19/11/2024
One of New Zealand’s most unique and promising young talents. Read our interview with , live now at transfermag.com
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Rocco is one of those guys that you could watch from afar on the chairlift and instantly know who it was. His fast, loose style is a welcome reprieve from the somewhat predictable slopestyle manufacturing machine – riding with a uniqueness and creativity unmatched in New Zealand right now.
His tricks are different, his lines unpredictable and his Yung Dolly esq outfits stand out on the hill as he twists and contorts his body into positions that are equally as mind-bending as they are impressive. But despite his unorthodox approach and NBDs, Rocco is far from novelty – his snowboarding foundations are solid and influences ‘classic’ – a rare combination in the world of competitive snowboarding where often adding an extra backside 180 takes priority over style and flare.
At 18, he’s part of the next generation of incredible talents coming out of New Zealand’s seemingly endless pool of rippers, and with a Big Air podium under his belt already this season, it seems like Rocco is on track to great things.
We caught up with him to learn more about his approach, his influences, thoughts on the Olympics and what the hell a Rubix flip actually is.
