Golden Rules Of Stand Up Paddling

Posted by Dana on March 20, 2013 in Surf | Leave a comment

When learning how to Paddle your SUP there are a few thing you need to keep in mind.

The Golden Rules of Stand Up Paddling:

  1. Plant your blade fully in the water before you start to pull.
  2. Always assume the ready position when paddling. Feet shoulder width apart, Knees bent and back strait. 
  3. Use your core muscles to paddle. When paddling correctly you will should be using the muscles in you legs, core and arms. 
  4. Keep you board steady - It helps to keep your muscles in you feet and legs engaged.
  5. Most of all HAVE FUN!

 

 

 

Dave Downing Splitboarding

Posted by gufrocks on March 19, 2013 in General, Snowboarding, Staff Interests, Video | 2 Comments

Splitboarding with Dave Downing

It’s not everyday that you get to see through the eyes of the Burton Snowboards living legend Dave Downing, especially on a splitboard.  Splitting with the new Burton Family Tree Landlord splitboard (regular board & splitboard options availble in Fall 2013), new Burton Spark R&D Afterburner bindings, and Burton AK outerwear Dave took to Lake Tahoe the old fashion way, he earned his turns.

 

One Run – Blake Geis – Nitro Snowboards

Posted by gufrocks on March 12, 2013 in General, Snowboarding, Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

Blake Geis at Park City

Here is the one and only Blake Geis repping Nitro Snowboards hard in a raw one clip One Run edit. March 5th was a good day for Blake, sun, fun, and a sick lap on a Nitro T1.  Get it bbbooooiiiii.

2013 War of Rails – Bear Mountain

Posted by Dana on March 11, 2013 in Skiing, Staff Interests | Leave a comment

2013 War of Rails at Bear Mountain

While most snowboarders were watching the Burton US open. Skiers from around the world were tuned into the  Craig Coker’s WAR OF RAILS. By far one of the coolest ski competitions I have ever seen.

War of Rails Results:
1st – LJ Sterino
2nd – Patt Goodnough
3rd – Dale Talkington
4th – Sean Jordan
5th – Maxmilliam Smith
6th – Kyle Smaine
7th – Sondy Boville
8th – Khai Krepela
9th – Keegan Kilbride
10th – Shay Lee

2014 Sochi, Russia Olympic Halfpipe

Posted by gufrocks on March 2, 2013 in Snowboarding, Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

Sochi, Russia Olympic Halfpipe

The FIS decided to give the Sochi, Russia Olympics venue a trial and host a World Cup event.  With a mountain village being constructed virtually out of nothing it has really shaped up to be a remarkable place.  There is a few more US Olympic qualifying contest that will determine the US Team, we’ll have to wait and see who will be putting on a red, white, and blue uniform and if the Sochi, Russia halfpipe will be the best it can be.

What snowboard would you ride in the Olympics?

Lick the Cat

Posted by gufrocks on February 27, 2013 in Funny, Snowboarding, Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

Lick the Cat – GL2.001

When Michael Wick, Staxwood (Sam Taxwood), Zack Hale, Merrick Joyce, and the GL2 ride at Park City this is what it looks like.

 

 

Hyped! – Benny Urban Mini Part

Posted by gufrocks on February 26, 2013 in General, Snowboarding, Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

Nitro Snowboards – Hyped!

With a name like Benny Urban nothing could be more fitting for him than being an urban snowboarder.  This mini part in Hyped! by Nitro Snowboards showcase what Urban can do in urban settings.

Burn Presents – We Ride – A History Of Snowboarding

Posted by gufrocks on February 25, 2013 in Snowboarding, Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

The History of Snowboarding

If there is one documentary that sums up the history of snowboarding it’s Burn Presents: We Ride – A History Of Snowboarding.  If you’re an avid snowboarder or someone who has an interest in snowboarding, watch this video.

Skateboard Chain Jump Fail

Posted by gufrocks on February 25, 2013 in Funny, General, Skateboarding | Leave a comment

Skateboard Fail

It doesn’t matter how good or bad you are at skateboarding you will fail, if you haven’t already, at some point.  Luckily enough for us this skateboard fail can been seen by everyone.

2013 Red Bull Ultra Natural

Posted by Dana on February 22, 2013 in Contests, Staff Interests | Leave a comment

Ever wonder how they decide who gets to drop first in a competition of this magnitude? Didn’t think so. After watching the above video I can only hope to see more competitions adopts this type of seeding procedures. I mean, who wouldn’t love to participate in some good old fashion lumberjack games.

Bull Ultra Natural Winning Runs

Red Bull Ultra Natural

1st Place – Gigi Rüf

2nd Place – Nicolas Müller

3rd Place – Bryan Fox

Watch Red Bull Ultra Natural in Full on March 31st, 2013 at 1:30pm EST on NBC!

Elementary (Second Hour)

Posted by gufrocks on February 22, 2013 in General, Snowboarding, Staff Interests, Team, Video | Leave a comment

Jon Stark knows the right people and the right places.  Check out Elemtary (Second Hour) featuring: Jesse Paul, Cullen Bernklau, Al Binder, Mike Liddle, Sam Bakken, Jordan Daniels, Justin Fronius, and Billy Bottoms.  Additional footage by: Sam Duncan and Colin Wilson.

 

2013 Burton US Open

Posted by gufrocks on February 22, 2013 in Snowboarding, Staff Interests | Leave a comment

US Open Flyer

 

Burton US Open at Vail

It’s that time of year again, it’s time for the annual Burton US Open.  After residing at Stratton Mountain for what seams like forever, the Burton US Open, which is part of the Burton Global Open Series, has moved to Vail for 2013.

Our money is on Ayumu.

What the Burton US Open at Burton.com/USO.

Teen Falls 45 Feet From Ski Lift

Posted by Dana on February 21, 2013 in Funny | Leave a comment


Next time you think about throwing a snowball at your friends make sure to put the safety gate down!

A 17-year-old Albuquerque teen who fell about 45 feet from a ski-lift chair onto steep, snowy terrain at Ski Santa Fe a few weeks ago is reportedly OK.

“Basically, the kid is home and he is fine,” said Cody Sheppard, the ski patrol director at Ski Santa Fe. “It was kind of a dramatic deal. I guess he was attempting to throw a snowball to the chair in front of him, where some friends were, and when he threw the snowball, the momentum just carried him out of the chair. ” [Santa Fe New Mexican]

Avalanche Backflip Out Run

Posted by gufrocks on February 18, 2013 in General, Skiing, Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

What Nordica‘s Sverre Liliequist did at the Swatch Skiers Cup doesn’t happen everyday.  Hell, it’s probably has never happened ever before and will never happen again.  If Sverre would have been eaten up by the slide at least he would have gone out in style.

Harlem Shake

Posted by gufrocks on February 15, 2013 in Funny, Music, Staff Interests, Video | Leave a comment

The Harlem Shake

Yeah, we decided to make a Harlem Shake video.  It was a good day at the shop.