Here’s those extra photos from Dan and Oz’s show. I got to Sydney on Wednesday night so I was lucky enough to get a look at the show being setup. I’ve got to say, it was such a good insight into how real artists think and work. I was very …
Sanbox Films Heli Shoot
POP friend Kevin Sansalone sent me this little update from a recent Heli Shoot they did for the new Sandbox film, All Day Everyday. Have a read on and check out the other photo.
Bern Unlimited Doing Things
If you ride overseas at all, you might have noticed Bern helmets. You may have also noticed that they were never really represented in Australia…untill now. They make a few rad helmets and most of them work for winter and summer, so you can get away with one helmet for …
Himbrechts & ForceFeed:Swede Exhibit Opening Night
Last Thursday night renown snowboard photographer Dan Himbrechts put on a joint exhibition with digital artist and friend Oz Dean (known as ForceFeed:Swede). The show was held at the MTV gallery in downtown Sydney. It was packed with well over 200 people showing up. For snowboarding and Sydney, that’s a …
Two Weeks In – Melbourne Premiere
Well, it’s taken a few days but I now feel good enough to sit down and look at a computer. If you didn’t make it down to the Melbourne premiere of Two Weeks In then you missed out, but don’t feel bad because I don’t think we would have had …
Sydney Premiere At The Roxy
Last night we stopped off at the first leg of our national premiere tour of our new film “Two Weeks In”. It premiered at two venues in New South Wales, we were able to get down to the Roxy in Parramatta for the 8pm showing. We were pretty stoked to …
ESS 10-50% off everything!
ESS have helped us put on 2 showings of our new film and proved themselves to be awesome dudes. Basiclly, we think they deserve your money, and what better way to give them your money when your getting shit for cheap. Starting May 7th ESS are having a 10-50% off …
Two Weeks In Intro Released
So after a lot of hardwork and countless hours in the editing room, we decided to release the intro to Two Weeks In instead of a trailer. It’s the first 5 minutes of the film, we think you guys are going to love it. We have hijacked the POP site …
Trouble In Melbourne
Apologies to everyone waiting on me to post these up. I’m sure your facebook page has been looking extra bare. Well no more. Last Thursday Trevor ‘Trouble’ Andrew was touring Australia, He had a MTV show in Sydney followed up with some smaller sideshows in Melbourne and Sydney. Regardless of …
People Get Inked For Free Snowboards
It’s taken me a little time to get this up but on Friday April 18th we saw Australia’s first ‘I Love Ride Tattoo Party’. Over 150 people turned out with 45 putting their hand up for the chance to receive a Ride tattoo… that’s 45 people that love Ride enough …
Two Weeks In Site Update: State Premiere Posters
I’m just letting you all know I updated the Two Weeks In directors blog with images of the 3 different film posters we had made for the film premieres in each state. Have a look if you’re interested.
Australian Ski Fields Ranked Worlds Most Expensive
What does the Australian ski fields and 50 Cent have in common? That’s right, they both “get money.” A report from the Australian Alpine Club has ranked the cost of day tickets from mountains around the world and Australia’s mountains are ringing the register the loudest. It’s hard to spin …
Trouble Andrew in Australia… Story so far
Trouble Andrew is in town and having fun. After the Mile High Gig, Trouble and Ian Longwell attended the afterparty for the MTV Awards. Above is a shot of Trouble on the Red Carpet… Sunday night was a gig at the Shore Club in Manly. You can see a load …
Dan Himbrechts Photo Exhibit – Sydney
If you’ve had a chance to read the news in the new issue you would already know that esteemed snow/skate photographer Dan Himbrechts is showing of some favorite photos (as well as a portrait series he’s been working on for the past two years!) at the MTV gallery. Graphic artists …
Two Weeks In – Parramatta Showing Added!
I just got a phone call from Jason from ESS Boardstore in Parramatta and he has lined up the Roxy to show Two Weeks In for us! So, all you Sydney shredders can get down there and see the film. There might be a small cover charge on this one …
Huffer Party this Thursday!
If you happen to be in Melbourne on Thursday night, I highly recommend you get along to the Huffer Winter 08 launch at Sidelife’s facility in Collingwood. It’s going to be an awesome night but don’t forget to drop Dave and the crew and email to let them know you’re …
Two Weeks In Premiere Dates!
So, after some intense deliberation and negotiation, we have secured dates and locations for the ‘Two Weeks In’ premiere. As far as we know, this is the first time an Australian snowboard film has been premiered in the sunshine state, so get up there and be a part of history. …
Gravis Trekker in Travel+Leisure Magazine
I was perusing the magazines in the waiting room of my “friendly yet firm” local dentist and noticed that Travel+Leisure, the ultimate handbook for discerning travelers, has a feature on the Gravis Trekker travel bag. The review had only good things to say about the bag and, owning one myself, …
Issue 9 Sneak Peek
Here’s some ‘backstage’ shots of the proof’s from the new issue (I deliberately haven’t included the higher resolution shots because I don’t want to blow it for you). Proofs are the low-res mock-ups of how the final magazine will look. They’re just so you can check for any last minute …
Clint and Mitch Allan Doing Well in the Ultimate Boarder Comp
Photo from 2007 Snosho by Dan Himbrechts – Clint Allan Sapient rider Clint Allan came second to Todd Richards in the first round of the Ultimate Boarder competition. This is the first I have heard of the Ultimate Boarder comp but according to the site it is a “triathlon for …
Dan Himbrechts Interview On BTW
No this one’s not about garbage conspiracies. There’s a great interview with photographer Dan Himbrechts over on the Board The World website. Him and interviewer Aussie John Matkovic talk about Dan’s recent photo trip to America (obviously where the above footage comes from), playing in a band and Dan’s upcoming …
Tom Pelley Pre-Season Shred
Photo by Miles Henson I’ve been sitting on these photos of Burton rider Tom Pelley for a few days now. Miles Henson took them while helping out his mate Shaun Belmore complete a VCE assignment (I want to go to that school!). He says that all-round-nice-guy-and-ripper Alex Scott was there …
Dan Himbrechts Starts Shit
Photo by Nick Moir Prominent snowboard photogragher and unionist Dan Himbrechts made news this morning when he discovered a tracking device on his new rubbish bin. It was on page 3 of the Sydney Morning Herald and he was even interviewed on 2GB in the afternoon (I guess it was …
Issue 9 Out Soon
Issue 9 is happily at the printers and will be out later this week. This is our biggest issue yet at over 100 pages. Gustav Eden Frontside 270 Fakie Smith Reverts the cover (yeah the sequence is crazy). There’s new and improved product reviews, an expanded editorial section, a winter …
Capital 17 – New website and the chance to win a setup!
Capital 17 have got themselves a brand spanking new website up and running. On the site they have announced the details for what will be an awesome test of patience, will and determination… having a safety word might help. The major prize from this test is a full board/boots/bindings setup! …
3CS 08 Range brings the sexy to the POP Site
3CS have started bringing the sexy to outerwear and the POP website. Our friend Jaye shot through a few behind the scenes photos from the ad shoot for the new ladies range – we got our new friend Steph to trial the Phoenix jacket and pants for our new issue …
Trouble Andrew Coming to Party
Analog are bringing down Trouble Andrew to play at the after party for the MTV Awards in Australia. I don’t know why, but this track always reminds me of a certain Runway filmer which, according to Gnarcore, can’t ride a sled.
Neff and Pony Release Collab Shoe
Neff have released a shoe with Pony. The shoe is called the Tropical High’s… while I’m partial to standard white kicks, I’m definitely liking the look of these. This comes after a big few weeks in Neff developments… earlier last week they launched the Terry Kennedy Fly Society flat peak …
Lola & Evie New Range Shoot
Our friend Christine at Lola & Evie sent me through a few snaps from the photo shoot for the new summer 2009 range. I was out at The Facility the other day and saw a few of Bec’s creations… they look amazing – I think they’ll be available around September. …
Danny Kass and Dingo Working on New TV Show
Have you visited the Grenade site recently? I spotted this on their blog… Danny Kass and Dingo have been working on a new TV show. The show is called “The Adventures of Danny and Dingo.” They describe the show as being “a show that follows Danny and Dingo and their …
Snowing at Mt Buller.
Photo from ski.com.au. It’s snowing at Mt Buller! It’s not the first time it’s snowed this year, but it’s the first time it’s felt like winter to me! It’s fucking freezing in Melbourne today.
Jordan Mendenhall Joins K2
Photo from MDP site. Okay, no doubt we were a little slower than we should have been on this one but just FYI – former Option rider, Jordan Mendenhall, has singed onto K2 snowboards. Apparently K2 were running ‘Welcome to the Team’ ads with Jordan’s face obscured. You can check …
Anne-Flore Marxer – Russia Here We Come!
POP Alum and pro-snowboarder Anne-Flore Marxer sent us through this journal of her recent trip to Russia. It’s pretty interesting, have a read. If you like it, you can see more over at Annefloremarxer.com.
Shaun & Torah Win Halfpipe At US Open
Photo from TransWorld There isn’t much I can say about this that hasn’t been said here and here, but basically Shaun White and Torah Bright won the halfpipe at the US Open (Shaun White won the slopestyle as well). It’s good to see them take home the cash, because I …