1080° Avalanche/Characters

Every character in 1080° Avalanche has two special costumes that only affect what they look and sound like. The special characters listed at the bottom (for anti-spoiler purposes) are one of the costumes, the other (different clothes) is noted in each player's section below.

Akari Hayami
Akari has a friendly and outspoken energy. She's likely to appreciate other people's success and support them. Because she's small, she tends to get upset when people are rough with her on the slopes or elsewhere. She has been known to show-up Ricky in the Half-Pipe competition, even though he denies it. Akari's musical preference bends towards pop radio hits, although every now and then you can hear some Ricky-inspired punk coming from her stereo.
 * Age: 19
 * Birthplace: Kobe, Japan.
 * Speed: 5
 * Acceleration: 6
 * Jump: 5
 * Turning: 8
 * Balance: 6

Alternate Costume: Wears a short red tank top, cargo pants with a belt, and large pink gloves.

Kemen Vazquez
Kemen is a laid-back kind of a guy. Insults and setbacks don't seem to affect him much. He would rather kick back and chill than get shook up. Expect him to come alive after he wins and do some cool dance moves. To prepare for a big competition, Kemen usually bumps to some fast-paced rap beats to lock his rhythm beforehand.
 * Age: 21
 * Birthplace: Santiago, Chile.
 * Speed: 8
 * Acceleration: 5
 * Jump: 8
 * Turning: 5
 * Balance: 5

Alternate Costume: Wears goggles, a different shirt and air cushioned jacket like Tara's default vest.

Ricky Winterborn
Ricky's into punk and electronica, and he's the one most likely to try to outscore the mountain pro. His rebellious nature leads him to say things that are just as likely to humor as to offend. Ricky's bad-boy attitude has caught Akari's attention, and rumors circulate among those in the know that the two are a romantic item.
 * Age: 18
 * Birthplace: Whistler, BC, Canada.
 * Speed: 6
 * Acceleration: 5
 * Jump: 8
 * Turning: 5
 * Balance: 5

Alternate Costume: Wears a hat, headphones around neck, and a camouflage jacket.

Rob Haywood
Rob is a leader with attitude. he's easily upset when things don't go his way. A good challenge gets his adrenaline pumping, and he won't give up until he sets the bar. Year-round participation in summer and winter extreme sports maintains Rob's bulletproof physique. he likes his mountains like he likes his rock music - big, fast, and dark.
 * Age: 23
 * Birthplace: Seattle WA, USA.
 * Speed: 7
 * Acceleration: 5
 * Jump: 5
 * Turning: 6
 * Balance: 8

Alternate Costume: Long sleeve puffy white coat with fuzzy lining.

Tara Hunter
Tara's hip-hop diva style is all about looking good on the mountain and riding smart with style. She would never show her emotions in public if it would make her look anything other than smooth. It's Tara's first time out with the new crea, so she feels she has to prove herself.
 * Age: 22
 * Birthplace: Groton CT, USA.
 * Speed: 5
 * Acceleration: 8
 * Jump: 5
 * Turning: 6
 * Balance: 6

Alternate Costume: Long sleeve tan jacket with black pants.

Secret Characters

 * Crystal - Crystallized version of Akari
 * Titanium - Titanium version of Kemen
 * Frosty - A Snowman adorned with earmuffs
 * Bones - A skeleton pirate with a pirate hat
 * Mimi - A moose