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686 and Scion roll out the ultimate snowboard ride
02 months ago
686 recently teamed up with Scion to blow the doors off a xB and convert it to the ultimate snowboard ride, and we’ve got photos and video of this incredible project.
“The 686 Scion Numeric is a dream come true,” says Michael Akira West, president and creative director at 686. “What better way to celebrate our twentieth anniversary by doing something that’s never been done before? Every part of this build has a story and a separate product that it was inspired from. I’m psyched we were able to show it to the world, our way.”
The snow specific tires reflect NB686® snowboarding boots and are branded as New Balance® tires. The top of the car is designed like a Bern® protective carbon fiber helmet, complete with their patented brim technology. The windshield is designed from Dragon’s APX® frameless goggle and offers full peripheral view inside the car. The Sparco® modified seats are inspired from actual Union® team snowboard bindings and are constructed in a high-back cup shaped form. The sound system is engineered and designed by the Skullcandy® team, which used their premiere Aviator headphones as inspiration. GoPro® came in with their POV expertise in visual racing mirrors and interior mapping. Vestal® watches and their ZR-3 Chronograph inspired the custom built time gauges. The devil is in the details and Freewaters® sandals clearly did this in the first ever heated floor mats. BOA® Technology added their “dialed” in fit to the cars heating and cooling system. Recco® Avalanche Rescue systems supplied their sophisticated radar technology on the road and mountain terrain. Blind® skateboards legendary artist, Marc Mckee provided his custom touch to the interior panels. To finalize the winter shred story, 686’s technical textile background pushed manufacturing boundaries by successfully wrapping the world’s first and only fully functional waterproof and breathable snowboarding outerwear vehicle, complete with stitched panels, laser welded seams, waterproof zipper and mesh venting.
Keep reading to see the full photo gallery and video of the project.
Get your Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails at Snowboarder Mag
04 months ago
by Chris
in Contest & Event News
Bear Mountain’s is ready to kick off the early season contest circuit with Hot Dawgs & Hand Rails on September 24th.
Fifty riders will be dropping in on “The Scene” at Bear Mountain for an all day jib jam. If you’re in the So Cal area, you can head up to Bear Mountain to watch the day go down, while everyone else can watch the action on snowboardermag.com. The live webcast presented by Red Bull begins at 3:00pm on snowboardermag.com and ends at 7:00pm with the HDHR awards ceremony.
Snowboarder Mag’s Video Recap of the 2010 Hot Dawgs & Hand Rails Contest
For more information, scope the press release below, or head over to Snowboarder Mag: http://www.snowboardermag.com/exclusives/hot-dawgz-hand-rails-live-webcast-sept-24th/
Trick Or Treat At The 3rd Annual Backyard Bang Rail Jam In PDX
02 years ago
PORTLAND, OR (Oct. 28, 2009) – The 3rd Annual Backyard Bang Rail Jam presented by Salomon Snowboards and the Art Institute of Portland kicks of this Saturday with heavy hitting riders and hungry Ams ready to battle it out with ghosts and goblins.
Think Thank’s Jesse Burtner will be announcing tech tricks while industry veterans and rail Jedi’s Chad Otterstrom, Jarad Hadi, Colin Langlois and Chip Treadwell judge the action. (more…)
Rick Alden Of Skullcandy Named Finalist In Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur Of 2009 Contest
02 years ago
by Press Release
in Industry News
Narrowed down to five CEOs across the country, online voting will determine the winner
(Park City, UT) September 16, 2009 – Rick Alden, founder and CEO of Skullcandy, has been named one-of-five finalists for the Entrepreneur of 2009 contest in Entrepreneur magazine presented by The UPS Store®, perhaps the most prestigious award bestowed upon entrepreneurs today. Now through October 12, 2009, Skullcandy customers and supporters can vote for industry veteran Alden to become the Entrepreneur of 2009 at entrepreneur.com/e2009/vote/established. (more…)
SIA.09 – Mix Master Mike and Snoop Dogg
02 years ago
After the Riders’ Poll Awards we headed over to the Palms Casino for the Snoop Dogg and Mix Master Mike concert hosted by Skullcandy. Mix Master Mike started it off with his signature style, and then Snoop came on and ripped it for a little while. Thanks to Skullcandy for the great show! (more…)
Sia.09 Day Two – Industry Stand-outs Receive Recognition While Snoop, Gene Simmons, Denver Mayor Roam The Aisles
03 years ago
by Press Release
in Industry News
LAS VEGAS, NV (January 29, 2009) – While some SIA.09 attendees recovered from the previous night’s festivities, including SIA’s Farewell to Vegas party, others received a well-deserved pat on the back by their industry peers. Day Two of the SIA.09 SnowSports Trade Show kicked off with the official announcement of the 2009 SIA SnowSports Retailers of the Year and the Canadian SnowSports Retailers and Reps of the Year in the Show’s lobby. Awardees were chosen based on specific criteria and for consistently making a significant impact in the snow sports industry. (more…)
SIA Day 1, Jan 27 2009
03 years ago
SIA day 1 kicked off hard, with visits to several of the snowboard industry heavy hitters. Check out our seperate coverage of Burton, 686, North Face, Oakley, Ride, Cappel, and K2, as well as the lowdown on 686′s New Balance Collab party coming soon. (more…)
Skullcandy Announces Snoop Dogg & Mix Master Mike At Sia Bash
03 years ago
(Salt Lake City, UT — January 5, 2009) Skullcandy, a developer of core audio products, is stoked to announce Snoop Dogg and Mix Master Mike from the Beastie Boys as its headliners at this year’s SIA show in Las Vegas. A night of music chaos featuring Super Natural as MC, the company is set to make its mark in Vegas on the second night of the show, Wednesday, January 28th at Rain in the Palms Hotel. A way of thanking partnering industry companies, their supporters, as well as core retailers, reps and dealers, Skullcandy looks forward to bringing key music acts to the 2009 show.
“At Skullcandy, we’re always looking for events that bring a unique energy to the action sports and music industry,” stated Rick Alden, CEO and founder of Skullcandy. “Bringing a mainstream and talented crew of folks like Snoop Dogg, Mix Master Mike and Super Natural to SIA for the show’s last year in Vegas is our way of going out with a bang. We’re thrilled to bring top-notch musicians to our party as a way of thanking our collaborating partners and core dealers—it’s going to be a great.” (more…)