Burton have got their new 2010/2011 website up and as usual, it is looking the goods! The new site has all the info – new lines, rider info, videos and The Community. Check it out here – Thanks to Linc at Empire Ave for the heads up!
A Day At Baw Baw
Tim Nelson sent me in this clip that his pal Tom Neal put together of their day at Baw Baw for the Forum Battle. In Tom’s words it was “a straight forward trip to the very small hill of Baw Baw, turns into wrong turns, flat tyres, broken brakes, lost …
Nate Johnstone Blog: Heading Home
So I’m heading back to freezing cold Aus in a few days so I thought I’d put up one last Bali blog entry to keep the warmth alive. 2 Days ago we had a good swell come through so we decided to drive a couple hours up the coast to …
Hotham Banked Slalom!
The Capita Hotham Banked Slalom is happening on Saturday week and if past years are anything to go by, it’s going to be an amazing day. Full flyer below the cut – all the details are on it. Hope to see you on the day!
The Rob Blog: Billabong Catalog Shoot Preview
Hey Guys! Last week I finished up the streetwear Billabong catalogue shoot in Byron Bay. Standing in front of a camera trying to model could be the hardest part of snowboarding but was still a fun couple of days. The photographer for the shoot was Claudio Kirac, and …
Jae Haydon Riding At Perisher
Chris at Bataleon just shot through a rad little edit by Luke Mallinson of Jae Haydon riding At Perisher. The text with the vid says, “Just a little edit of Jae shredding. All filming was done over 3 days, in the Perisher slopestyle park.” Clip looks great – check it out!
Quiksilver Has Big Plans For Snow
Mike Nusenow, the former Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Burton has turned up as the new SVP and General Manager of Quiksilver’s ‘Mountain Division’. His initial memo sets out some ambitious plans for the growth and focus of snowboarding at Quik, with particular mention going to non-technical apparel, …
The Rob Blog: I’m On Dakine!
Hey guys, Just got myself a new sponsor, Dakine! Their gear is rad. Started wearing their stuff in the back country a couple of years ago because it’s the only stuff that would keep you warm and dry. Stoked to be on the team!
Perisher Park Laps With Ben Alexis
Ben Alexis has sent in some park lap footage from Perisher of himself, Jesse Kennedy and Troy Sturrock. A little shakey but I can deal with it to see that marvelous jump line Perisher have got going on!
Baw Baw’din Episode 3
Mark Catsburg and his filmer pal John Waddell from Trash Films are up to it again with episode 3 of their Baw Baw’din web series. This episode features the Forum Snowboards Battle At Baw Baw contest. Good times.
Nate Johnstone Blog: Lakey Peak
So I have just arrived back in Bali, we have been over in Sumbawa surfing Lakey Peak for the past few days. Sumbawa is a island, about an hour flight from Denpasar. We flew into Bima, and had a 2 and a half hour drive till we reached our hotel …
Perisher Park Update – Monday August 2nd
This has taken us a little longer to get up but the good guys at Perisher have been firing through the info. They tell me, “The Superpipe is complete, it was good cutting snow and turned out nice. Bryan, our Canadian park groomer, is rebuilding the number 3 jump right now …“
The Rob Blog: Dew Hut Jam
Hey Guys! I’m writing this as I’ve just finished the Dew Hut Jam. Rad to shred with all my mates especially the Kiwi boys. I don’t get to shred with them in Aus too often. They killed it. And congrats to DeCampo for winning the rookie award! That prize could …
Windells Session 5: MFM, Sollars, Turbo And More!
The good guys at Windells just shot through the video from snowboard session five which features the likes of MFM, Mark Sollars, Turbo and heaps more. The guys ride, smash pies in each others faces, paintball, eat something pretty gnarly and snowboard some more. So epic – check it out!
Think Thank’s ‘Right Brain Left Brain’: Teaser 5
Continuing the completely random theme of the trailers for Think Thank’s new film, this one features Pat Milbery and Ben Bogart. The description for the clip says, “Pat Milbery and Ben Bogart each one a distinguished gentlemen. Together here in support of Think Thank’s latest greatest Right Brain Left Brain. …
Nitro’s Website And Ron’s Slide!
Nitro Snowboards have got their new website up and things are off to a great start with the below video being featured on the blog there… Ron is my new hero! Seven days of intense construction while his folks are away to create pure fun… Check it out!
Dew Hut Jam – Footage And Photos!
Here’s the footage and some photos from last night’s Dew Hut Jam at Buller… Thanks to the guys at Dew for shooting them through so quickly! Also, I now have the top six team placing which went, in order: Oakley, Destyn.Via, Billabong, DC, Burton, Ride. Read more to check it all out!
Oakley Team Wins 2010 Dew Hut Jam
The 2010 Dew Hut Jam has just finished with Jake Koia and Stef Zeestraten taking out the $12,000 first prize. The guys were riding for Oakley and faced stiff competition from the likes of Billabong who had Robbie Walker and Clint Allan riding; along with DC who has fielded both …
Dew Hut Jam Live (ish) Blog!
Okay – the weather wasn’t too friendly for the live blog… My computer froze up within 10 mins of being outside. Still, the comp has just finished and it was an amazing night! Robbie and Clint took out the best trick with Robbie doing a fast plant off Clint’s board …
2010 Dew Hut Jam: Pre-Game Post
Tonight the 2010 Dew Hut Jam is happening at Mt Buller. There are 15 teams of two competing for a $20,000 prize purse from 6pm. There’s a full team list below and you can see the course setup plans here and construction photos here. This years contest is going to …
Shaun White On X Games In NYT
Shaun White is preparing for his run at X Games gold in a training facility he’s got together for himself at Paramount Studios – he knows how to do it! He borrowed Tony Hawk’s ramp and set it up in an unused soundstage on the lot with drums, guitars and …
Highnoon Rebuilt For World Rookie Fest
We rebuilt the Highnoon Park again this week for the World Rookie Fest. We added the new 30 stair set, a snow cliff with a 6m hangover box on the side, and rebuilt the first jump making it bigger, the jumps are now 35 and 40 ft. The lower park …
Jack Carlin Joins Nitro Snowboards Aus Team
I just got work from Nitro that they have signed TSC ripper Jack Carlin to the Australian team. Tom Pelley said of Carlin, “He is one of the best all-round riders I have ever seen.” Jack is on the Nitro team at the Hut Jam this Saturday partnering with Jarryd Williams – …
Dew Hut Jam – Happening Tomorrow!
Got a last minute report from the Dew Hut Jam crew that are setting up for tomorrow. Transfer editor Russ Holt is down there looking over the course and he said, “The set-up is a little different than last year. The two lines of features before the hut have been …
TTR Judge Mel Simmons On Ranking Friends
Interview by: Freda Robin Mel Simmons is living the dream… as a professional TTR snowboard judge, she gets paid to travel the world and watch her friends ride from the best seats in the house. That’s not to say it’s all cruisy – in some comps she judges up to …
Shaun White Interview
Whether the army of anonymous internet haters want it or not, Shaun White is the product of what modern day snowboarding has evolved to. Global product lines, video games, gold medals and late night talk show appearances; all while maintaining a level of competitive dominance and progression that all but …
Falls Creek Update – July 28th
Just got a sweet update for the Park Page from Reuben at Falls Creek. He says, “On the skiers right side of the chair we have a nice twenty five foot jump into a 6 metre flat rail, the advance line on the left is a nice lofty jump (in the high 40’s), then into our 40 foot triple barrel down rail or our wallride. This is what our snowmaking area…
Stylewars A Month Away
Arguably the best event in Australia this year, Stylewars, is less than a month away. This year Pop will be on location at Falls Creek bringing you up to the minute coverage. This year’s event continues bring the radness with a line up of local bands and international pros. Last …
2010 Forum Battle At Baw Baw Photos And Webcast Video
Pop’s resident photographer Julius Kellar was up at the 2010 Forum Battle At Baw Baw taking photos. Julius has sent in his favorites so have a look. You might have also heard Pop did a live webcast of the entire event. If you missed the entire 3 hour show, you’re …
TTR Judge Mel Simmons On Ranking Friends
Mel Simmons is living the dream… as a professional TTR snowboard judge, she gets paid to travel the world and watch her friends ride from the best seats in the house. I recently caught up with Mel, who will be heading to Mt. Buller to judge the Dew Hut Jam this Saturday 31 July.
The Rob Blog: ESPN Interview By Jesse Huffman
Hey Guys! I got a call from Jesse Huffman a while back to do this interview for ESPN. We had a chat about starting snowboarding, what it’s like coming up in Australia and how it is to do back to back seasons. Check it out here.
Ryan Tiene On Vivo Headwear
Ryan Tiene has signed onto the international team with Vivo Headwear. He joins Tadashi Fuse, Markku Koski, Kale Stephens, Marie France Roy & Andrew Geeves. According to the release, Tiene will have his own signature designed beanie released for the Australian 2011 snow season. Rad work guys – can’t wait to …
Pop Sells Out – Rick And Dave Remain Poor
You probably already know a little about this but Rick and I wanted to put a personal note with the exciting release below and let you know a bit about the deal we’ve done and what the plans are. Rick and I have established a Joint Venture partnership with the …
Thredbo Terrain Park Report Mid July 2010
Thredbo Terrain Park Report is our way of showing you guys what features we have in at the current time. This episode features the riding of Charles Beckinsale, Gus St Leon, Ben Fawcett and more. At the moment we have Cruiser Terrain Park open with a selection of …
Billy Hayman Joins The Boost Mobile Team
Billy Hayman has joined the Boost Mobile team. The release for the signing says, “Billy Hayman, the Best up and coming shred dog that is still living in Oz during winter, has been added to the Boost Mobile team. Catch Billy at the park at Perisher or eating a pie …