For the second year in a row 686 hosted the Lights Out Boxing at the Denver SIA Show. A rowdy bunch of blood-thirsty snow industry fight fans crowded ringside at Casselman’s for five bouts of amateur (and we mean, really, really amateur) boxing matches. The bloodiest fight of the night was between Ion Camera’s Braly Joy and Wave Rave’s Steve Klassen. For the official results from all the fights (and some photos), follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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It was a tornado tour at 2013 SIA Snow Show in the Denver Convention Center, but we survived. While we’re thinking about what it all means, here a few of the people (like Jack Mitrani, Jake Burton, John Jackson, and Gabi Viteri above), products, and booths that we saw in Denver.
– SIA 2013 People Gallery
– SIA 2013 Products Gallery
– SIA 2013 Booth Gallery
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Last night (February 1, 2013) in Denver’s spacious Filmore Auditorium the shred world gathered for the 14th Annual TransWorld Snowboarding Awards presentation where Peter Line was honored with the Legend Award.
Emcee’s GT and John Jackson presided over the ceremony—the biggest off-snow event in the industry—as the best riders of 2012 took the stage in recognition of individual progression and style in both riding and videography. To be recognized in this capacity by one’s peers is one of the highest accomplishments in snowboarding. Winners are determined by polling over 100 top pros to get their take on the best riding, video parts, and tricks of the year. Congratulations to all the nominees.
For all the official results, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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While we didn’t see any rotary bindings during our cruise of the 2013 SIA Snow Show in Denver (we’re sure they were there, they always are) we are glad to see that the ubiquitously useless innovation is not yet dead. A post on Shreddit alerted us to the Rotary Binding which is currently attempting to raise funds on Kickstarter. And there’s nothing new here:
Anyone who has ever gotten on or off a chairlift with a snowboard knows how uncomfortable it can be. Simply getting on and off requires painful bending of the knees and ankles in directions they were never meant to bend! . . Our state of the art bindings allow the board to rotate around the front foot by the simple tug of a cord. The Rotary Snowboard Bindings are extremely simple and safe to use while making your way to the next ski lift.
Michael Fultz, of San Diego, California, hopes to raise $100,000 for the project. With 28 days to go he’s got close to $3,000. We’re guessing he won’t reach his goal, but that’s probably best for everyone involved. Because seriously, we’ll say this again, “No one who snowboards wants a rotating binding.”
[Link: Kickstarter]
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Beginning tomorrow (Saturday, February 2, 2013) the Burton US Open Snowboarding Championship Qualifiers will be live and online from Pennsylvania’s 7 Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania.
Watch talented riders from around the world compete to earn the right to move on to the next round of competition at the prestigious 31st annual Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships presented by MINI, taking place at Vail Mountain from February 25-March 2, 2013. In addition to scoring a spot at the US Open, qualifying riders will earn a piece of a $20,000 prize purse.
Coverage begins at 5:45 AM PST (8:45 AM EST). For a complete schedule of events, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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Vans today announced that they have signed snowboarder Pat Moore to the Vans Global Snow Team (pictured right in Silverton, Colorado).
“Being here in Silverton for Vans’ 20th anniversary in snow is such a humbling experience,” Moore said. “Vans’ passion and commitment to sick product and the snowboard lifestyle has spanned nearly my entire life. In the last 20 years, Vans has sponsored some of the most influential snowboarders in the world, from Jamie Lynn, Palmer, Sean Johnson to the new legends like Mark Landvik. I’m honored to be a part of a team that holds such a legacy.”
For the official word, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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Stance is proud to have signed up straight shooter Scotty Wittlake to their “Punks & Poets” crew. Here’s what they’re staying about it:
To say that Scotty is a mystery is an understatement. He’s the kind of guy that other guys want to be like, and ride like. Riding non-stop all winter after working the fishing trade in Alaska all summer, his vision and example of living off the land and in the most adventurous ways possible, makes those of us sitting at a desk jealous daily.
Look for a signature Wittlake sock coming later this year.
[Link: Stance] [click to continue…]
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There were stacks of new split boards showing at the 2013 SIA Show in Denver, but one of the lightest, smoothest and best looking was the new Jones Snowboards Ultracraft. Here’s what Jeremy Jones is saying about it:
“Making lighter split boards without sacrificing performance and durability has been on my radar since launching our original line four years ago,” says Jones. “This is the answer. The Ultracraft’s design process and exclusive new lightweight mix of high tech materials are game changers in split board construction. We’re stoked to launch the Ultracraft as the first evolution of limited edition products sold only in our EPICenter shops around the world.”
We held it today and it looks amazing. As it should for $1,200. For the official word and all the details follow the jump.. [click to continue…]
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The US Open of Snowboarding Championships are at Vail this year. Remember? Not Vermont. Vail, Colorado. Those V words are confusing and Burton would like to remind everyone that the world’s winningest halfpipe shredder and 2012 US Open halfpipe champ Shaun White will be riding the Vail pipe (not a Vermont pipe) to defend his title.
“The US Open is one of snowboarding’s legendary events, and some of my best competition memories are of competing at Vail, so for me, bringing the two together is all time,” said Shaun White. “I’m excited to compete in Vail’s new pipe and see everyone come out for the next evolution of this contest.”
Mr. White, however, isn’t the only one confirmed for this event. Louie Vito, Greg Bretz, and Kazuhiro Kokubo will be jocking the pipe as well. It sounds like the snowboard event of the season, doesn’t it? Follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
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Look who moved to LA? Westlife Distribution, the parent company 686, has named Brent Sandor as their new Director of Marketing. Sandor was most recently brand director at Spy.
“At Westlife, the family is tight. We have a history of keeping heads for a while and I’m stoked that we’ve found someone talented in both the creative and business realms. Sandor has proven himself from the ground up and psyched to have him on. He’s the type of dude that can hang all night long with the young guns and also be the first one up for a 6am biz meeting,” said Mike West, President/CEO.
Seems that’s a good trait these days. For the official world from Westlife, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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