http://www.shayboarder.com The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:34:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/04/inside-frequency-the-snowboarders-journal.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/04/inside-frequency-the-snowboarders-journal.html#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:20:21 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=11163 Frequency fits a different mold than your average snowboard magazine; the quarterly publication is focused on high quality and limited advertising which is rare in snowboarding.  Founded in 2001, Frequency: The Snowboarders Journal has grown to become a popular magazine for snowboarders wanting more than a throwaway magazine and the editorial/photography speaks for itself when [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/04/inside-frequency-the-snowboarders-journal.html/feed 5 http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/inside-ride-snowboards.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/inside-ride-snowboards.html#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:24:09 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=9699 Ride Snowboards has been a main component of the northwest’s snowboarding culture since 1992 with quality, innovation and fun as their motto.  They have been constantly growing but keeping with their signature ideas and beliefs that it’s just about the Ride.  They’ve experienced moves in the process but are still in the heart of Washington [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/inside-ride-snowboards.html/feed 10 http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/11/the-california-adventure-experience.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/11/the-california-adventure-experience.html#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:08:46 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=8058 Two weeks ago I traveled to California with the sole mission to visit as many snowboard companies as I could, give away a snowboard and spend time with family. The end result was an amazing time on the west coast, a glimpse into the so-cal shred company life and the ability to see behind doors [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/11/the-california-adventure-experience.html/feed 4 http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/11/a-look-inside-arbor-snowboards.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/11/a-look-inside-arbor-snowboards.html#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:45:26 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=8013 Arbor brings a responsible consciousness to the table when it comes to building and designing snowboards.  With a heavy skate, surf and art influence that Venice expresses and Arbor showcases, it’s no wonder that Arbor snowboards continues to support their roots. Just seconds from the Venice boardwalk houses one of the most environmentally friendly snowboard [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/11/a-look-inside-arbor-snowboards.html/feed 12 http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/a-view-into-dragon-optics.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/a-view-into-dragon-optics.html#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:37:56 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=7892 Since I’ve been snowboarding, Dragon has always been there as a consistent leader among goggles on the mountains.  With their signature logo that many wear on and off the mountain they remain true to who they are, what they support and continue with a steady stream of quality product from the snow to everyday use. [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/a-view-into-dragon-optics.html/feed 3 http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/a-glimpse-into-flow-snowboards.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/a-glimpse-into-flow-snowboards.html#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:19:02 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=7873 What started out as a binding company has grown to become the number two binding company around the world. Flow has now become a triple threat with snowboards, boots and bindings to compliment each rider on their journey in the mountains.  After 10 years of doing their designs, its no surprise that other companies now [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/a-glimpse-into-flow-snowboards.html/feed 6 http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/stepping-inside-snowboarder-magazine.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/stepping-inside-snowboarder-magazine.html#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:27:43 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=7852 It’s easy to imagine that snowboard publications are massive but in reality the people behind our favorite words, photos and events are a lot more home grown than you’d expect.  Snowboarder has a huge name in the industry and continues the tradition of the passion of riding within a mix of written content and photograph [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/stepping-inside-snowboarder-magazine.html/feed 5 http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/a-visit-inside-686.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/a-visit-inside-686.html#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:50:20 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=7822 The California adventure started with an early flight to Los Angeles on yesterday morning and once I received my rental car, I was off to visiting the snowboard companies in the Southern California area. The first stop of the adventure was 686, the outerwear and apparel company that brings new meaning to a three letter [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/a-visit-inside-686.html/feed 13