PETER LINE

Most of the guys who are called “snowboard legends” now spend their time surfing or playing golf. Not Pete. For him, snowboarding is forever. As a founder of Forum Snowboards, Peter has played a part in every step of the growth and influence this brand has had. But his individual effect on snowboarding spreads even deeper. As one of the innovators of the backcountry freestyle movement, Line took corked and switch spins from park jumps into the backcountry. With versatile skills honed in the Northwest, Pete led the pack as one of the first “film pros.” His casual yet lethal approach to shredding inspires the whole Forum team and stokes his legions of fans all over the world.

Most of the guys who are called “snowboard legends” now spend their time surfing or playing golf. Not Pete. For him, snowboarding is forever. As a founder of Forum Snowboards, Peter has played a part in every step of the growth and influence this brand has had. But his individual effect on snowboarding spreads even deeper. As one of the innovators of the backcountry freestyle movement, Line took corked and switch spins from park jumps into the backcountry. With versatile skills honed in the Northwest, Pete led the pack as one of the first “film pros.” His casual yet lethal approach to shredding inspires the whole Forum team and stokes his legions of fans all over the world.

Food: Pretzels, lobster, mac-n-cheese

Drink: Wine, beer

Magazines: Wallpaper, Vice

Music: Interpol, The Horrors

Websites: ffffound

Books: Blood Meridian, Haunted

Movies: Teeth, Royal Tenanbaums, Magnolia, There Will Be Blood, Amelie

Tricks: Methods, Backside 180’s

Places to chill: In front of computer, Bar stool

Places to snowboard: Ski Acres

Hobbies: Drawing, Writing, Searching google

Team rider: They’re all pretty awesome, but I have the best times with Eddie Wall

What are the skills and responsibilities of being a snowboarder?
The skills are of course to be a good snowboarder, but to also bring something new to the sport. It’s a responsibility to do this and work for it.

What makes you want to progress?
Boredom, it’s boring for me to do the same jumps all day, everyday. I need variety and to try new tricks off weird obstacles.

How would you spend your ideal day?
It would involve snowboarding, doing something creative for a bit, drinking some wine and hanging out with girlfriend and my dog, those days are pretty perfect.

What do you think is the most fun thing to do for yourself?
Trying to top the last fun thing I did, or just the opposite and doing the least amount of anything.

What would you list as a career highlight?
The Air and Style contest, traveling to crazy places, the proud feeling of putting together a good video part

Were there any notable trips in filming for Forum or Against’em?
The Quebec trip stood out for me. I had just gotten the ok from my doctor that I could ride again (broken foot) and flew out there the next morning, and ended up getting 4 or 5 shots in 3 days. I learned I really like riding that urban stuff too.

In what kind of snowboard environment are you most comfortable?
Soft snow, but not too deep, weird and odd transitions everywhere. Stuff to pop off of and bonk with steep landings.

If you weren’t snowboarding, you would be?
Lazier

What, if anything, is too serious to be joked about?
A Prince Albert on a Forum Team Manager.

What was the last thing you regret buying?
Land in Arizona

Where do you see yourself when you are 55 years old?
In a wheelchair getting pushed around by a hot nurse.

Frontside: Smells almost as bad as the backside

Girl: I have one, thank you for offering

West: Sideahh.

Lightbulb: In the attic

Thursday: When the maids come so I have to wake up early

Water: Tastes like my mouth

Cow: Cow-tipping kills the cow, don’t do it.

Forum: A shopping mall in Vegas and venue in LA.

Regular: Status quo

Animal: That Rob Schnieder movie