Archive for June, 2009

Industry Profile: Sales Rep Dave Graves

June 30th, 2009

Shay: So tell us about yourself? Dave: Dave Graves, 35. Born and raised in Rockaway New Jersey and currently residing in Denver, Colorado. Shay: What is your job title? Dave: Independent Sales Rep. Shay: What companies do you currently rep for? Dave: Capita Super Corporation, Union Binding Company, Coal Headwear, 686 Outerwear and Apparel and [...]

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Shredding soon at the Liberty Snowflex Center

June 29th, 2009

Soon east coast skiers and snowboarders will have the opportunity to ride year round with the opening of Liberty Mountain Snowflex Center in Lynchburg, VA.  With the Snowflex Center you won’t have to worry about snow conditions, these features give you the ability to work on your tricks in a consistent environment and never have [...]

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Behind the Lens: Robbie Sell

June 28th, 2009

Behind each lens is a photographer with a story to tell; a story that comes out in photos that showcase their passion, history and life. One of those stories is Robbie Sell, ex-pro rider turned photographer who isn’t afraid to step up after the shots are taken. For many of us, we see snowboarding experiences [...]

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Binding Review: 09-10 Flow NXT-ATSE

June 27th, 2009

Location: Keystone, Colorado Snow Conditions: Overcast/Bluebird with hardpacked groomers to a mixture of conditions. Setup: I rode the Flow NXT-ATSE’s with the Flow Era and my Rome Vamp size 8 boots. Time to set up the binding: Longer than average to make sure the bindings were adjusted to my boot and set up properly.  With [...]

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Mission Six 2009-2010

June 26th, 2009

Mission Six came out with their hardgood line at SIA this year, introducing a full line of boards, boots and bindings to compliment the Mission Six outerwear. The boards vary from freestyle, all mountain and freeride with bindings and boots to match the style of riding. Snowboards – There are six new rockin’ styles of [...]

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Neff salutes the King of Pop

June 26th, 2009

When a snowboard company comes out with a T-shirt to commemorate the King of Pop you gotta mention it.  Now when you do your Michael Jackson move on the rails, you can wear this shirt so you don’t have to call out the trick.  Now if a company comes out with a single sparkly glove, [...]

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Industry Profile: Burton Academy Manager Chris Hargrave

June 25th, 2009

Shay: So tell us about yourself? Chris: I’m not that complex. I love my family. Snowboarding has a been force for good in my life for 15 years. I love learning new things. My mind is always searching for more clarity in all things but especially shred related issues. I love music and have learned [...]

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Woodward at Copper with Dragon Optics

June 24th, 2009

When I received the invitation to join Dragon Optics at Woodward at Copper during their camp session, I knew I couldn’t turn down such a fun opportunity to check out the camp and the team.   A huge thanks to Alex Pashley for inviting me and letting me have a great first time at Woodward. [...]

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Snowboard Review: 09-10 Flow Team

June 24th, 2009

Location: Steamboat, CO; Breckenridge, CO Snow Conditions: Bluebird to overcast skies with hardpacked to slushy groomers. Setup: I rode the Flow Team with Union Forces and my Rome Vamps size 8. First Impression: Light poppy and a pipe riders dream Size: 157cm Weight: lighter than average Flex: The Team is on the stiffer side longitudinally [...]

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Industry Profile: Snowbroader Blogger Nico Fermont

June 23rd, 2009

Shay: Tell us about yourself Nico: Hi, my name is Nico! I am 31 years old already. I am French but since I have lived many years in Switzerland I also have a Swiss passport. I had the opportunity to travel quite a bit as a kid and then as a student, moving around every [...]

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