These aren't real pirates, but they are still pretty badass snowboarders. Check out 40 seconds with Chris Sörman then head over to Pirate TV for more Euro action.

Last year Kohei Kudo won the Canadian Open Halfpipe event. Don't believe us? Check the video... Then make sure to check out the 2012 Canadian Open live February 3rd and 4th on http://www.redbull.tv

Riding pow with guys like Stephan Maurer, Mikey Rencz, Mark Sollors, Jeremy Jones, and Jussi Oksanen would be one of the best crews to tag along with. Although it could be hard to keep up, because these guys make it look soooo easy.

Filmed by:
Hot Wing
Corey Koniniec
Tim Manning

Edited by:
Mark Cernosia

Remember last year when Sam Hulbert won the Canadian Open Slopestyle? Regardless of your answer, listen to what Terry (from FUBAR) had to say about it here... Then make sure to check out the 2012 Canadian Open live February 3rd and 4th on http://www.redbull.tv

Mark Sollors takes Jessica Smith from Young Hollywood for a private shred lesson on the bunny slopes at Sundance last week. Anyone could benefit from a one-on-one with Sollors.

Nicolas Müller could be one of the best snowboarders of all time, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t look up to other people too. Find out who he thinks has the best method and where his favorite U.S. resort is by reading the latest Experts Only.

1.What is the funnest grab to do?
Methods, but sometimes it can be harsh on your back. Also grabbing Stalefish is really fun. Now that I think about Stale, the first move of grabbing is like wiping your ass.

2. What's the hardest grab to make look good?
Method.

3. What's the best thing about living at Laax?
Living in Laax. I live in the old town just a short walk through the forest away from The Rocks Resort, that's where all the gondolas, bars, shops and clubs are. But the best thing is that I have the best ski area with amazing backcountry right outside the door, I don't need a car and I can ride right back down to my driveway.

4. What video part are you proudest of?
Futureproof.

5. What's your most favorite-est U.S. resort?
Eaglecrest in Juneau, Alaska.

6. What's the smallest you've ever mini shredded?
An s-rail that was shorter than my board. It was in Michi Albin’s backyard when he held the first Mini Shred Open in 2003.

7. What's the coolest feeling trick to do?
BS 180.

8. What' the best thing about the Breathe Foundation?
Drew Stevenson.

9. Who's the funnest person to ride with?
Fredi Kalbermatten. We have been having fun snowboarding together for 15 years. Nothing beats that.

10.  Where was the steepest line you've dropped?
Haines, Alaska.

11.  What was the best thing about contributing to Current State?
Speaking my mind. It's been a while so it feels more like a phase I went through. It all is though, nothing's forever and the current state is changing constantly. It's a matter of how you look at it.

12.  What's the fastest you've gone on a snowboard?
If I knew, I would be scared, but speed is relative in good snow. And it’s your best friend in deep snow.
13.  Who has the best method in snowboarding?

Terje and Ingemar.

When your boyfriend writes the questions for a Snowboarder Magazine Video Guestook, and your boyfriend happens to be Zak Hale, you know you are in for a treat. Get to know a bit more about Gabi Viteri.

Kelly Clark won a lot of events last year, but she only won one with Terry from FUBAR on the mic... Relive the magic here, then make sure to check out the 2012 Canadian Open live February 3rd and 4th on http://www.redbull.tv

Terry from FUBAR might not know much about snowboarding, but Jamie Anderson sure does. Check out her winning run from last year here, then make sure to check out the 2012 Canadian Open live February 3rd and 4th on http://www.redbull.tv

Being the winningest halfpipe snowboarder in women's history doesn't come easy. Kelly Clark doesn't just pull a rusty-edged old board out of her rooftop box and win a halfpipe contest. No. It takes regular board maintenance and ground breaking board tuning techniques. Not to mention constant practice and skill-honing. Check out Kelly's gear set up below.

Stance: Regular
Width: 21.75"
Angles: 18 front, -9 back

Board: Fortress 151
Boots: Supreme
Bindings: Lexa EST
Jacket: Burton Contact GORE-TEX® [Twlight]
Pant: Burton Mosaic GORE-TEX® [Zest]

1. Do you ride a different board for the pipe than you do for everything else?
Yeah, but because I ride pipe most of the time, I spend most of my time on the Fortress. I have specific needs for pipe: something that is very responsive, stable at high speeds and going to hold up for me when I need it. My other favorite board to ride is the Barracuda, I love riding that because it means that I am riding pow.

2. What do you do when you first take a new deck out of the plastic?
My boards get the edges tuned before I get them on snow. That way each board I get on is the same. Consistency is good for riding pipe or testing boards.

3. Any tricks or tips for a solid sticker job?
Um.... have a plan before you start, don't just put on one at a time and hope for the best. Lay them all out and then go for it. Also have your board warm and dry, you can even heat them up with a hair dryer when you’re done to ensure they stay on well.

4. Tell us about your stance?
I like to have a balanced, almost 22in, stance for good edge pressure and comfort. I like more angle on my front foot to pressure my board through turns and then slight duck on the back foot for balance and switch riding. 

5. Do you have any superstitions about new gear?
No, I am pretty mellow about new gear. I know what I like and what works for me, so I stick with that.

6. Tell us about your tuning style.
I have a crew that helps with my tuning. And I have it done every day. Snowboards are like sponges; the more you wax them the faster they get. So once you start waxing them, the more often they get tuned the faster they will be every day.

7. What bindings do you ride?
I ride the Lexa EST's. EST is great for unlimited stance options. And the Lexa’s have a thinner bed in them so I can have my feet where I want them in relation to the board.

8. Forward Lean. A little or a lot?
Yes!!!!! I love forward lean. Bending your knees is a big thing in snowboarding and forward lean is one of the best things to help with that. I run three clicks on my front foot and four on my back. It helps you get on your heel edge faster and with more control. It also helps with control and being able to recover from mistakes. Think about having your legs locked out at your knees and hitting a bump... you would fall over pretty quick. Then think of having your knees bent a little and hitting the same bump, you can save yourself much easier.

9. What boots do you ride?
I ride the Supremes, They are comfortable and supportive. Support is a big thing for me. I ride a responsive board and boots and leave play in the stiffness of my bindings. I like my ankles to feel like they are set up to handle whatever comes their way, and having a supportive boot is good for that.

10. Which is your single favorite piece of gear and why?
My boot heaters! I find that if my feet are warm I have more fun and I am more fun to be around. They are essential for me.