Croatia is more famous for its beaches on the Adriatic see than for its upcoming snowboard gangs!
As Croatian riders are fighting hard for their local snowboard scene, we've decided to be the first brand to support one of them!

FST Handwear is proud to welcom VID "VIDU" BARIC, one of the most talented riders up there!

Here's a short interview with Vid...

First name : Vid
Last name : Baric
Nick name : Vidu.
Nationality : Croatian

Date/place of birth : 11.05.1988

Height : 70
Weight : 170
Hand Size : ummmmm, large? :)

Hometown : Rijeka
Country : Croatia

Started Snowboarding in : 2004
Home resort : Platak, Dachstein

I go riding with: Tribe Films crew and other worldwide snowboard bums

Board sponsors: Warehouse Skateshop

Stance :  widest
Angles front/back : -15, +15

Other Sponsors: ThreePi, FST handwear
Best media coverage: full parts in all Tribe Films projects

Favourite spot : Any mellow street rail
Favourite pipe : I dont ride it
Favourite park : Dachstein
Favourite trick : Backside lipslides
Favourite rider : Zac marben

Influences in snowboarding : all creative riders and production companies: Think Thank productions as well as Ero One- these guys are supersick

Inspirations in your life : Girls, Friends, Snow.

Best competition result(s):
2009
3rd place FIS Big Air, Kozuf Macedonia - 28.2
3rd place FIS Slopesytle, Kozuf Macedonia - 1.3
1st place Nine Open, Platak Croatia - 22.3
7th place Carnival Snowboard Session, invitational rail jam in Rijeka, Croatia - 19.1

What do you like most about snowboarding? : Spring sessions :)

What do you like most about FST handwear? : Sick gloves! I like the colours and variety of designs.
Which FST handwear's model looks soooo sick? : Hate gloves are supersick.

What would you do if not snowboarding? : I would be still trying to forget my ex girlfriend probably.

Studies : Cultural Studies (public relations, media, event management)
Hobbies/other sports : skateboarding, partying and hanging around having the best time ever
Music : electro indie
Movies : Stack Footy, What's poppin, all Isenseven projects as well...

Special Shout Out : to my special friend Slepi, a great legend of croatian snowboarding and one of my biggest supporters. Thanks for all the help, Slepi!