Name: David Melancon
Born: 30 March
Hometown: Shawinigan, QC
Currently living in: Whistler
Years riding: 18
Sponsors: Drop, Vonzipper, We, Whistler-Blackcomb, Technine, Base, Empire, I found, Blue Bird wax

Describe how you first got interested in snowboarding:
I was sking, I was 12 and I saw people trying to ride the mountain they were really goood but the director was not sure if they could ride the chair lift, so he was there watching them , and I was curious to try something new.

What keeps you snowboarding today?
My friends and the money!! hahaha

What do you get up to when you aren’t snowboarding?
Computer, pool, gym, skateboard, 4x4,  hang out at friends place. Being out side

Describe the perfect day:
Winter; lot of snow(powder) and a bunch of friend…. that’s all I need
Summer; any where with my friends are during a hot sunny day… it’s always nice

Have you had any injuries or situations that have made you re-think your lifestyle?
Few times…. it sucks.

Contests and freeriding….describe likes and dislikes of both:
I like contest I’m a competitor with my self. And Freeriding, that is were I relax and let loose.

What keeps you snowboarding today?
Friends

Where do you want to be in 10 years?
Be happy in my own house with my girl friend.

Last but not Least:
Last movie: The Band Wagon
Last meal: Subway
Last website: Space  Stars
Last pizza: It was in Shawinigan ..pizza from Stratos soooo gooood
Last book: Le Parrain
Last TV show: l’avocat du diable
Last trip: Visiting friends and family in Quebec
Last party: Last night in Whistler
Last car: I only had one and I still have it,  . Dodge Dakota 4x4
Last phone call: Last night… but I did not have any answer
Last words: Thanks to all my sponsers  and my friends that give me MOTIVATION