Shayboarder.com

Yesterday I was working on the new shayboarder.com so today I definitely needed to get out on the mountain.  It was a girls day, just Stacia and I hit up the mountain.  I put everything on video using the vholdr cam (which I’ll be reviewing soon) and one clip with my digital camera.   Steamboat [...]

While I was visiting Capita in December, Johan snuck in some goodies into my Union Force binding box which included the KFC (Kicker Fucker Chicken) Madonna Ring. I first saw the ring at SIA but it’s not just any ring…it’s a ring meant to wear over your gloves. I was thinking of when would be [...]

2008-2009 Rossignol JDub Mag Location: Loveland, Colorado Snow Conditions: Snowing with hardpacked groomers to icy groomers to fresh snow on the runs. Setup: I rode the Rossignol JDub MTX with Union Force SL bindings and my Vans Omni Focus size 8. First Impression: Stiffer freestyle deck meant for backcountry booters.Size: 154cmWeight: average Flex: The Jdub [...]

Earlier this week someone asked me how long I’ve been riding. So I started to write down the years, 94-95, 95-96 and so on…then I added it up and hit 15 years! I’m only 25 so this amazes me that I have been riding longer than some kids on the hill have been alive.  You [...]

Location: Loveland, Colorado Snow Conditions: Snowing with hardpacked groomers to icy groomers to fresh snow on the runs. Setup: I rode the Flow NXT-AT bindings with the Flow Myriad and my Vans Omni Focus Size 8 Boots. Time to set up the binding: The set up time is average, but it takes a little bit [...]

2008-2009 Salomon Official Location: Loveland, Colorado Snow Conditions: Bluebird with hardpacked groomers to icy groomers. Setup: I rode the Salomon Official with my Raiden Tigre bindings and my Vans Omni Focus boots. First Impression: This board is plain fun joy. Size: 155cmWeight: Didn’t notice at the time. Flex: It’s a softer flexing board, very soft [...]

Coming up on January 17th in Jackson Hole, Wyoming there’s a party worth attending brought to you by the fine folks at Jackson Hole Snowboarder Magazine.   If you can get your hands on a copy of the magazine, it’s worth checking out.  Even if you aren’t in JH, you can appreciate what’s inside from [...]

Yesterday I watched it snow all day in Steamboat as I caught up on work.  Today I knew I’d be able to ride the morning by doing a late start at work.  In the last 24 hours it had snowed 16+ inches, reports said 16 inches…I heard 27 inches by the end of the day. [...]

2008-2009 Nitro T2 Location: Loveland, Colorado Snow Conditions: Bluebird with hardpacked groomers to icy groomers. Setup: I rode the Nitro T2 with Union Force SL bindings and my Vans Omni Focus boots size 8. First Impression: Yet another Nitro that can do it all Size: 155cm Weight: lighter than average Flex: I wouldn’t classify it [...]

With SIA just 21 days away, 09-10 products are coming out of the woodwork over the internet. I’m looking forward to seeing all the products in person at SIA to check them out. Here’s a glimpse at Drop Gloves for their upcoming collaborations and new products for 09-10. ABOUT DROP® Founded in 1998, DROP® has [...]