Confession: our first “real” skateboard was a purple, anodized aluminum Banzai Skateboard. Got it for Christmas after dreaming about it for months. It had both nose and tail kick long before it was cool. It rolled smoothly and quietly and it hooked us for life. Every feeling of stoke we had for that board, came flooding back when we saw Lost’s new Hesher Metal Cruisers. It appears we’re not the only one’s with anodized aluminum fantasies.
“The earliest memories from my skateboarding days in the 70’s are of riding my Banzai aluminum double kick skateboard,” said Matt “Mayhem” Biolos. “Flashy fun from the past is the polar opposite of all the plastic stuff so many brands are putting out. We wanted to do something special and exquisite.”
And it seems they have. The boards come in four anodized colors with laser cut logos, translucent, color-matched wheels, and die cut grip. The Hesher Metal Cruisers are sold only as completes for $149 a pop. Banzai, indeed.
Graphic, print and color direction inspired by the …Lost Surfboard Factory, these one of a kind, hand-laminated resin designs transform into individual looks for spring 2013. Spanning all categories, including knits, board shorts, wovens and T-shirts, the collection retails for $22 – $49.50 and is available at a retailers near you.
For those time when you know you’re going to return with more than you brought, or with much less, comes the Herschel Supply Packable Collection.
Created with ripstop nylon and has the unique ability to stowaway into its own hidden pocket, the Packable Collection offers a durable, lightweight and compact storage carrying solution. This collection is comprised of duffels, backpacks, totes and a rain cover. The compact size and fully drainable features make this collection perfect for everything from eco friendly grocery shopping to extra packing space on your travels.
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.”
Not wanting to be left out when it comes to authentic camp vibes, Element has partnered up with outdoor/camping company Kelty for a couple T-shirts and a pair of trunks.
The Element Kelty collection was created to enjoy the peaks and valleys, and roads in between. It’s been an honor for us to join Kelty on this adventure, creating new product on both our ends. From Kelty on board and in the streets, to Element in the field and camping out, the collaboration has reminded us all to keep discovering.
We never really knew much about 9Five Eyewear other than they were coming up in San Diego and doing a good job on the climb. CCS checked in with founder Mike Metcalf and his crew and came back with this. Now we know.
Jones Snowboards wants everyone to be safer in the backcountry apparently, and they’re doing it with an all-new Snowpulse compatible 30l R.A.S. Ready backcountry pack.
Weighing in at 6.7lbs when loaded with the R.A.S. (Removable Airbag System), the new Jones 30L R.A.S. Ready Pack has all the technical features of the standard 30L pack combined with additional pockets that hold the Snowpulse R.A.S. system. The 30L’s R.A.S. system pockets allow you to use the pack with or without the airbag installed and utilizes compressed air instead of nitrogen, so you can easily deploy the bag for storage before a plane trip, and then easily refill the canister at your destination.
This looks like just the thing to help make a bad situation a little better. Follow the jump for all the official details. [click to continue…]
Looks like the shoe that revitalized vulcanized skateboarding shoes is getting an upgrade. Yes, we’re talking about the Vans Rowley Pro because it’s reportedly Geoff Rowley Week at Vans.
Built to meet the requirements of Geoff Rowley’s raw skateboarding style, the [ROWLEY] PRO brings a new emphasis on comfort and durability. The improved design features Vans’ PRO VULC construction: modern cushioning technology demanded by today’s high impact skateboarding built on Vans’ trademark original waffle outsole’s ultimate grip and boardfeel.
The new Pro’s come in three color ways plus a “special white Motorhead version.” Follow the jump for all the official details. [click to continue…]
Wondering what the new DC Mike Mo Signature shoe looks like? Something like this. It features three color ways (red, black and dark grey), “no sew upper” TPU backed super suede upper, and open mesh tongue, Unilite midsole, and cup sole construction. Not a bad looking skateboarding foot covering at all. To check out the launch video, follow the jump. . . [click to continue…]
