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Missing the Snow

It is about now. Just over 7 weeks since I got back from Swizerland that I start to wish I could just grab my board and head up the mountain. Unfortunately for me heading up the mountain is a lot harder then I seems, especially with me living in Perth, Australia.




That is my dilema!

It is around now that I start to think about a trip to NewZealand for their winter season. I know from my last trip there it was great. I don't want to hear about any of your late season boarding stories, so don't send them in.

As you can see there is a banner add in this post. For those that can just head out look at booking through these guys. I haven't really advertised them too much but today it seemed fitting to give them a shop.

Enjoy!

Davos Snow Report

As you all know in 7 days I am off to Davos, Switzerland snowboarding for my yearly pilgrimage to the snow. Currently the Depth of snow  on the summit is 130cm and on the middle station is 126cm.

I have been watching the Davos weather patterns for the past month or so now and I am quite confident that the snow will hold out.  You may remember or know that Europe has had a very early season, which for some of these small towns that make their living from tourism, if the snow doesn't hold out they will have a tough year. I am sure this all has something to do with global warming.

This of course asks the question, how long till snowboarding & skiing was a sport of the past? Or at least mountain skiing and boarding anyway.

As you would have known I purchased a JVC video camera in the hopes of getting some good footage. Who knows?

It is probably a bit late to book now but If you can get to the snow for Christmas. There is nothing like a white Christmas. Couple that with snow and basically what more can you ask for.

K2 Believer - 2008

The K2 Believer is ready to take your tricks to the back country and just as willing to warm up in the park. Designed and inspired by Byran Fox, Eero Niemela, Louie Fountain and Shaun Mckay, K2 have taken everything they know about freestyle performance and tweaked it for their needs. The slightly longer tip and tail and twin-tip hyper progressive sidecut combined with the new hybritaper construction instills confidence that every spin will maintain stability and control while the new multi light core takes light weight strength and lively flex to new levels.

Key Features of the K2 Believer 154cm Snowboard:

• Hybritaper Tip Tech - It takes our current hybrid construction, and tapers out the core at the tip and tail to reduce the swing weight. K2 blends the tips from a cap into a thin sandwich removing the sidewall where you don't need.
  
• Twin Tip Hyper Shape - The Hyper Progressive sidecut allows for ultra fine adjustment at any speed and in any condition. Different radii are blended together from mellow to tip, to more aggressive in the center, allowing you the exactly the right sidecut at any moment throughout your turn.
  
• Centered Stance
  
• Multi Light Core - Includes two stripe of honeykomb material between the bindings and the rails.
  
• Biax Top, Triax Base Glass - Glass with a directional element stiffens the board torsionally. Best bet for improved edge hold.
  
• Carbon Plus Torsion Forks - Collective performance packages that delivers super high speed stability and responsiveness, power pop and energetic maneuverability.
  
• Carbon Laminate Matrix
  
• Sintered 4000 Base - Faster natural base material available, durable, absorbs wax faster, and retains wax longer.
  
• 1 Degree Base Bevel

K2 Believer 154cm Snowboard - Men's The K2 Believer is ready to take your tricks to the back country and just as willing to warm up in the park. Designed and inspired by Byran Fox, Eero Niemela, Louie Fountain and Shaun Mckay, K2 have taken everything they know about freestyle performance and tweaked it for their needs. The slightly longer tip and tail and twin-tip hyper progressive sidecut combined with the new hybritaper construction instills confidence that every spin will maintain stability and control while the new multi light core takes light weight strength and lively flex to new levels. Key Features of the K2 Believer 154cm Snowboard: Hybritaper Tip Tech - It takes our current hybrid construction, and tapers out the core at the tip and tail to reduce the swing weight. K2 blends the tips from a cap into a thin sandwich removing the sidewall where you don't need. Twin Tip Hyper Shape - The Hyper Progressive sidecut allows for ultra fine adjustment at any speed and in any condition. Different radii are blended together from mellow to tip, to more aggressive in the center, allowing you the exactly the right sidecut at any moment throughout your turn. Centered Stance Multi Light Core - Includes two stripe of honeykomb material between the bindings and the rails. Biax Top, Triax Base Glass - Glass with a directional element stiffens the board torsionally. Best bet for improved edge hold. Carbon Plus Torsion Forks - Collective performance packages that delivers super high speed stability and responsiveness, power pop and energetic maneuverability. Carbon Laminate Matrix Sintered 4000 Base - Faster natural base material available, durable, absorbs wax faster, and retains wax longer. 1 Degree Base Bevel Eff.edge (cm) Nose/Tail (cm) Waist (cm) Sidecut (m) 119.30 29.20 24.90 8.00

Two sites of interest

OK searching the net as I do I came across two great sites that might interest you! The first one I am going to talk about is Onboard Global Snowboarding which seems to be a social networking site for all of us crazy boarders out there. You can participate inthe forums post to your own blogs and basically do everything you do in social networking sites. Talk lots about whatever fancies you.

The second site is a little different, ThirtyTwo is a company. They sell gear they have a blog and a team. When I came across this site I was more interested in teh design but with some pokeing around it ended up as a site that I visit quite reguarly now.

So there are two sites I reacon you should check out.

Now Europe is boosting an early season so what does this mean for those of us that have booked our trips and hopeing that we aren't going to miss out. Well I believe that if you have booked for around the christmas time like I have you shouldn't have any problems. Quite frankly I think if anything the snow might even been better a little later on. That is what I am telling my self anyway.

Next years Chill and Destroy Tour will be held in Fellhorn, Germany. The new site isn't up yet but stay tuned cause thisis one you want to be in.

Salomon Ace 2008 Snowboard

A mountain all access pass, the Salomon Ace Snowboard is fully loaded with Salomon's most proven, durable and accessible board technologies. The combination of their Aspen Light wood core and patented SWS construction, with rubber dampening layers in the sidewall, deliver an intuitive and comfortable ride. Whatever your progression pace, this board will allow you to make the most of all your riding days.

Key Features of the Salomon Ace 156cm Snowboard:

• Aspen Wood Light Core - Lighter & more responsive, this core brings together all of Salomon's tech to give you more power, control and snap when you ride


• PTex 1900 Base - The perfect blend of durability & performance w/ a medium structure for max glide in all types of snow


• Standard Stone Finish - Optimized extruded base structure for any snow condition


• SWS Walls - For more confidence on packed snow by absorbing impact, patented shock absorbing rubber inserts are placed under your bindings to provide more comfort & unique sensations on snow


• Biaxial Medium Density Fibers - European made medium density fiberglass layers guarantee a constant quality level while making the board light & lively


• Radial Sidecut - Perfect for modern park & pipe riding, since the only thing that changes while riding switch is your body position, not your board feeling


• Critical Edge Bevel+ - With factory-smoothed edges in the critical zones, your board is ready to attack rails with no hazardous file work needed

Sizes Available

Salomon Ace 156cm Snowboard - Men's
Salomon Ace 157cm Snowboard - Men's
Salomon Ace 153cm Snowboard - Men's
Salomon Ace 152cm Snowboard - Men's
Salomon Ace 148cm Snowboard - Men's
Salomon Ace 160cm Snowboard - Men's

Burton Driver X Snowboard Boots

Blower pow, Alaskan faces or laps through the park and pipe, wherever Terje rides, the Burton Driver X excels. For 07 Burton eliminated weight without compromising the Driver X's best-in-class comfort, cushioning and traction. Unlike the other comfort-constrictor lacing systems out there, Speed Zone lacing offers independent upper and lower zonal lacing control for infinite adjustability and unbelievable comfort.

Key Features of the Burton Driver X Snowboard Boots:

• Speed Zone Lacing System for True Zonal Lacing Control


• Synthetic Leather Shell with NEW Ultra-Lightweight, Asymmetrical Powershell TPU Reinforcement Panels and NEW Lighter Weight Full-Length Backstay


• NEW Vibram EcoStep Recycled Rubber Outsole with B3 Gel Cushioning and Rubber Ice Spikes


• NEW Thin Profile 3D Molded Tongue


• Imprint 3 Liner with PU Energy Panels and Aegis Antimicrobial Coating


• Molded EVA Footbed with ESS Support Shank, OUTLAST Adaptive Comfort Technology and Aegis
  
• Inner Cuff with Removable J-Bars for Adjustable Heel Hold

Burton Driver X Snowboard Boots Black/Yellow - Men's If you demand the same balls-out POWER as Terje Haakonsen, look no further than the Burton Driver X snowboard boot™. From shit-your-pants big mountain lines, to Sprocking Cat McTwists and soulful pow surfing sessions, the Driver X propels Haakon forward with instant response, extrasensory control and uncompromised climbing power. Prepare to ride and hike up, over, and through anything. Key Features of The Burton Driver X Snowboard Boots: NEW Rubber Toe Cap Increases Durability for Sledding and Kicking [Both Ass and Steps] Liner: NEW Imprint™ 3 Liner with Power Panel 2.0™ Technology, J-Bar Adjustable Heel Hold System and Aegis™ Antimicrobial Coating Cushioning : Vibram® EcoStep™ Recycled Rubber Outsole with B3 Gel Cushioning and Rubber Ice Spikes Flex and Response: Powershell™ Reinforcement Panels, Power Spine 1.0™ Backstay and Thin Profile 3D® Molded Tongue Comfort: Molded EVA Footbed with ESS Support Shank, OUTLAST® Adaptive Comfort™ Technology and Aegis Support: 10

Burton Chopper Snowboard Jacket Rock Salt

The Burton Chopper Snowboard Jacket

Key Features of The Burton Chopper Snowboard Jacket:

• Storm-lite® 2.0-E Fabric [8,000MM, 5,000G]


• Critically Taped Seams


• Thermacore Insulation [40G Throughout]


• Satin Lining


• Fulltime Contour Hood


• Fulltime Stretch Waist Gaiter


• Includes Universal Features Package

Burton Chopper Snowboard Jacket Rock Salt - Women's The Burton Chopper Snowboard Jacket Key Features of The Burton Chopper Snowboard Jacket: Storm-lite® 2.0-E Fabric [8,000MM, 5,000G] Critically Taped Seams Thermacore Insulation [40G Throughout] Satin Lining Fulltime Contour Hood Fulltime Stretch Waist Gaiter Includes Universal Features Package

I love this womens snowboarding jacket by Burton.

Post today

I did hope to bring you a special deal of the day about a Snowboard Jacked which you save $90.00.

However I am having problems accessing the the codes I require so go to ProBoardShop and on the right hand side, the thrid advertisement should be it.

The Sessions Hindsight Jacket is a twill/textured fabric nylon jacket with Therma Grid fleece lining.

Key Features of the Sessions Hindsight Mens Jacket

• Shell: Active 5,000 twill with textured chest and plain weave underarms


• Lining: Thermagrid fleece and Lite Mesh Lining


• Pit zips


• Zip off Hood

I mean a saving of $90.00 is good!

MUNRO Downhill Comp

I got an email today from MunroBoards about their annual Munro downhill. So here are the details

The date has been set to DECEMBER 1st.

We have got everything sorted for an awesome event so get your butt off the couch and come out to Mt Macedon for an action packed day of racing.

If you are a seasoned rider or a beginner get along to compete in either the ammatuer or pro division.

Remember to pack ALL PROTECTIVE GEAR and a signed waivor or else you won't be allowed to compete.

It only costs $10.00  to enter.

REGISTER HERE NOW!!!

Burton King 158cm Snowboard - Men's 2008

The Burton King™ snowboard crushes the entire mountain with the next level in wallet-friendly wide board performance. With a versatile shape, easy-riding flex, and rugged strength, we’ve designed the King to withstand the added power and weight ranges of larger riders. If your big boots are a bit of a drag, step to the King and reign supreme on whatever terrain gets thrown your way. The Burton King is a wide ride that always brings the A game.

Key Features of the Burton King 158cm Snowboard:

• Lightspeed™ Base


• Super Fly® Core


• Dualzone™ EGD™


• Biax™ React Fibverglass


• Even Core Profile


• Directional Twin Shape

Burton King 158cm Snowboard - Men's The Burton King™ snowboard crushes the entire mountain with the next level in wallet-friendly wide board performance. With a versatile shape, easy-riding flex, and rugged strength, we’ve designed the King to withstand the added power and weight ranges of larger riders. If your big boots are a bit of a drag, step to the King and reign supreme on whatever terrain gets thrown your way. The Burton King is a wide ride that always brings the A game. Key Features of the Burton King 158cm Snowboard: Lightspeed™ Base Super Fly® Core Dualzone™ EGD™ Biax™ React Fibverglass Even Core Profile Directional Twin Shape Eff.edge (cm) Nose/Tail (cm) Waist (cm) Sidecut (m) 121.00 30.29 26.00 7.99

Burton Custom X 156cm Snowboard - Men's 2008

The peak-to-park weapon of choice for DCP, Frederik K., Marko Grilc, and Kazu, the Burton Custom X™ Snowboard, now also available in wide sizes, is the ultimate upgrade for those ready to ride at higher levels. Heli-accessed pillow lines, shit-your-pants Alaskan gnar, stadium kickers, or World Cup superpipes—dissect all elements with surgical precision, warp speed, and second-nature agility. With the X, next-level freestyle is yours for the slaying.

Key Features of the Burton Custom X 156cm Snowboard:

• Sintered WFO Vision Base


• Dragonfly™ Core


• Multizone EGD™


• Vaporskin™


• Carbon I-Beam™


• Infinite Ride®


• Stainless Steel Pressure Distribution Edges


• Pro-Tip™


• Positive Core Profile


• Increased Waist Width [Excluding 156cm]


• Directional Shape

Burton Custom X 156cm Snowboard - Men's The peak-to-park weapon of choice for DCP, Frederik K., Marko Grilc, and Kazu, the Burton Custom X™ Snowboard, now also available in wide sizes, is the ultimate upgrade for those ready to ride at higher levels. Heli-accessed pillow lines, shit-your-pants Alaskan gnar, stadium kickers, or World Cup superpipes—dissect all elements with surgical precision, warp speed, and second-nature agility. With the X, next-level freestyle is yours for the slaying. Key Features of the Burton Custom X 156cm Snowboard: Sintered WFO Vision Base Dragonfly™ Core Multizone EGD™ Vaporskin™ Carbon I-Beam™ Infinite Ride® Stainless Steel Pressure Distribution Edges Pro-Tip™ Positive Core Profile Increased Waist Width [Excluding 156cm] Directional Shape Eff.edge (cm) Nose/Tail (cm) Waist (cm) Sidecut (m) 121.25 29.10 24.80 7.97

Burton Clash 155cm Snowboard - Men's 2008

It now seems that the time is slowing down. Up until recently the days leading up to the calendar event of my year has taken so long.

As you would have noticed with the last post I have been surfing the web for everything snowboarding. You know I would have thought that there would be heaps of snowboarding blogs. I was wrong... There are only a few qualty blogs which begs me to ask the question "why"?

Anyway I'm not here to talk about that and you are reading this for snowboarding posts not randomised internet cultrue posts.

The Burton Clash™ Snowboard is the perfect board to take you from green trails to triple blacks, your first ollie to frontside threes. Lightweight, with a flex that is forgiving and fun to ride anywhere on the mountain, the quality and performance of the Clash puts the competition’s so-called “premium” boards to shame. Thrash the Clash, pocket the cash.

Key Features of the Burton Clash 155cm Snowboard:

• Lightspeed™ Vision Base


• Fly® Core


• Biax™ React Fiberglass


• Negative Core Profile


• Directional Shape

Burton Clash 155cm Snowboard - Men's The Burton Clash™ Snowboard is the perfect board to take you from green trails to triple blacks, your first ollie to frontside threes. Lightweight, with a flex that is forgiving and fun to ride anywhere on the mountain, the quality and performance of the Clash puts the competition’s so-called “premium” boards to shame. Thrash the Clash, pocket the cash. Key Features of the Burton Clash 155cm Snowboard: Lightspeed™ Vision Base Fly® Core Biax™ React Fiberglass Negative Core Profile Directional Shape Eff.edge (cm) Nose/Tail (cm) Waist (cm) Sidecut (m) 122.00 29.27 25.00 7.58

You Tube Clips

I have just been surfing the web today. I just can't get motivated to get stuck into the design work that needs to be done. Anyway check out some clips i found.

The real count down begins

It is amazing today marks the 2 months and 1 day till I fly out to Switzerland for my end of your boarding trip. Can you belive that!!!!

I mean I will soon be sliding down the slopes in the Davos region which is were I was last time I went.

I am planning this trip around to get to a few other resorts if possible just for a bit of variety but in the Davos region there are quite a few mountains that I haven't done yet so if worst comes to worst I will just give them ago.

Myself and "M" (my fiance) who as never been on snow before are going for 1 month. Well actually just under a month so she will spend the first week getting skiing lessons from the ski school in the little village we stay in just outside of Davos called Weisen.

I am really just in shock. It seems so long ago when I booked this holiday and everything that has happened since then has been one wild ride.

IN THE END WHO CARES THOUGH!!!

The snow awaits me!! I will be pushing quite a few reviews and products which I hope you will all by. The aim well basically I want to by a video camera and I figre if I can fund it from this site well that is great. So everyone I know you need the gear or if you are a company looking for some great advertising opportunities then get in contact with me.

Till next time.

Burton Moto Snowboard Boots White/Black 2008

Burton Moto Snowboard Boots White/Black - Men's

Putting other company’s so-called “premium” boots to shame, the Burton Moto™ Snowboard Boot focuses on high performance without the high price. The Imprint™ liner forms to your foot’s exact shape while the EVA-cushioned footbed and outsole smooth out the mountain’s rough spots. Speed Zone™ brings it all together with the fastest, most comfortable, and easily adjustable lacing system on the mountain.

Key Features of The Burton Moto Snowboard Boots:

• Liner: Imprint 1 Liner with Power Panel 1.0™ Technology and Integrated Lacing


• Lacing: Speed Zone Lacing System for True Zonal Lacing Control


• Cushioning: EVA Cushioning with Rubber Ice Spikes


• Flex and Response: Micro Articulating Cuff and Thin Profile 3D® Molded Tongue


• Comfort: Molded EVA Footbed


• The Best-Selling Boot Six Years Running


• Support:5

Burton Moto Snowboard Boots White/Black - Men's Putting other company's so-called "premium" boots to shame, the Burton Moto Snowboard Boot focuses on high performance without the high price. The Imprint liner forms to your foot's exact shape while the EVA-cushioned footbed and outsole smooth out the mountain's rough spots. Speed Zone brings it all together with the fastest, most comfortable, and easily adjustable lacing system on the mountain. Key Features of The Burton Moto Snowboard Boots: Liner: Imprint 1 Liner with Power Panel 1.0 Technology and Integrated Lacing Lacing: Speed Zone Lacing System for True Zonal Lacing Control Cushioning: EVA Cushioning with Rubber Ice Spikes Flex and Response: Micro Articulating Cuff and Thin Profile  Molded Tongue Comfort: Molded EVA Footbed The Best-Selling Boot Six Years Running Support:5

Two great sites

I was surfing the net today inbetween developing some new sites for clients and I came across Snowboarding2.com and Transworld Snowboarding.

As always when I have my design hat on I look at the sites design before I get to the content. In that respect Transworld Snowboarding wins hands down. Moving on from that the two sites offer some great content. I suggest you check them out.

Burton Gtwin 153cm Snowboard - Women's 2008

Home-wrecker by natture demolished by nurture, The Burton Gtwin stands in a category of its won when it comes to progressive freestyle riding. Anne-Flore marxer and Narasza Zurek refused to settle for anything less when they helped design this twin from scratch. Thrashing the park, stepping to street rails and stomping big backcountry jumps- just another day of shredding for the Gtwin.

Key Features of the Burton Gtwin 153cm Snowboard:

• Sintered Vision Base.


• Park Fly II Core.


• Dualzone EGD


• Biax React Fiberglass


• Infinite Ride


• Pro-Tip


• 10:45 Sidewalls


• Elliptical Tip and Tail Kicks


• True Twin shape


• Negative Core profile

Burton Gtwin 153cm Snowboard - Women's

Burton P1 Snowboard Bindings Red/White - Men's 2008

Tried and true comfort, performance and ease-of-use. From massive AK lines to buttery smooth laps through the park, the Burton P1™ Snowboard Bindings gives riders like DCP the versatility to destroy any terrain. What makes this binding so different? Try a two-piece baseplate that’s soft underfoot and laterally, but stiffer edge-to-edge for the perfect mix of comfort and power. Hmm…maybe DCP’s secret is the bindings and not balls after all.

Key Features of the Burton P1 Snowboard Bindings:

• BasePlate: Translucent Polycarbonate with Short-Glass Fiber/Nylon Composite Spar


• Hi- Back: Living Hinge™ Hi-Back


• Straps: Superstrap II™ and Super Capstrap™


• Buckles: Stainless Steel, Dual Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles


• Cushioning: Gapless Baseplate Padding™ and B3 Gel Heel Cushioning

Burton P1 Snowboard Bindings Red/White - Men's

32 - Thirty Two Lashed Snowboard Boots Red/White

A pure snowboarding boot, The Thirty Two Lashed Snowboard Boots continues to dominate all areas of the mountain. This is the only boot that can please everyone all the time. Say hello to a thirtytwo classic.

Key Features of The 32 - Thirty Two Lashed Snowboard Boots:

• Independent Lacing Eyestay System


• Articulating Cuff


• Lightweight EVA midsole for dampening, support and stability


• 3-D Molded Tongue


• Level 3 Ultimate Fit Liner with Anatomical Heel Retention System


• NEW Inner Ankle Harness and Custom Lace Lock


• Flex Level: 5

32 - Thirty Two Lashed Snowboard Boots Red/White - Men's A pure snowboarding boot, The Thirty Two Lashed Snowboard Boots continues to dominate all areas of the mountain. This is the only boot that can please everyone all the time. Say hello to a thirtytwo classic. Key Features of The 32 - Thirty Two Lashed Snowboard Boots: Independent Lacing Eyestay System Articulating Cuff Lightweight EVA midsole for dampening, support and stability 3-D Molded Tongue Level 3 Ultimate Fit Liner with Anatomical Heel Retention System NEW Inner Ankle Harness and Custom Lace Lock Flex Level: 5

Is this not a HOT boot?