Product Testing @ Powder Mountain, Utah
Yuri Czmola
Hey!!! My name is Yuri, I grew up in New York City, and now I'm currently chasing snow in Colorado. I grew up learning to snowboard at Hunter Mountain as a kid, during college I began volunteering at CHILL, and graduated college to pursue a snowboard coaching career in Vermont.
I've worked in the snowboard industry for over a decade, teaching/coaching people from all walks of life. I lived in vermont traveling all across the U.S. coaching snowboarding and testing gear for companies. My winter will currently be spent riding a steady rotation of Loveland, Taos, and Grand Targhee!
Whether you're shredding East or West, please let me help you on your research for gear in the abundance that is snowboard retail!
My current winter goals: Splitboarding with my dog Ziggy, living remotely chasing powder, and helping you find the gear you need to chase the shred!
119 reviews averaging 5.0 stars
Currently offline
CategorySnowboard Expert
Customers helped1,589
Home townNew York City
Current locationRocky Mountains,CO
Favorite terrainBackcountry
Birthday09.16.1988
My QualificationCoaching/Teaching over a Decade
Favorite beerAlchemist Heady Topper
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Yuri Czmola
Snowboard Expert
I've helped 1,589 people find the right product - I'd love to help you too!
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Reviewer: Austin
Yuri was very knowledgeable and super helpful!!
Yuri did a great job listening to all my requests and taking my feedback into consideration. He was very responsive and gave good insight into the intricate details between similar products to help me come to the right decision for me. He was very personable to boot! Would absolutely recommend him to anyone for a Curated snowboard expert.
Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 11, 2023
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Reviewer: Kevin
Yuri was excellent! It felt like a good friend was helping.
Yuri, was patient and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions and wasn't pushy. He gave options that fit what I told him. It felt like a trusted friend was giving the guidance and recommendations. I'm excited to get on the snow with the new gear I got. A great all-around experience. Thank you and Cheers!
Verified Review | Submitted on Nov 27, 2022
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Reviewer: Ciara F
Yuri deserves all these 5 Star reviews!
Had a lovely chat experience w Yuri and like other reviews have stated.. he made the experience very much like you’d have in a store. Super helpful and knowledgeable about what board + set-up would best suit me given I’m getting back into the sport after a long hiatus and needed something to get me back in the groove. He made sure to recommend items in my budget range + ensure that all items fit my riding style / preferences. On top of that, he gave me recos for Vermont as I’m up in the Northeast so def went above and beyond. Will definitely reach out to him again when I need some guidance next time I’m shopping.
Verified Review | Submitted on Nov 27, 2022
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Reviewer: Karen
Yuri was knowledgeable and great to work with!
Gave me suggestions based on what I told him I was looking for. Gave me options and worked within my price range. Appreciate the confidence he gave me in making my final purchase!
Verified Review | Submitted on Nov 30, 2022
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Reviewer: dylan
Yuri was awesome!
Even though i was just wanting to look for options right now, Yuri still took time to help me understand what gear would best work for me at great prices within my range.
Verified Review | Submitted on Feb 14, 2023
Purchased
Smith Squad XL Goggles
$149.95
Purchased
Smith Holt Helmet
$80.00
Purchased
Dakine Pipe Snowboard Bag
$65.00
Expert: Yuri Czmola
Reviewer: Rachel
Rachel's experience with Yuri
My expert was so awesome in helping me find the perfect gear for me (I am a relatively new snowboarder and had no idea where to start). And I couldn't believe the price I got for the whole setup - came in significantly under what I expected, and arrived so fast! 10/10 Curated is awesome!!
Verified Review | Submitted on May 25, 2022
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Reviewer: Darius
Yuri was amazing
He was clear, concise, and very knowledgeable. He’s funny and very personal I could immediately tell I was actually to someone who cares and wasn’t a robot. His recommendations were awesome, with the vast majority of options he helped me bring it to one. 10/10 would give home more than 5 stars.
Verified Review | Submitted on Feb 26, 2022
Expert: Yuri Czmola
Reviewer: Christopher
Christopher's experience with Yuri
Yuri helped me confirm the right board for me. He clearly wanted me to be on the right board and made me feel that we had been friends on the mountain. He was spot on with narrowing down my options and really dove into my current gear, riding history and goals. Was great chatting with him. Thanks Yuri. You rock and hope to run into some day. I’ll let you know how the board works out.
Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 22, 2022
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Reviewer: Benjamin
YURI WAS A GIFT FROM GOD!!!
He was quick to ask me my personal desires & preferences. Then responded with lightning speed! He funneled down my crowded mind of researching website to website, company to company, and narrowed down a solid selection. Super sick array of gear for an affordable price! This dude rocks!! PROMOTE HIM IMMEDIATELY FOR REAL!!! 😎
Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 18, 2022
Purchased
Smith Skyline XL Goggles
$180.00
Expert: Yuri Czmola
Reviewer: Kyrie
Yuri was fantastic!
He made the online shopping experience feel like an in person/in store one. As a beginner snowboarder all of the options were a tad daunting, but Yuri took the time to figure out what I actually needed and what board would work best for where we live - while throwing in a few puns and gifs! In a world of constant stress and cranky people - find yourself a Yuri!
Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 28, 2021
Yuri Czmola
5.0 from 119 reviews
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