Posts by Chris
SIA 2012 is upon us
0Hard to believe it’s already been a year, but the SIA tradeshow opens its doors tomorrow. Attendees will walk the miles of booths, checking out 2012-13 gear from all your favorite snow companies, party like rockstars, and head up to Winter Park for the on-snows.
We’ll be there in limited capacity this year, so for the daily blow-by-blow you should cruise over to Shay Boarder.
ThirtyTwo Spot Check at Bear Mountain
1Chris Bradshaw, Jake Kuzyk and Joe Sexton shred the People’s Park at Bear Mountain in the newest ThirtyTwo Spot Check. Joe Sexton knocked out the 100 footer to close it out.
Burton Tokyo Rail Days Results
1“With Burton Rail Days, we wanted to bring a legitimate exhibition of urban riding to the center of Tokyo,” said Greg Dacyshyn, Chief Creative Officer at Burton Snowboards. “Roppongi Hills Arena is an iconic destination in Tokyo, and seeing this urban center transformed into a full winter festival with music, kids snowboard lessons and a world-class rail competition was incredible. It was a next-level event and everyone from the riders to the crowd had an amazing time.”
In the end, it was Jamie Nicholls from Great Britain who won the entire event with two super strong runs: one that included a frontside boardslide 270 out on the down rail and another run that included a frontside boardslide change-up boardslide on the down rail. Dylan Alito came in second place with a frontside boardslide on the ledge and a second run that included a hardway frontside 270 frontside boardslide on the ledge. Ethan Deiss claimed third place with a frontside 180 switch nosepress and a second run that included a frontside 270 frontside boardslide to fakie – both on the down rail. And Shoma earned fourth place with a transfer 50-50 on the kink rail in one run and a transfer boardslide on the kink rail in his other high-scoring run.
Jamie Nicholls had this to say about his win, “When they announced that I won, I honestly couldn’t believe it, especially because there were so many amazing riders there and everyone smashed it,” said Jamie. “The crowd was amazing – let’s just say that I love Japan, Tokyo and everyone there.”
2011 Burton Rail Days: Final Results
1. Jamie Nicholls (GBR) NIKE 6.0 – $15,000
2. Dylan Alito (USA) VOLCOM – $8,000
3. Ethan Deiss (USA) BURTON – $4,000
4. Shoma Takao (JPN) FORUM – $2,000
Iikka Backstrom “This is Snowboarding” Edit
1Another edition of This is Snowboarding from DC just dropped, featuring Iika Backstrom killing it. Check it out.
The Art of Flight Soundtrack Now Available
0From pulse-pounding beats to melodic instrumentals, The Art of FLIGHT soundtrack crosses musical genres featuring a variety of music from still unknown acts to this year’s breakout performers.
The initial trailer (www.artofflightmovie.com) for “The Art of FLIGHT” featured a specially crafted score created by French musician Anthony Gonzalez, the man behind the electronic dream pop act, M83, and Curt Morgan, the Director of “The Art of FLIGHT.” Morgan and Gonzalez created a new band called The Three Corners of the Earth and placed the track on iTunes after the trailer came out prompting requests for the track to pour in.
Season 2 of DC’s “This is Snowboarding”
0DC’s webisode series “This is Snowboarding” is back for season 2, featuring riders like Devun Walsh, Iikka Backstrom, Lauri Heiskari, and Aaron Biittner.
Kicking off the series and the snow season, the first video showcases DC snowboarder Devun Walsh. See highlights from the Whistler backcountry of the Boss himself, video after the break.
Pirate Movie Productions’ “Bottom Line” now available on iTunes
0Pirate Movie Productions latest film, “Bottom Line,” is now available on iTunes.
Buy the movie here: Bottom Line
Or check out the preview after the break.
Maddy Schaffrick joins team Oakley
0Steamboat Springs rider Maddy Schaffrick is the newest addition to Oakley’s Global Women’s Team. Big ups to Maddy, she’s a stellar rider, and definitely one to watch as the Olympics draw near.
“I’m so excited to be working with Oakley,” said Maddy. “I believe in the products and enjoy that they’re the best combination of technology and style. I am proud to be part of the team!”
“Oakley athletes have woven a powerful legacy across a myriad of sports since the brand’s inception in 1975,” said Patrick McIlvain, Oakley VP Global Sports Marketing. “Maddy possesses an uncontainable drive to be on the forefront of sport and style. This makes her exceptional an ambassador for Oakley who will lead the next generation of active women into new territory where performing beautifully is a natural part of everyday life.”


