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When it comes to deciding the top boards of the season, each magazine defines their own lists and how they collect the results.  For Snowboarder Magazine, it means talking to the industry and shop employees to find out their favorites from the industry on-snow demos.  These on-snow demos were hosted  at a mix of mountains [...]

Job Title: Technine TM/Designer and Film maker Employer: Brandbase/MFM Years on snow: 23 ish Days on snow: Not what they used to be, unless standing there filming counts. Currently Riding: Technine Re Enforcer/ Elements bindings/Magoon Jacket and pant/JSLV/Electric/Skullcandy Currently I am: Working on the last of some T9 designs and editing our 11th movie, Familia [...]

It’s been a long time coming! After living in California for almost a year, it’s time for a So-Cal snowboard giveaway! I’ll be making my way down to Los Angeles and have some time to leisurely stroll around with a 11-12 Arbor Formula that is yours to keep if you find me first! This is [...]

Intended Purpose: The RED Hi-Fi comes with a customizable women’s fit in a low profile lightweight helmet designed to protect your head on the mountain. Appearance: I ended up with the Hi-Fi helmet in the Haze colorway which looks like a cream color choice.  There’s some pink on the earflap strap and a small mix [...]

When it comes to keeping your face warm on the mountain, facemasks do the job.  On the deep powder days, they keep you from breathing in the snow.  On the sunny days, they keep you from getting burnt.  On windy days, they keep your face from going numb.  Gone are the days that you have [...]

Today I read a quote from Terry Kidwell that said, “I never started snowboarding to make money. It was always about having fun, riding with friends…and the same stands today.” That quote made me think alot about snowboarding, myself and this blog. When I started this blog on August 20 four years ago, it was [...]

Job Title: Associate Photo Editor Employer: Snowboarder Magazine Years on snow: 19 years Days on snow: 150 a year Currently Riding: Dinosaurs Will Die 158 Genovese Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself Mike: I was born and raised up in Alaska, and decided to move south when I graduated from High School. I [...]

Intended Purpose: The Anon Solace goggles features comfort and style in a small frame for women. Location: I rode these goggles during day two of the SIA on-snow at Winter Park, CO. Conditions: The conditions were brutal for temperatures.  My own Smith goggles had frozen up from moisture on the lens so I borrowed the [...]

Job Title: Apparel Designer/Product Art Manager Employer: Armada Years on snow: Pretty much my whole life. Skiing first, and then snowboarding since highschool. Days on snow: 75ish? The number doesn’t really matter because it’s never enough! Currently Riding: Burton Feelgood 153. Armada TSTw Currently I am: In the office making prototype revisions… or rather avoiding [...]

Hundreds of snowboard products have been reviewed on Shayboarder.com but how do you give recognition to those that stand out from the rest of the pack? It was easy, I listened to your input on the recent survey for improvements and worked to create a way to showcase the gear that rank highest in reviews. [...]