Phil Casabon's "Ensemble" (2020)
Phil Casabon and Brady Perron are proud to present an all new short form visual. Their athletic-visual chemistry continues in 2020 with a poetic approach. While embracing Phil’s mysterious side, Ensemble nods to his intrigue for martial arts, love for his home city and connection to music.
“Working ensemble with trustworthy friendz is an essential piece, for a good turnout, in the hostile environment that street skiing may be.” -Phil Casabon
Starring/Produced/Directed by Phil Casabon
Shot/Edit/Directed by Brady Perron
Animations by Matthew Milewski and Corey Ryan
Title Art by Joseph Toney
Music by Ben Van, Jessee Pépin and Anika
Brady Perron
Brady Perron is an American freeskier from New Hampshire, now based in the western U.S. He first gained attention with his smooth style and impactful segments in 4bi9 and Level 1 films before shifting focus to ski filmmaking and editing. He holds two gold medals from the X Games Real Ski and is known for his creative approach, blending park, street, and backcountry while emphasizing style and visual aesthetics. Collaborations with athletes like Phil Casabon and Henrik Harlaut highlight his influence in the freeski culture through artistic storytelling
Philip Casabon
Philip Casabon, known to skiers around the world as B-Dog, is a Canadian freeski legend from Shawinigan, Québec, whose influence on street and park skiing spans more than a decade of groundbreaking video parts, signature products and era-defining style. He emerged in the late 2000s and early 2010s as a rider who could make complex tricks look effortless, pairing technical precision with a relaxed body language that reads clearly on camera and in person. While many athletes built careers around podiums, Casabon built a catalog around originality and storytelling, proving that progression in freeskiing is measured not just by spin counts, but by ideas, rhythm and the way a skier uses terrain. Casabon’s breakthrough years were intertwined with a creative partnership with Henrik Harlaut under the B&E banner, culminating in invitational events that showcased style, flow and unconventional features. Those projects amplified a philosophy that still guides his skiing today. Lines are designed like sentences with a beginning, middle and end. Approach speed is chosen to preserve cadence rather than to force difficulty. Takeoffs are decisive and axes are set early so rotations remain readable and landings ride away clean. The result is footage that ages well and remains instructive for younger riders studying how to combine rails, walls, gaps and banks into coherent sequences. The contest world eventually embraced video-based formats, and Casabon became a benchmark there as well. In X Games Real Ski he delivered all-urban segments that balanced heavy enders with subtle touches: nose and tail presses that carry real weight, surface swaps performed on imperfect steel, redirected spins that treat walls and banks as extensions of the rail line. Those edits demonstrated mastery of spot selection, logistics and risk management under tight timelines. They also highlighted a symbiosis with filmer and editor Brady Perron, whose eye for pacing and framing magnified Casabon’s skating-inspired approach to edges, balance and transitions. Equipment is a central part of Casabon’s story. His signature park and street skis became known for playful flex in the tips and tails, supportive underfoot platforms and shapes that feel neutral on unknown landing angles. He is meticulous about mount points that keep swing weight balanced without sacrificing landing stability, and he is vocal about edge durability, torsional support and base speed on contaminated snow. In boots, he gravitated to progressive designs that preserve ankle articulation and rebound for presses and quick recentering after surface changes. This product literacy turns gear into a creative partner rather than an afterthought, and it informs a steady stream of feedback to designers who translate rider needs into shapes and constructions that withstand urban abuse. Casabon’s training habits reveal why the style looks so effortless. Off snow he emphasizes hip and ankle mobility, single-leg strength for efficient pop on short run-ins, and trunk stability to manage off-axis rotations without letting the upper body flail. Trampoline and air-awareness sessions break big tricks into components, rehearsing set mechanics, grab timing and spotting before full-scale attempts. On snow he builds lines from low-consequence moves, scaling them patiently into heavy features once speed, angles and snow texture are predictable. That incremental method reduces injuries and preserves longevity in a discipline where impact tolerance is often mistaken for progress. Storytelling is another thread that runs through his career. Casabon treats each project like an album rather than a single, choosing music, color and pacing that serve the skiing. He shows the process in behind-the-scenes moments: shoveling and salting to control speed, testing inruns at dawn when light is flat but traffic is light, cleaning spots and restoring environments out of respect for neighborhoods. This transparency sets a standard for urban filming etiquette and keeps doors open for future crews. It also explains why his films are rewatchable; they offer both the satisfaction of heavy tricks and the narrative of how those tricks were made possible. Community impact rounds out his profile. Casabon mentors younger riders by translating complex technique into simple cues: align early on the inrun, commit to a clean set, keep shoulders calm through impact, and ride away with purpose. He is honest about fear management, using visualization and measured increments to turn nerves into information rather than noise. In camps and informal sessions he shares the small adjustments that create big gains, from binding ramp angle to edge bevels that keep rails viable on cold mornings. As freeskiing continues to evolve, Casabon remains a reference point for authenticity. He releases tightly curated video parts, appears at select events, and collaborates with brands in ways that preserve the integrity of his style while pushing product design forward. His legacy is not confined to medals or one winter’s highlight reel. It lives in a generation of skiers who learned that creativity can be systematic, that style is a skill built on fundamentals, and that a line that reads beautifully will always matter. For fans and aspiring riders, Philip Casabon stands as proof that street skiing can be both refined and raw, both disciplined and free, and that the most enduring progression happens when craft, culture and community move together.
Shawinigan
Shawinigan, located in the Mauricie region, has a special connection to ski culture, mainly thanks to Vallée du Parc ski resort just a few minutes from downtown. This family-friendly alpine center offers 33 runs, a terrain park, and an alpine luge track, drawing skiers and snowboarders from across the area every winter. Shawinigan has nurtured many enthusiasts who made their mark in freestyle and alpine skiing, taking advantage of nearby facilities to develop their skills from a young age. Ski culture also thrives at Parc de l’Île-Melville, a favorite spot for cross-country skiing and winter activities, with varied terrain along the Saint-Maurice River. Beyond sports, the town celebrates its love of winter through local events and the lively atmosphere of microbreweries and cafés where skiers and families gather after a day on the slopes. Shawinigan thus blends small-town life, a strong sense of community, and a passion for the mountains, making it a vibrant little hub of Quebec ski culture.
Armada
Armada’s origin story is inseparable from the rise of newschool skiing. Instead of adapting race tools for creatives, the brand started with what riders actually needed: symmetric and directional twin tips that press, pivot, and land switch; floaty shapes for deep days; and durable constructions for rails and hard landings. Over two decades, the catalog matured without losing that voice. The brand joined a larger sports family later on, leveraging European manufacturing while keeping athlete-led development and media at its core. The result is a blend of indie energy and big-factory consistency. Product ecosystem Armada’s freestyle roots remain visible in the ARV series (all-mountain/park) and the women’s ARW line, built for playful daily laps that can handle everything from corduroy to side hits and rail gardens. Signature pro models such as the Edollo and BDog reflect two distinct philosophies of park skiing—pop and power versus buttery, press-friendly feel—while the JJ and its descendants carry the powder-freestyle torch with surfy rockered shapes and smearable tips and tails. On the freeride/all-mountain front, directional platforms add stability and edge hold for technical terrain and variable snow. For human-powered missions, the lightweight touring family uses lively wood cores and weight-savvy laminates to keep skintrack efficiency high without turning skittish on the descent. Construction and feel Durability and “feel” are through-lines across the range. Thick, impact-oriented edges, sintered bases that take wax well, and rubber damping in key zones help skis stay quiet at speed and survive seasons of abuse. Rocker-camber-rocker profiles are tuned by length and use case: more camber and contact length for resort drive, deeper rocker lines and tapered tips for soft-snow release. Mount points are thoughtfully chosen—center or near-center for park, more traditional for directional freeride and touring—so buyers can land on a predictable stance without fighting the ski. Boots, bindings, and compatibility Armada’s skis pair naturally with modern alpine and hybrid bindings, including models that allow efficient uphill travel and elastic downhill performance on one setup. Many riders run one-ski/one-binding quivers for travel and resort powder weeks, while park skiers opt for lighter alpine bindings with predictable release and solid elasticity for repeated switch landings. Athletes, media, and culture Armada’s team has long included influential freestylers and film leaders whose styles span urban, park, and backcountry freestyle. Pro models like the Edollo, BDog, Whitewalker, and various JJ iterations come straight from that collaboration loop: riders push lines in the streets or high alpine; product teams translate those needs into shape, flex, and construction tweaks; films and seasonal edits close the loop with proof on snow. The brand’s YouTube and social channels showcase this process with product walk-throughs, team movies, and behind-the-scenes clips that keep skiers connected to the why behind each ski. How to choose Resort-first skiers who split time between groomers, trees, and park will feel at home on ARV/ARW models sized to nose-eye height for agility; add length for stability if your speed runs high. Powder-minded riders who value playful line choice should look to JJ-style shapes for float and drift. Directional chargers who want bite on wind-buff and firm afternoons should target the all-mountain/freeride family with a slightly rearward mount. For touring, match waist width to your snowpack: narrower, lighter for big vert and spring missions; mid-fat for mid-winter soft snow with enough backbone for refrozen exits. Yes—Armada maintains an active YouTube presence, signature pro models tied to its athletes, and ongoing collaborations with film crews. The brand’s evolution from core freeski upstart to full-line manufacturer never abandoned its central idea: skis should be built around the way skiers actually ride.
Blue Tomato
Blue Tomato is an Austrian company founded in 1988 from Gerfried Schuller’s snowboard school, which transitioned from a garage storefront to its first proper shop in 1994. It has grown to become one of Europe’s leading retailers for snowboard, freeski, surf, skate, and streetwear, operating over 85 physical stores across nine countries and a multilingual online shop. The brand offers over 450,000 products from hundreds of established and emerging labels. Blue Tomato focuses on an omnichannel approach—combining brick-and-mortar stores, e‑commerce, and interactive customer service—while deeply engaging with action-sports communities through team riders, events, and collaborations.
Full Tilt
Full Tilt was a legendary American ski boot brand that revived a classic 1980s design originally known as the Raichle boot. Famous for its three-piece shell, progressive flex, and heat-moldable liner, Full Tilt quickly became a favorite in the freestyle ski community. Its boots were known for comfort, shock absorption, and precision, especially in the park and urban settings. With popular models like the Drop Kick and First Chair, the brand built a strong identity and was supported by top athletes such as Tom Wallisch and Henrik Harlaut. In 2022, Full Tilt was merged into the K2 brand, which continues to carry on its technology and design legacy.
Monster Energy
Monster Energy, founded in 2002 in the United States, is best known for its energy drinks with the iconic green claw logo. Early on, the brand heavily invested in extreme sports to build its bold, rebellious image. In skiing, Monster sponsors some of the world’s top freeriders and freestylers like Sammy Carlson, Henrik Harlaut, and Tom Wallisch, supporting both their competitions and film projects. Through these partnerships, Monster Energy has become a major force at the X Games and in top ski productions, helping push the sport’s boundaries. Beyond sponsorships, the brand also organizes and funds dedicated events that showcase skiers’ creativity and style. Today, Monster stands as a symbol of performance and freedom in the freestyle and freeride ski world.
Tall T Productions
Tall T Productions is a ski video collective founded by Paul Dowell and Josh Haupt, based in Denver. From the outset, the studio focused on creative ski films blending street, backcountry, and park styles. They produced notable videos like Nevermind, Roasted, and segments for Level 1 such as Zig Zag and Pleasure, featuring riders including Keegan Kilbride, Phil Casabon, Sammy Keena, and Tanner Hall. Alongside their film work, Tall T offers a line of action-ski lifestyle apparel and accessories—t-shirts, hats, ski straps—distributed through specialized shops and events. The duo emphasizes an artistic, community-driven vision, combining filmmaking, branding, and active engagement with the independent freeski culture.
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