Ive always had respect for him when others are quick to judge. Stoner has always had tons of pressure on him when it comes to snowboarding; be it sponsors, contests, or knowing somebody is always watching and constantly judging. It's Zachs 'fuck it dude' attitude that made an impact on me.
Zach ignored everyone when people where telling him how to make his next move in snowboarding, it may not have been what his sponsors wanted but in my opinion it worked, in the last two seasons Ive seen his snowboard skills progress like crazy. He has also had the time to grow into a young man and kick that cocky little kid attitude that everyone holds against him.
I had the pleasure to go hit a pretty well known rail in Collingwood with Zach when he was back for a short time over Christmas visiting his family.
Stoners definitely a Top Dawg in my books, he has loads of talent and he's not afraid to make choices on his own despite what industry puppeteers are telling him.
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