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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Industry Profile: Sales Rep Dave Graves
June 30th, 2009Shredding soon at the Liberty Snowflex Center
June 29th, 2009Soon 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 [...]
Read More... | 20 CommentsBehind 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 [...]
Read More...Binding Review: 09-10 Flow NXT-ATSE
June 27th, 2009Location: 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 [...]
Read More...Mission Six 2009-2010
June 26th, 2009Mission 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 [...]
Read More... | 1 CommentNeff salutes the King of Pop
June 26th, 2009When 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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June 25th, 2009Shay: 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 [...]
Read More... | 10 CommentsWoodward at Copper with Dragon Optics
June 24th, 2009When 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. [...]
Read More... | 3 CommentsSnowboard Review: 09-10 Flow Team
June 24th, 2009Location: 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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June 23rd, 2009Shay: 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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