world-class US Team sprinter and Jibskate idol from Shaftsbury, Vermont USA born 30th November 1983 The big hope of the US Sprint Team and skating kids' idol. Known for his spectacular jumps and big airs on cross country skis. His love of the extreme has earned him the nickname "Nordic Revolutionary" in the US press. Andy describes his approach to sport and life as follows: "... we're not just these endurance 'Nordic dorks' who sit around worrying about their heart rates. [..] I think you've got to have fun and you've got to enjoy what you're doing." Which is why he likes to put in a quick 360 when warming up for an event. His goal: "We're trying to attract more kids to the sport and bring American cross country skiing up to a world-class level." Andy & Jibskate • Winter 04/05 first contact with Tor Brown and Fischer Jibskate • Testing of new twintip skating ski in West Yellowstone, Montana • Spring 06 Jibskate testing and photoshoot at Mammoth, California • Summer 06 Signs with Fischer as official Jibskate tester and   product promoter Qualifications • 11th place World Cup Sprint – Vernon 11.12.2005 • 1st place North-America Cup Sprint – W. Yellowstone 25.11.2005 • 12th place World Ski Championships Sprint – Oberstdorf   22.02.2005 • 2006 Winter Olympic Games, Torino Italy • 3rd place World Cup Sprint race, Changchun China, • 4. place World Cup Sprint, Oberstdorf (GER) 2006 • 8. place World Cup Sprint, Drammen (NOR) 2006 • 8. place World Cup Sprint, Düsseldorf (GER) 2006 • 4. place World Cup Sprint, Otepää (EST) 2007 • 5. place World Ski Championships Sprint, Sapporo (JPN) Creativity • Own film production company since 2002 http://www.xskifilms.com