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Nike Shoe Shine Project – Zoom Force 1

Nike Zoom Force 1 Front Top Snowboard Boot

Nike Snowboards Shoe Shine Project with the Zoom Force 1. These are some out of this world craziest snowboard boots every made. Nike commissioned a few artist to give their rendition of the Nike Zoom Force 1. Nike Shoe Shine: Air Reactor by Installite The Shit Kicker by Ben Adams Nike Shoe Shine: Ben Adam's "Shit Kicker" Glowing Masterpiece by Michael Possert Jr. Nike Shoe Shine: →


Very Early Release! Gnu Impossible Asym Sym Sync Pickle Arrives Mid-February 2012 2013

Very Early Release Gnu Impossible Asym Sym Sync Pickle Arrives Mid-February 2012 New complicated, confusing snowboard from Gnu naturally makes snowboarding easier and more fun Seattle, WA (January 31, 2012) ­ In a special very early release coming out mid-February 2012, GNU re-evolutionizes snowboarding with the most technologically advanced snowboard ever, the new GNU Impossible Asym. Sym. Sync. Pickle. Balance →


The Northface Surge Backpack Review

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Northface Surge Backpack Review You have to be at your office in the morning, meeting friends at the gym in the afternoon and, to make matters worse, you have to lug books to your night class.  No time to go home and change or pick up books.  Instead of looking forward to a day of backbreaking work, the Northface Surge gives →


Oakley Airbrake Goggles Review

Oakley Airbrake Snow Goggle Review

Oakley Airbrake Goggles Review The long-awaited Oakley Airbrake Goggles for 2012 have arrived with a performance that just might surpass expectations.  Shown off by the ol’ Flying Tomato (call him Shaun White if you must), these goggles match the most convenient lens-change yet – thanks to Switchlock - with performance and protection for flawless vision no matter what the mountain throws →


Nitro Rook Snowboard Review

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Nitro Rook Snowboard Overview One word: Insane!  All you have to do is have a handle on this board once and you’ll be asking yourself, “What’s not to love?”  That’s a very difficult question to answer. This board can handle whatever you throw at it; the thing completely consumes the rails and you don’t even question how it comes out of →


Anon Releases New M1 Goggle Fastest Lens Change Ever!

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Have you seen the new Anon M1 Goggle?  The lens pops out in seconds, It's magnetically attached to the frame of the goggle.  We really like the idea, but wonder just how well will the lens stay in after tomahawking down the landing of  a pow kicker?  There are some pretty strong magnets out there today, so we can't wait →


Burton Custom Flying V Snowboard Review

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Burton Custom Flying V Snowboard The game just got some new rules.  The reports are in and the Custom Flying V has a load of added features that make this machine something to be reckoned with.  With names like Mikkel Bang and Mads Johnson shredding up the slopes on the Flying V, you know it has got be good.  The original →


2012/2013 Preview Outerwear from DC, Burton, Nomis and More

2012 2013 Ski and Snowboard outwear Jackets and Pants Preview

We love this time of year with SIA just around the corner, new gear for next year is starting to be released.  Transworld Business has leaked some secret stashes of outerwear photos from 686, 241, Armada, Airblaster, Betty Rides, Billabong, Bonfire, Burton, Celsius, Dakine, DC, Foursquare Outerwear, Fuel, Holden, Homeschool, L1, Nikita, Nomis, O, Owner Operator, Rossignol, Roxy, Scott, Special →


2012/2013 Beanies and Bandanas Review and Preview prior to SIA

2012/13 Beanies & Bandanas Product Preview

Here is an in depth look at some super new, not on the shelves, and in some cases secret beanies that are going to be revealed in 2012 SIA Colorado.  SIA is coming up shortly, but this is a super early cheat sheet of what is on the line up.  As with past years, bandanas are still a strong player →


Dragon APX Goggle Review

Dragon APX Goggle Review

Dragon APX Goggle Overview Forget your typical, cookie-cutter goggles, these beauties were specifically tested at 12,000 feet elevation just to make sure that they could handle whatever gnarly conditions you run into.  The shredders at Dragon actually created this testing shack in the mountains of Colorado just so they could have extreme and realistic testing conditions for all of their products.  →


2012 Burton Vapor Snowboard Review

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Burton Vapor Snowboard Think of this as the future of snowboard technology.  A sleek mixture of NASA technology, power and the highest performance camber on the market make the Vapor one of the sought after boards available.  Burton has long been known for it’s state-of-the-art technology, but now they have even topped themselves with the patented Vaportech technology that makes this →


Burton Clash Snowboard Review

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The Burton Clash comes in at a price point of $329.99 and is a worthy adversary in Burtons already lethal shredstick army.  It is a newer model within the last few years and with that price it’s a deck anyone and everyone should at least take a look at. The Burton Clash is a snowboard that comes with a plethora →


Burton Nug Review

Burton Nugg

The Burton Nug snowboard claims to be a light at the end of shred tunnel. With it's reverse camber Technology from Burton's R & D lab it's a sure bet to slay any mountain. Initial set up is a cinch with Burton's ICS Channel system.  Simply throw on your EST bindings, crank down the 4 total screws and your shred stick is →


Burton Diode EST Snowboard Binding Review

Burton Snowboard Binding Diode Review

It wouldn't be a new season if Burton didn't come out with a new pair of snowboard Bindings.  This year it's the Burton Diode Bindings with EST for dialing in your stance at any degree. At first glance, there is defiantly something different with these bindings. Look stiff, and looks solid, with the solid molded pieces it's looks like these bindings →


Mountain Hardwear Dry Q Elite, Active, Core Review

Mountain Hardwear Dry Q Technology Review

Mountain Hardwear has released a new technology in it's 2011 - 2012 season that it wowing the industry. "We haven't seen something this waterproof, and this breathable since Gore-Tex was first introduced." The idea of Dry Q elete inovation is that you stay dry in side as well as outside.  There is total waterproof protection, keeping you dry on the →


2012 Nike Snowboard Product Quick Sheet Kaiju

Nike Snowboard Product Quick Sheet Kaiju

2012 Nike Snowboard Product Quick Sheet Kaiju We love the Nike Kaiju Snowboard boots. Here is a product sheet we got early this year of the lineup for all the Kaiju boots this year. Also see below for great deals and sales on this season and last season Bike boots.


Burton Cartel EST Snowboard Bindings

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It’s about to be that time of year again when we all wait anxiously for the first good powder of the season so that we can finally breakout the boarding gear and hit the mountains. But have you checked out your gear lately? It may be time to refresh and with all the new premium snowboarding gear out this season. →


Burton Custom Snowboard Review

Burton Custom Snowboard Review

The Burton Snowboard Company has always been first in quality and is the largest snowboard brand across the world.  Always pushing to make their boards edgier and more efficient, the Burton Custom Snowboard is ranked one of the best by both professionals and consumers.  With the custom model, the rider becomes one with the board and is able to take →


2012 Nike Snowboard Danny Kass Zoom Force One ZF-1 Preview

Nike Snowboard Product Quick Sheet Zoom Force One Danny Kass

2012 Nike Snowboard Danny Kass Zoom Force One ZF-1 Preview We all love Danny Kass, and have loved watching him in the Olympics and watching him on "Danny and the Dingo".  You may have seen our photo's of the Danny Kass Zoom force one from last year, if not you can see the post here for a little comparison. Also, check  out →


2012 Nike Vapen Snowboard Boot Product Quick Sheet NEW

Nike Snowboard Product Quick Sheet Vapen Boots

2012 Nike Vapen Snowboard Boots Preview Nike is adding a new boot to the already sleek snowboard boot line up.  Vapen translated from Swedish means "The Weapon".  Louie Vito from Dancing with the stars has been slaying with them for quite some time now.  Just checkout the color ways below. The flex of the Vapen is similar to other Nike Boots which →


2012 Nike Snowboard Womens Hazelnut Carog Pants Preview

2012 Nike Womens Hazel Nut Cargo Pant

2012 Nike Snowboard Women's Hazelnut Cargo Pants Preview Here is a quick preview of the Nike Hazelnut Womens Snowboard Pants for next season. Great colors! nice and long, and super style, just what we have come to love from the brand everyone loves to hate. Double layers with 10,000 Waterproof and breathability Of course completely taped seams Nice and cozy hand warmer pockets Cargo pockets inside →


2012 Nike Snowboard Zoom Force One ZF-1 Preview

Nike Snowboard Product Quick Sheet Zoom Force One

Nike Snowboard Zoom Force One ZF-1 Pre Review They are back and gooder as ever. The classic Nike Zoom Force 1 Snowboard boots are back again for the 2012 season. Below are some early release photos of the mens and womens boots. Upper Boot High end synthetic waterproof leathers, lace locking hardware, molded tongue, power strap, and internal heel harness. Now Built →


Should I buy a Rocker or Camber Shaped Snowboard

ShredTalks Rocker vs Camber Snowboard Camber

Rocker vs. Camber So the argument between Rocker Snowboards and Camber Snowboards. But what exactly is Rocker and Camber? Camber Camber Snowboards are great for all around all mountain snowboarding. Snowboards and Ski's have been made this way for years. Camber boards seem to have more pop, to provide higher ollies. Camber boards also ride very well in rough powder or choppy conditions. →


2012 Burton Blunt Snowboard Review

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Burton Blunt Review As we take a look and review the Burton Blunt Snowboard, provide the pros and cons of the board. We have to first point out what an excellent park board this is. We have found it to be super buttery with the V-Rocker shape. As for Burton's technology, this snowboard is packed with more goods than most and with →