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Austen Sweetin’s ‘Rooster Tail’ Celebrates Shredding With Your Buds

Jan 13, 2020 By: Katie Lozancich
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You may not always see your rooster tail, but you certainly feel it when laying your snowboard into one massive turn. The feeling is ephemeral, and once you've had a taste, it's hard to quench the addiction. Austen Sweetin's latest film celebrates this chase for the rooster tail alongside some all-star snowboarders: Robin Van Gyn, Blair Habenicht, Bryan Fox, and Travis Rice. Watch as they blast through fresh powder at Mach speed at Mount Baker and the Purcell Mountains.

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