Dave rides big mountain, Pipe and Park. He has a solid smooth slow spin style that is really nice to watch. Anther guy who really enjoys what he is doing...for a living. Dave is very well respected amongst his peers and is getting more and more magazine and video coverage every year. Dave loves road trips, hunting and most of all back yard parties full of his closest friends.
    
NAME: David Melancon
B-DAY: 76\03\30
YEARS RIDING: 16
SPONSORS: Drop, Helly Hansen, Oakley, We, Tech Nine, Jeenyus, Blue Bird Wax, Base Energy Drink, Empire
HOME: Alta Vista Whistler
HOME MOUNTAIN: Whistler Blackcomb
LATEST VIDEO PART: Reflextion,Gong Show, Finger On That Trigger, Lifted
BEST MOVIE PART OF ALL TIME: DCP In Black N White
LAST SONG YOU LISTENED TOO: "This chick don't even know the name of my band" - Eminem
FAVORITE CARTOON CHARACTER: Akira
WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU IN SNOWBOARDING: Be healthy
        WHAT HAS CHANGED FOR THE BEST IN SNOWBOARDING THE LAST 5 YEARS: Snowboarding got bigger in the sports industry and everywhere else - now my grandma and my all family understand my situation better.
WHAT HAS CHANGED FOR THE WORST IN SNOWBOARDING THE LAST 5 YEARS: Some snowboard companies got bought by ski companies and now the old good snowboard companies are gone
WHAT IS AN IDEAL DAY RIDING: Lots of riding during the day, get 2, 3 shots for your video part and have it all in photos as well, meet your friends at night and have fun.
PLANS FOR 04.05 SEASON: Go to europe before christmas, come back to canada to do some filming , 1 or 2 big contests and stay healthy.
Peace Out