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In Focus | Niels Schack

We get the scoop on Burton's creative powerhouse Niels Schack

In Focus is a docuseries exploring the lives of snowboarding’s finest. We get an insight into what the riders are like behind the scenes, what their social circle has to say about them and what they are up to when not strapped into their boards.

In this episode of ‘In Focus’ we take an intimate look at the life of Danish-French rider Niels Schack. Outside of snowboarding, Niels’ interests are vast and varied. His talents span to music and art, and when the snow melts you’ll find him in the streets skating with his buddies.

A few years back we sent our man Sebi Madlener to catch up with Niels while he was rehabbing a torn PCL. What came out the other side is a five-year time capsule of an all-round good human and creative powerhouse.

Since then, Niels has worked his way back to full riding strength — and his artwork has continued to grace the Burton Blossom, year after year. Proof that some people come back stronger in more ways than one.

 

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We also hear from his friends filmer Seamus Foster and Sparrow Knox, who give us the behind the scenes scoop on Niels.

Niels’ lines in the streets are just as creative as those he paints on canvas.
Photo: Sebi Madlener
Niels in his art studio.
Photo: Sebi Madlener

Video by: Sebi Madlener
Additional Footage: Tobe, Seamus Foster

Like what you see? Check out our other ‘In Focus’ episodes below.

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