Janette Hargin

SWEDEN

Fast Facts

d.o.b.: 04/10/1977
resides: Stockholm (SWE)
weight: 65kg
height: 168cm
website: www.janettehargin.com
Facebook Profile: Janette Hargin

Sponsors

   
NORDICA: www.nordicafreeskiers.com
SWEET PROTECTION: www.sweetprotection.com
HIQ: www.hiq.se
SHRED: www.shredoptics.com
HOUDINI: www.houdinisportswear.com

Bio

first time on snow: earlier than I can remember!
my favorite spot to ride: All challenging mountains with a lot of snow!
favorite maneuvers on snow: Love jumping cliffs
most inspiring riders in freeriding history: Terje Hakonssen Snowboard, Fred Sivertssen Alpine 
what does it mean to be part of the FWT: I am super happy to get the chance to compete against all the best riders in the world, lots of inspiration and motivation.

Best Place to ride: Courmayeur, ITA
Why is it the best place: Amazing mountains, playful terraine, good food and nice people!
Best Rider of all time: Henrik Winstedt  
Best Rider of nowadays: Shean Petitt
Favorite Movie: All movies with happy ending;)
Favorite Music/song: Robyn
Favorite Book/Magazine: Love to read Elle just to get a contrast to all skiing and the sporty lifestyle!
If you had one wish what would it be: 
Perfect riding day: With lots of friends in springtime up north in Sweden, Riksgränsen!
Hike or Helicopeter: Heli!
Beer or Wine: Wine
Pasta or Burger: Burger (homemade!)
Anything else: :) 

 

Gear's Up

Boards:       Nordica Girish, 110 waist, rocker in front, BEST ski ever. ;)

Binders:      Nordica 12-18, regular mounted.

Built for:      Fits all kinds of conditions. That’s why I love them!

Kicks:          Nordica Spitfire with foot warmers from Surefoot!! Soft but still with good response in the flex.

Colors:         Sweet protection, Resolution line. Fitted and designed for big mountain terrain and high-level skiing! Lots of color and high-tech clothes with Sweet design!! 

Helmet:       Sweet protection helmet

Armor:         Sweet back protection, hard shell protection that makes me feel safe:)

Vision:         Shred goggles

Gloves:        Hestra (of course!!!), best on the market!!

Big love:      My headsponsor is HiQ, the leading Nordic IT consulting company. I am a proud ambassador of their brand and thankful that they find big mountain skiing interesting!!

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