Profile... Scott mcmorris
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Snowboarder Questionnaire
How old where you when you first began riding?
12 years old.
What/Who got you into it?
From the age of 3 was introduced to skiing so I\'ve always been into winter sports. Once i turned 12 i picked up snowboarding from my older brothers on a family ski holiday and that was it really.
What sort of board do you ride?
I have a few boards which usually keep me going throughout the winter although sometimes you can\'t help the odd breakage here and there. I\'ve got a 159 DH for park, 161 Concept UL for powder days and a 155 kink for charging rails and general thrashing about.
What length board do you ride?
Usually between a 159 and 162.
Do you ride Regular or Goofy?
Regular
Stance width?
about 22inches
Stance angles (front and back)?
Front +15 degrees and back -3
Favourite resort?
There\'s a few.....Whistler, Porte Du Soleil, Mayrhofen and Hokkaido in Japan......
How many seasons have you done?
10
Ski Espo Finland © Frazer Waller/ Orange AIM Series
From Scott's Action Gallery.
Where and when did you do your seasons?
I spent my first 4 winters in Whistler then i moved to Morzine which is on the border between France and Switzerland where i\'ve been there for the last 6 years.
What was your favourite trip and why?
I spent almost 2 weeks in Japan in February of this year and it\'s been on the top of my list of places to go for years and i finally made it. The culture and the people are so amazing and when the snows good especially the powder it can be the best in the world!
What do you love about snowboarding?
The freedom it gives you around the mountain. Being able to travel the world and meet new people everywhere you go, it\'s amazing.
What's your goal within snowboarding?
To keep progressing and having fun at the same time and try to get to new places.
What aspect of snowboarding gives you the most satisfaction (powder, kickers, halfpipe, competitions, big air, cliff drops, etc.)?
Kickers are what gives me the biggest rush. The feeling of hitting a huge park or powder kicker is almost indescribable...Almost like flying!
What style of snowboarding best describes your riding (include a couple if you want)?
I\'d like to think I\'m quite solid but also technical at the same time. Being able to adapt my riding to any situation is something i always like to achieve.
What's your favourite trick?
front 3\'s and probably backside 180\'s......
What's your scariest snowboarding moment?
Learning how to ride a T-Bar on my first day of snowboarding. I can rememeber like it was yesterday.
What are your top safety tips when riding?
Always no your limits. If your unsure about anything take a second out and check it over. There\'s no point risking your life for anything or anyone.
From Scott's Lifestyle & Portrait Gallery.
What advice have you got?
Enjoy snowboarding for what it is
General Questionnaire
What are your other interests?
Just bought a road bike recently which I\'m so into it\'s crazy. Brilliant way of keeping fit but also a great way of getting out of the city on 50mile rides, avid skateboarder, dining out and generally hanging out with friends....Ohh and travel!
Where would you like to see yourself in the future?
Hopefully still snowboarding, successful and be able to have a family at some point.
Realistically, what will you be doing in the future?
For now I\'m sure I\'ll be riding for the next few years. I\'ve always taken an interest in the team management side of things so maybe that\'s the path I\'ll take.
What music are you into?
To be honest anything. At the moment I\'m quite into Maximo Park, Kasabian and Kins Of Leon.
What's your favourite book?
Quite into Ian Rankin\'s Rebus novels
What's your favourite film?
Snatch, Shawshank Redemption and probably Happy Gilmore for good measure.
Best cocktail, shot or drink?
Red Bull always goes down well
What's your most prized possession?
Probably my road bike.
Cab 540 melon © Natalie Mayer
From Scott's Action Gallery.
Thanks to:
Family, Friends, Katie for putting up with me, All at Oakley for making it happen, Robbie at Redbull, Victoria and Nick at Vans, Darren, Fatty and Midge at Bawbags, Matt and Damon at Ride, Jan at Nixon, Lucy at Neff, Mairi and Jess at Space Physiotherapy Clinic in Edinburgh and Brian at Boardwise. Thanks for making it all so possible.
Scott's Results/ Achievements...
Year | Event | Discipline | Category | Position |
| 2006 | O'Neil Slopestyle Pro, Avoriaz | Slopestyle | Senior Men | 12th |
| 2006 | King of Jib Video, Tignes | Park | Team Event | 1st |
| 2006 | Battle of Waterloo, Avoriaz | Slopestyle | Senior Men | 2nd |
| 2006 | British Championships, Laax | Big Air | Senior Men | 2nd |
| 2006 | British Championships, Laax | Slopestyle | Senior Men | 3rd |
| 2005 | O'Neil Slopestyle Pro, Avoriaz | Slopestyle | Senior Men | 12th |
| 2005 | King Of Jib Video, Tignes | Park | Team Event | 1st |
| 2005 | British Championships, Laxx | Slopestyle | Senior Men | 1st |
| 2004 | RedBull Rail Storm Glasgow | Rails | GB Team | 2nd |
| 2004 | British Slopestyle Championships | Slopestyle | Senior Men | 2nd |
| 2004 | British Championships, Les Deux Alpes | Big Air | Senior Men | 3rd |
| 2003 | British Championships, Les Deux Alps | Slopestyle | Senior Men | 1st |
| 2003 | London Board X | Big Air | Senior Men | 2nd |
