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Location: Breckenridge, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked snow conditions with overcast weather Setup: I rode the Burton Lip-stick flying V with Burton lexa bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 154cm First Impression: Wow I actually prefer this board with V-rocker than Flying-V. Weight: Average Flex: The switch to Flying V stiffened up the lip-stick [...]

The 2009-2010 may have been a season to remember for most of us but for some unlucky few it was a season to forget.  Earlier this week I asked those who endured a worst season ever to share their stories in order to win an Omatic Extr-eco with BS Technology.  The stories came in and [...]

Location: Steamboat, CO Snow Conditions: Sunny bluebird with hardpacked corduroy snow, leftover powder and bumped groomers. Setup: I rode the Chemical Storm with my Union bastardized bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 155 First Impression: The shape of the Chemical storm’s nose and tail is getting too much attention but the ride of [...]

Intended Purpose: Designed to be a lightweight first layer and with dryride ultrawick it helps repel moisture.  It’s quick drying and stink proof to keep a sweaty day on snow less noticeable to your friends. Appearance: I bought the men’s tech polo in the white color mostly because it was the only color they had [...]

Monument was started in 2001 and is driven by art which is apparent in their boards each season.  By working with a roster of established and emerging artists to infuse art into snowboarding, Monument brings inspired high quality products for snowboarder.  For 10-11 Monument works with artist Daniel Jackson to commemorate their limited artist series, [...]

Intended Purpose: The Dragon Rogue’s offer optical clarity for the mountain with pure comfort to make your mountain experience easily visible, comfortable and long lasting. Location: I started riding these at Winter Park in early February and kept riding them all season long mostly at Steamboat. Conditions: I’ve ridden with them on sunny bluebird days [...]

It’s rare to see a snowboarder riding without highbacks on the mountain, so uncommon that if you try it you’ll get interesting glances by those who notice and the people you snowboard with might question your sanity.   The concept of riding without highbacks has been around since the beginning of snowboarding but moved into [...]

Did you break your only snowboard and lose your job? Did your girlfriend dump you in the Snowbird Tram  and make you cry in front of hundreds?  Did your board & your beer get stolen from your vehicle?  Did you make youtube in an embarrassing video?   That’s only the beginning of a worst season ever [...]

Four years ago I packed up my truck with all my belongings and moved to Colorado for resort town living. I arrived in Steamboat Springs without a home, job and unsure of what the future would hold for me but all I wanted was to snowboard.  The move ended up being the best decision I’ve [...]

It’s hard to believe it’s May outside when there is a couple inches of new snow at your house, along the highway and falling at resorts around Colorado.  Loveland is a true freeriders mountain in Colorado with the open terrain and drops.  It’s off the beaten path for many skiers & snowboarders that drive by [...]