Mikkel Bang has been “one to watch” for over a decade since he strapped in at seven years of age. Yet another superior Norway export Bang has grown and flourished under the watchful eye of an entire snowboard community. Grown being the operative word as Mikkel’s transformed from a grommet to a 6’2” teen before our very eyes. Bang is the rare breed that’s somehow averted the dreadful gawky style often synonymous with very tall riders—in fact he’s not only kept his style in check but also used it to his advantage. Long limbs encourage extended tweaks and with an ever present focus on style—yes, even throughout switch back 1080s—Bang’s style remains on point.
Born and raised in the religion of charging Hemsedal’s monster kickers and never-ending competition, he’s surprisingly a bit of a young renaissance man. Yes, despite taking the Rookie Challenge title at the Nokia Air & Style, then 2nd place in the pro division the next season, Mikkel is decidedly old school in his values— measuring his ultimate success by “A great movie part with a great song.”
Finally reaching graduation and freed of the confines of schooling, the future is now for Mikkel. A young contest veteran with exceptional style and the tech you’d expect from a next-level Norwegian, Bang is poised to threaten for a podium at every big air and slopestyle competition. And more importantly, fulfill his goal since youth by producing a career defining film segment—with a killer song, of course!