Zac Marben

A person with natural style, Zac’s rawness on a snowboard is only second to Jimmy Page’s riffs on his guitar.

First making his stake in snowboarding by ripping rails all over Middle America, Zac is said to have been one of the best covers that Snowboarder Magazine has ever published. 

WHAT BOOT DO YOU RIDE?

Infuse, Hi-Standard

WHAT IS YOU FAVORITE VANS SHOE?

Sk8-Hi, Authentic

WHAT’S YOUR SET UP?

Currently, I'm riding a Slash board with Union Force bindings and Vans Infuse boots.

WHAT’S THE BEST TRIP YOU’VE EVER BEEN ON?

My first trip to the north island of Japan – Sapporo, Hokkaido. The snow was so good and the people are all amazingly nice.

FAVORITE VANS RIDER?

Darrell Mathes is a good buddy of mine -- I like that dude. 

WHAT TRICK CAN’T YOU DO THAT YOU WISH YOU COULD?

Turning coal into gold.

WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT’S EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?

My apartment burned down, I blew out my shoulder and my wallet got stolen all in the same week. That sucked. 

WHAT ARE SOME INTERESTS/HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF SNOWBOARDING?

I play music every day -- mainly guitar. I paint and draw, and like to create things. I also like to work with leather -- making bags and belts and stuff. I love to ride and build motorcycles, and I ride bicycles as well. 

LAST GOOD BOOK YOU READ?

The Giver

FIVE SONGS THAT HAVE TO BE ON A PLAYLIST?

Canned Heat – “Going Up the Country”
The Kinks – “This Time Tomorrow”
The band – “The Weight”
Jimi Hendrix – “All Along the Watchtower”
The Rolling Stones – “Under My Thumb”