I met Sandro in October 2024, and he told me he was starting his first skateboarding project, which would be released the following year. True to his word, and thanks to the hard work of the entire RADIX family, on November 17, 2025, we had the pleasure of attending the video premiere and seeing that project come to fruition, which they finally named RDX VIDEO. Here are some words from Sandro Cassanova about his project and his perspective on the skateboarding scene.
Project finally completed. Have you done anything similar before?
No it was actually my first project like this. It has been my dream for a long time and i‘m happy that it‘s finally out now!
Joshua Herter / Caballerial / Photo: David Notter.
How did you manage your time to film your video if you live a bit far from Zurich?
Yes it was a bit challanging. First of all it was helpful that the team came to basel a few time to film wich is my hometown. The other point was the organisation with the team. Andrin took a big part in organising everything.
Marco Lüssi / fs nosegrind/ photo: David Notter.
You had to reorganize your entire schedule for over a year. What do you usually do ?
I used to work as an bysicle messenger, and i‘m also starting to study soon. It‘s not completly sure what kind of subject
You’re a snowboarder and a skater. Which came first, and which do you dedicate more time to?
Thats a hard question, i think snowboarding came first but i really share my passion for both of it. its pretty nice that i‘m able to do one thing in the summer and the other in the winter. And i love to film both sports.
RDX / Photo: Francisco Chavez.
You had an accident last year while snowboarding.
Yes. i took a heavy slam during the start of the season 24/25. I had a very complicatet hip injury wich took me out for almost a full year. It was very tough to focus on the positive thing. It was also hard to not be able to skate or snowboard by myself but filming really helped me to stay positiv and still be a part of the skate and snowboard world.
Andrin Rüttimann/ Ollie up the bench to gap water ollie / photo: Francisco Chavez.
The consecuense/ photo: Francisco Chavez.
Has it been difficult to get back filming after that accident?
Yes the accident brought some issues. For example, in our street sessions we all move with our skateboard, if the filmer is not able to skate anymore it‘s a bit annoying for everyone. Also i was not able to do followcams anymore.
Kay Gehring/ Crooked grind/ photo: David Notter.
Andrin and Kye in Hardbrücke. / photo: Francisco Chavez.
I’ve always been curious to know which lens you prefer for your recordings: a fisheye or a normal lens?
I like both! but because i didn‘t had a fisheye, the other filmer (fabio sturm) did all the fisheye shots. I like filming longlense because i think it‘s very difficult to make it look nice! but i have to say, a skateclip without fisheye shots isn‘t really a skatepart.
Nil Sauter/ Bs tailslide shoveit out/ photo: David Notter.
Did you base the RDX video on any specific example or have any influences?
No not really. I mean of course are there some influences from other projects but i can‘t name a specific one.
Who came up with the idea for the 90s concept for the video’s typography?
Actually i can‘t remember.
Ines Ohlig / sw kick flip / photo: Francisco Chavez.
Fabio Sturm and Ines Oblige / The approval / photo: Francisco Chavez.
What does Radix represent to you?
For me radix is like a family. It stands for comunity and passion. They try to create a place for skateboarding and snowboarding where everyone feels good.
How did you get into Radix?
I first got in touch with the radix snowboardteam. When i startet filming i did my first things in laax. I already knew rafi from the snowboard team. Because of him i connected with all of the radix snowboarders. On a chairlift ride i told andrin that i would love to start filming street skateboarding too. Then he told me that they actually are planing to start their first radix skate project but they don‘t have fixed plans with a filmer. So he told aaron about our talk and a few weeks later i got a call from aaron where he let me know that i could film the project and also be part of the radix team as a filmer.
Next spot / photo : Francisco Chavez.
Do you think it’s very difficult to dedicate someone to skateboarding in Switzerland, or at least to do projects like the one you guys did?
Hmm, i think there were more skaters a few years ago but i think the ones who already skate are very motivated to create things like this. It‘s maybe just a little harder to find peoples wich are comiting to street skating as in other, bigger countrys.
Can you tell 5 filmmakers who influence and inspire your art.
Uhh thats a tough question, i have to say arttu heikkinen, he usualy films street skiing and really inspired me to start filming. also there are other filmers like pekka løvas or anton kiiski wich inspire me a lot
5 skaters.
first i have to say, deedz! i love his uniqe style and crativity. Kyonosuke, Mason silva
Sandro Held and Andrin Rüttimann / Shooting check / photo: Francisco Chavez.
Do you see this national (Swiss) industry as being on the right track?
I don‘t know to be honest.
Switzerland has a very strong and interesting skateboarding culture. Who, for you, inspired its continuation?
I think for me there are the guys at my local park where i grew up. They build that park by their own without any help of the government. It‘s very inspiring and i think it‘s a big part of the culture. Peoples want to create something and they do it because they love it. It dosen‘t matter what peoples from outside think. I also think skateshops like radix zürich are very important, because they are local and real, it‘s sad that there are not many skateshops left, next to big online sellers. We also have a few big names in switzerland like bobaj. He shows us that even if we are a small country we can make it to the biggest skatemazins like thrasher.
Andrin Rüttimann / Bs kickflip / photo: Francisco Chavez.
I see a very well-organized DIY movement. Have you ever been or are you currently involved in one?
Yes, i actually build a quarterpipe in the village where i grew up hahah. And i also see the movement in Basel, we have super great builders like Oli Buergin who was planing our new skate halle (trendsporthalle) for example.
Do you have anything else in the works to show us?
Yes i was verd busy in the past month‘s i was working on a few snowboard and ski project wich i‘m very excited to show soon.
It’s a pleasure to meet you and share sessions with you. See you in the street , around or somewhere else my bro.
Thank you very much! It‘s an honor to be part or your magazine! It‘s always great to share a session with you and i also have to say your passion for photography is very inspiring and I think is always great to have you with us and watch your great work. I also want to say thanks to all the riders Ines Ohlig , Lena Jo Müller , Nil Sauter, Kay Gehring , Nils Feller , Fabian Jüngling , Jonas JJ Junker , Andrin Rüttimann , Marco Lüssi , Joshua Herter and for sure a big thanks to Fabio, who filmed with me!.
Interview: Vidarodantemag
Photos: Francisco Chavez and David Notter.
