by The Editors on November 7, 2013
Mammoth Mountain opened today, November 7, 2013, and kicked off the 2013-14 season in style. Guess who was on the first chair? We have no idea (the banner was in the way). But we know they weren’t a bunch of lazy ass, sleepin’ in skiers. Skiers haven’t gotten first chair at Mammoth in what a decade? The first hundred people in line got FREE lift tickets as well. That’s worth sleeping in the snow for, right? Those who made out were treated to 12-18 inches of snow, three lifts running and six runs to slide on. Wish you were there, huh?
[Link: Mammoth Mountain]
by The Editors on November 7, 2013
How’s that for a 27 second part? Nassim Guammaz puts it down like bang, bang, bang.
[Link: Spitfire]
by The Editors on November 7, 2013
On Halloween we jokingly commented that while we enjoyed TAVIK’s Shreddie Munster edit, it was missing their bikinis. Well, that comment obviously didn’t go unnoticed and TAVIK’s Nicole Kegley sent us this little “Pinapple Samba” edit featuring model Sahara Ray two pineapples and a really big knife, saying: “I mean a hot girl, tropical fruit, and a machete- whats not to love!” Well, nothing we guess.
[Link: TAVIK]
by The Editors on November 6, 2013
Nixon’s new The Baja watch does quite a bit more than simply tell the time.
The Baja’s protective angled bezel conceals an arsenal of digital assets including: compass, flashlight and thermometer, strapped with a nylon cuff and band.
Now, if only it had a tide function it might be the perfect watch for a trip to Baja. . .
[Link: Nixon]
by The Editors on November 6, 2013
Yes, pro snowboarders get paid to wear the clothes they wear, but sometimes it’s interesting to hear them explain just why they like to wear what they wear. In this edit Alex Yoder explains the Patagonia Untracked Kit and he makes it sound pretty good.
[Link: Patagonia]
by The Editors on November 6, 2013
Rodney Mullen is becoming a favorite on the TED lecture circuit for all kinds of reason. Mostly, we think, because he is interesting to listen to (and watch) no matter what he is saying. Watching Mullen talk makes us feel like only a tiny sliver of what he’s thinking is making it out and that alone keeps us hanging, waiting for what he could possibly say next. In this talk from the TEDx OrangeCoast Rodney talking about getting up after being down. Check it.
[Link via SkateDaily]
by The Editors on November 6, 2013
Spy is rolling out its third collab with The Seventh Letter and this time the Platoon goggle features the art of Jersey Joe, aka RIME.
RIME’s complex characters—inspired by Garbage Pail Kids trading cards, Looney Tunes, and comic strips—are intended to live in the grittiness of the outdoors rather than a sterile gallery, making the Platoon the perfect open air canvas for his lines. With classic graffiti style and an irreverent approach to everything he does, the SPY + RIME Platoon is part of the ever-evolving curation between the world-renowned Seventh Letter Crew and SPY.
It’s like subway cars on your head. . . follow the jump for the official word from Spy. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 6, 2013
Thinking about venturing out-of-bounds or into the backcountry this winter? It’s never too early to being thinking about doing it all as safely as possible. The new Jones R.A.S. 30L backpack fits right in there with it’s Snowpulse Removable Airbag System.
“The 30L R.A.S. Ready is the ultimate split board pack for all day missions,” states Jones Snowboards founder Jeremy Jones. “When out for a day it is common to have 30 or 40 pounds on your back. This is where the pack really shines. The harness/carrying system handles weight extremely well and fits everything you need in the backcountry perfectly.”
The pack retails for $299.00 (the Mammut R.A.S. airbag is extra). For the official word from Jones, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 6, 2013
Z-Flex Skateboards is bringing back their original fiberglass boards. To celebrate the launch the Z-Flex Vintage Premium Series they had Jon Holland shoot and edit a two-part documentary series diving into the history of the legendary, iconographic skateboards.
The two part mini-documentary series is a reflection of the beginning of skateboarding told through the eyes of the legends that pioneered what we know as skateboarding today. Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Duane Peters, Marty Grimes and Jimmy Plumer (to name a few) join moderator for the day- Steve Olsen to reminisce on a time period and a story so many have tried to tell. Reflecting on style, spots, products, and the radical nature of the Z-Flex team, the two part series takes you back in time and retells the popular story of growing up and skating Dog Town from the guys who lived it.
The limited and numbered edition boards will come in a “collectors display box” with a Z-Flex bandana and commemorative booklet. If you want one better get on the program only 300 of each will be produced. For the official word from Z-Flex follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 5, 2013
Spy announced its 10th consecutive quarter of year or year growth when it release financials for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. Q3 sales were up 3 percent over 2012 and sales during the last nine months were up 8 percent. to $29.1 million.
“We are very happy to have achieved our 10th consecutive quarter of year over year growth of SPY® brand products, with strong SPY® brand year to date sales growth of 8% in 2013 over of the same period in 2012, and year to date sales in 2013 were 19% higher than the same period in 2011,” said Michael Marckx, President and CEO. “In addition to the expanding Happy Lens™ Collection, we are pleased with the year to date growth of our Rx and goggle product lines that grew by 110% and 13%, respectively, in 2013 compared to 2012. The growth of these product lines helps diversify our revenue portfolio while expanding our SPY® brand. We achieved our third consecutive quarter of operating profit and had positive cash flow from operations. We believe our solid year to date results position us well for the fourth quarter of 2013 and into 2014.”
Spy is still moving in the right direction, yet still have a ways to go. For the official word from Spy, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
