“Having fun and exploring the natural environment, this is the lifestyle of a surfer and a snowboarder,” says Shinzo Tanuma, Founder of Moss Snowstick. “When you play in nature you deepen your appreciation for your surroundings and the culture.” In “Moss | A Legacy of Japanese Snowsurfing,” viewers gain a bit of insight on what makes the Moss Snowstick crew tick, and just how well the boards can surf blower pow during a deep month in Japan.

A word from Warp Wave about the video:  

Since its inception in the early 1970s, snowboarding has evolved and grown in countless shapes, forms, and styles. In this film, we travel to Japan to meet with Japanese Snowsurf Godfather, Shinzo Tanuma–creator of Moss Snowstick; to gain a deeper insight into the roots of this now global style of snowsurfing. 

From the waves of the Japanese coastline, to the quiet mountains blanketed in deep snow, we flow with the environment, meet, and ride with the extended Moss family across Japan. Witnessing authentic styles, and learning about inspirations, connections, and environments, we are left with a deeper appreciation for snowsurfing’s past and an excitement for its future. 

Narrated By: Eric Messier.

Featuring: Eric Messier, Shinzo Tanuma, Naoya Wada, Teppei Hirota and the Downchill Crew, Naoto Kotsugai and the Earth Of Joy Crew, Sho Shiramizu.

Cinematography & Editing By: Gray Thompson.

Additional Cinematography: Eric Messier, Jim Dunigan.

Presented By: Pioneer Moss & Moss Snowstick North America.