Job Title: Engineering Intern Employer: Leitner-Poma of America Years on snow: 10 Days on snow: It’s been increasing each season, but about 30 Currently Riding: This summer it’s been my Yeti 575, but for snow season 09-10 Never Summer Evo R, Rome 390’s Currently I am: In the process of moving and getting ready for [...]
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Industry Profile: Leitner-Poma Engineering Intern Nathan Vanis
August 31st, 2010Shay Update: 10-11 Winter
August 30th, 2010I haven’t closed the door on the 09-10 winter yet since I’m hoping to make a trip down to Timberline for another day on the slopes but in just a couple of weeks the 10-11 winter will be arriving for snowboarders. Colorado is getting ready with snowmaking that will allow for them to hopefully have [...]
Read More... | 2 CommentsGlove Review: Swany SX-31
August 29th, 2010Intended Purpose: Cold weather skiing/snowboarding mitten with good insulation to keep your hands warm on the mountain. Location: I spent the majority of time riding these in late season storms in Colorado. Conditions: I’ve worn these mittens on cold snowy days on the mountain, typically below 25 degrees. Sizing: I have typical women’s hands and [...]
Read More...TGR’s “Deeper Unplugged” in Seattle
August 28th, 2010In only a matter of weeks, Jeremy Jones Deeper will be premiering to masses of snowboarders but until then Deeper Unplugged gives people a behind the scenes look at what Deeper is about. Last night in Seattle, evo showcased Deeper Unplugged for local riders to come hang out, drink and watch the behind the scenes [...]
Read More... | 3 CommentsShay’s take on the 2011 Good Wood
August 27th, 2010When it comes to snowboard tests, the Good Wood is the longest running and most well known test that defines a list of boards to consider for the upcoming season. I’ve been able to go behind the scenes with the Good Wood Test in the past to check out how they try and test each [...]
Read More... | 6 CommentsIndustry Profile: HCSC On Hill Manager/Digger Corey McDonald
August 26th, 2010Job Title: On Hill Manager/Head Digger Employer: High Cascade Snowboard Camp Years on snow: 22 Days on snow: 200 + Currently Riding: Dinosaurs Will Die Genovese 157 Currently I am: Finishing up the summer at HCSC getting ready to Jump into winter mode with Planet. Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself Corey: Grew [...]
Read More... | 4 CommentsSnowboard Review: 10-11 Arbor Draft
August 25th, 2010Location: Steamboat, CO & Timberline, OR Snow Conditions: Mixture of hardpacked to slushy groomers to powder days. Setup: I rode the Arbor Draft with my Union bastardized bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 155cm. First Impression: Soft buttery goodness for park laps Weight: average Flex: The draft is the soft buttery flexing board [...]
Read More... | 6 CommentsIndustry Profile: Solstice Supply Founder Justin Clapick
August 24th, 2010Job Title: Founder Employer: SolsticeSupply.com Years on snow: 17 Days on snow: 60 + p/year Currently Riding: Lib Tech Jamie Lynn Currently I am: Geeking out on Microsoft Word Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself Justin: 30 years old. Born and raised in San Diego, CA. Moved to Bend, OR in 2004. I [...]
Read More...My Summer at Hood
August 23rd, 2010There’s a list in my head of things I want to do when it comes to snowboarding. It’s not really a bucket list but more a list that every snowboarder dreams of. One of the items was to do a summer at Mt Hood and I can finally cross it off the list. There was [...]
Read More... | 5 CommentsSnowboard Film Premieres coming soon!
August 22nd, 2010In only a matter of months winter will return to the mountains and cover our favorite playgrounds with a blanket of white so that snowboarders can play once again. Until then we have some of the best filmers and riders out there bringing us snowboard films each season to keep us occupied until winter strikes. [...]
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