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Louie Vito: Pro Snowboarder Profile

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Professional Snowboarder Louie Vito

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About Louie Vito:

Louie Vito is a professional snowboarder who has won several titles, including consecutive Chevy U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix titles in 2007 and 2008. He has appeared in numerous snowboarding videos, and participated in ABC's show Dancing with the Stars in 2009.

Born: March 20, 1988 (Age 22)
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Resides: Salt Lake City, UT
Height: 5'5"

Riding Info

Home Mountain:Mad River Mountain
Stance: Goofy
Width: 22.5"
Angles: Front 15, back -12

Louie Vito Career Highlights:

Louie Vito is a two-time Chevy U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix overall champion, and has notched numerous victories in other events as well, including the Australian Snowboarding Open, the Etnies GVR, and the Jeep King of the Mountain competition.

In 2009, Vito became the first professional snowboarder to land a frontside double cork 1080 in a Halfpipe competition when he performed the trick at the New Zealand Open.

Vito is currently appearing on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, and training for the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics

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