Name: Seth Neary   Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont   First Mountain: Sugarbush

  • Where do you live now?
    I live in Burlington, Vermont, with my wife, Jen, two daughters, Josephine and Frances, and our two dogs, Waylon and Reba.


    Whats your current Local Mountain?
    Our current local mountains are Bolton Valley and Sugarbush, but we aspire to have St. Anton in Austria as our local mountain someday.


    What board do you ride?
    Currently, I'm riding the 162 Nitro Team Wide. I prefer a board with a traditional side cut and camber. I have a size 13 boot, and the wide version of the Team board is perfect for my riding.


    What bindings do you ride?
    I'm riding the comfy Team Pro binding. It has on-the-fly adjustability, a stiff high back, the perfect amount of forward lean, and comfy straps. 


    What boots do you ride?
    I ride the Venture Pro Lace. Easy break-in period, light, and the Cloud 6 liners are super comfortable.

  • Can you describe yourself in one sentence?
    I let my riding speak for me. 


    Are you on TikTok?
    I have a TikTok account, but I prefer Instagram. @seth__neary FYI, this is where I share my personal graphic design, collage, and typography.


    What´s your favorite trick to watch?
    My favorite trick to watch is a Method, of course. I recently watched Beckna, Fabien, and Lukas G blast Methods; they were beautiful! 


    What´s your favorite trick to do?
    My favorite trick is a Method. When you push out your back leg, arch your back, and stall, it's like the world goes silent for a moment, and your mind is in slow motion. There is no better feeling.


    If you could learn one trick right now what would it be?
    I'd like to learn to ride powder better. No matter how many times I've done it, I always feel I need to work on it, and mastering it takes a lot of attempts.

  • What is your favorite book?
    I read a lot of graphic design books and collect vintage design and typography books and magazines. One of my favorites is 8vo On the Outside.


    What do you do when your not snowboarding?
     I'm a creative director and partner at Driven Studio, a creative studio with a team of 26 and a Certified B Corp. We specialize in video
    production, graphic design, photography, 3D animation, and copywriting.


    Do you listen to podcasts if so what´s Favorite podcast?
    I listen to The Nine Club, How I Made This, May I Elaborate with JB Smoove, Smartless, United Editions, Moster Children, and several design
    Podcasts.


    Best snowboarding Hack (advice) you have?
    Life is always better in the mountains, so be there as much as possible.


    Do you have any special advice for board set-ups?
    Snowboarding is all about a feeling. Experiment with your stance and find what works for you. I rarely use a tape measure when setting up a new board and I run posi-posi. I prefer soft boots that are easy to get on and off. It's a feeling for me, and I know immediately if the board will be good by the way it turns.

  • What is your favorite snack to bring to the hill when snowboarding?
    A good old-fashioned peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Actually, I prefer Lukas Huffmans PB&J :) 


    Where can people find out more about you or follow you?
    Instagram @seth__neary
    Website sethneary.com
    Work drivenstudio.com


    Why should people support Nitro?
    Nitro is THE authentic snowboard brand that has been producing the best products for over 30 years. You won't find better equipment, more technical product knowledge, or the years invested in product testing and development than Nitro; you won't! And the team is undeniably the best on the planet. And the OG Team still holds it down on and off the hill!


    What is your favorite thing about snowboarding?
    I love riding with my family, seeing the look on Josephine's face when she's riding faster than me, the methodical approach Frances has when navigating jumps, and watching Jen thrash powder with a massive smile.