Team Rider 

Karl Lapwood

Born: Taurus, a year older than Nev

From: New Plymouth, NZ

dRiding Since: Forever

Favourite Mountain: Snowbird, Utah

Sponsors: Snowboard Addiction, Slingshot Kiteboarding and TheZu Boardsports

Life Story: Karl has been snowboarding for 20+years. And now combines kites into the mix for his backcountry fix whenever conditions suit. 

Based in Melbourne Australia, Karl enjoys snowboarding at Falls creek, Hotham, and New Zealand's amazing mountains. 

When not working or spending time with his family, Karl is usually either snowboarding, on a mountain bike or kiteboarding.