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Gaon Choi of Korea Wins Women's Snowboard Superpipe at Dew Tour Copper 2023

An amazing day here at Dew Tour Copper for the women's snowboard superpipe final. No better way for all three winning women to make their Dew Tour debut with a podium finish. In third place, we have Bea Kim rounding out the podium with a score of 80.00. In second, we have the youngest competitor at 11-years-old Patti Zhou, finishing with a 91.67. Last but not least, in first we have Gaon Choi from Korea with a 98.33!

Women's Snowboard Superpipe Results
1.) Gaon Choi, 98.33
2.) Patti Zhou, 91.67
3.) Bea Kim, 80.00

Setups: Sonora Alba’s Custom Superpipe Snowboard and All Mountain Riding Gear

The first glimpse we got of Sonora Alba, AKA Sonny, was at her Dew Tour debut in 2020 at Copper Mountain. The up-and-coming teenage snowboarder found quick success in the superpipe after her first Dew Tour, where she earned a spot in the Burton U.S. Open that led to a spot on the U.S. Snowboard team in April of 2021. To learn more on how Sonny rides the 22-foot walled pipe so comfortably, we got the detailed specs in the Setups video above as she explains her Capita snowboard, angles on her Union bindings, loose fit in some Vans boots, and preferred style in Roxy outerwear.

Sonora Alba’s Snowboard Setup
Snowboard: 148cm wide Capita Birds of a Feather
Stance: Goofy
Stance width: 19 ¾ inches
Angles: +9/-6
Bindings: Union Trilogy
Boots: Vans Ferra Pro
Goggles: Oakley Line Miners
Helmet: Giro Ledge Mips
Gloves: Roxy Hydrotex Mittens
Outerwear: Roxy

Setups: Ryan Wachendorfer Salomon Board, Boots, Binds, and Outerwear Gear

In this installment of winter Setups video, we get a detailed breakdown from Ryan Wachendorfer on his preferred snowboard superpipe gear, outerwear, protective gear, and more. Scroll below for an itemized list of said Salomon board, boots, bindings, Giro helmet, Oakley goggles, and Rhone base layers.

Ryan Wachendorfe’s Snowboard Setup:
Snowboard: 158cm Salomon Huck Knife Pro
Stiffness: 7 to 8 out of 10
Bindings: Salomon Highlander
Angles: +9 front / -6 back
Boots: Salomon Lo Fi
Goggles: Oakley Line Miner with Prizm lens
Gloves: Hestra Wakayama mitten
Helmet: Giro Emerge
Outerwear: Oakley
Base Layers: Rhone Tundra quilted hooded jacket and Reign Tech

Setups: Zoe Kalapos Superpipe Snowboard Gear and Outerwear Check Out

First-time superpipe Olympian Zoe Kalapos made her dreams come true when she got the chance to represent Team USA at the Beijing 2022 Winter Games. Although, she wouldn’t have been able to make it that far without the support from coaches, family, friends, and the brands who believe in Zoe’s riding abilities. Get the full scoop on the snowboard gear from K2, Rojo outerwear, stance specs, and more that Zoe rides in her latest Setups video.
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Zoe Kalapos’ Snowboard Setup
Snowboard: 156cm K2 Manifest
Stiffness: 8 out of 10
Bindings: K2 Formula
Stance: +9 front / -6 back and 22-inch width
Boots: K2 Contour
Goggles: Giro Ella
Gloves: POW Mittens
Helmet: Giro Ledge
Outerwear: Rojo Aster Jacket and Snow Culture pant
Mid-layer: Rojo Stevie Funnel Necks

Setups: Kyle Mack Rides Pro Model Signal Disruptor and One-Off Outerwear

From groomed park jumps, jibs, halfpipe, and the backcountry Kyle Mack likes to ride all-mountain terrain. The last time we spoke to Kyle about his snowboard gear was in 2018 when Signal won Good Wood of the year with their Disruptor design. Fast forward to 2021, and Kyle now has a pro model of the Disruptor with additional custom features, binding tweaks, and a dialed wax preference. Get the full details of Kyle’s snowboard setup as he runs through it in the Setups video above and an itemized gear list below.
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Kyle Mack’s Snowboard Setups
Snowboard: 156cm Wide Signal Disruptor Kyle Mack Pro Model
Profile: Twin tip, camber, stiff nose and tail
Stiffness: 6-7 out of 10
Bindings: Union Force
Angles: +12/-12
Forward Press: None on the front foot, some on the back foot
Boots: Arthur Longo Pro Model Vans
Goggles: Blenders
Helmet: Giro
Outerwear: Custom-tagged pants and tied dyed crewneck

Setups: Liam Pace’s Hell Raising Skateboard Gear

When Liam Pace pulls up on the session, expect to see fast corner carves, long grinds, flip tricks, and lines you didn’t think were possible. Whether it’s on street, park, or in a backyard pool Liam has a fresh perspective capable of all terrain. Learn how Liam can raise hell where ever he skates as he reveals his skateboard gear in the Setups video above.

Liam Pace’s Skateboard Setup
Skateboard: 8.5 Foundation
Grip tape: Mob Grip
Trucks: 149 Independent trucks
Wheels: 54mm OJ Elite 99 duro
Hardware: Independent x Slayer pentagram bolts
Shoes: Vans Crockett pro high top