Archive for March, 2009

Behind the Graphic: Erik Van Hauer on 09-10 Rome Addictive Collection Agent

March 31st, 2009

Behind each snowboard graphic is someone’s ideas. A graphic can be born from a long car ride with friends, a silly design they walk by, in a dream they have…the list goes on. Each year there are thousands of graphics created, around an image, idea, story. Behind the Graphic is a series of interviews that [...]

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Rossignol Snowboards & Bindings 2009-2010

March 31st, 2009

Rossignol snowboards has been through quite the adventure over the past couple years, sale of the company multiple times but still keeping with the constant team and brand favorites that make Rossignol snowboards what it is. New this year is Rossignol’s Amptek, their reverse camber for Rossignol snowboards.  It is featured on the brand new [...]

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Ride Bindings & Boots 2009-2010

March 30th, 2009

Ride designs their products for each step of the way as a rider progresses.  The Foundation steps that give the rider comfort, the ATV offering all terrain response to Mobility making the freestyle rider feel lightweight with full movement. Contraband, Wedgie’s, Convertible grip, alumium, custom flex are all in the game for Ride’s 09-10 binding [...]

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New Shayboarder Stickers!

March 29th, 2009

Well I went through 500 stickers fast, thanks to everyone for supporting this site and wanting to sticker up their boards, shops, vehicles, waterbottles, dogs, signs, and anything else i’m missing.  I did another re-order so I have more stickers for the blog but this time I ordered two new stickers for the site. Ink [...]

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Riding with Monument Snowboards Day 2

March 29th, 2009

I came down to Breckenridge to spend the weekend riding with the Monument crew, yesterday was the first day and today was another fun day on the mountain. Dave, Jeremy, Connor and myself made it up to ride this morning, it took some time to get ready and to Breckenridge but we made it.  I did [...]

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DC Outerwear 2009-2010

March 29th, 2009

Functionality, performance and visual enhancement are what DC outerwear brings to the table. Whether you like the rocket pop (remember that), glow in the park, DC board graphics or colors that are less flashy, there is a variety that stand out or don’t stand out on the mountain depending how you like it. The outerwear [...]

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Riding with Monument Snowboards Day 1

March 28th, 2009

Earlier this week Chad from Monument emailed me to let me know that Dave the co-owner and some of the Monument team would be in Breckenridge this weekend.  I spoke with Dave and made plans to head down to tag along with the crew and check out the boards while riding with them.  Dave’s been [...]

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Flow Bindings 2009-2010

March 28th, 2009

Gone are the days that flows are bulky, heavy and just for beginners.  Each year Flow steps up their binding line to be more lightweight, adjustable and quick access for more riding time. In the flow line, there are bindings for freestyle, freeride or all mountain for both women and men. In 09-10, Flow continues to design [...]

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Snowboard Review: 09-10 Capita Midnight

March 27th, 2009

Location: Steamboat, Colorado Snow Conditions: Variety of snow conditions, some powder to hardpacked groomers to slushy snow. Setup: I rode the Capita Midnight with Union Forces and my Rome Vamps size 8. First Impression: Another women’s board to add to the list of impressive women’s charging boards. Size: 154cm Weight: light Flex: The midnight is [...]

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Ashbury Snowboard Demo at Bear

March 27th, 2009

Tomorrow the fine guys of Ashbury are putting on their snowboard demo with team signings and giveaways at Bear Mountain. Definitely check it out if you are in the area!

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