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Job Title: Testing Program Coordinator Employer: Boa Technology Inc. Years on snow: 18 years Days on snow: 70 per season / prior to BOA over 100. Currently Riding: Salomon and Bonfire products Currently I am: a single speed mountain biking fool Shay: Tell us a little bit about yourself Rob: I grew up in New [...]

In the grand scheme of snowboard tests, the Transworld Snowboarding Good Wood test is the longest running and the most well known test that defines a list of boards to consider each season.  I’ve tagged along with the Good Wood Test a couple times to see how they test each snowboard and got to see [...]

Job Title: Creative Director Employer: YoBeat.com Years on snow: If you count old skateboard decks, 25 or so. Days on snow: 20 maybe? I’m not sure. Currently Riding: K2 Raygun w/ Union Bindings. Graphically the Raygun was my favorite board at SIA, because RayGun magazine which inspired it, is what got me into design. I’m [...]

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 Rucksac backpack is Ride’s metro pack designed to fit everything you need in one pack.  It features lot of pocket  and organization space which makes it perfect for traveling with lot of items. Size: The Rucksac backpack is 20L which is a decent size.  I like the separate zones for gear, I [...]

Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked groomers to softer slushy runs. Setup: I rode the Flow NXT-AT bindings on the Flow Era with my Vans Veil Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: I set up the NXT-AT bindings at work right before I went out riding.  It was actually the quickest I’ve [...]

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 [...]

Job Title: Snowboard Instructor/Coach/Guide Employer: Steamboat Guides and Steamboat Resort Years on snow: 21 Days on snow: Ever? More than 2,000. Close to 150 last year. Currently Riding: For 2012 Riding/Teaching: 155 Burton Process Flying V Jib Park: 155 Burton Hero Pow: 157 Burton Sherlock Bindings: Burton Malavita EST Boots: Burton Ion When I’m not [...]