Davide Di lanni
Biography
Dave grew up skateboarding in Rome and didn’t start snowboarding until he was sixteen. Inspired by online edits and riders like Torstein Horgmo, Alek Oestreng and Travis Rice, he quickly became hooked, either recreating what he saw on snow or capturing it through a camera. Today, he splits his time between riding and filming, building a career outside the contest scene through major film projects and documenting the culture around him. Whether on his board or behind the lens, Dave is focused on making snowboarding look right and creating work that lasts.
“As a kid, I watched a lot of snowboarding videos. I wanted to recreate those moves, and when I couldn’t, film them in the same professional way.”– Dave
Key highlights
Independent Path
Built a snowboard career without relying on contest results
Global Events
Filmed and worked at X Games, Swatch Nines and the Olympics
GoPro Award
Recognised with a GoPro Award
Film Collaborations
Worked on projects with Dope Snow, Nitro Snowboards, Monster and Red Bull
5 Quick questions with Dave
Song that gets you stoked?
Black Skinhead - Kanye West
Your perfect mountain day?
Sunny after a storm. Powder laps in the morning, park laps in the afternoon
What drives you?
Getting a trick just right
What people don't expect about you?
I'm a perfectionist in everything I do
What do you do when you're not riding?
I play golf
“I want to leave something that I will look back in 30 years and be proud of”– Dave
