January 13, 2009 11:27 AM
Nylon magazine makes a Roxy snowboard & learns to ride with Torah Bright
I'm a big fan of New York fash mag Nylon, but wouldn't be surprised if their super glam, city slicker writers can walk better in heels than snowboard boots. And so when 'Factory Girl' aka Style Director Dani Stahl, a snowboard virgin, was sent to the Roxy factory to make her own board I was dubious.
But, when she gets taught how to ride the aforementioned stick by Torah Bright herself, the results are fricking hilarious - rather than horrific.
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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Audio and Videocasts, Equipment, Pros, Snowboarding, Style
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January 12, 2009 9:01 PM
What? Louis Vuitton skate deck & case. Yours for just $8,250!
Screw the credit crunch, and splurge out on a designer deck; just $8250 for a one of three Louis Vuitton skate deck, with it's own case. This is no joke, the chav's favourite clothes peddler have released a limited edition deck, to match a new collection inspired by New York graffiti artist Stephen Sprouse.
Currently for sale in the SoHo boutique Greene Street store, the three boards, and 70 $250 t-shirts will be auctioned off at a nightwith music by 80s legends Blondie, with proceeds going to the Free Arts NYC charity.
More info after the jump...
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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Accessories, Art, Equipment, News, Skating, Weird Stuff
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November 27, 2008 2:30 PM
What to buy a snowboarder for Christmas - a cut out and keep guide
Fed up of getting the same old smellies, the latest Jamie Oliver book, Marks and Spencer undies or box of milk tray for Christmas? (actually I take back the last one). Then powderroom.net have come to the rescue, with present suggestions for snowboarders - compiling them on one easy-to-email page, perfect for forwarding on to friends and family. Genius!
Check out their top three gifts after the jump... and tell us: what do you want from Santa this season?
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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Accessories, Equipment, Links, Skiing, Snowboarding, Style
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November 19, 2008 11:20 PM
Burton release the Green Mountain Project collection; eco friendly snowboard outerwear made from recycled plastic
If, like me, you're holding back from purchasing a new snowboard jacket or pants this season in an effort to be green, you now have permission to splurge (almost) guilt-free. Burton snowboards have released their first Green Mountain Project collection for women - outerwear made from recycled polyester and 'environmentally friendly waterproofing technologies'.
Pushed forwards by Burton pro snowboarder and environment spokesperson Nicolas Müller, all GMP products are engineered to have the lowest environmental impact possible. As well as the fabrics, all trims, linings and insulation are made from recycled and low-impact material (such as plastic bottles): including shock cords, elastic, fleece pocket liners and labels.
Posted by Gemma Freeman in Accessories, Environment, Equipment, Pros, Snowboarding, Style
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October 14, 2008 10:51 AM
The Rome Lo-Fi: the best female specific snowboard ever?
If you're stroking your chin about which snowboard to purchase this winter then stop: the Lo-Fi from Rome is an incredible all mountain freestyle board that's been labelled the finest female stick ever. Honed by superstar Rome pro snowboard Marie France Roy, the Lo-Fi fills the gap between the maverick manufacturer's jib specific Detail and the stiffer powder / pipe slayer Blue, for multi-dimensional, flexible in all terrain friend.
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October 6, 2008 1:43 PM
Metro Snow show returns to London Olympia October 22 -26
The biggest public wintersports show on the globe, the Metro Snow Show (formerly Daily Mail) will be back to fill the rafters of London's Olympia on October 22 to 24. Not just for seasoned snow lovers, the show is aimed at all - with demos from world class pro athletes, choreographed fashion shows, travel and holiday ideas, ski and snowboard lessons for beginners, early season shopping plus apres bars and more.
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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Accessories, Audio and Videocasts, Equipment, Events, Skiing, Snowboarding, Style, Travel
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