LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – 22-year-old Finland native Tommi Yliantilla will now officially be representing 9Grand street wear. Yliantilla is 9Grand’s first international team rider and with his style, skills, and overall persona mesh perfectly with 9Grand’s already slamming team lineup.

“9Grand is spreading worldwide and with the addition of one of the hottest international up and comers we are prominently growing our status,” says 9Grand Team Manager, Kristian Walters. “Tommi’s pushing the progression of snowboarding with his style and personality; combine that with his aggressive attitude and he is the perfect addition to the 9Grand squad.”

Yliantilla currently holds it down in Utah filming with Finger on da Trigger. He received the cover shot and opener section of this year’s F.O.D.T. flick “Cold World.” Besides 9Grand Tommi’s sponsors include Technine, Von Zipper, Neff, 32, eS footwear, Skull Candy, Grenade, and The Click Skate and Snow.

“I feel at home with 9Grand,” says Yliantilla. “I’ve been running hip-hop influenced clothing since I can remember and that’s what these guys are all about. It’s definitely the new hotness and I am loving it.”

9Grand is on the up and up doing big things in the snowboard world. Its team is packed with heavy hitters including Mitch Reed, Yan Dofin, Zac Siebert, Jake Devine, Ben Bogart, and of course, Tommi. 9Grand will be sponsoring this year’s Block Party and also next season’s Finger on da Trigger video. Keep an eye out for the spring line hitting the shops soon. In the meantime check out www.9grandclothing.com, myspace.com/9grand, and www.karmaloop.com/9Grand to purchase product.

9Grand represents the initial investment which founded the business. Two of the original partners tragically passed while the label began to evolve and despite such obstacles 9Grand continues to pursue the original dream. From the west coast fashion Mecca of Los Angeles 9Grand allows people to express themselves without saying a word.