Rumor has it that Burton Snowboards have been making some budget cuts this year due to the down fall brought on by Channel Islands and Alien Workshop ties.  Team members are fearing the worst as riders like DCP, Romain De’Marchi and Elena Hight were dropped from the Burton Global Team this season.  Notice that they are no longer listed in the roster.  Is this an economic recession influence?  Or Burton’s attempt to bring on new found team riders with larger paychecks?  No stories have been confirmed as of yet, but we’re sure to find out where these riders find their new home in the upcoming months.  Gigi Ruf has already made the move over to Volcom Snowboarding.  Will Romain, DCP, or Elena be next?  More to report as the story unfolds…

GIGI RÜF SIGNS WITH VOLCOM SNOWBOARDING!
10/20/2008
Volcom is proud to announce that Gigi Rüf will be rocking Volcom Outerwear and riding Volcom snowboards for the 2008/2009 season and beyond.

Gigi has been a part of the Volcom family for more than 15 years. The young Austrian made his first trip to Volcom when he was just 12 years old. At that time Volcom Art Director, Ethan Anderson sent Gigi home with a hand made Volcom card. In the card EA wrote “Christian aka Gigi- Thank you for coming to America and hanging out. You rule. You are the future keep it up. Ethan”. The future is now.

Gigi is on top of the snowboarding world. At the end of this past season he ranked in the top 10 of Transworld Business’ Exposure Meter and was also in the top 10 in Snowboarders Rider of the Year issue. To see Gigi in motion check any one of his multiple video parts including the opener of Absinthe’s latest release “Ready” and Pirate Movie Productions “Overseas”. The loop jib is a must see.

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