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If there is one binding for the big mountain man it’s Bent Metal bindings, putting the metal back in snowboarding.  For 09-10, they cleaned up the line and removed the biscuit and step in binding models bringing back the Missionary and Restraint built to be tough, rough and lightweight. Bent Metal The Missionary Features:  Dual [...]

Shay: What is your job title? Becky: Attorney at Law/Owner Action Sports Law Group. Shay: What type of law is your focus? Becky: Sports, Entertainment and Athlete Immigration are my focus, but I handle all types of transactional matters. Shay: Did your parents question your job choice? Becky: Not the lawyer part, just the opening [...]

Location: Loveland/A-Basin/Breckenridge, Colorado Snow Conditions: A variety of conditions from fresh powder to spring slush. Setup: I rode the Never Summer Evo-R with Union Forces and my Rome Vamps size 8. First Impression: This isn’t the same evo-r as last year Size: 155cm Weight: average Flex: Compared to previous seasons of the evo-r, the flex [...]

Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself Brenton: As a snowboarder, I’ve spent 10 full seasons in the mountains, predominantly in Summit County and Tahoe. As a person, I welcome being outside of my comfort zone. I like traveling, snowboarding, and surfing. I like seeing progression, and I have little patience for tradition. (True [...]

Each year, 686 collaborates with a new company for a limited edition series to offer a Times Line with another premium brand and in 09-10 the collaboration partnered with New Balance.  The New Balance x 686 Snowboarding Collection featuring shoes, snowboard boots, outerwear and accessories.  Earlier this month I introduced the outerwear collection and it’s [...]

July is winding down but in Colorado there is still plenty of snow for summer shredding and the rail garden is the best I’ve seen it at the top of Breckenridge’s Peak 10.   Today was my 100th day on snow for this year, reaching my goal and will continue onto more days at Mt [...]

It wasn’t long ago that I spoke with Willie from Bluebird Wax about the Bluebird Giveaway that was keeping them in business and the response was amazing from readers who went out and purchased box after box of Bluebird goodies.  It’s great to see that Bluebird gets the props they deserve. The contest ended and [...]

Each day riders and skiers hit the slopes and each day an injury is possible, it’s just part of the lifestyle whether it’s in the terrain park or just learning how to snowboard.   Unfortunately today not everyone has insurance and an injury can lead to a hospital visit which can lead to bills that [...]

Shay: So tell us about yourself? Ben: Well I’m a 20-year-old part time student. I also work part time as well at Boards n’ Motion, and in my spare time, I enjoy snowboarding, eating pizza, candy and Mac and cheese, and occasionally hitting on girls? Can I say that? Shay: What snowboard shop do you [...]

Location: Keystone, BC Snow Conditions: Overcast with hardpacked groomers. Setup: I rode the Unity Reverse with Union Forces and my Rome Vamps size 8. First Impression: Unity put out a board that handles the mountain and has a little rocker on nose and tail. Size: 155cm Weight: average Flex:  The origin was one of the stiffer freestyle boards in [...]