Jean-Denis Zicat is Superunknown!

The second annual Superunknown contest brought in more than 100 entries from across North America and beyond, featuring a wide array of up and coming athletes from an even wider array of backgrounds throwing down to the best of their ability on rails, tables, cliffs, lines, and a host of backyard jumps and jibs.

After months of careful review several entries rose to the top, and after several more months of review and much debate amongst our esteemed panel of judges, a winner was finally chosen. At the end of the day, Jean-Denis (JD) Zicat, hailing from Lac St. Charles, Quebec, stole the show. With a video showcasing an unmatched ability to tech it up on rails, and a diverse bag of spins and grabs to match, JD proved himself worthy of this year's Superunkown title. "He impresses me more than any other skier out there," said US Open and X Games slopestyle champ Charles Gagnier. "Last time I saw him ride at Stoneham, he threw 630 on 270 off the flat down box, into an unnatural bio-1080 on the table! He's so sick."

"I don't know what to say," JD commented. "This is a dream for me!" JD has got some big shoes to fill, following in the footsteps of last year's Superunknown winner, Corey Vanular, who has since proven himself as one of the hottest names in the sport, putting in appearances at all the major events, holding it down for a Gravity Games pipe win, and throwing down for a few high-profile film segments.

Beating out hot submissions from the likes of John Spriggs, Alex Balsen, Cedric Fournier-Tremblay, and Josh Stack, he's certainly proven himself as a force to be reckoned with. JD currently rides for 4Frnt skis, and will be picking up sponsorships with Spy Optic, Jiberish, and Grandoe for his Superunknown win. Watch for JD getting involved with the Fall '05 Level 1 release, Shanghai Six as well.

JD's video is shown courtesy of Charles Bourroughs and New Way Productions. Check out JD in NWP's video "Playback," coming fall 2005. Watch the Playback teaser here!

**Watch JD's video!**

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