686 Technical Apparel formally announced the addition of two riders to their pro team!
Welcome to Victore Daviet
Victor had been seen wearing 686 this summer on the glaciers in France and more recently at the 686 booth during the High Five Festival in Annecy, France.
Victor will represent the GLCR Project collection of technical outerwear, inspired by backcountry exploration.
He joins current 2x back-to-back Freeride World Tour champ Sammy Luebke, Canadian backcountry freestyle powerhouse Matt Belzile, professional skiers Parker White and Laurent de Martin, global explorers Sean and Mollie Busby and more.See below for reactions from the 686 crew.
“The last jacket I bought when I was 13 year’s old was a yellow 686 one. I remember being super hyped on the technicality of the gear (mainly because there was a thermometer inside). Joining that talented family today is more than an honor and wearing their technical products again makes me want to go ride some deep powder far away in the backcountry.” – Victor Daviet
“I’m stoked to have Victor joining the team. I think he’ll bring some great European backcountry flavour to the table and hopefully bring some of his country’s wine on 686 trips.” – Matt Belzile, 686 Global Pro Snowboarder
“Victor’s style and grace on a snowboard are very rare and a sight to behold. He has a refined ability to make simple tricks look amazing and pushes the level of snowboarding year after year with his amazing parts in Transworld. It’s an honor to welcome Victor Daviet to the Global Pro Team here at 686” – Patrick McCarthy, 686 Global Team Manager
“Victor Daviet, is just the perfect addition into the 686 global team. We share the same passion and vision about snowboarding and the outdoors. He’s part of this new multi talent snowboarders generation, who can ride and play in any environment. Welcome to the Family Vic!” – Pacome Allouis, 686 European Marketing Manager
“Victor isn’t just another snowboarder. He’s also an adventurer, a photographer and a generally creative and kind person all around. His spirit fits perfectly with 686 and we are please to welcome him to the family with wide open arms.” – Michael Akira West, 686 Founder and Creative Director
Laurent De Martin joins the ski team
One year after introducing Parker White as the first ever skier on their global pro team, 686 Technical Apparel is pleased to welcome their first European professional skier, Laurent De Martin, to their team.
Hand-picked by Parker, Laurent (LDM) brings an innovative way of riding wherever he travels – from backcountry missions and park sessions. He has become known for his effortless style and solid parts in recent Level 1 movies.
LDM will represent the GLCR Project too along Parker White and current 2x back-to-back Freeride World Tour champ Sammy Luebke, Canadian backcountry freestyle powerhouse Matt Belzile, global explorers Sean and Mollie Busby and another fresh 686 face, Victor Daviet. See below for reactions from the 686 crew.
“LDM’s versatility and style are what make his skiing so good. That and his positive attitude and passion towards life is contagious to everyone around him. I’m stoked 686 saw the same things in him as me and I hope to get on more trips with him.” – Parker White.
“I’m really excited and proud to be a part of the new ski team of 686. I’ve always skied a lot with snowboarders and looked up to brand like 686. The quality of the products, especially for the the backcountry, is going to be a life changer for me. I cant wait to ski more & more pow with it. When I discovered the entry of Parker on the team I thought that was a such good move and once I received Parker’s call, I was super into it.” – Laurent De Martin
“We are very excited to bring LDM to the team as our first European pro skier. It didn’t take long until we realized Laurent’s ideals and ours were very similar. We look forward to his contribution in our effort to open the 686 brand perspectives” – Pacome Allouis, 686 European Marketing Manager
“When we got the call from Parker that he wanted to put Laurent on, there was no hesitation. We are very excited to welcome Laurent to our family as our first European professional skier. These are exciting times…” – Michael Akira West, 686 Founder & Creative Director
