Chad Unger
Chad is Deaf, a filmer, a photographer, a talented snowboarder, gay and teaches us some great swear words in ASL (American Sign Language). He might be one of the most interesting personality’s in snowboarding, with his infectious smile, great sense of humor and eye for photo and video he is a person you just want to get to know. At a young age he was exposed to snowboarding and like many of us this sparked something in him and he knew he needed to pursue it. He left his comfort zone of an all deaf family and moved west into what was for him uncharted territory. He knew at a young age he was different but already had to be concerned about being accepted in the snowboard world being deaf but would people accept him if he was also gay? Join us as we sit down with Chad and learn first hand about his journey of becoming a snowboard filmer, coming out, being part of Torment magazine’s LGBTQ+ Pride story and more on this weeks episode of The Bomb Hole!
Formative Years | 00:01:15
Brighton Pow Day | Living With Sam Taxwood And Bilodeau | 00:06:10
Chasing The Dream of Being A Pro Snowboarder and Then Becoming A Snowboard Filmer | 00:09:20
Navigating The Snowboard Industry As A Member Of The LGBTQ+ Community | 00:15:18
BudDiesel Learn How to Swear in ASL | Whats Wack In Snowboarding | 00:24:10
Name That Video Part | 00:28:00
Dating | Family | Navigating The World As A Deaf Man | 00:31:06
Friends Learning Sign Language | Do People Treat you Different? | Snowboard Brand’s | 00:40:45
Photography and Filming Influences | 00:45:55
Favorite Type of Snowboarding | Chad’s Photography | 00:53:05
Favorite Rider to Shoot | 01:00:50
Most Ignorant Question You Have Been Asked Being A Deaf Person | 01:02:35
How To Come Out To Family And Friends
A Guide To Different Sign Languages
