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TBA: Meet Halldor Helgason

By 12th February 2012August 27th, 2013

It’s Halldor’s first time at the TBA, but several insiders believe that this young talent from Iceland will be on the podium.

Nationality: Iceland

Born: 1991 1.10.

Sponsors: Nike, Monster Energy, Lobster, Oakley, hoppipolla, SEVEN/NINE/13

2011:
1st Freestyle.ch
3rd Nike 6.0 Air&Style Munich

Q&A:

How do you set up your board?
23.5 inches +18 -18, regular

Who inspired you as a rider?
My older brother Eiki

Favourite trick?
Lobster flip

Best snow in your opinion:
In Hlidargjall, Iceland

How do you like Niseko?
The snow is good, but too much of it. It never stopped snowing when I was there and visibility was poor.

What do you make of Japan and the fans here?
It’s my first time at the Toyota Big Air and I am stoked I’ve been invited.
The fans are very respectful.

What are your plans after the Big Air?
World Championships in Oslo, filming a Nike movie in Scandinavia

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