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Moss | A Legacy Of Japanese Snowsurfing

Since its inception in the early 1970s, snowboarding has evolved and grown in countless shapes, forms, and styles. In this film, we travel to Japan to meet with Japanese Snowsurf Godfather, Shinzo Tanuma- creator of Moss Snowstick; to gain a deeper insight into the roots of this now global style of snowsurfing.

From the waves of the Japanese coastline, to the quiet mountains blanketed in deep snow, we flow with the environment, meet, and ride with the extended Moss family across Japan. Witnessing authentic styles, and learning about inspirations, connections, and environments, we are left with a deeper appreciation for snowsurfing's past and an excitement for its future.

Narrated By: Eric Messier

Featuring: Eric Messier, Shinzo Tanuma, Naoya Wada, Teppei Hirota and the Downchill Crew, Naoto Kotsugai and the Earth Of Joy Crew, Sho Shiramizu

Cinematography & Editing By: Gray Thompson

Additional Cinematography: Eric Messier, Jim Dunigan

https://vimeo.com/111376098

"HOLIDAZE" is WARP WAVE'S first video installment, filmed over the month of December. With snowboarding by Eric Messier, Gray Thompson, Brendan Gerard, Curtis Woodman, Alex Scott and Ben Rice, "HOLIDAZE" depicts early season pow riding in Tahoe enjoyed by this group of friends. Enjoy watching these fun snowboarding sessions and stay tuned for more from WARP WAVE.

Filmed by the riders themselves and Paul Heran, edited by Gray and Eric. Sponsored in part by COMUNE, Arcade, Bozwreck, and Spring Break Snowboards.