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There are few snowboard brands built in the United States and even fewer that are built with the mountains just outside the factory.  Unity Snowboards based in Silverthorne, Colorado has been handcrafting snowboards since 1995 for high quality and high performance snowboarding.  What once was a freeride company is now making waves in the pipes, [...]

In addition to their snowboard line, Nitro continues to bring out their snowboard outerwear that answers to the call of audio & visual liberation on the slopes.  Their outerwear features 15k, 10K and 8K specific features depending on the conditions you’ll be riding in and they all have a variety of technical features to enhance [...]

Location: Steamboat, CO Snow Conditions: Mixture of hardpacked to slushy groomers. Setup: I rode the Sierra V-spot with my Union bastardized bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 151cm. First Impression: This board is soft and so easy to butter up the mountain with. Weight: average Flex: The V-spot is one of the softer [...]

Since I moved to Steamboat 4 years ago, I’ve lived in the same house with my dog that overlooks the Yampa Valley.  Roommates have come and gone, friends have joined along for the ride but I knew eventually it would could to an end.  Steamboat has been paradise in many ways; powder days were a [...]

Intended Purpose: Warmer weather glove with good grip and insulation so even on the warmer spring days your hands stay warm. Location: I spent the majority of time riding these late season at Steamboat. Conditions: I’ve worn these gloves on cold to snowy days and warmer days on the mountain. They are ideal for the [...]

Snowboarding was meant to be enjoyed and it’s no surprise that Stepchild follows through with enjoying snowboarding, good quality snowboards and keeping it real.  Stepchild added a couple new boards to the line  which includes more reverse camber models in a variety of low to high price ranges. Joe Sexton received a pro model and [...]

Location: Breckenridge, CO Snow Conditions: Mixture of hardpacked to slushy groomers. Setup: I rode the Omatic Celebrity with my Union bastardized bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 155 First Impression: Hands down the most poppy board I’ve ridden in a while. Weight: Average Flex: The celebrity had a stiffer flex longitudinally that really [...]

Now that the 09-10 season has come to an end (with the exception of this summer at Mt Hood) I figured it was finally time to bring back the best of 09-10.  The best of list is my way of commending boards I enjoyed riding this year, it’s not a board test but just a [...]

Since the beginning of Nomis they have stuck with designs that showcase a fresh/creative statement and quality that stands out.  From their outerwear to their streetwear, they’ve offered up the Nomis look whether you snowboard in it or wear it around town.  Their premium collection offers the ultimate fabric, construction and styling  for men and [...]

Location: Breckenridge, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to icy conditions on the mountain. Setup: I rode the Burton Ration with Burton lexa bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 155cm. First Impression: Wow, I’ve actually found a board that’s meant to go straight and hit rails. Weight: Average Flex: The ration was medium flex from tip [...]