by The Editors on December 3, 2014
We’re always interested in people’s side project (wonder why?). And snow photographer Oli Gagnon has a great one–drumming in the “doom metal” band Hoopsnake. This is their first music video titled Curse of the White Widow. It has all the key elements: heavy bass, banging drums, strangulation, decapitation, masturbation, amputation, cannibalism, and a zombie. But we don’t want to ruin it for you. Just watch it. For an interview with Gagnon click the link.
[Link: Snowboarder Magazine]
by The Editors on December 3, 2014
Just because we all know how badly this must have hurt. . . and Brandon Westgate just takes it all in.
by The Editors on December 2, 2014
The West is currently getting pummeled by its first real winter storm of the 14-15 season and the snow is beginning to pile up (we know, everyone else already got theirs). So as a reminder for what it’s going to be like tomorrow morning, here’s a little taste of the Canadian Chronicles with Zeal Optics riders Andrew Burns, Craig Beaulieu and Jake Bauer.
by The Editors on December 1, 2014
For years we’ve been trying to figure out downhill skateboarding, and now, thanks to Arbor Skateboards’ and Caliber Trucks’ new full-length film Grade it’s beginning to make much more sense. Or, in all honest, less sense, as in these guys will scare you senseless with their non-stop hill bombing.
Tag along with James Kelly, Liam Morgan, Tyler Howell, Brandon Tissen, and Jordan Riachi as they travel to some of the most critical and challenging roads in the world. GRADE was filmed on location in Mexico, Hawaii, Northern Sierras, Laguna Beach, Australia, and Switzerland.
Sheesh. The whole film is here, watch it.
by The Editors on December 1, 2014
Something about this hilarious ditty from The Moopets reminds us of what over-commercialization has done to many players in the industry. And we just can’t get it out of our heads. You’re welcome.
by The Editors on November 25, 2014
Pro-Tec’s how-to video series Technique brings in one of the biggest style tricks in the world from a skater with the biggest style as Christian Hosoi explains the subtle skills involved in the Smith Grind. Maybe we’ll finally have the sack to
[Link: Pro-Tec]
by The Editors on November 21, 2014
Danny Davis’ 44-minute snowboarding film Peace Park will be airing on ABC on Sunday November 30, 2014 at 11 AM PST.
“Peace Park is all about bringing the soul back into snowboarding,” comments Davis. “I’m really stoked that my sponsors believe in me and continue to support my vision of keeping snowboarding fun and creative. This year’s Peace Park is different than any other, offering something for every style of snowboarder to ride. We had riders from all around the world show up!”
After the NBC premiere you’ll be able to watch the whole thing again on the Youtube channel of a certain mouse dissolving (but soon no longer flame retarding) caffeinated, carbonated, high fructose corn syrup product marketed as a drink. But please, don’t put that stuff in your body no matter how cool Mr. Davis makes it look.
For most of the official word from Burton, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 18, 2014
Two years in the making, Far From Home Movie tells the story of Brolin Mawejje and his bout to become Africa’s first Olympic snowboarder. Born in Kampala, Uganda, Brolin’s life has been a tumultuous journey of highs and lows, rejection and acceptance. With the support of his community, Brolin is realizing his potential as an Olympian and as a doctor with dreams of building a hospital in his country’s capital. Far From Home will premiere in the beginning of Winter 2015.
[Link: Far From Home]
by The Editors on November 7, 2014
Scion has created a new touring vehicle (party van) for Riley Hawk. It’s got a load of retro flavor including a working 8-Track stereo and full shag carpet and looks to be a one-of-a-kind xB for certain, according to a story on Carbuzz.com. Kind of makes us want to blast a little Nebula just to get in the mood.
[Link: Carbuzz]
by The Editors on November 7, 2014
Every since Kelly Slater busted out his frontside 720 in France last month it has become obvious that although skateboarders and snowboarders had figured out air rotation nomenclature years ago, some of the brightest minds in surfing were still having trouble sorting it all out. Now, thanks to Pierre’s little clip, this whole chapter can come to a peaceful conclusion. . . maybe.
[Link: AWSM.com]
