NAME:
Kim Boberg

NICKNAME:
Kim Kong

DATE OF BIRTH / BIRTHPLACE:
May 21, 1991/ Älvdalen , Sweden

SUMMER HOME:
Sweden and Norway

WINTER HOME:
In my skibag here and there, mostly Europe and US.

BLOG LINK:
http://www.kimboberg.com

RIDING SINCE?
I was 13.

HOME RESORT:
Kläppen Snowpark and Wäsabergen

SPONSOR:
Armada skis and clothing, Peak bindings, Monster energy, Oakley goggles, Full tilt boots, Xtravel

WHEN WAS THE FIRST TIME YOU SAW SNOW?
Probably on the hockeyrink when I was watching dad play at the age of 1.

IN YOUR GEAR BAG?
Armada skis, poles, gloves and clothes. Oakley goggles, Fulltilt boots, Peak bindings, toothbrush and my computer.

YOUR FAVORITE TERRAIN TO RIDE?
Urban, park, backcountry, whatever feels good for that specific day.

WHAT WAS YOUR HIGH FROM THIS PAST SEASON OF 10/11?
Fo sure the BC trip to Sogndal, Norway with Chaoz productions, good crew, smiles, good weather, fjords ,alot of snow and epic mountains, everyone got alot of sick shots so what else could you ask for?
We also had a great season with Shred n Breakfast which we are really stoked on, the US trip we did was great! The Narvik shoot with Chaoz production, my first heli shoot, it was AWESOME!

AND THE LOW?
Broke my collarbone in NZ, that sucked.

FAVORITE SKIER OF THIS PAST SEASON?
Mike Hornbeck or Lars Haakon Hafsal.

FILMING CREW, AND WHAT MAKES THEM YOUR CHOICE TO WORK WITH?
Chaoz productions and Shred n breakfast,beacuse we are allways having a good time on every shoot, which makes them easier to work with and to be productive at the same time, let the good times roll!

INFLUENCES IN SKIING:
Candide Thovex, Tanner Hall, Mike Hornbeck, and all my friends in Shred n Breakfast.

WORST TREND IN SKIING?
overkill-down-to-your-feet tall tees

WHAT WAS THE MOMENT OF THE BIGGEST BREAKTHROUGH IN YOUR SKIING PROGRESSION?
I cant pick one, everytime you land a new trick is a big breakthrough in your progression!

WHATS PLAYING IN YOUR CAR AND ON YOUR HEADPHONES WHEN YOU RIDE?
Dancehall reggae!

SKI PIPE & SLOPESTYLE IS OLIMPIC IN 2014. HOW DOES THAT GRAB YOU?
I’m stoked,

WHAT DREW YOU TO BE APART OF THE ARMADA FAMILY?
Armada has always been a brand I wanted to ride for, their skis and clothes are the best out there, great design and durability and the sickest crew of people who run it!

INFLUENCES OUTSIDE OF SKIING?
My family and friends!

WHAT WAS YOUR MOST INTERESTING JOB EVER?
The one I have now!

IF YOU HAD TO GO TO A SELF-HELP GROUP. WHICH WOULD IT BE?
Don’t-do-today-what-you-can-do-tomorrow-group!

BEST NON SKIING RELATED TRIP YOU’VE EVER BEEN ON AND WHY?
Surf trip to france with Xtravel, sunny, warm, good people, and getting up on a wave for the first time!

THE THING YOU DISLIKE THE MOST?
Injuries, bad weather, bad attitude. And alpine skiers sneaking in the lift line, I sneak them.

THE THING THAT HURTS THE MOST?
Having an infection in your foot and don’t care about it and ski anyway.

DO YOU HAVE ANY RITUALS?
Turn on the ipod!

LAST DREAM YOU HAD?
I cant remember, but I think it was a good one!

WAKE UP CALL ON YOUR CELL PHONE?
Multi Alarm.

YOUR FIRST CAR?
Working on it! Just got my license.

ONE THING YOU HAVE TO HAVE?
Food and drinks.

OTHER SPORTS?
Soccer, skateboarding, flyfishing etc.

THE LESSON YOU LIKED THE MOST IN SCHOOL AND WHY?
Skiing, otherwise school sucks.

WHO IS YOUR PERSONAL HERO?
Dad!

WHAT DOES CREATIVITY MEAN TO YOU?
Look outside the box!

DO YOU HAVE A SECRET TALENT? IF YES, WHAT IS IT?
Roll my stomach.

YOUR FAVOURITE TV SERIES?
Breaking bad!

BEST DISH YOU HAD AND WHERE?
Fresh fished trout at my granparents summer house!

SHOUT OUTS:
To my sponsors, friends and family, you all rock!