Is Zeb Powell The Most Creative Snowboarder In The World?

[@gregglafleur8968]

In an era of snowboarding where it seems like everyone is just a robot trying to spin and flip as many times as possible, Zeb is a refreshing take with his unique blend of tricks and smooth style...his style is both a throwback to what differentiates riding from skiing, but also has modern elements that's pushing the sport forward.

[@C4backjump]

Professionals react to what judges score highly. Until scoring criteria evolves with the evolution of the sport, you will always see the same tricks from professional snowboarders

[@thepoloranger420]

Well said

[@alecfotsch3533]

Sounds like it's time to stop watching competition snowboarding and go check out the videos that come out each year. Many of them are all about style and not about adding another robotic 180 to the end of your quad cork McHelix. All that to say I agree, Zeb is sick. I've never seen anyone ride like this.

[@nickconley4098]

Yes sir spinning and flipping has taken style away from snowboarding.

[@ZebPowelll]

Thank you!

[@benjaminletiecq4932]

He's literally a character from SSX. Without a doubt the most creative rider I've ever seen. And that's saying a lot considering the level of competition everyone is at in today's era of snowboarding.

[@kevincollins8620]

He really does.

[@fuzzi1970]

True words

[@kevincollins8620]

MOBY. In reality.

[@jonlawrence6338]

@@kevincollins8620 My thoughts exactly haha

[@MicahSullivan-xt5xx]

He's amazing love his content.

[@gnarwhalnoah]

I think what makes zeb stand out is his sheer enjoyment of the sport. Whatever he is doing, hes having so much fun. It just so happens that what he finds fun also tends to be very creative, but I think hes defined more by his attitude than his creativity

[@RedBullSnow]

It's all love ❤

[@BigErnMcCracken777]

Zeb snowboards like as if he was controlled by some wreckless teenager in a video game he has been playing for 1000’s of hours. Shreds so hard♥️🤙

[@wutsgudbud]

I love how people can see Zeb for his creativity on everything he has done, not just his runs in the knuckle huck 🤙🏼♥

[@danoakley2141]

His knuck huck tho!... 🧐 fyi something to see if you havent

[@coleparz6964]

You can’t watch him without wanting to go snowboard after, he makes everything look so dope and every thing he lands is crazy

[@WontSeeReplies]

He makes me not want to go. I’m stuck glitching.

[@Krazeesik]

I grew up riding the same mountains as Zeb and Luke. Every time you'd see him, even outside of the park, you always wanted to have that same energy and playfulness on a board. It's contagious. That is something special to have regardless of skill level -- just getting gassed up by the people around you and bringing the best YOU have. It's incredible to see Zeb and Luke doing exactly what I expected them to be doing nearly 20 years down the road.

[@tanman12]

He rides like he's completely unable to be hurt! Also, he's crazy strong! The way he rides takes so much muscle!

[@RedBullSnow]

💪😤

[@ChadLSargent]

@@RedBullSnow is that why he doesn't have a helmet? Pathetic.

[@garlicyum]

@@ChadLSargent A Chad with Karen energy, interesting

[@MrLince-hr4of]

@@ChadLSargent he has RASTA ! better than a pathetic helmet

[@nalaek1666]

@@MrLince-hr4of it's called dreadlocks...

[@lupitchr1]

The level of control and awareness of body position...not to mention how easy he makes it look...just absolutely insane. Never seen anything like it. You got a gift Zeb!

[@Jackson-T23]

1:55 Backflip off a stair rail. Insanity.

[@EssenceOfTrance]

The butter/carving sequence at 3:00 is simply stunning!

[@kyguygaming6891]

Even just the buttering and carving at 3:01 was sick as hell

[@Gnarmarmilla]

Zeb, my dude, those Red Bull helmets look really stylee and they help keep your brain healthy and on the snow… Please be wise and wear a helmet, I want to see you riding into your later years with cats like Marcus Klevland and Mark McMorris who protect their fantastic minds with helmets before launching into the heavens the way you fellas do. Super creative riding…it is really a privilege to see this on KZbin. Thank you all for putting the work in and May God bless you to keep it up. This makes my lunch period something to look forward to here at the power plant where I work. Peace and props to you all

[@barrysnow360]

So truth

[@KartTrackReviews]

I wish he would because he's so good. I want as much time to see what he can do as possibly

[@HarryVerolme]

especially because he's so popular, don't wanna stimulate others doing the same.

[@Justin_Marrs]

Been riding and watching snowboarding over 20 years now. I've never seen anyone like Zeb, he's truly a pleasure to watch.

[@jarohajduk6924]

Scott Stevens, Eero Ettala, Marcus Kleveland just from top of my head ...

[@BundaFiend]

I’ve never snowboarded in my life only skied but I can say I can watch Zeb for hours and not get bored. Something about someone being so unique and creative and also elite at what they are passionate about has me so intrigued. Dude is such a goat

[@bagadonutz36]

Zeb’s style is straight up real life SSX🔥

[@ZebPowelll]

This past year ruled, hyped to keep it going!

[@conner3542]

The one. Dude, you're a legend. Come back out to Utah this season, beers are on me at the top 🤙

[@DJBEpic]

I don't usually watch videos like this but when I do, I watch the best. You are truly one of the greats Zeb!

[@kn8258]

That smile while riding is infectious, can’t wait to shred! Such a sick edit! 🔥🔥

[@ZebPowelll]

Thank u :)

[@kuccikuu8010]

Zeb is a straight beast on a board! Love his style!

[@KappaDaKappa]

I don't really follow new riders, but Zeb is so much fun to watch. Bring happiness to the slopes!!

[@skyjogger]

Insane core strength to do what he does man.

[@rivercityfishing9103]

The man even rides snowboards at cable parks on water instead of a wakeboard and is so good in all these disciplines he can combine them. He's a straight up O.G Legend

[@AdamFerro-bp8oi]

He is, BY FAR, the most fun snowboarder to watch these days.... Thanks Zeb for walking your own path!

[@CaseyWillax]

He’s the king !!

[@PibbXtra]

0:45 putting in that airball is diabolical😭

[@leviperez6440]

Fr😭

[@willemspeed4413]

amazing rider, wish he wore a helmet to protect him and all those he influences and protect that creativity for decades to come!

[@sibrilliant]

Kinda concerning that most comments got a love from Red Bull but not this one… There is so much scientific evidence behind wearing a helmet. And when I see people like Zeb kill it without a helmet it makes me think about not wearing one either. I know for a fact a few people won’t be wearing one after watching this. Recently though Most Gutter came out with an absolutely killer urban snow video and they we’re almost all wearing helmets it was nice to see.

[@IanH-yf1go]

It’s a personal choice and a part of his style, he knows the risks.

[@willemspeed4413]

@@IanH-yf1go for sure it's his personal choice, but just like any athelete with a large following he has to accept that he's influencing many other people and @redbullsnow have to accept that when they decide what they promote. He has his right to that choice and I have my right to the opinion that him and redbull could do better by promoting helmet use

[@ryenpawl]

@@willemspeed4413 they’re an energy drink company my guy

[@willemspeed4413]

@@ryenpawl who sponsor hundreds of different extreme sport athletes across their platforms and have no problem supplying their mountain bikers with helmets...

[@playboytaj]

A brother that shreds 😳 absolutely love it. Time to hit the mountain. This makes me warm and fuzzy 😊 #motivated

[@buzztone6250]

He's the GOAT of his generation for sure. Such an awesome snowboarder to watch, not only for the crazy ass tricks/combos he doe's, but also his good vibe energy.

[@Therealdangerboy54]

3:04 absolutely blew my mind!!!

[@charlesmadden2097]

I have been a skier for 15 years, watching Zeb makes me want to do nothing more than snowboard

[@nickchoate3193]

Zeb's style looks like he decides what trick he's going to do just as he jumps, and then he changes his mind in mid-air. I love it.

[@yzwme586]

3:00 this dude is so comfortable on the board, he's just having the time of his life -- just flow state

[@monster_dipper5]

Feels like the old skate video days love it!!!!

[@steezy1692]

watching Zeb gives me the motivation to go out and yolo

[@trevorwharton325]

In my opinion, Zeb is THE best freestyle snowboarder in the game. There may be guys who can pull impressive trips and throw crazy 21’s, but there is SO much more to freestyle snowboarding than that. Zeb has a unique ability to make a XXL feature look tiny. He rides like a Puma: light on his feet, aggressive, focused on the next meal… but not wasting any energy to get there… because it’s inevitable. One could think he would be the cockiest SOB in the world; and who would blame him? The way he effortlessly flies through the air, and shifts course with a quick flex makes him look superhuman. Yet he doesn’t act like it. For context, I’ve met the dude, he’s built like an NFL running back! I was at least a head taller than him yet he still towered over me. Not in an egotistical sense either… one of the nicest, most humble people I’ve met, he’s just built different. The craziest thing about Zeb is that he’s a regular ass person like you or even me, but he’s on such a high vibration that he appears to be glowing… that’s what a true star is. He’s a nimble yet powerful snowboarder with a flow & feel beyond his years. We are just seeing the tip of the iceberg, and I couldn’t be more excited to see what’s to come!

[@WontSeeReplies]

He makes going switch into a 720.

[@jean-yvesterreault6621]

Showing my age, but he reminds me of Brushie: not necessarily "the best" rider out there - whatever that means - but certainly one with an insanely high level of stoke, style and desire to shake things around. Well deserved recognition.

[@Ghetto_Bird]

Just when you think he's finished rotating he'll still go for that extra 180. So sick!

[@blackburb9793]

3:00 in, that’s my favorite stuff to see. Most of us can’t relate to back flips off a rail. The effortless flow on a normal run sends the point home on how talented he is

[@Lendog22]

He killed it up on Hood all summer. He’s a cool chill dude as well.

[@jbogert100]

First test of my Snow Joe was a massive blizzard that dropped 20+ inches of snow with drifts well over 3ft. kzbin.infoUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN This snow thrower is definitely not designed for this much snow but it powered through it. We did have to knock down taller drifts with a shovel and at times the chute was awkward because snow banks were much higher than it could throw, but still much easier than shoveling. The plus side of the small size is the maneuverability. Easy to lift up to walkways and works in tight spaces near cars. Highly recommend.Note: after assembling it started but did not turn. The belt wasn't in place. Easy fix.

[@declan_32]

Zeb is my favorite snowboarder of all time and I wish him the best and u too red bull

[@ZebPowelll]

Thank you!

[@declan_32]

@@ZebPowelll love ya bro

[@TaylorZink-um3yp]

Yes, he is. Next level energy everywhere he goes.

[@sebastiancasanova1120]

zeb is tha goat for sure, favorite sowboarder out there, saw him at my first season ever while he was at redbull tour at stratton, so sick, so much stile and such a nice person!

[@alienthrucosmos]

He's the most creative rider I have ever seen!

[@Halfway3]

Zeb Powell. Master of the "Fuck it lets see if this shit works" style of snowboarding.

[@Folgers333]

Zeb is pushing the evolution of snowboarding. Judges don’t even know how to score what he is doing because they’ve never seen it before. That’s what innovation of board sports looks like. Keep pushing man, I’m so tired of this boring spin to win mentality everyone else is doing

[@Invertmini1212]

Zebs truly special... Dudes just got that swagger.

[@imannoth3484]

thank god he can snowboard because that basketball clip was crazy

[@mccards]

Excellent rider. Love the afro beat sound track. Nice selection.

[@concept803]

This boy crazzy 🔥

[@OilyBeans]

If anyone missed the part where he airballed a basketball its at 0:48 😆

[@deepcarving]

crazy shot

[@bobbymcjenkins006]

Best snowboarder in the world CURRENTLY in my opinion.

[@DOXMER]

the freestyle THE MOVES dont even exist in video games . 10x more impressive than Tony hawk will ever be

[@OFCR1]

It's so refreshing

[@danoakley2141]

You cannot argue the title of this video... Zebs in his own class. Right up there with Nicolas Müller in my humble opinion

[@makawifue]

by far my favorite rider at the moment!

[@laowai2000]

Ridiculous level of natural talent combined with a lifetime of hardcore practice is a beautiful thing to witness!

[@l4hsport]

самый креативный -точно! и в целом очень крутой!

[@cal615]

they did him dirty with that airball

[@hueyplays9260]

Red Bull is doing it right man, greatly shot video !

[@Stormcloudfit]

Love to see timberline getting recognition in this vid 🦾

[@kevintodd2176]

Rode with this psycho at a Hood Spring session and the answer is YES!!! Aaaand I'll add he's one of the most down-to-the-earth nice guys in the scene I've ever hung with! Good guy. Props.

[@egguw]

best rider out 💪🏼

[@louisvanniekerk1952]

His body is like water, it changes shape so many times during a run. :) He just flows!

[@st0n3ywelifted76]

I think people forget about the older riders like Scott Steven's, dudes creative af and does some of the craziest one footed tricks.

[@BobbiPhantom]

He is creative and happens to be extremely agile too. And having fun, most important thing.

[@vergy]

Zeb defines what freestyle snowboarding is. Never seen someone with so much control.

[@deroux]

Love your style Zeb.

[@Griuofficial]

Amazing skills and style, thanks for the video!

[@diabolical1976]

I would say yes, yes he is. 🙌

[@StormBlessedxo]

He's evolving snowboarding slowly as well as others for sure and he is very fun to watch

[@ShawnSavageTeachings]

The answer is YES

[@Thedoodahman_]

0:46 Come on man just net😂

[@ChiefLunar]

Lmaooo

[@SharkyK6]

this guy shreds the gnar for sure

[@afpski]

so many crazy shots!

[@anthonysherrill8980]

He's fearless.

[@hemmygrant]

Even the riding style is going retro, knees together!!!!

[@Ichiro7171]

Most inspirational !!!!!

[@MangoBums]

best snowboard vid ive ever seen

[@ball_0ut]

He is the ONE !

[@thespecialist514]

Zeb is the best!

[@energ8t]

I saw Zeb at Bachelor last Spring for comp. Such a sick rider

[@MrMuir333]

Dude is WILD!!!!!!

[@handsupdb]

Snowboarding presents an inherently more difficult challenge to appear "creative" vs skiing: you have only one element to work with vs two. In order to flex style, appear creative, and really lay down something unique you have to try so much harder. In a space that's become more and more filled with more "technically" impressive moves (as that's the mos straightforward progression path) I gotta say it's really refreshing to come back to this video and see some real flair, soul and meaning to movements that are still technically impressive. Take the sterility out of snow sports. Keep it steezy like Zeb Powell.

[@pentictonhondacentre]

Hey @redbull editing team, why did you crop Zeb shooting an air ball at 0:45 ? lol

[@redux_rl]

💀

[@jakeoswald8017]

Zeb is everything snowboard needs

[@tylerwilson503]

Zeb is a madman

[@SwedishStud1]

Zebs style is such a breath of fresh air. Not just some spin to win sellout

[@FAHQU2]

Close, but I think Scott Stevens is most creative. Zeb is definitely better, but Scott is doing stuff no one has ever seen, and been doing it for 20 years.

[@alexandernavratil2279]

Came here to say this, Scott Stevens is the OG in creativity. Zebs one foot back lip was textbook Steven's.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Yeah, but we still can't forgive Stevens for what he did to Kariya. 😥

[@CrossmoorMafia]

he's definitely top 5, scott stevens still no. 1, but zeb might be the most dynamic, most raw athleticism, flexibility, control...he has a very very unique style

[@cyabaib]

Your Scott Stevens take is true until the end of time :) Zeb vs Marcus Kleveland?

[@johnmahaffey3011]

Incredible

[@michaelc.ateoate979]

Soooo fresh!!!!

[@theclearancerack7696]

He might just be the most steezy human being I've ever witnessed

[@pelawler15]

One of the most comfortable people i ever seen on a snowboard. Pretty sure the minute he first rode a board he knew exactly what he was going to do with his life. Holy shit that was crazy.

[@rbarbosa6160]

Kid is unreal!

[@InMaTeofDeath]

The level of control he has over his board is unreal.

[@purplism4857]

this guys style is the sickest by far

[@nickflokas2156]

One of the best ever for sure!!..gnarly and fun to watch like a character from a video game!!What about the great Scott Stevens ,he s also dope and creative af🏂🤙🤘...🙏