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What do Danny Kass, Gigi Fur, Joe Sexton, Scott Stevens, TJ Schneider, Dan Brisse and Jess Kimura all have in common? Well, for one they are all bad ass snowboarders. Second, they all ride for one of the best snowboard binding companies in the world, Union. Third, they are all now team members with the Snowboarder of the Year- Travis Rice. One thing is for sure, the new Travis Rice bindings are going to be out of this world. For now you will just have to imagine what the 2013 T.Rice Bindings will look like. To help you out here is a picture of the New 2012/2013 Union Contact Snowboard Bindings.
2012-2013 Union Contact Bindings
It looks like a 50 cc motorcycles mated with an all terrain long board. Their offspring fell in love with with the Lib Tech TRS with Horsepower and unexpectedly delivered twins. These twins may look identical but let me tell you they could not be more different. “MOTO” is a gas hog with a need for speed while “Shocker” or Sparky as we like to call him is a cleaner, more Eco friendly powerhouse.
When the creator was asked how did he come up with the idea for the the MXB Moto and MXB Shocker, he replied, “It was just like breeding rabid, yet beautiful dogs… you find the characteristics you desire in the animal and you let nature take its filthy course.” Okay, he didn’t actually say that.
Actually the Motocrosboards are the brain child of Andy Keel, “It’s a combination of a snowboard and motorcycling.” Andy built the some of the first prototypes in is garage in hopes of finding that same wonderful sensation on dirt as you get when your snowboarding. “This is as close as you can get to the sensation without the slopes.” – says Andy
Its time for another Hump Day Giveaway! As you may know Volcom does not sell snowboards to the public and you will probably never see one, unless you know a Volcom team rider or win this one. Click Here To Enter for a chance to Win this Limited Edition Volcom Snowboard. Good Luck and may the Force be with you!
One Winner will be randomly selected on January, 31st.
The only thing on the other side of this rainbow is a diaphragmatic spasm. If you don’t want another snowboard crash like that, slow the speed down chump.
Since June of 2010 Signal Snowboards Every Third Thursday has been pushing the limits of snowboard design. Creating such masterpieces as the Fender Bass Board, The iShred or The Skullcandy Boombox Board. The guys at Signal Snowboard are defiantly on to something.
Friday 13 th Rail was a success despite the cold temps. Around 60 contestant battled it out to become the ultimate survivor. Taking home the gold was Jess Mickleson , Clay Hatzenbuhler, Mike skiba, Kayla Hendricks and Kyle Turk. Our next competition will be held at Trollhaugen on Feb 17 Th during Moonlight Madness.
Thanks to the Trollhaugen Park Crew for putting together such a sick setup.
Charlie Parr will be at Trollhaugen and if your in to mood for some good muisc, this is one show you don’t want to miss.
When Charlie Parr is not on the road you can find him picking away at Figers Brewhouse in Duluth, Mn. His music could be characterized as a mixture of Folk, Country, Blugrass and Ragtime, but one thing is for sure. When he starts picking, people start listing. Charlie is “The Real Deal” playing authentic music that is all his own. With his guitar in hand Parr has been accepted world wide. Over the last decade Charlie as played in Oz, British Isles, England, Ireland and tonight you can watch him for free @ Trollhaugen!
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On Jan 17th, 2012 local artist and Lake Michigan surfer, Rex Flodstrom, was arrested for surfing his home break, near the Oak Street Beach in Chicago. As Rex came out of the frigged waters the police handcuffed him and confiscated his surfboard. Flodstrom was charged with disorderly conduct and two counts of violating the Park District’s Ordinance’s and one count of being in the park after hours.
When the Chicago surfer was asked was the session worth the jail time, he laugh. “Yeah, it was actually pretty good…for the lake. But yeah, if I were able to surf my home spot and go take a hot shower, then it would’ve been a great session. But if I’d had known that I would be arrested and would have to spend four hours in a holding cell in a freezing wetsuit, then I probably wouldn’t have paddled out… It made me feel like the world is going a little crazy.”
The news of his arrest spread quickly on Twitter even Even Kelly Slater had a few words to say. Hopefully the Judge has a good laugh and and dismisses all charges. Rex’s court date is set for February 16th.
Head over to our Facebook page for your chance to win all of this great gear! One lucky winner will be randomly select Thursday January 19th.
If it wasn’t for his helmet, Burton team rider Kevin Pearce (KP) would most likely not be alive today. In December of 2009, while training for the Olympics, KP suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while attempting a Cab Double Cork in the halfpipe. Finally after a year and 11 months the doctors gave KP the O.K. to get back out and ride. Hundreds of people showed up to support Kevin during his first day back on the snow, including Jake Burton, Founder of Burton Snowboards.
“To get to this point in his recovery, Kevin has worked harder and has had more determination than anyone I know. His positive attitude and sense of humor through it all has inspired millions of people, including me personally in a big way. I couldn’t be happier to be here with Kevin to get back on snow with him. It was a day I’ll never forget.” -said Jake Burton
KP was not the first and definitely will not be the last to suffer a TBI while snowboarding. On January 3rd, 2011 Danny Toumarkine took a horrific fall while riding in Montana. Danny was lifted by helicopter to a local hospital where he spent the next 33 days undergoing not one, but four brain surgeries. Just like Kevin Pearce, Danny is very lucky to be alive. “Moving Forward” is the full length documentary about the time before, during, and after his injury and was just released on January 10th, 2012. Visit dannyisthebomb.com to find out more about Danny’s Story.
Moving Foward
Moving Forward Release Party
- Location: TC’s Pub, Northstar at Tahoe
- Time: Tue. Jan. 17th Doors open 5:00 pm. Film starts 6:00 pm.
- Admission: Free
- To Learn More Visit www.shreddytimes.com
The moral of the story is to WEAR YOUR HELMET and if you don have one, get one.
If you would like to know more about purchasing a helmet check out: How to Buy A Snowboard Helmet
Dragon does it again and creates a ground breaking goggle that will revolutionize the goggle market with the Dragon APXs. read more…
Many people don’t understand why we choose to live in Minnesota. Yes it’s cold and the Vikings suck at football, but we do not let that get us down. We are Minnesotans and this is the land of the Wild! An enchanting place filled with fantasy and adventure. The Independent short film series ”Among The Wild” will follow four local people who engage in extreme sports, Minnesotan style. If you know someone or a group of like minded individuals who should be included in this series, by all means please nominate them.
You Nominate The Talent!
Nominations will be accepted through April 30, 2012. Winners will be selected based on their pursuit of their sport that encompasses something uniquely Minnesotan. To nominate someone or yourself (we won’t tell) submit your story. In May of 2012 the submission will be narrowed down to twenty finalists, who will then be interviewed by the team and evaluated based on sports, location and on-screen presence.
Rail Jam this Friday, January 13th at Trollhaugen, be there or be square. Registrations starts at 6pm and the comp starts at 7pm. After the Rail Jam head up to the bar (if your 21 or older) and listen to some tasty jams provided by Saving Starz.
Over $1500 in prizes including; $100 cash, 149 DC PBJ Snowboard Signed by the DC Snowboard Team, 155 Sierra Stunt Snowboard Singed by the The 4OnTheFloor, A Pair of Rome S90 Bindings, Burton Lexa snowboard bindings, Oakley Crowbars and more.
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