For 10-11, Drake did a total overhaul and revamp on their bindings. For technology they have the contact pad a solid EVA pad that covers the base of the binding from toe to heel, biomapping the hiback to be specifically engineered to correspond calf and leg movement to contour perfectly that ensures correct natural stance, [...]
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Drake Bindings 2010-2011
June 4th, 2010Timberline & Windells 6/3/10
June 3rd, 2010I arrived at Mt Hood, Oregon a couple days ago to get acclimated to camp life before the first session of summer snowboard camp will begin at Windells. I had talked to Tim a couple months ago about coming out to camp, helping with blogging and being here as shayboarder to write about the rad [...]
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June 3rd, 2010Job Title: “Manager” is what you might call it Employer: Sequence Boardshop Years on snow: About 18 sliding while standing up in some way, about 12 or so on “real” snowboards Days on snow: Today was day 64 for the 2010 season, and still counting. Currently Riding: Capita and Union! Indoor FK and Charlie Slasher [...]
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June 3rd, 2010
I’m out here at Windells camp getting ready for session 1 to start and here’s the latest from Windells on this upcoming summer and Core Action videos so campers can get videos of themselves all summer each session. Definitely saves having to do the filming yourself during the session.
Read More... | 2 CommentsSnowboard Review: 10-11 Jones Mountain Twin
June 2nd, 2010Location: Blackcomb, BC & Loveland, CO Snow Conditions: Blackcomb, BC was hardpacked & ice to slushy bumpy snow. Loveland was powder and groomers to bumpy snow. Setup: I rode the Jones Mountain Twin with my Union bastardized bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 157cm First Impression: I’m don’t ride like Jeremy Jones or [...]
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June 1st, 2010Job Title: Outside Sales Rep Employer: I represent c3worldwide (CAPiTA, COAL, UNION), Ashbury eyewear, Nike snowboarding, and Magical Go-Go. Years on snow: I always have to go back and add em up. I started riding in 5th grade (88-89ish) so 21 winters or so. Days on snow: This past season I got 30 something days [...]
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