Croatia is more famous for its beaches on the Adriatic sea than for its upcoming snowboard gangs!  As Croatian riders are fighting hard for their local snowboard scene, FST decided to be the first brand to support one of them! Yeah that's a shame! the first brand....FST Handwear are proud to welcom VID "VIDU" BARIC, one of the most talented riders up there!

Here is a bit more info on Vidu

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 thanks production as well as ero one.. these guys are supersick
Inspirations in your life : girls. friends. snow.
Best competition result(s):
                            2009
                            3. place FIS Big Air, Kozuf Macedonia - 28.2
                            3. place FIS Slopesytle, Kozuf Macedonia - 1.3
                            1. place Nine Open, Platak Croatia - 22.3
                            7. 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 ? : soo 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, Whats 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!