Matt Phillippi

A veteran of the Marker Team, Matt enjoyed his best competition season in 2009. He won the European Open, claimed 2nd at the US Freeskiing Open, and finished the season ranked 5th in the world on the AFP Halfpipe list. Unfortunately, Matt suffered a knee injury during Summer training and missed the entire 2010 season. During his down time, he had the idea that would eventually become The FullCircle Project, a community service and skiing trip to Chile. Matt and some other Marker riders helped rebuild Chile after a massive earthquake and tsunami In February 2010 left hundreds dead and thousands homeless. Now healthy, Matt is eager to return to the competition scene. Armed with a some new tricks, he hopes to have a strong 2011 season and another community service adventure during the summer for the second chapter of the FullCircle Project. Check out The FullCircle Project: www.TheFullCircleProject.com

• Nickname:
• Skrilla
• Date of Birth:
• 6/11/86
• Height:
• 5' 7"
• Nationality:
• USA
• Hometown:
• Charlestown, MA
• Hobbies:
• Surfing, Guitar, and Traveling
• Website:
• www.MPski.com
• Twitter:
• @mattphilippi, @FullCircleProj
• Facebook Fanpage:
• http://www.facebook.com/matt.philippi
• Most important contest results or achievements in your ski career:
• 1st European Open Pipe, The FullCircle Project
• Life motto:
• Follow your passion
• Sponsors:
• Marker/Volkl, DNA, Bollé
• Select Video:
• Season recap The FullCircle Project
  Chile
  Spring edit
  Solitude, UT edit
• Home mountain:
• Jackson, WY
• What is your favorite ski in 2011/2012 Collection?
• Shiro
• Why you like this ski?
• The Shiro is an incredible all around ski. It is strong but also light. I have control at high speeds but can navigate tight, technical spots. It rips forward but can also land switch… I could keep on going… just try it yourself!
• What conditions do you use this ski for?
• You can use the ski in any condition. For example, I didn't bring any park skis to Argentina this summer and ended riding a little park with my Shiros. They worked fine… of course they are more at home in waist deep powder. I mount the Shiros on the +3 mark
• What other skis in the 2011/2012 collection do you ride?
• Chopstick – I use this ski for backcountry jumps and if I am planning on skiing switch in fresh snow. The symmetrical construction allows for switch riding unlike any other ski. I center mount the chopstick. Bridge – I like using the Bridge for park riding. It is a little stronger than your normal park ski. This gives me all the confidence I need when skiing fast into bigger park features. I mount the Bridges on the +3 mark
• What about bindings? What bindings do you use?
• I use the Jester Pro and the Duke. The Duke is great for days when I am going on a tour. What separates the Duke from other touring bindings is the confidence with which I can ski on the downhill. The Jester Pro is awesome. Marker took the Jester and made it even better. When I step into the Pro, the last thing I am worried about is my bindings.
• What DIN do you have your bindings on?
• 12
• Favorite skier:
• Dan Marion
• Ski hero growing up:
• Candide Thovex
• Ideal day in the mountains:
• An inbounds storm day with free refills each lap.
• How would you describe your style:
• Changing
• Your biggest breakthrough in your skiing career:
• 1st 2009 Euro Open pipe
• Favorite place to ride:
• Jackson Hole
• Best snow trip:
• The 2 months I had in Argentina this summer. I started off with The FullCircle Crew and ended up sticking around for another month exploring the Andes.
• What age did you start to ski:
• 2
• What cant you live without:
• Coffee
• Favorite phone App
• Words with Friends or Topo Maps
• Goals and plans:
• Film a strong segment with TGR and produce another FullCircle Project.