At just 20 years old, Zac Marben’s riding is as diverse as it gets—from the streets of Minneapolis to deep in the BC backcountry, he rides everything. But this is just the beginning for young Marben. A musician, artist and more, he is a unique character who brings a fresh outlook to the snowboard world. As Scott Sullivan says, “He is a true individual in a sea of clones.”

Zac Marben doesn’t care what you think.

On a snowboard, Marben is in a rare league of shreds who can ride it all from rails to transitions, jumps and backcountry lines. Filming with Neoproto (now People Films), Zac has already landed multiple video segments at the age of twenty. Making his mark in the sport by throwing down hammers on Minnesota rails, he has recently taken his riding worldwide. The kid has a great method too, as seen on the cover of Snowboarder with Mt. Shuksan as a backdrop.

Critics are always waiting to see what’s new and what’s next; people like Zac start the trends that keep things new and refreshing. At first glance you get a swashbuckler character just back from Norway. Then, you realize that behind the curled mustache and homemade clothes, a unique character stands alone…

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