Welcome to Living Legends, a new eight part video series presented to you exclusively by Push.ca and Degree. The idea behind Living Legends is a simple one, we want to honor and document the careers of professional skateboarders and snowboarders that have a significant impact on their sports but remain in the game.

Over the coming months you can expect flurry of historical photos, footage, interviews and back-stories on every individual featured. A new episode of Living Legends drops every two weeks, so keep your eyes peeled for features on some of your all-time favorite pros. So lets get the ball rolling! To kick off our series we are pleased to feature shred legend Dennis Bannock.

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Living Legends Bio: Dennis Bannock (By: Pete Anderson)

When Dennis Bannock straps in to a snowboard you can expect aggressive and powerful riding all the while keeping his steez tight and smooth. At 6’4” he’s a lanky son of a bitch, but doesn’t let his appendages get away from him, he is just always in control. When he un-straps, he’s loud, he’s outspoken and he has no reservations about telling you what’s on his mind, but at the same time, he wears his heart on his sleeve and will give you the shirt off his back if necessary, even if it’s -20C.

Born in Ajax and raised in Claremont, Ontario, Dennis was a part of the first generation of snowboarders that broke trail for the rest of us. The first resort he rode at in 1985, Dagmar, only let him on the chairlift after he could prove to the head Instructor that he could turn and stop proficiently. Soon after he moved to Lake Louise and cut his proverbial shred teeth with the likes of Greg Todds, and Scott ‘Fatty’ McFarlane. In 1992 he made it to the Snowboarding Mecca of Whistler and hasn’t left.

Pro since 1993, Dennis has traveled the world and done it all, including a stint as technical coach for the Canadian National Halfpipe team. To this day he still personifies the early days of snowboarding when everyone that was sliding sideways had an instant bond due to the common love for the shralp. Even when he’s not coaching, 40 year-old Bannock will take the time to ensure every young rider he encounters gets a tidbit of his extensive knowledge and experience. The man loves to snowboard, always has, and exudes it every chance he gets.

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