The Most Creative Man on a Snowboard | Zeb Powell

What can we even say about the superstar force that Zeb has become in the world of snowboarding...

Zeb debuted as a breakout star in Knuckle Huck; Zeb Powell casually claimed gold in his first ever X Games appearance at Aspen 2020, wearing heart-shaped pink sunglasses he found on the ground moments before the contest. He has come to embody everything people love about Knuckle Huck: wild, stylish, creative, unconventional, innovative, unpredictable. Zeb’s path took him from North Carolina--hardly a snowboard hotbed--to a scholarship student at the famed Stratton Mountain School, where he sharpened his skills. The attention from his X Games victory put a spotlight on how few Black athletes are represented in professional snowboarding, and it lit a fire inside him to start initiatives like the Slide-In Tour and Culture Shifters to help change the face of the sport.

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[horseblanket]

riding for 30 years and never in my days have I seen this level of freaky. This man is a national treasure.

[kudraabdulaziz]

Duuude, even his competitors are his number 1 fans. That what greatness looks like.

[adampatterson]

I haven't watched any winter sports for years until Zeb worked his way into my feed. Incredible!

[Revolutionparty]

He infused break dancing with snowboarding crazy great much respect from 🇯🇲

[thehairtender]

This is what it looks like when you actually love & enjoy what you do. Pure talent & creativity!

[SeanLewisMedia]

This man makes me want to start snowboarding again! Not because I think I can do any of this, but because he just makes it look like fun even when he’s off the board. Such a good guy!

[williamrobinson]

I haven't watched snowboarding since Shaun White! I'm proud to see a young brother doing his thing. I've always enjoyed snowboarding.

[Theglitchinthematrix]

If we can get more black snowboarders In the sport there’s no telling how big It’ll become.

[EverydayWeJames]

Black man you can do whatever you put your mind to. ❤️✊🏿

[amirmughal]

Zeb Powell is an absolute wizard on a snowboard! His creativity and unique style really set him apart from the rest. Watching him ride is truly something special. Can't wait to see what he comes up with next!

[marineturtle]

This guy is SICK!!
I've been semi-pro for years...
I don't even come close to this type of control!!!

[Thesteelpillowtalk]

My boy brough SSX snowboarding to life! Live action Moby!

[TheKyubiisaan]

He's breakdancing on a snowboard. He is breakdancing.

On a snowboard.

[juliosapere]

Have been out of the snowboard game for like 25 years and snowboarding has really been stretched to amazing possibilities cause of beautiful people like this!

[anonymousnate]

This is exactly the kind of athlete that makes me love extreme sports so much more than most other sports. You can't get this kind of freestyle and creativity in any other type of sport. Guy is constantly thinking of what crazy new ways he can maneuver around on his board and I love seeing it.

[kobby]

He's a genius and am happy even his competitors recognise that amd are supportive of his art.

[tulsacaupain]

What a star. He's the reason I watch this sport. ❤👏🏾💪🏾🙋🏾🇳🇱🇸🇷

[specbeatz]

As a African American snowboarding fan haven't watched it in over 20 years and now I see someone like me from the Carolina's like me is winning goals is crazy 💪🏿💯

[lookherejack]

snowboarding for 30 years. This dude really changed the game. The creative genius allowed him to do things no one ever thought of.

[corigangamette]

Zeb Powell is truly a snowboarding genius! His creativity and skill on the slopes are unmatched. Watching him shred is both inspiring and jaw-dropping. Can't wait to see what he comes up with next!