NAME:
Elvis Eidsvold Harsheim

DATE OF BIRTH / BIRTHPLACE:
January 7, 1991/ Oslo Norway

SUMMER HOME:
Oslo

WINTER HOME:
Oslo

WEBSITE:
Legsofsteel.eu

RIDING SINCE?
2001

HOME RESORT:
Tryvann Vinterpark

SPONSORS:
Armada, Oakley, Aerial 7, NewEra, Surefoot

WHEN WAS THE FIRST TIME YOU SAW SNOW?
When I was born.

IN YOUR GEAR BAG?
Pipe Cleaner 176

YOUR FAVORITE TERRAIN TO RIDE?
Park and Powder

WHAT WAS YOUR HIGH FROM THIS PAST SEASON OF 10/11?
Skiing in Andreas Håtveits backyard, learning new tricks and riding sleds.

AND THE LOW?
Painful legs.

FAVORITE SKIER OF THIS PAST SEASON?
Sammy Carlsson

HOW WOULD SOMEONE ELSE DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?
Hmm hopefully stylish, and smooth.

FILMING CREW, AND WHAT MAKES THEM YOUR CHOICE TO WORK WITH?
Legs of steel. A super nice crew with awesome people!

INFLUENCES IN SKIING:
All the great people you meet. And exploring alot oft the world even tough I’m young. Achieving a goal you worked for is also a great feeling!

WORST TREND IN SKIING?
I don’t know, I like all kinds of skiing. Doesn’t matter if its gangster or hippy as long as its looks good.

WHAT WAS THE MOMENT OF THE BIGGEST BREAKTHROUGH IN YOUR SKIING PROGRESSION?
Probably getting 8th place in the DewTour and an invite to European X Games.

WHATS PLAYING IN YOUR CAR AND ON YOUR HEADPHONES WHEN YOU RIDE?
Mostly everything. But no dubstep, hate it.

SKI PIPE & SLOPESTYLE IS OLYMPIC IN 2014. HOW DOES THAT GRAB YOU?
I think it is super positive for the sport. And I’m really looking forward to see if the sport will get bigger. Olympics is a huge thing, so hopefully more people will open their eyes to new-school skiing.

WHAT DREW YOU TO BE A PART OF THE ARMADA FAMILY?
I met Chris O’Connell back in Hemsedal my first year of skiing. Been skiing for Armada ever since. And I love it!

INFLUENCES OUTSIDE OF SKIING?
Skateboarding, friends and family.

WHAT WAS YOUR MOST INTERESTING JOB EVER?
Being a coach for younger kids that have the same dream as me, becoming a professional skier.

BEST NON SKIING RELATED TRIP YOU’VE EVER BEEN ON AND WHY?
South Africa with the family, or Biarirtz surf trip with my family. Always nice to travel with the family.

THE THING YOU DISLIKE THE MOST?
Injuries. They do suck!

DO YOU HAVE ANY RITUALS?
Eggs for breakfast! Everyday!

WAKE UP CALL ON YOUR CELL PHONE?
Usually my dad, hehe.

YOUR FIRST CAR?
Audi A3 2002 mod.

OTHER SPORTS?
Skateboarding, beach volleyball, football and swimming.

WHAT DOES CREATIVITY MEAN TO YOU?
Being yourself.

YOUR FAVOURITE TV SERIES?
Californication and Dexter.

BEST DISH YOU HAD AND WHERE?
Homemade burgers. In norway.

SHOUT OUTS:
Family and friends, thank you for all the support!