Ask A Pro…Simon Chamberlain
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- September 18 2009
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Simon is swinging by next, so here’s your chance to ask him all kinds of weird, well-thought out, or ridiculous questions.
And of course again, we’ve rounded up all kinds of gear from Simon’s sponsors to give to the kid who asks the best question.
Get to asking and you might get some.
Check out Simon’s newest vid part in This Video Sucks HERE
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September 18th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Who would win in a fight between a dolphin and a giraffe? And where do you get inspiration for you sweet creative awesomeness that is the nomis clothing design? (other than your brain machine of course)
September 18th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Yo mon, i live in onterrible right now, just like you used to, and just like everyone i am moving to whistler for obvious career opportunity and exposure reasons, what are some dos and dont’s of whistler that i should be looking out for? like getting a job.. or appartment.. or roomates.. or kinda anything i should really look out for? *Also what is your favourite contest and why? thanks simon
September 18th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
dude sick steez in all but how come no new tricks? They all seem the same from last year.
September 18th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
AND…. I'm starting a clothing company- Wanna hook it up or start deal?
September 18th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
yo yo yo whats going on? so i really wanna start my own clothing line but have no clue where to start. How did Nomis come to be?
September 18th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
yo simon, i actually named my kitten after you….he shit everywhere, no joke.
anyway, what is the one trick that scares the hell out of you? in backcountry and street.
thanks alot
September 18th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
i got rid of the kitten
September 18th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Hey bro where did you get all the great ideas for the Nomis Line because its absolutely on point?
September 18th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Simon, I have watched every video part of you in the last couple of years and I was just wondering how you pulled off being a pro snowboarder when all you really are is a really good clothes model. I think the nomis business plan of makng oversized, loud clothing is pretty much full proof. So my question is, How do you pull it off, and also why can you only spin backside off of your toes. it looks like when a pizza guy throws up the dough. Thanks for your time.
September 18th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Yo Simon, I heard your a pretty solid baller.
If you could dunk on anyone in the world and straight up humiliate them, who would you dunk on and
what would you pull?
Respect.
September 18th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
what was your biggest struggles ever while filming!
September 18th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
dope clothes….you said you wanted nomis to be dope skate style clothing for cheap….what up with the 100 dollar sweaters? why so exspensive? make them like 40 50?????
September 18th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
who is your favorite rider or team to ride with?
September 18th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
yaa i agree, i LOVE nomis but its so dang expensive. i was lookin at the tony (beautiful) and wanted to get it but it was like 110 dollas!
September 18th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Hey man, I was just wondering wat ur religious beliefs are. seems like in the snowboard industry, it isnt something thats very respected. What do u think about it?
September 18th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Why don't you ride a twin board?
September 18th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
WHY did d.a.r.e work for you? how come you dont use drugs like everyone else?
September 18th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
hey i wasjust wondering, i rode with a guy back home that said he used to be ur rep when u rode for option chris bahlog? just wondering if thats true or not and if so, how was it living with the guy haha
September 18th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
is this guy for real? What an ass…who would even ask that? He already owns an apparel company (very successful might I add) w/ his brother…NOMIS!
How about this…so you're straight edge, why? Not hating or anything, to each his own, but alcohol just makes everything more fun/tolerable. Do you drink at all? Have you ever tasted the sweet gonja? I mean, you are from Canada and they have some of the BEST!
September 18th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
ehhhh simonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
what are your feelings about small rodents, which one is your favorite?
maybe a hamster? mice?
maybe im all wrong and your actually a fan of turtles!
i like turtles!
so ya how do you feel about those?
September 18th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
gay questions…JP and Sexton…the "Tripod!!"
September 18th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Ever going to come back and shred the local parks of Ontario?
September 18th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
go to church and stop snowboarding….religion is lame. Would you trust a medical book that was 2,000 years old? Then why the hell would you trust/believe in the bible!?! Ignorance!
September 18th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Yo Simon nomiS, Would you grow a Hulk Hogan mustash if I told you it was AWESOME?!!?!!? HOOO!!! and also do you like peanut butter?
September 18th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
as a christian is it hard not to get caught up in the whole "cool guy, party scene"?
September 18th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Hey Simon, what do you think of mustaches? Do you like them thick and burly (aka Burt Renyolds) or nice and thin (like Zorro)?
I'm thinking of growing one for Movember, can you give me any tips on making a beauty?
September 18th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
yo simon,
i'm homies with ryan mcdonough. we talk about you sometimes at sanction. that's irrelevant i guess.
the next time you come to waterloo though you should hit the victoria st. bridge rail. it's super gnarly but it's gotta be done. sollars and cartwright backed down from it, it's your turn to step up.
here's the question:
how do you figure out what kind of clothing designs to do next with nomis? isn't it pretty freakin hard to know what's going to be in style in 8 months when the clothes actually hit stores? one more thing, can you please dispel the rumours that you're switching to technine boards once and for all? kids will finally stop asking about it if they hear straight from you that you're sticking with stepchild.
word. ontario love.
September 18th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Simon, straight up your 180 nose presses epitomize the real definition of the word STEEZ!. True story, my best friend tried to be as steezy as you on a rail and he got so broke. He broke is collar bone, lost 2 teeth, and tore his ACL.On top of this, his girlfriend broke up with him. Here is my question: Do you think I should just come clean to my best friend and tell him im boning his ex?
Thanks Simon . Dope part by the way
September 18th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
your an asshole ashbury is gay as sh*t
September 18th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
do you ever get mistaken for andre? got any special brotherly powers? can you read each others minds?
September 18th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Honestly, would you rather be a pro snowboarder that travels around and films and almost never gets to just chill with people you love ridin with and just ride, or would you rather do something else to make your $$ and be able to have an awesome time and get to ride way more (especially more park)?
September 18th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
whats your stlye and how did you come to that point of having a stlye instead of copying others?
September 18th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
What do you see yourself doing in 25 years?
September 18th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
how did you make it big coming from the little town of lindsay? where did you ride locally?
September 18th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Oprah, Barbara Streisand, your mother, you gotta f**k one, marry one, and kill one. go
September 18th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
So I have been designing clothes for a few years with a screen printer my friend and I bought. It has become quite a daunting task and there have been many problems that we have had to over come to keep printing shirts. Nomis has been a huge success but there had to be some hardships along the way. What problems did you face while creating Nomis and how did you deal with them? Any suggestions or tips?
Thanks Man,
Tommy
September 18th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Ask him to join in on the action
September 18th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
How do you keep tricking companies into paying you to be a pro funboxer? Don't you get embarassed posing around all the am kids who are actually good at snowboarding?
September 18th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
If you and your wife were a crime fighting duo, what would each of your super powers be?
September 18th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
what new influential things are you going to do this year in the streets and in the park?
September 18th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
what's the one trick that has always stuck in your mind as that trick you'll never forget and why? where did you stomp it, who was there
September 18th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Hey simon how do you grow a mustache? I really want to impress the girls with one please help me out
September 18th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Some people stand in darkness. Afraid to step into the light.
Some people need to help somebody when the edge of surrender is in sight.
Don't you worry, it's going to be all right.
'Cause I'm always there. I won't let you out of my sight.
I'll be there–never you fear. I'll be there–forever and always.
I'm always here.
did you know that ?
September 18th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
While starting snowboarding did you always dream of becoming a pro snowboarder? or was it like you tried out a few contests, win em, and then started thinking about a career in snowboarding?
September 18th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
pretty easy reply, he owns part of Nomis and part of StepChild.
September 18th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
I have noticed that you, Joe sexton and JP Walker seem to be getting pretty tight and I was wondering if you had thought about subsidising your snowboarding income by forming, what as far as I know would be the world’s first snowboard boy band. Joe could be the crazy rock guy, JP would be the artist who is looking for a solo career and you would be the one that looks good in the posters but only ever sings backing. Unlike other boy bands who run around on the beach in their videos you could make snow angels and look longingly for the girl of your dreams from the chair lifts, you could also call yourselves something like "PJ Eoj Nomis"
Scratch that just stick to the snowboarding and keep ripping. Right I’m off to find some surfers and start the world first buoy Band.
September 18th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
September 18th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
hey! i just want to know about your favourite riders at this moment? steeziest, craziest and sickest riders in the street ? and why ?
September 18th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Yo Simon! Who has inspired you most as a snowboarder?
September 18th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Simon what is your favorite skateboarding trick? and why?
September 18th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Hey Simon! What were some challenges you went through with starting up Nomis?
September 18th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
hey man if your ever in lindsay stop by n hit up some local resorts, My question is how come i cant find any nomis in ontarioooooooo!
September 19th, 2009 at 12:04 am
are you kidding? pretty much every store in ontario carries them
September 19th, 2009 at 12:23 am
have you and sexton ever shared the same bed? if so did u spoon?
September 19th, 2009 at 12:35 am
hey Simon, I'd just like to say that as a teenager it's really awesome to have a pro shredder as good as you to look up to. Like It's awesome that you don't do drugs and your close with family so thanks for that.
question:
Does skating in the off season help you get back to where you left off last season?
thanks for your time
P.S
I met you at COC session B playing knockout and you kept telling my brother how you liked his style at basketball. Just thought I should say that haha
September 19th, 2009 at 1:35 am
OK, first thing's first, Sick Video, Smooth and Clean. dope part! So now for the question, You joe and Jp are always riding together, so what goes through head when you see them take a hard fall on a rail, or booter, that you are about to hit?
Thanks for takeing the time to read these, and keep up the sick video parts and clothes! PEACE!
September 19th, 2009 at 1:41 am
simon is christian
September 19th, 2009 at 2:02 am
whats the weirdest thing you've ever seen gooner do?
September 19th, 2009 at 2:42 am
have you, sexton, and JP ever circle jerked?
September 19th, 2009 at 3:39 am
Pancakes or crepes?
September 19th, 2009 at 4:32 am
hey simon it seems like now adays snowboarding and skateing all about whos wearing what and hatein on other people style and people are breaking away from the real meaning of snowboarding what do you have to say about the whole deal?
September 19th, 2009 at 4:43 am
hey simon, i was woundering how you got to be sooo good you are like my idol..you do some crazy stuff on rails and i was woundering how you come up with that stuff and what helps you get in shape to have such good balance to do some of those insane tricks!
September 19th, 2009 at 4:43 am
dear simon,
does boozy the clown every bag some ass?
September 19th, 2009 at 4:52 am
sooo moonstone. is sick of course. whats ur favorite feature there.? also any rail locations u wana hand out?
September 19th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Simon-
With Growing up in such a prestine place like Canada,where access to amazing lines/Mtns are a skip away.. how is it that you have really stepped into the Rail shreddin more? I've just always wondered?
maybe from skateboarding influence? or lack of rails where you live?
take er easy
-Cam 406
September 19th, 2009 at 5:03 am
Favorite Old Testament Book? How is the covenant relationship going with your wife?
September 19th, 2009 at 5:29 am
HOW ARE YOU THE GOD OF SNOWBOARDING?? I JUST DONT GET IT! YOU JUST HAVE THE BEST STYLE ON EVERYTHING! HOW HAVE YOU GOTTEN SO GOOD!?!?!?
September 19th, 2009 at 6:02 am
What is the exact story on how Nomis started and did you ever think it would get this big?
September 19th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Hey Simon, you ride with Sexton who obviously dresses different then you and J.P. It seems like more people are riding with more extreme styles(tighter pants, taller t's) you know what I'm talking about. I was wondering if you have any input as to why kids feel the need to hate on eachother just merely for the fact that they dress a certain way?
September 19th, 2009 at 10:48 am
yo simon how come you never do contests? and how you end up with technine?
September 19th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
if jed anderson wore nomis would he rock xlt?
September 19th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
why is nomis stuff so expensive?
September 19th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Hey Simon, there seems to be tons of hate on your riding. Even on here.
"Tricking companies into paying you to be a pro funboxer. Don't you get embarassed posing around all the am kids who are actually good at snowboarding?"
What do you say to people that say things like this about you when you know how hard you worked to get where you are in snowboarding today?
I just want to add that being a smalltime Lindsay kid myself, your riding and lifestyle are a big influence on the way I choose to live my life. Much respect.
Thanks a lot.
Peace.
September 19th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
I was thinkin you should change your last name to nomis and then pass the name down for generations so you could have the whole stanley yelnats thing going. Anyway my question is, Why isnt a steeze artist like yourself in the x games or any other big competitions; i dont watch all of them avidly but i hardly see you out there. Your one of may favorite riders ( im not just blowing smoke), i LOVE your style of riding, and i think you should enter more big comps
September 19th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
hey simon, i was just wondering who got you into snowboarding in the first place?. and who were your fave riders back in the day when you started to shred.? who is your biggest influence now in your riding and life in general, and why do you prosseed to blow every other clothing company out of the water, with yours.?! hahaha
September 19th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Why and when did you start snowboarding?
September 19th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Hey simon, i have a lot of respect for you being a bigger name pro and still having God be the major focus for your life, i also really like that you have the cross on all your boards. Whats it like being a Christian in the sport, and does it affect who your with or your sponsers or anything like that?
September 19th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
hey simon, bout 5 months ago i fractured a vertebrae in my lower spine, luckily it came after my season had pretty much come to an end, ive been keeping up with physical therapy and am siked for next season, plus been watchin some of your parts, i was just wonderin wat was your worst injury, and how long did it take u to get back in the game? Thanks
September 19th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
being on the road all the time how do you put up with people you dont get along with cuz i know with my crew sometime a friend will bring a friend that i cant stand for a road trip from SLC to tahoe or wyoming what do you do should i deck the kid or just put a pillow over his face ha jk what do you do
September 19th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
how often do people call you sie-mon instead of si-mone?
September 19th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
How come your outerwear line Nomis is so poorly constructed? Is it made in China? Please don't pick me, because I don't want your outerwear, even if it's free. Thanks a million.
September 19th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Can you please explain the swiggly line on the back pockets of your outerwear pants? How did that come to be? Is it every thing you expected it to be? What does the future hold for it?
September 19th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Hey Simon, have you ever shredded Boler Mt. is London, Ontario?
September 19th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Simon what was your first sponsor and how did you get them to help you out or did they pick you?
Thanks
September 19th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
its frontside you dumb faggot
September 19th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Do you find it hard being a christian in the snowboarding community? what advice would you have on being a light in a dark place Simon (not saying snowboarding is a dark place, but the scene sometimes can be for sure)? you ball man, keep it up man
September 19th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
First off your one of favorite riders your parts in down with people and child support are two of my favorite vidio parts ever. Im sure you have come across a rail or jump or even a trick when snowboarding that your a little scared of . How do you overcome that and get your self to go for it anyway?
September 19th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
You have traveled a tons and experienced alot more than the average park ridden city kid, hows it feel to be a name in the pro snowboard scene, does it take ur attention away from other shit you might have wanted to pursue? and do you ever get sick of hurting urself? cause i sure know i do. corrugated pipes = ow
September 19th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
and by the way, that table to rail idea was gnarly. deff gunna try that one out sometime. sick part.
September 19th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
SIMON can you come to marquette MI for teh video premiere of "this video sucks" 10-6-09?
September 19th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
What is the funnest part of snowboarding for you, whether its filming, backcountry trips, rail sessions, picnic table sessions, whatever and why?
September 19th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Don't kids fucking understand that to be a professional snowboarder you don't need to be constantly laying down hammers and the big tricks? half of the kids now have absolutely no style and just throw themselves. I don't mean no style as in you must look like simons riding to have style. Simon is amazing, not only as a snowboarder with a style that thousands try to emulate, but a personality that no one can touch. Kids need to grow up and really understand what being a snowboarder is about
September 19th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Hey man, I was just wondering when you get injured, what do you do to keep yourself busy and not think too much about what your current situation is and how you are not able to snowboard? I tore my miniscus and sprained my wrist this past winter, and i couldn't stop thinking about how badly i wanted to ride.
btw man i think you have the best style in snowboarding, keep it up!
September 19th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Hey Simon, my question for you is this: what originally inspired you to become a professional snowboarder?
September 20th, 2009 at 12:20 am
why did lauri leave nomis? how do you feel about the direction nomis is going as far as its ownership?
how different is it filming video parts now compared to promo copy back in the day?
its has to be a lot different filming video parts now that will live up to your reputation rather than back then when no body knew who you were and you had to try and make a video part to prove yourself
September 20th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Dearest Simoney BO boney:
Do you feel like Joe Sexton's baby sitter?
OH, and do you ever get tired of always having to wear nomis?
September 20th, 2009 at 1:36 am
DUDE… Sick part man!!
Did snowboarding/skating ever take away from your schooling at all, and do you think god has answered your prayers and given you the strength to be where your are now and nomis! Did you still shred with old friends/crew that you use to once in awhile?
September 20th, 2009 at 1:38 am
thats like quite literally what you said in your firsthand and its not cheap by anyone's standards man…Nomis is such a sick clothing line but i cant show any support because its way too expensive…If your not gonna change your prices you should atleast make like Large talls along with xltalls ya know? maybe by the time you make those ill scrape together an extra 90 dollars for one of the tony hoodies
September 20th, 2009 at 1:46 am
that was a bias question…you made one option look shitty and the other option look awesome….
September 20th, 2009 at 1:48 am
whats wrong with smoking weed? dont be such a dick man…
September 20th, 2009 at 2:02 am
When did you decide that you wanted to play a key role in the business side of snowboarding? A lot of riders just focus on the contest / video / promotion part of being a pro and i was just wondering how u came up with the idea for nomis and got so many of your sponsors to support your idea. peace.
September 20th, 2009 at 2:09 am
First of all, you are my favorite rider and Nomis is way awesome! I think it's really kool that you"re a Christian and that you value your riding time with your family and close friends. My brothers and I really want enter the "Simon Says" competition at Bear, but we never know when it is. When is it for this season? Can you tell Clayton at Bear Mtn. to make some of the flat jibs like rails and boxes with no take off so there is more of a challenge and some skate feel? I think that would make the Mtn. even kooler! What is your goal for this season?
September 20th, 2009 at 2:50 am
Simon,
First of all, I look up to you sooo much. I was wondering how you liked growing up in Squamish B.C.?? I live in the states and alot of cool shit comes out of Canada like music, hockey, and shredding!!!! Some day I want to move out to Canada when Im older, any suggestions??
P.S. I sent Nomis an envelope from the states but I couldn’t get a Canadian stamp for the returning envelope. It would be great if you could slap a Canadian Stamp on there and send the envelope back with some stickers. MUCH LOVE, PEACE
September 20th, 2009 at 4:47 am
your an idiot
September 20th, 2009 at 8:26 am
simon is 123456789 X better than those ashbury fags who hit pole jams and can't jump.except with the exception of jed
September 20th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Would you dare to ride away from a avalanche one footed?
September 20th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Yo SIMON! I'd like to get a straight answer on this one! IS NOMIS, MEANT TO BE SIMON BACKWARDS!?
And I was also wondering, have you ever been in a situation where you got knocked down, and just lost all motivation? I mean in your life time. What did you do, or what had to happen to get you back up and stoked again. I think it happens to a lot of us and it's dope to hear someone else' story.
p.s Super dope Opener in This Video Sucks!
Straight from MTL Quebec!
-Matt
September 20th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Hey Simon- Last sprig I tweaked my back when I bit pretty hard and will now have to have surgery soon and most likely have to sit out the 09-10 season. what tips or advice could you give about keeping your body healthy for shredding and also any insight on injury recovery? Thanks!
September 20th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Hey there Simon, great video part as per usual, just wondering though. There weren't very many switch tricks put down in your part. Is that because you weren't feeling comfortable with what you were hitting (becuase some of thoes rails were pretty tweaked) or just didn't get many switch tricks on film?
September 20th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
have you ever spun frontside off your heels like normal people?
September 20th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
how long do you think you would last in the durrrty ghetto if you walked in there in mid-summer with all of your snowboard clothes on along with your snowboard? do ya think you would get mugged?
September 20th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
im curious why you copied your clothing name(your name backwards) from Oprah's production company Harpo?
Do you and her have ties?
September 20th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
i hav recently been picked up by a few companies and goin am,will being sponsored make high school harder
September 20th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Hey Simon,
What would your perfect day look like? I know you're involved in a lot of different things, so what would you choose to do or not do? Wake up late and go ride some park and chill, or get up at the buttcrack o' dawn and get some fresh tracks? How about after riding, hang with the homies and skate or do some design work, or go out and hit the clubs?
Thanks for keepin it steezy,
Matt
September 20th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
this idiot probably can't spin frontside or backside-seeing as he doesn't know the difference. and Jed is an Airblaster ripper; cheesedicks>ashbury
September 20th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Hey Simon i know you live in squamish but ride for bear does it ever wear you out making that same trip so many times back and forth in one season even though im sure your pretty used to travel, why did you decide to ride for bear instead of trying to say ride for whistler which is way closer to home?
September 20th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
What are your thoughts on energy drinks and other non-endemic companies dipping their hands into snowboarding? Have you ever been approached by any of them for sponsorship?
September 20th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Yo Simon!!!!!! How come you don't ride through kinks, and if you do how come its only 50-50s these days?!?!?!
September 21st, 2009 at 12:04 am
wat ?
September 21st, 2009 at 1:25 am
Peanut Butter or Jam?
September 21st, 2009 at 2:25 am
could i go to church with you? i wanna shred with a brother in christ who loves to ride. i'm from seattle so its not too far of a drive to BC. btw nose grabbies or tail tappies?
September 21st, 2009 at 3:15 am
Have you ever heard of bHappy Films and their new release "HappyMeals?"
bhappyfilms.com
September 21st, 2009 at 3:46 am
Simon! Is it hard to be a Christian as a pro snowboarder? What kind of problems are there against that? Are you part of a pro-snowboarder bible study? haha
September 21st, 2009 at 4:43 am
yo Simon my main man. So what's the deal with the pronounciation of your first name? I know it's french and all but get that shit straight, it's pronounced Sye-mon
September 21st, 2009 at 4:44 am
I'm sure you have been offered plenty to sell out, I'm glad you haven't but what's the main thing that makes you stay legit?
September 21st, 2009 at 5:06 am
so your sitting down to dinner with your family, and your sister walks in the room but shes not invited to dinner and your eating paper plates cause you drank wayy to much apple juice and your sister beats your dad with a stick of deoderant because she didnt get invited to dinner. what do you do?
September 21st, 2009 at 6:54 am
Hey, im currently a freshman at colorado mountain college in steamboat springs, Colorado studying Ski and Snowboard Business. So what is some advice you would give somebody who doesn't want to become a pro snowboarder but someone who wants to work in the snowboard industry for a company or designer?
Thanks, and keep up the sick clothes and video parts.
September 21st, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Simon—
Why do you think the snowboarding industry and we as riders have been so quick to dismiss and forget about the riders who came before us and moved snowboarding forward?
Although there have been some recent developments (for instance, the attention Bryan Iguchi has gotten in the past few years and Stepchild’s support for legends like Terry Kidwell and Tom Burt), snowboarding seems to lack the sense of gratitude and continued support skating and surfing give its pioneers and legends. Do you think the level of respect we give these riders is likely to change? And if so, why? Thanks.
September 21st, 2009 at 1:54 pm
how come youve done the same tricks for 5 years?
September 21st, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Was there ever a moment in your life where you just knew you were going to snowboard for the rest of your life. Describe the moment and what you were thinking.
PS. I hope the married life is going swell
September 21st, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Hey Simon!
What's it like being a christian snowboarder in the industry? obviously there aren't too many of em…do you find it hard or awkward or anything doing your thing while all the other guys are out partying at premiers and stuff? Oh, and when are you gonna make your pro model in a 62! that 58 aint cutting it for us big guys! Thanks a lot man, your a huge inspiration!
September 21st, 2009 at 9:36 pm
What are your favorite things going on the snowboard industry right now? Do you think there is too much negativity? Any ideas on how to get rid of this negativity?
September 21st, 2009 at 10:07 pm
When did you ever make the mental decision to throw all your cards in and focus on riding? What kind of stuff went on hold once you made shredding a full time commitment; What's still on hold? What non-riding goals are you anticipating? Have a rad season; stay healthy, have fun.
September 21st, 2009 at 10:46 pm
dude simon your the man! i respect the straight edge gansta bro you on and you sure can kill it on the streets. Beside nomis being simon backwards how did you could up with the sick symbol? What do you prefer p3 to true twin? How do you stay the straight edge gansta everyone knows and looks up too?
September 21st, 2009 at 10:50 pm
how did you come up with wanting to make nomis the illest clothing company ever? if you could only shred with either jp or sexton for the rest of your life how would it be?
September 21st, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Hey Simon!
What's it like being a christian snowboarder in the industry? obviously there aren't too many of em…do you find it hard or awkward or anything doing your thing while all the other guys are out partying at premiers and stuff? Oh, and when are you gonna make your pro model in a 62! that 58 aint cutting it for us big guys! Thanks a lot man, your a huge inspiration!
September 21st, 2009 at 10:56 pm
love our style and the clothing first off haha. but what was the sketchiest trick/spot/gap/rail u ever hit and do u plan on hit'n up any of the tahoe resorts this year? maybe northstar or sierra?
September 21st, 2009 at 10:58 pm
style is your personal way of doing something or interpreting u cant really copy it and should try to bc ur style defines u from others. just a little tip in the snowboard world
September 21st, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Hey Simon, you have to be at the top of my fav riders, not just because you ride all terrain and you do it well but because Jesus is your lord and savior!! As a fellow christian and snowboarder, I dont feel alone in this industry that is far from being christianed based, just so you know you are NOT alone. How do you thank the lord of all of your blessings? and if there was one verse you could put on your clothing brand or pro board what would it be?
September 21st, 2009 at 11:01 pm
hey also we got a rail here in cali by del oro that is perfect. probably a 30-40 stair flat thin rail three options kinda steep but no snow. maybee if u bring truck loads it would be a gnarly shot no joke.
September 21st, 2009 at 11:49 pm
Simon….What is "the Bomb"? and when was the last time it was used? ever here of "docking"??
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:11 am
for a tall guy you're style remains super smooth. did your designs going into Nomis' outerwear and streetwear stem from you and andre' being taller guys?
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:25 am
whats ur reaction to the comments about you on websites like transworld and does it affect you at all?
September 22nd, 2009 at 4:04 am
Hey Simon,
Super sick style man. Killin it and making it look easy. I know you have a lot of good fans out there, but I was wondering if have you ever ran into a crazy stalker/fan who was super weird or awkward at events, premieres, in public, etc.?
September 22nd, 2009 at 4:53 am
Yo Simon…So what advice do you have on being a light in a dark place? Considering the snowboarding scene isn't always the easiest place to be as a christian, how do you deal with the struggles and differences that you face on a daily basis?
Congrats on tying the knott my man, super rad to hear.
PS thanks for helping me dust off at Big Bear, I slid out pretty gnarly on the Van when you were filming for Fuel's First hand, landed at your feet, glasses tossed and everything. Guess I couldn't nollie into it as well as you did haha…luckily when we were hiking it, you slipped on the hike and took a pretty funny tumble yourself, laughed it off pretty well tho. Curious if you remember… keep tearing it up, God Bless
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:00 am
how much do you like the north west?
September 22nd, 2009 at 11:21 am
Simon, two things. how did you come up with the name NOMIS? Did you have your name on the head and look in the mirror haha? whats the biggest prank you've pulled on JP or Sexton?
thanks
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:44 pm
hey simon. really like your style and innovative riding.
how do you pronounce your name. and who would win in a fight, you or JP?
thanks
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:30 pm
What helps you keep your trust in God while your out riding?
September 22nd, 2009 at 8:07 pm
What's it like riding with the don of snowboarding and all the Uhhh sons you hear through out the day?
September 22nd, 2009 at 11:15 pm
yooo wass good im thinking about moving up to canada from the us what do you think? i want to go to school and i want to snowboardd anddddd canadaa is downn with the dankky dank and graff!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 12:50 am
Simon how bad do joe's farts stink honestly? terrible i bet
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:52 am
hey man my friend said i should check you out cause you have crazy style and he was right. my question is how would you define your style and how have you been able to keep yourself so unique?
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:49 am
what is the one twin challenge you were most stoked about winning?
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:30 am
When you were a kid growing up which pro riders got you stoked to go snowboarding and influenced your riding? Now that you are a pro which ones have you had a chance to ride with and what was that like?
September 23rd, 2009 at 7:16 am
OK so i just watched Joes part, and in the first few minutes when you guys were all talking about helping each other got me thinking, its cool to see you guys taking Joe in the backcountry kinda helping him learning to ride powder and helping him hit jumps and rodeos and such. So when your out in the streets does Joe help you out with hitting rails and other urban features, and the same goes with JP too?
Thanks for your time solid part, solid movie. much love from Colorado!
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Hey Simon, screw this guys shitty kitten.
How do you feel about Lebron getting beasted by the Magic and then Kobe and the Lakers crushing them? Kobe>Limon bigtime!
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:02 pm
looking back at you're career, how would you descibe the transition from amatuer to pro, and did it affect your basketball game (i heard you can play)?
September 24th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
If you could take back one thing in your life what would it be?
Hitting a fat jump or jib when really inside you weren't feeling the motivation?
Pulling a prank on JP or Joe?
Or maybe you really wanna be NBA All Star?
Thanks yo
September 25th, 2009 at 5:30 am
here's one for ya.
when the tooth paste jar is half empty an your mom tells you that theirs no way aunt jemima is gunna let you go to the roller rink this friday with your friends cuhs the dishes havent been shined for a week an who wants to be amillionaire just aired for the first time in another reality an their thinkin to themselves holly shit this show is pretty entertaining because instead of watching tv in the bathtub the mall comes to us cause you just had reeses for breeakfast an dont expect to get to school with a bad tire an a flat attitude cause santa isnt coming this year…what do you do?
September 25th, 2009 at 5:40 am
Hey Simon ! Ive never met you before but you have been such an inspiration to me as a snowboarder and a born again christian. You truly are a gift from God to the snowboarding industry. Being a christian and a pro shredder, do you feel like your being held to a standard to use your career and your status to bring people to know Jesus and gain salvation ?? and because people look up to you so much and may potentially idolize you, do you feel a struggle with staying humble, keeping true to your roots and not getting a puffed up ego ??
God Bless you man.
September 25th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
hello Mr.Simon, my question is do you enjoy canadian bacon or regular turkey bacon better, being from Canada and all.
September 26th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
yo Simon! I have a only one question… Nomis, it rewind- Simon?)
sorry for my disgusting english…
September 26th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Every stepchild video, you and Sexton are always hanging out. What is Sexton's deepest darkest secret?
September 28th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
How Many snowboards do you break each season, opening laps to late spring/early summer? Because i broke four signal snowboards last season in central new york, and wondered how durable your stepchild model was.
September 28th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
yo simon,
after seeing all of your videos i automatically assumed that you were another one of those dudes that gets wasted and stoned before riding all the time, but then i found out that you were a devoted christian and living the clean life.. i myself have recently gotten into some trouble with that stuff, and cannot afford to get in anymore. i was just wondering if you had any tips on how to stay clean without sacrificing any riding time with my friends who are not so sober.
ps- you have a sick laid back riding style.
September 29th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Hey Simon,
Like you, I am lucky but the same time unlucky (snowboarding) to be growing up in Ontario. I was curious how you made your sponsor video… There are hills/rails around but nothing like B.C. and was curious how you worked around that to get awesome footage?
Thanks,
LB
September 30th, 2009 at 12:33 am
What do you do when you feel like you are doing the same tricks all the time? How do you keep it fresh?
September 30th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
So….since your so tall, I was thinking what's your shoe size? Because you know what they say about big feet simon…….
September 30th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
So….since your so tall, I was thinking what's your shoe size? Because you know what they say about big feet simon…….
September 30th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Heyy Simon, im from easter ontario and ride as much as I can. Your probably one of my favorite snowboarders along side joe sexton, when you were climbing the snowboard industry did you ever think have you would have such big impact on the snowboard world and inspire shredders like me to try and take it to the next level?
October 1st, 2009 at 5:17 am
hey simon, being from Ontario, im wondering what sort of obsticles you faced trying to turn pro and get your name out there? and what was the hardest part of starting Nomis?
October 1st, 2009 at 5:20 am
oh and what inspired you to keep pushing and progressing?
October 1st, 2009 at 5:26 am
oh one more! and what inspired you to keep progressing both in snowboarding and in starting nomis? eventually id like to start a company of my own.
thanks.
October 1st, 2009 at 7:36 am
Hey Simon, How is it filming with Sexton in the backcountry and how do you feel about all the Haters talking down his Part? Nomis is the shit!
Rep Mn
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:01 am
IF you didn't find the great art of snowboarding what would of done instead?
October 3rd, 2009 at 2:51 am
Dear Simon, In the song "back on my grizzy" by lil wayne would you rather by the"energizer bunny with the battery pack, The drum who keeps drummin like per-ap-ap-pap-pap, or the giant like fee fi fo fum"?
October 3rd, 2009 at 4:43 am
hey simon, what is the funniest shit that you and the boys, (jp and sexton) have gotten yourselves into?
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Hey Simon looking back through all your years snowboarding what is your favorite memory snowboarding?
October 4th, 2009 at 3:12 am
so simon, i turned out to pick up the wonderful hobby of drawing dicks. yes dicks…
i even have made my own myspace page for them you can check it out my name is DickNation.
do you ever get gay ppl friending on myspace? cuz ever since i made mine i have been getting like one a week asking me where i live.
what is your hobby? (other than snowboarding) did you ever draw dicks when you were a kid?
October 4th, 2009 at 3:28 am
damn, do you really not smoke?
i smoke prob too much danky,,,
but i was starting to realize that all my favorite riders say they dont smoke. do you think that not smoking has made you a better rider and person? maybe i should quite…. you think i should?
October 5th, 2009 at 8:08 am
what is the funniest/dumbest/craziest thing you thought of while youve been knocked out??!?!?
October 5th, 2009 at 8:15 am
you have one of the sickest companies in the industry. How do you find inspiration for your designs and how do you keep it original? And if you weren't snowboarding where do you think you would be in life today?
October 6th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Hey simon I was wondering if you thaught any of the other guys on stepchild should start there own clothing company to? possible names could be eoj, uderf, pj, otsir, ukram, naits, yttocs, or nam-e. None of them sound as good as nomis but if you had to pick one which would be?
October 6th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Who’s company do you enjoy more, Sexton or JP’s? Be honest, I won’t tell them
October 9th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
hey i posted a comment and question a while ago but i guess that someone reported it or something cuz its here any more.lol
but i jus wanted to say, do you really not smoke dope?
i prob smoke too much danky, but im thinking of quiting to start focusing more on snowboarding and the things matter most to me in this world.
but i wanted to ask you, how not smoking, or smoking (if you do that) has formed the simon you have became. an what can you say about why you think it was a good decision or bad decision to smoke or not smoke.
do you think i should quit?
October 9th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
hey simon! iwanted to ask you if you smoked weed?
i prob smoke too much, wen i go to school ppl have kinda labeled me as "the pot head". its kinda annoying.
but i think i should quit to focus more on snowboarding an the things that mean more to me that jus another half eighth of that green beast.
how has not smoking influenced your present image? do you think it was a wise choice? do you think you could have gotten to the status that your at today if you got involved with it?
i guess what im trying to ask is if you think i should i quit an focus more on my religious beliefs an snowboarding an friends/family?
thanks simon your a great guy an a awesome rider
October 11th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
What is the most awkward experience you have had while filming with JP and Joey. You're riding is mega sick, keep ripping.
October 15th, 2009 at 12:50 am
hi simon
is there anything funny or embarrasing anout simon that we should know
thanks troy
October 15th, 2009 at 2:08 am
yo simon, is it worth it having a girlfriend and being a pro snowboarder? There must be like.. 60 million chicks that wanna bang . and you hafta reject them all? shit.. as long as you keep up the smooth snowboarding im happy.
October 15th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Hey Simon, I just took a huge dump, what should I name it?
October 15th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
BBBOOLLLLTTSSSSS
October 15th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
how is it filming with Joe? seems like the stepchild team has a good variety of styles. now to the real question Tomato or TomAto Simon?
October 16th, 2009 at 2:06 am
you going to the toronto snowboard show again this year dude?
October 16th, 2009 at 2:45 am
have you ever made a career choice and regretted it? if so, what was it?
October 16th, 2009 at 5:14 am
Hey Simon how do u enjoy your november? Casualy Rainy? what passes your time when your only 1 month away from season?
October 16th, 2009 at 5:15 am
girlfriend? try wife bro
October 16th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Who is influenced you the most when you were starting out? and who influences you the most right now?
October 17th, 2009 at 4:13 am
im just a college kid, and im interested in graphic design. iv'e designed and sold a few shirts already but i dont know how to get it out to more people. what did you and your brother use to make/print your first clothing when you were starting Nomis?
October 17th, 2009 at 4:18 am
its pretty crazy, whenever your name comes up when im chillen with my boys the first thing that comes to mind is how clean your riding style is, how did you become so gnarly and clean at rails?
October 17th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Simon its super awesome your a christian and you can get down on a snowboard.props bro. what was it like growing up and how what did your parents think.
PS: when you were going to school the weekends were the only time you could ride so what about church? when the winter stats my family never goes to church. how'd you work it out>
October 18th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Innovation is huge in this sport. Wheres your new tricks?
October 18th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Simon I hear ur maried. Does Jp & Sexton rip on you for it ?
October 21st, 2009 at 3:02 am
Yo Simon,
You wanted to do some influencial park stuff in the streets last year. This year do you see yourself leaving the streets and steezing out natural terrain like tree jibs or rocks? If so where would be your ideal destination to get this done?
October 26th, 2009 at 3:20 am
Hey Simon, i'm seventeen and i would like to start my own snowboard/ skateboarding company. I know you started Nomis with you and your brothers and was wondering what kind of advice you give me to get it started? Love Nomis man and keep up the sick videos parts.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:47 am
Hey simon what is bible skateboarding? And what is your favorite type of sushi? i think sushi is pretty amazing too..
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:49 am
how big of an influence has jesus christ been on your life simon ?
November 3rd, 2009 at 4:25 am
are you getting a h1n1 vaccination?
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:49 am
Yo Simon your a way sick rider and i was just wondering where did you get the idea to flip your name and get nomis mad creativity there
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Do you think you'll try and do a full switch part like JP?
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Do you own nomis?
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:07 pm
CASPER
November 4th, 2009 at 1:31 am
If you could die doing anything, would it be shreddin?
Respect
November 4th, 2009 at 3:47 am
hey simon, whatsup, do you think that all the things that the industry money has brought to snowboarding, comps, the opportunity to live a dream doing something that you love for a job, making snowboarding an official sport, and bringing snowboarding into the mainstream, is good for the sport. Do you think that snowboarding is something great, and if you can share it with as many people as possible it's better. Or do you believe in snowboarding as an art form and that it's best in its true form, powder day riding with your buddies, and nothing in the world to worry about but snowboarding?
November 4th, 2009 at 3:55 am
what made you and jp pick sexton?
November 4th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Simon, you have innate abilities when snowboarding is involved, and it seems like something your passionate about. However what would you say your biggest passion in life is.
David
November 4th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
what is the funniest story you got from last season?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:41 am
Hey Simon, Congrats on Nomis - the line looks amazing this year; outerwear & streetwear - thanks for making XL-talls, most appreciated! With the sucess of your snowboarding career and now your clothing line do you feel any pressure now to maintaing certain level of either style and progression with your riding and/or sales and style with your company. I ask as a serious snowboader and someone who takes their work seriously and sometimes find the balance difficult. I can only imagine with you being in the spotlight with sponsor obligations and what-not that it would be even that much more intense? Thanks man, best of luck to you this season.
One Love, Travis Kerr
November 5th, 2009 at 1:03 am
How did you get onto step child and WHY is joe sexton still an am hahaha ?
November 5th, 2009 at 1:12 am
Simon, after watching almost every video on youtube of you, i can honestly say that you some of the smoothest, sickest style I've ever watched. Plus, its cool to see a snowboarder who doesn't do drugs and hasn't fallen into the whole baggy pants vs. skinny pants scheme.
my question to you is, have you ever thought about what your life would be like without snowboarding?
November 5th, 2009 at 3:33 am
What opportune moment in your life made you go for snowboarding, and not the conventional job/college etc. At what point did you tell yourself, that boarding is the only way to go. How has this experience influenced the rest of your boardin career, do you ever look back on it, and question your choice?
November 5th, 2009 at 6:30 am
simon, bro your a mad shredder and i was wondering what drives you to do what you do is it family?friends?or just plain insanity because i know every time i sattle up after school i have this drive and its like adrenalin a pro football player would get before a game. so what makes you do what you do out on that snow?
November 5th, 2009 at 7:56 am
yo simon, whats your opinion on skiers, To me there essentially the same as us but on two pieces of wood instead of one. If I recall I remeber seeing you and the DC crew sharing a kicker in utah together with the level one crew so i assume you probably speek positive about them. If so hows your favorite skier??
Good looking man, keep killing it!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
What kind of impact has your childhood made on your snowboarding career?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
are you a boobs man or an ass man?
November 5th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
What up Simon!
I see that you have a cross on all of your boards and on some on your apparel.
Why is that?
And is the cross something that you believe in strong, or is it something that you grew up with alot?
November 5th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Simon! Whats your least favorite trick to do and your favorite. Also have you ever kicked it with bradshaw? Whos your biggest influencee
November 6th, 2009 at 3:49 am
Hey Simon
In your snowboarding career what's been the toughest thing to get through time after time, and have you or will you ever conquer that thing?
November 6th, 2009 at 4:22 am
Where is your favorite place to ride to just relax and enjoy riding with friends when you arent filming? and what do you like to do in the "off" season? by the way you have some of the best video parts ive seen.
November 9th, 2009 at 2:48 am
I have a strong belief that in odered to be sucessful in the snowboarding industry you have to be original, do things people haven't seen before and give er all you got. you also have to have mad skill. Do you agree with this whats you phlosophy to being successful.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Simon!!! I think u got some sick ass steez and was wonderding how do you get your style to set you apart from everyone els?
November 10th, 2009 at 3:18 am
i can already see everyone is talkin about ur steez on the bard but I think alot of it has to come from your clothes and all the sick nomis shit you wear. how did you come up with your sort of style for making your clothes
November 10th, 2009 at 4:18 am
was becoming a pro shredder and starting up a sick clothing company always what you wanted to do since you were young. and Growing up did you get much help/support from your parents in the making of starting up a sick company and becoming a pro snowboarder? thanks. much love
November 16th, 2009 at 2:23 am
hey man whats been goin on i love your part in this video sucks its amazing. but i was wondering what is it that companies look for in a rider i mean cant be just all the fast spins ya know???
November 16th, 2009 at 3:48 am
Hey simon i was just wondering how it feels to be on probably the sickest team out there? but my real question is whats your take on reverse camber since your more of a street and park guy and usually i hear most park and street riders dissin reverse camber so i just wanna know how you feel about it?
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:13 am
snowboarder, why would you ever not want that as your job.