Jussi Oksanen or Ussi! quits professional riding
Taken from Transworld snow.
It may not be thursday yet, but the occasion of Jussi Oksanen‘s retirement calls for a tribute to one of snowboarding’s greatest. Between being an Olympian, winning multiple X-Games medals among many others, and dropping some of the most revered snowboard movie parts in the history of snowboard videos, Jussi has earned his legendary status. Robot Food, the production group that made Afterbang and other awesome movies was founded by Jussi and his friends.
Jussi is leaving the pro snowboard circuit to take on more responsibility at his brand Mizu, that makes water bottles. After founding Mizu in 2008 Jussi and the brand started making positive environmental change by removing plastic water bottles from the environment with every re-usable bottle they sell.
Jussi left us with a few words of wisdom that can be found in his interview on the Mizu website here.
“Enjoy the Journey; don’t take anything for granted. It’s such a rare opportunity to travel the world and snowboard, so always remember that – and try to slow down sometime and enjoy the places and people you are with. And SAVE YOUR MONEY, you will need it one day!” – Jussi
Interview on his water bottle company Mizu
https://www.mizulife.com/blog/latest-news/an-interview-with-mizu-founder-jussi-oksanen/
What an absolute legend. His enduring time at Burton is a testament to what he’s done for snowboarding. One of my favourite snowboarders of all time. I wish him nothing but the best as he begins the next chapter of his life.
I still froth on this part when I watch it…
For sure absolute back country shredder.
I loved this in TB10
Killer riding , great edit and smooth track *shivers*
And he’s still killing it today!
For sure absolute back country shredder.
I loved this in TB10
Killer riding , great edit and smooth track *shivers*
Yep, that was sick! He was ahead of his time and yet he continued to evolve with with modern-day snowboarding. So much respect. He killed it in the street, parks, contests and backcountry.
For sure absolute back country shredder.
I loved this in TB10
Killer riding , great edit and smooth track *shivers*
Yep, that was sick! He was ahead of his time and yet he continued to evolve with with modern-day snowboarding. So much respect. He killed it in the street, parks, contests and backcountry.
Amen
Jez amen.
Can’t wait to see how this Mizu influences the industry and the environment. No one can stop a machine.
* not to be confused with that other Mizu
Such a rad rad rider!!! His legacy will only be out shadowed by his good looks!!! 
Gutted 
I’ve always loved his video parts!
Solid career though, he should be stoked with all that he achieved 
Something tells me he’s not going to stop shredding anytime soon. He’s just taking a different career direction, and good on him for doing so.