Big, big, big. Earlier this month in Orlando, Florida Surf Expo had it’s biggest show in its 37 year history. And here’s a little video to prove it, if you weren’t there to see it in person.
[Link: Surf Expo]
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Shaun White is apparently getting ready for the Sochi Games Slopestyle competition as he has just landed triple cork on a slope booter at Breckenridge. See how much all that hair was holding him back? For the landing follow the jump.
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The snowboard crafting wizards at Signal Snowboards decided that for this Every Third Thursday they were going to make work some noncents with pennies. Not as in Penny Skateboards. But as in pennies, you know, like from heaven. This snowboard is so money and it doesn’t even know it.
[Link: Signal Snowboards]
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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…]
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Burton is continuing their efforts to get kids started young with their Riglet Park program. Parents can drop their kids off in the morning and pick up a snowboarder later in the day. Kids in the Tahoe region have had the amazing Star Wars park at Sierra at Tahoe for going on two seasons and now east coast kids are getting their own twist on the program with a new Toy Story park at Jay Peak.
“Burton is stoked to partner with Jay Peak to bring Disney·Pixar Toy Story-themed elements and products to our newest Burton Riglet Park,” said Jeff Boliba, VP of Global Resorts, Burton Snowboards. “The park will add a new level of entertainment to snowboarding by immersing budding snowboarders into the world of Disney·Pixar’s Toy Story, where fun and adventure is the name of the game. It’s a must-see destination for families and kids who want to learn how to snowboard this winter.”
The Riglet Learning system costs $99 a day and is the best way to get kids aged 3-6 out snowboarding. For a list of all the features and a breakdown of why parents need to get their kids to Jay Peak, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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Now that skis are getting so easy to use the Los Angeles Times says many people are ditching snowboards, according to a business story titled Snowboarding craze cools as new designs make skiing easier.
Sales of snowboards and snowboard equipment have slipped 21% over the last four years, while sales of skis have climbed 3% in the same period, according to SnowSports Industries America, a trade group that tracks the $3.5-billion snow sports and apparel industry. . . Baby boomers aren’t the only ones bailing. Last season alpine skiing replaced snowboarding as the most popular snow sport among kids ages 6 to 17, according to the trade group.
We’re reminded of something crusty surfers are always overheard saying, “Fewer surfers means more waves for me.”
[Link: LA Times]
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A vintage 1983 Burton Performer Team Issue sold on ebay on January 13, 2013 for an incredible $11,730.32, according to a story on Whatsellsbest.com.
The Snowboard, was described by the seller as an original Burton 140 Performer “Black Widow” Experimental Series. Made in 1983 and ridden by Burton Team rider, Bob Novak. . . This is the second-time in the past year that we’ve tracked a Burton exceeding five-figures.
There were 44 bids on the board and it was purchased by an active ebayer. Damn, that’s a lot of money for a snowboard. Makes us wonder if someone is trying to jack up the collectable snowboards market. A couple friends working together could make old board skyrocket in price. But no one would do that. That wouldn’t be right.
[Link: Whatsellsbest via Reddit]
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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…]
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Next time you’re struggling to get in after a three wave thrashing at Ehukai the guys coming out to save you will be sporting the latest in Spy eyewear thanks to a new sponsorship agreement.
“The North Shore Lifeguards are watching the water better than ever thanks to our new SPY sunglasses,” says Abe Lerner, NSLA president. “Not only is the afternoon glare bearable with SPY Trident™ polarized lenses, but our eyes haven’t felt this good in years! We’re stoked SPY stepped up to support us in the job that we love to do.”
If they’re happy, we’re happy. Follow the jump for the official word from Spy. [click to continue…]
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The organizers of the Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic have decided that even though they have a good swell coming, they will hold off on their contest to support the likelihood of the Mavericks Invitational going off this Sunday, January 20, 2013.
“As much as we hate to pass on a good swell,” said John Forse, Nelscott’s founder. “We have decided in the interest of cohesiveness of the big wave brotherhood and the Big Wave World Tour to not run the Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic this weekend and throw all our support behind the Mavericks Invitational that should have great waves for the best big wave surfers in the world. We still have 2+ more months in the waiting period and hope the surf gods will reward us with our own epic swell.”
Sounds like a pretty smart thing to do, all things considered.
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