From Banchory, Scotland, Ben Kilner, aka "Kildog," spent the past season on the contest circuit and touring the USA with a television film crew making a 7-episode documentary. His traveling and hard work ethic has taken him all over the globe this past year. Proving his riding should be taken seriously Kilner is currently on the road to Torino, representing the UK in the 2006 Olympics!
Pacome Allouis is native to Bourg St. Maurice/ Les Arcs. With features in Transworld Japan and numerous European Snowboard magazines he is a super solid rider that is only getting started! Part of the Pyschopits crew, Allouis spent this past season filming, "Almost Friends."
"I am excited about the addition of Ben and Pacome to our International Rookie team. Ben has been with K2 from his very first day on a dryslope. Besides his riding skills he has such a great personality and character. It's hard to believe he hangs out in the snowboard scene all year long! With Pacome, we were able to strengthen our foothold in the French speaking markets. He and the Psychopits are definitely on the forefront when it comes to having fun both on and off the hill. Oh, and look for me waving the K2 flag at the Olympic halfpipe competition when Ben drops in!"
- European TM Black
Ben Kilner rides the K2 Zeppelin 156 and A-Team bindings while Pacome rides the K2 Darkstar 157 and Formula bindings. Congratulations and welcome to the K2 team!
For more information on Ben and Pacome and the entire 2005 K2 Collection, check out www.k2snowboarding.com.