Interview with Kohei Kudo

Interview with Snowboarder Kohei Kudo

Kohei Kudo, who won the All Japan Championship in junior high school and has continued to change battles on the world stage since then.
I will send you an interview with him who participated in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and is currently shooting as a STONP crew, managing his own K-Films, and shooting Salomon.

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Q1 I think Kohei-kun often skis overseas, but are there any ski resorts that impressed you last season?

When I'm abroad, I'm usually in the middle of a tournament, so ... but I went to Mt Bachelor and Mammoth in the spring, but it was really fun because I went to shoot.I also enjoyed Mt. Hood before going to New Zealand.
I went with the STONP crew, but the month was quick.Everyone pushed and shot, laughed and it was a great stay.After all it is the best to be able to be with friends.

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@ 2012 Burton High Fives. Style like Goofy's Japan Air.But in fact, the first hit early oop

Q2 Actually, I think that there are many people who do not know it, but Kohei seems to like drawing, but do you have time to write while you are busy?

Of course I'm busy, but making time to write in it is an important time that can be reset.I don't think about anything when I'm writing.By doing so, my feelings can be quiet and I can forget everything.So even if I'm busy and can only get a little time, it's my hobby that I can relax my feelings just by writing during that time.I always write pictures in my sketchbook.I buy only paper and pens overseas.

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One of his works. There are some stunning details.


Q3 What does K-Films mean to Kohei-kun, given his participation in the tournament as a rider and his movement as a STONP?

For me, K-Films shoots with friends who have no ties, people who like it, riders who think "this guy is cool", and I don't ask professional photographers to shoot them, but their taste, ourselves. I'm doing an activity to shoot the trip as it is with my favorite song.
That's why I'm not thinking about making a video, and I feel like expressing ourselves in a very natural way.That's why I don't have to do this, and it's important to express the moment when I'm with my friends.

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@ Mt.Hood. Shooting with the STONP crew

Q4 K-Films not only releases Movies, but also releases products. Is there anything you are concerned about?

I am asking my colleagues, including the design.Including that, we talk with ourselves and give feedback, and conversely, we ask them to make it based on their own opinions.Instead of asking someone for the factory, we did everything ourselves, including finding it ourselves and finding a print factory.I think that process is very important for K-Films.Of course, we also emphasize coolness!
After that, instead of releasing a lot, we are releasing well-made ones, so first of all it is in the form of a hoodie and a sticker.

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@ 2013 US OPEN.Riding on par with the world's top riders

Q5 Finally, please give a few words to the users who are watching SBN!

We would like to convey the real snowboarding in our video, so thank you.
Let's have fun this season!

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