright sketchy though. what year is this?

espltd30 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I m not going to argue whether JO is the better big mountain rider or JJ, but one thing is for sure this is and most likely will always be the sickest segment of any snowboard movie made. This is when snowboarding was great, and it was just about the rider and the mountain, now things are all about technical and park.... I miss the good ole days.

vieuxsage (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I don't understand the hate towards JJ. I'm not putting down JO, far from it, but I feel that JJ is more technical, while Johan is more about speed. Two different styles that are enjoyable to watch, and both way beyond my skills. It's like comparing what Tex and Burt were doing years ago. Both had their niche (speed vs technical) and both pushed the boundaries of what was possible on a stick, just like Johan and Jeremy. The day I see you in video part, I'll bow to your opinion...

darthcheney80 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Best part ever!!

crazybanana1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

914 meters / sin 50 = 1193,14 meters in 35 seconds = 34m/sec This means an incredible average speed of 122.7 km/h