Chris Rasman and Anna Martinez Share Their Favorite Snow Products

Winter is coming, it's time to gain some altitude and gear up to carve the slopes or venture off the beaten path. And who better to guide us than Chris Rasman (@chrisrasman) and Anna Martinez (@anna_mrtz)? The two professional snowboarders shared their feedback on their favorite Rip Curl products. We took the opportunity to catch up with our riders about their latest news and the goals they’ve set for the upcoming winter. Anna shares her competition objectives on the Freeride World Tour, while Chris is hoping for a proper winter so he can fully enjoy it at home in Canada.

Hi Chris, Hi Anna ! What are your go-to Rip Curl products ? Tell us what you love wearing, the conditions you use them in, and how these products support your ride.

Chris Rasman - My go to has pretty much always been the Anti-Series Back Country jacket and the Bib pant to pair with it. This jacket is really great for me in pretty much all conditions. I like wearing a shell, because I run hot, and I would rather layer accordingly if it’s cold and dry, or warm and wet. I spend most of my time in the backcountry, and most of that time is accessed by a snowmobile. So I need outerwear that’s durable, breathable, and with solid waterproofing. This kit checks those boxes for me so I don’t stray far from it. I wore the red one all winter and I like the improved fit, drop shoulder stitching, and the color matched stretch panels. And the Bib pants… love them in a backcountry snowmobile to snowboard environment. Getting sprays of snow up your back is no fun.

Anna Martinez - I have a slight preference for the black and zebra design of the Anti-Series COL BL jacket. I like rather understated outfits, but that fun touch from the zebra pattern works really well with Rip Curl’s style. I think this jacket pairs perfectly with the Anti-Series Relax pants. But beyond the aesthetics, I find these outfits truly warm and comfortable. In Canada, I was never too cold compared to the people I was with. In the mountains in Chamonix, when you’re at high altitude and it’s very windy, I always feel well protected. My favorite model is still the Anti-Series Anorak jacket paired with the Anti-Series Relax pants. This combo has a lot of style, more of a backcountry–freestyle vibe, and I’m a big fan of that green color. This outfit is even more comfortable, with its oversized cut that still keeps you really warm. Thankfully, it has large vents placed exactly where they need to be. To sum it up, the four words that best describe these outfits are: comfortable, warm, practical, and stylish.

 

How do Rip Curl, its values, and its products align with your vision of the sport and your approach to it?

Chris Rasman - I resonate with Rip Curl and its values for several reasons… They are a company whose whole ethos and marketing slogan is “the Search”. To me, this is something I’ve lived my whole life by without knowing it. Whether it be on snow, surf, or simple outdoor activities and adventures…The Search has guided nearly everything I do and the person I am on some level, long before I joined Rip Curl. They make products to facilitate this lifestyle with style and functionality, and they care about the sustainability of those products and the customers experience along the way. My approach to the gear I choose snowboarding is functionality first, and “look good feel good ride good” at a close second. Rip Curl is a company with real snowboarders and surfers behind it, who live the Search that they are preaching. For me, that’s important.

Could you give us a quick update on what you’ve been up to recently ?

Chris Rasman - We premiered our new film The Realm a few weeks ago, and that was a blast. People seem to be stoked on the movie, which always feels good. Recently I’ve been in Kauai for two weeks. Surfing and foiling as much as I can. I have family on the island and I try to come here every fall, for a little pre-season reset. Great way to get some vitamin D and salt water before spending five months straight in snowboard boots and outerwear. 

Anna Martinez – I’m about to start my third winter on the Freeride World Tour. I qualified for the circuit in 2023 after finishing as the top European rider on the Freeride World Qualifier. In 2024, I completed my first season on this international tour, finishing third overall with five podiums in five events, including a win in Canada. I was very proud of how consistent I was during my first winter. But I wasn’t able to find the same level of consistency this past season. Out of the six competitions, I made it onto the podium twice (2nd in Baqueira and 2nd in Val Thorens) and finished the 2025 winter season fourth overall. These weren’t the results I was hoping for, but I’m still qualified for the 2026 season, as well as for the very first Freeride World Championships, which will take place in Andorra next February.

 

What are your plans for this winter ?

Chris Rasman - I’m based out of the Whistler area, and we haven’t had a really strong winter since like 2017. There’s been great moments for sure, but when I say that, I mean consistency, low elevation freezing levels, and a solid snow depth. The last chunk of winters have come with some challenges when it comes to snow conditions for a backcountry rider making snowboard films. I love to adapt and make it work, travel when necessary… But if we have a strong La Niña winter in the Pacific Northwest, then I plan to spend a lot of time at home.

Anna Martinez - Obviously, I want to win the title at these first World Championships, but I also want to regain consistency on the FWT. I hope to stay on the Tour for as long as possible, and to do that, you have to make the famous ‘cut’ each season to reach the finals, which guarantee your spot for the following year. My goals remain the same every season, and even more so this winter, because they’ve added a new final in addition to Verbier in Switzerland: we’re heading to Alaska — every rider’s dream! And in the longer term, I’d like to be part of a historic first: competing in the first-ever Freeride Olympic Games in 2030. Alongside my athletic career, I’ve taken on another challenge that pushes me to combine my passion with my studies. I’m in the final year of my Master’s degree in Sport Training (STAPS), which I’m completing remotely. Being both a high-level athlete and a student has always been a great challenge for me, because I hope to bring these two passions together in my professional plans after my career. I would like to be in charge of the physical preparation for the future French Freeride team.

 

What are your upcoming projects ?

Chris Rasman - I’m working on a project this winter with Filmer/Editor Tom Doyal. For riders, it’s a stacked crew of young bucks. Sean Miskiman, Keegan Hosefros, Finn Finestone, and a bunch of guests riders. We’re trying to set ourselves up in a way where we can tag in people we want to snowboard and film with throughout the season. I really like riding with the up and comers. They have so much talent and energy, and a different eye in the backcountry, where as I am coming up on 20 years out there. It becomes pretty mutually beneficial relationship with a bunch of different skill sets and mindsets mixing, and the crew ends up doing better as a whole.

Anna Martinez - I’m based in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, where I spend my winter training with my coach throughout the season. I’m fully dedicated to competing. It’s important for me to stay focused on my goals from the beginning to the end of the competition season, for now, I don’t have any video or travel projects planned. On top of that, my exams are in the spring, so it’s difficult for me to plan a project after the competition season because that’s when I start my revision period. But it’s my last year, and I can’t wait to be able to make future travel and video projects happen next spring.

The Realm, Chris Rasman's lastest snowboard movie