by The Editors on June 9, 2009
Burton’s Senior Vice President of Creative Greg Dacyshyn is experiencing the “pleasure” of announcing the company’s latest collab with designer Paul Smith. This time things are getting a little punk “which is right up Paul Smith’s alley,” according to a press release on Burton.com.
The focal point of the 2009 Fall/Winter collection is a bondage-inspired snowboarding jacket that combines fashion and function with welded pockets, taped seams, a pass pocket, gauntlet cuffs and an adjustable hood. The jacket is available in two colorways; black shiny rubber and jacquard leopard print.
A “black shiny rubber” bondage jacket? According to the release, Burton team rider Chris Sorman definitely wants “to get my hands on these pieces.” But the real shame is that David Carradine won’t be around to enjoy this one.
[Link: Burton]
by The Editors on June 8, 2009
Sure, these Jeremy Scott designed adidas snow boots look great. According to Highsnobriety.com they are “snowboard-themed.” Guess that means you can wear them around when you’re trying to “look” like a snowboarder, but not when you’re actually being a snowboarding. The boots are apparently launching in October 2009 for $250. Seems like it would be cheaper to just wear your shred boots around. . . more authentic, too.
[Link: Highsnobriety via Hypebeast]
by The Editors on June 6, 2009
Nothing is more important these days that protection from the sun. And what says sun protection more than ShredorDie.com co- owner Will Ferrell. Cancer For College a scholarship fund that provides money for cancer survivors going to college has announced an entirely new line of Will Ferrell’s Sunscreen Products.
Are you Sexy? Are You Hot? Then who wouldn’t want a sexy, hot tan? This sunscreen is made with our very own streaking strength formula plus one. . . All of our sunscreen products come in 6 oz bottles and are 30 SPF and provide UVA/UVB broad spectrum protection. 100% of the proceeds from sales go to the Cancer for College Scholarship Fund.
The bottles are $11.99 and come in three styles: Sexy Hot Tan, Forbidden Fruit, and Sun Stroke and can be purchased here.
[Link: Cancer For College via Acquire via CLDFX.com]
by The Editors on June 3, 2009
The body of a 34-year-old snowboarder from Bern, Switerland who disappeared at the beginning of the 2008-2009 season while riding near the Swiss resort area of Les Diablerets, was found this week by a hiker, according to Planetski.eu.
His body was found by a hiker in the canton of Vaud. A His body was found by a hiker in the canton of Vaud. It’s believed the man was walking with his snowboard when he triggered the avalanche. His body was found at the bottom of the Dar waterfall.
[Link: Planetski.eu]
by The Editors on June 2, 2009
It’s not SuperCross, but still another win for Shaun Palmer at the 9th Annual Monster Energy MX Crossover at Sacramento, California’s world famous Hangtown track.
Palmer, who’s backed by Monster Energy for his snowboard racing, was dominant in both motos at the pro MX track just outside Sacramento, pulling the holeshot and winning the opening moto, then tracking down BMXer Aaron Cooke (who holeshot the second moto) early and cruising to a seemingly effortless 1-1 finish against a field . . . which included Chris Roach, Matt Goodwill and Jim Moran . . . down to literally beginner MX racers like Monster Energy’s own Nate Holland (four-time Winter X Boardercross gold medalist) and U.S. Open snowboard great Tyler Emond.
No surprise. We’re just glad to see him sticking in with his winning ways.
[Link: Dirt Rider]
by The Editors on June 2, 2009
Sony has recently added 16 content providers to the Playstation Network allowing Playstation 3 owners to download video content including Video Action Sports, according to a story on Multichannel News.
With the additional content, the PlayStation Network video-delivery service will have nearly 1,900 movies and 9,400 TV episodes, covering reality, mixed martial arts, sports, anime, manga and animation genres. . . Sports content will include bouts from HDNet Fight’s “Inside MMA,” wrestling from TNA’s “iMPACT!,” UFC PPV events and Video Action Sports’ “That’s It, That’s All.”
Wrestling, MMA, and Travis Rice. Almost makes us want to run out and an grab a Playstation 3.
[Link: Multichannel.com]
by The Editors on June 1, 2009
Apparently, Mike Vallely isn’t the only board worker to make the jump to the MMA world. Former Burton Snowboard’s Senior VP/Global Marketing Bryan Johnston has reportedly become the UFC’s first chief marketing office, according to a story on Sports Business Journal. Johnston will reportedly be overseeing “marketing activities “with an eye toward further global expansion.”
Yeah, that sounds about right. Follow the jump for the entire press release.
[Link: Sports Business Journal]
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by The Editors on May 29, 2009
One of our favorite snowboarders of all time is back on board after a pretty lengthy hiatus and ESPN Action Nate Deschenes got the scoop on Kevin Jones‘ self-financed snowboard resurection from the man himself.
Mentally I think you feel stronger—at least I do. And there is always the feeling your body is older and you can’t tomahawk out of something and be back on it the next day. So you have to adjust there. But I think young and hungry is a relative term. You are young and hungry and you want to have what guys have already had. I’ve already had it. This thing I am doing now is not for the money — I’m not getting paid by anyone. I don’t have a contract or anything; I am only doing this for me. There’s nothing in this industry that I can do anymore. What, am I going to be Transworld’s Snowboarder of the Year a fourth time? NO! Am I going to be ESPN’s rider of the year again? NO! Do I want to go win the X Games again? NO! For me this is to prove to people that, no, you are not done at 30—you are just starting…in my opinion.
Reading this interview just reminded us how much we’ve missed Kevin, and how much we’re looking forward to seeing the new footage.
[Link: ESPN.com/action]
by The Editors on May 29, 2009
Forbes.com apparently has a little section where they ask a couple questions of someone with an odd, interesting, or strange job. Tucked in between a “pinball inspector” and a “truck maker” is Steve Coulter, a “snowboard maker” from Burton’s Manufacturing Center in Williston, VT.
Someone told me that every snowboard I make brings a smile to a persons face. That’s a lot of smiles! I find it very rewarding to make something from parts to a finished product. That’s one of the reasons I’ve been making snowboards for so long. The more I make the more I love making them.
Nice to be reminded that Burton is still making some snowboards in the USA.
[Link: Forbes.com]
by The Editors on May 29, 2009
The Guardian UK is reporting the sad news that French Alpine snowboarder Karine Ruby, 31, has died following “a mountain accident,” according to the French Skiing Federation.
It happened in the afternoon, she is dead,” a FFS spokeswoman told Reuters without elaborating. . . Ruby, 31, won the giant slalom gold medal in the 1998 Olympics in Nagano. She also had six snowboard world champion titles to her name.
According to reports on AFP and SI Karine and two other “mountaineers” were roped together when they fell into a very deep crevasse while climbing in France’s Mont Blanc Range. One, a 38 year old, also died the other was “seriously injured.” Karine Ruby will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
[Link: Guardian.co.uk, AFP, Sports Illustrated]
