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FROM THE MAG - QUIZ: Are You an Instagram Snowboarder?

  |   Stan Leveille

The following article was originally printed in the December 2022 Issue of Slush. All archived issues and digital subscription options here. 

People are getting fast and loose when referring to themselves as professional snowboarders. Yes, we are talking to you, Johnathan Buckhouse. In an era where individuals take snowboard stardom into their own hands, the line is getting thinner as to whether or not you are a true pro. In most senses, it would seem that many of the people living in the purgatory of more than a weekend warrior, but far from really leaving the terrain park. Take this quiz and find out if you are an Instagram snowboarder! 

QUESTIONS:

1. I have filmed more than one clip for a snowboard project in the backcountry or streets.

  1. NO

  2. YES

2. I compete in professional contests with prize money.

  1. NO

  2. YES

3. Most people refer to me as my Instagram handle.

  1. YES

  2. NO

4. I have a personal YouTube channel that I post on regularly.

  1. YES

  2. NO

5. I have appeared in an advertisement for a snowboard brand OUTSIDE of Instagram.

  1. NO

  2. YES

6. My top three most engaged posts are filmed in the public snowboard park.

  1. YES

  2. NO

7. I tell people, “I ride for this company…” that is actually just made by my friends. 

  1. YES

  2. NO

8. I have been in more than one snowboard video that was not an Instagram edit.

  1. NO

  2. YES

9. I have done a sponsored post on my social media by a non-snowboard brand.

  1. YES

  2. NO

10. I actually wasn’t sure if I was an Instagram snowboarder before taking this test.

  1. YES

  2. NO

SCORING:

Well that was easy! If you answered no to the first two questions then let me stop you right here. You are for sure an Instagram snowboarder. If you need more of a breakdown, because you’re cutting it close, here goes.

For all “A” answers: 5 points

For all “B” answers: 1 point

 

0-15 points:

We are willing to bet that you are not an Instagram snowboarder. However, because this quiz is so specific, you could be any number of other things.

15 - 50 points:

SOMEONE VERIFY THIS PERSON. STAT. WE HAVE AN INSTAGRAM SNOWBOARDER ON OUR HANDS. 

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