Amplid is extremely pleased to announce that Canadian ripper Ahren Stein has joined the Ambush Team.

What are the mountains and the parks like there?

The mountains are pretty much non-existent, we have small hills and valleys.

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How did you get into skiing and particularly freestyle?

My Dad got me into skiing at the tender age of two.

Stopped competing in moguls, started focusing on more park related stuff.

What?s the scene like at your local mountain in Ontario?

Last season you were in Whistler for the winter, how was that?

Best season of my life, it was whistlers second snowiest winter on record.

Did you get into the famous Whistler backcountry much?

I got a taste of it, not nearly enough though.

I?ll be getting out there lots more this winter.

What are your plans for the coming winter?

Lots of skiing, lots of traveling, lots of fun!

Are you planning to ride any comps or shoot any vids?

I?ve got some comps lined up, hopefully dew tour qualifiers, Aspen Open, Mt.

Snow Open and maybe a few others.

How does a kid from Ontario, Canada end-up sticking switch dub 10s?

Do you have a list of tricks you want to stick during the season?

If so, what?s on the list for 2011/12?

Some better right-side tricks and a few more doubles are on my mind.

What amplid skis are you shredding this winter and why?

The syntax’s, because they are the best park ski made, period.

  • A hook hand, the possibilities are endless!

Wealthy and dumb or wise and poor?

  • Billy Madison

Snowblade or Monoski?

  • Mono all day

Rare, medium or ruined?