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n 1994, Anders Hagman and Calle Eriksson, then a professional snowboarder and snowboard photographer, respectively, launched an online snowboard magazine from an apartment in rural Sweden. Method Mag, as it was dubbed, was not just one of the very first snowboard websites, but one of the earlier websites in general, published not long after the first images appeared on the nascent web. Drawing inspiration from California’s Heckler Magazine, Eriksson and Hagman set out to document snowboarding and its culture as they were experiencing it on the ground, which often stood in contrast to the polished press that populated major media at the time.

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Zigzagging across Europe with a carload of equipment, fashioning impromptu dark rooms in hotel bathrooms, hacking fax lines and constructing myriad other mobile workarounds, the pair published near real-time coverage and content in their unfiltered Gonzo style, bringing to life a media outlet as spontaneous and raw as the riders and scenes it covered. Perhaps more importantly, the website’s then-cutting edge flairs, like open forums and a commenting feature, brought the burgeoning global snowboard community together like never before.

Over the next two and a half decades, Method evolved through numerous changes in format, ownership, location and staff, consistently pushing the conception of what a snowboard magazine could be and what it could deliver. But its journey was a tumultuous one, even by snowboard media standards. Throughout its existence, the magazine lived on the razor’s edge: it dodged so many would-be deaths that former staffers refer to it as “the cockroach of snowboarding.” Yet, through an often chaotic blend of foresight, personal fortitude - i.e., working for magic mushrooms, squatting in abandoned properties, a stint in solitary confinement - and a fair serving of luck, Method always lived to publish another day.

Part oral history, part archival collection, part contemporary commentary, Hold Fast, Tweak Hard provides an intimate look inside European snowboarding’s most influential and infamous title, diving into the outlandish characters and innovative products that guided Method through financial crashes, a shrinking industry and a dramatically changed media landscape to stand out across the globe as a definitive voice of snowboard culture.

As I step down from my position as editor of the magazine, handing the reins to our trusted colleague, Theo Acworth, I am honored to have had the opportunity to guide the magazine over the past five and a half years. With an incredible team, we broke a ton of new ground while remaining true to the ethos upon which Method was founded all those years ago.

Moving forward, I’ll be assuming more of an editor-at-large role, contributing pieces to both mag and web and, hopefully, spearheading a special project here and there. Currently we are neck deep in the production of the book laid out above, an opportunity I am grateful to lead.

For more information on the book’s release, please visit methodmag.com. Thank you for your readership and continued support over the years. I will catch ya out there.

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’m the editor of my favourite magazine? Nice! I’ve never been an editor before, how does it work? Maybe brands will hook me up with gear and take me on trips, I could get used to that. Or I could talk shit about things I don’t like, or maybe even give myself a cover or two. I’m flying blind. I don’t know the rules. I could do anything! Oh wait, people only seem interested in their phones, not magazines... Fuck. So why bother to make one then? Well, I’ll tell you why. When was the last time you scrolled back through your ‘liked’ Instagram posts? Probably fucking never, that’s when.

And when was the last time you flicked through your old magazines and got fired up about snowboarding? Speaking from personal experience, I did it earlier today, when I took a shit. I’ll probably do it again tomorrow, when I take another shit. Or maybe even later today, depending on what I eat.

So maybe all we’re doing here is providing you with a stack of entertaining pages to thumb through while you take a shit.

That’s fine by us. Here at Method, we see that as a valuable and lasting contribution to snowboarding, far more so than marketing budgets being spent on social media ‘boosting’.

Whatever the fuck that even means.

If we can show you something that makes you want to ride your snowboard, then we’re doing our job right. If we can also make you laugh and remind you not to take snowboarding too seriously, then we’re definitely doing our job right.

Method has endured for the last 25 years, and I couldn’t be more honoured to step up and continue to do what many dedicated snowboarders have done before me - to ensure that this magazine represents real snowboarding. Psyched to keep this show rolling.

Speaking of rolling, you can’t tear off a corner of your phone to make a roach for your joints, but you can with this mag. You’re welcome, snowboarding.

COVER STORY The method. It’s the easiest trick to do but the hardest to do right. Skateboarding has always been a major influence in my life, looking up to Cab, Hosoi and Chris Miller because the style they had was right. They made it look fun. With snowboarding it was Terry Kidwell and Shaun Palmer that had a huge influence on me. This shot was taken at a session in the summer up on Blackcomb glacier, Shaun Palmer just happened to be a part of the shoot as well. So I think I was really trying to kick that method out giving thanks to Shaun for showing me the way. - Jamie Lynn This shot was taken on the Blackcomb Glacier in 1994 at a SnowboarderMag event called Superpipe. Jamie was just coming up at the time, and in-between his methods and gloveless mayhem he was re-writing the playbook on what it meant to become a professional snowboarder.

The event was a paradigm shift in halfpipe design, as well as this mind-bending rewriting of style. In a multitude of ways this was a game changing moment in snowboarding. Flash ahead 25 years and this method is still as iconic as the day it was shot.

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ublic boners in France are usually found attached to creepy men at nude beaches, but here’s JJ Rayward aggressively swinging his own in the Les Arcs backcountry.

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5 ways to get your baby to sleep 50 Laps of the Kitchen Watching skate videos Cruising in the buggy Listening to mum talking shit haha Sucking on titties

5 bad habits I’m a Messy little fucker Going out for 1 staying for 8 Losing shit.. all the fuckin time!

Picking my nose Hoarding things

5 reasons babies are awesome They’re little bundles of the purest energy They think I’m funny The faces they pull are incredible You can teach them whatever you like Reliving all the banging kids movies from the past

5 ways to get cops to leave the spot In Russia bribe em with money and vodka Most other places else I find being polite helps.

Mention words Documentary and National snowboard Team Pack up swiftly and come back on a sly ting an hour later Bullshit them by explaining what you’re doing but completely wrong eg. Don’t say you’re gonna touch any part of the building, or the rail, or the stairs or anything.

5 reasons they’re not They can’t quite wipe their own arse Can’t feed themselves Communication is slightly lacking I don’t have titties so feeding and soothing my baby is a little more tricky Folding baby clothes is hard man!

5 potential names for a pro model board Loosely tightened Creamer Mobile Birdboard Broken pop machine Flying Lobster

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5 things to do in London Chill with my Family Get pissed at the pub Skate Get parking tickets Get overpriced beers in the pubs already mentioned 5 words of wisdom Fuck it Believe it’ll work and trust me it will!

Be kind n people will treat you the same.

Emit positive wavelengths for others to join.

Start your day with some good tunes or something that makes you smile

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ere at Method we have many opinions about many things. Maybe you won’t like our opinions. That’s fine, that’s your opinion. You can write about it in your own opinion column.

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25 years of Method Mag Peruvian hats Irreverence 16mm Not giving a fuck Looking cool Handycams Onsen Snowboarders Obscure looking helmets Brock Crouch Yung Doli Hotmail Signal payment plan Annika Morgan

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The shit we have to take in order to keep Method alive Bucket hats Submissiveness 8mm Music licensing Being waterproof Steadycams Sauna Influencers Head injuries How loud Brock Crouch is Anyone else with ‘Yung’ in their name Gmail Unaffordable snowboards Ethan Morgan. He sucks DIYX.

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Airblaster / stay wild originators / 2003 /

An old art teacher of ours once told us that photographs can’t be art. That dude can suck it. If you can’t find the humor and beauty in a man sitting still in his underwear for half an hour, then you need to loosen up.

- Method Art Department

‘I built a new pinhole camera out of a shoebox and was just trying to figure out how to use it. The exposure times were between 20-28 minutes. The fact that I’m in my underwear on the photos doesn’t really have a point.’

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1. Smoke some weed.

2. When your friends suggest dying your red hair even more red, go with it.

You’re stoned, you’re not going to say no.

3. Follow said friends to the nearest shop, and buy whatever kind of dye they have. Don’t be fussy about brands or quality, just choose one with a photo that you like.

4. Get home, and while your non-stoned friends prepare the dye, smoke some more weed.

6. Make sure your friends are wearing gloves, then have them apply the dye.

7. Remember to protect your red eyes from the red dye, you don’t want to get mega red eye.

8. Celebrate your new ultra red hair by smoking some more weed.

Editors note – We were just sent these photos and guessed at the process leading up to, and after them. We’re probably right though.

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This jump at Audi Nines was no joke, yet Sebbe threw 1080s off it like it was nothing. Maybe he’s doing a 540 in this shot. I don’t care what it is. Watching him consistently take this thing down was insane.

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HIGH VOLUME with ETHAN MORGAN PHOTOS: TH EO ACWORTH

Describe your DJ style.

There is no style to it honestly. It gets totally out of control.

Sometimes I don’t even know what I’m playing. As of now I have decided to go with my old DJ name from 5 years ago when I originally started DJing with Chug-Headbang-Puke. It was a group of three people. Halldor, Johannes Brenning and myself. It didn’t go very well for us, we never actually played anywhere. Air & Style didn’t let me on stage because I showed up with a laptop, and they were looking at me like I was a fucking idiot. And the other time I was ready to play and then there was a big fight that broke out on the dance floor and one of our homies got knocked out. I took the mic and said the party was called off and everyone had to get the fuck out.

So what I wanted to say was that in that group my name was DJ Anal Juice, so yeah that’s my name now. I decided as that’s what I started with that I should keep it going for now.

The name kinda matches my DJ style. There’s some weird shit in there. I’m trying to piss people off but also make them laugh and have a good time.

What are your thoughts on DJ’s who only play one type of music?

It depends. Everybody has their style of music that they like most, so if they like hip hop then they want to hear someone play hip hop all night. I don’t know, I’ve always been on different kinds of music, listening to everything. So that’s why

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RUFdiverse.

WEARS at a party I like it when it’sGIGI a bit more I likeGLCR. to mix it up, go from a hip hop track to a punk song, and suddenly you’ve got yourself a mosh pit. Just going through a little bit of a rollercoaster of sounds. I used to love techno, but lately I’ve been a little bit over just hearing the same heavy beat for five hours. You go crazy eventually.

What’s your ideal bpm?

Between 70-250.

Best venue you’ve played so far?

Prodbably Skin’s Inn. I played a house party with Peasoup which was super fun. Biggest honour to play there. Laax was also pretty good.

Do you have a price list for requests, if so what is it? €2369, for 2 hours.

Where do you see yourself going in the future with your DJing?

I honestly have no idea. I’m just doing it because I think it’s fun.

I really like just mixing music. I’m enjoying it right now but maybe I’ll get bored of it in a couple years, you never know.

Any shoutouts?

Pretty much only me. I’m the DJ.

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WORDS - ALEX MALIK PHOTOS: WEI YU

So why China? How long did you go for?

Well to make a long story short, this was actually our second “annual” trip to a new resort in Northeast China called Tiger Ridge Terrain Park. The whole thing was put together by the China distributor for Nightmare and Fix, who is also the curator of the resort. Snowboarding is still pretty new to China, but it’s growing so there’s a lot of new resorts and parks popping up. Tiger Ridge is one of the places where people from all over China go to train for the olympics. We stayed for about 3 weeks, but our board bags got delayed so when they finally showed up we had about 2 weeks to film.

What was with all the dead ladybugs in your house?

Honestly, I wish I knew. Apparently they are common in that region and they come out when it starts to get warmer. I guess it was a pretty warm season over there so they were everywhere. I thought it was weird and interesting at the same time.

What did the locals think of you guys? Were they down?

The town that the resort is in is a pretty small town, sort of in the middle of nowhere. It’s about an hour from the North

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Korean border which was interesting to say the least. A lot of the locals at the resort already knew who we were and sometimes acted like fans. They took pictures with us or showed us pictures they had taken the year before. When we were in the actual town, which is called Erdaobaihe, or just Erdao, we got all sorts of reactions. Most people were stoked though, it was like something exciting was happening. Rarely did anyone ever tells us “you can’t snowboard here.” If anything, they just wanted to watch. It was refreshing. Sometimes a whole crowd would build up at a spot. Hitting spots with an audience.

What was it like seeing tigers up close?

Pretty insane honestly. It was a tiger sanctuary only a few minutes down the road from where we were staying. That area of China is one of the few places where there are still wild tigers too. But we were definitely not expecting to see them right up against the cage like that. It was crazy watching them run up those trees to eat live chickens, but they were just doing what they do. You can’t argue with nature. That’s actually why it’s called Tiger Ridge.

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Any particular standout moments?

Aside from the tigers, everyday in China can be a standout moment. Things like going to the grocery store or eating at a restaurant are experiences of their own. That’s just culture shock. But as far as snowboarding, Matt’s 50-50 on the chain bridge definitely comes to mind. It was terrifying.

Good things about China?

Of course there’s the little things like dumplings and noodles, or buying flavored cigarettes and fake designer stuff at the markets. But the best part is being able to snowboard wherever and however you want. There’s really no rules. I feel like you gain some perspective when you’re on the other side of the world, too.

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Bad things about China?

There’s not much I can say honestly. Everything is just different.

But I don’t think that’s a bad thing, it just takes some getting used to.

Any shoutouts?

Dan, Nancy, Wade, and Stu.

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So tell us what’s up with Drink Sexy?

So DRINK SEXY is basically we what we do on a daily basis! It all started with the SURF SEXY wibes on my board and with the homies, and as we kept going hard with the parties and the drinking, it came up pretty naturally!

What’s the design process like for you?

Fuckin’ takes time to make it a reality!

But it’s probably the part that I love the most, because nobody can tell me what to do and what not to do! I can literally make whatever the fuck I want and that’s the sickest part!

I suck at Photoshop & graphic design, so I work with a homie People started fuckin’ with it since day one, so when I made my that lives in HB, California, I send him all the photos and design first pieces of clothing, I thought it would make sense to call it & he makes it looks crispyyyy!

Drink Sexy!

How can people get their hands on DS gear?

It’s different than all these new and already established brands, I have a website for the Europe homies (www.yungdoliwear. it matches what my homies & me do 1000% com) & one for the USA (www.drinksexy.us) What’s the inspiration for this stuff?

Definitely not from the snowboard brands *laughs* Naaa, I need to stop hating, but it’s time to wake up tho!

I love just watching people in the streets wearing all kind of shit! Instagram of course & watching what my favourite brands are making!

Are you getting good reactions from people so far?

Hell yeaa, it’s crazy how many people are backing it up, from the homies all over the world, random people & even fuckin’ famous Dj’s & shit! Life’s crazy!

Seeing random kids in the train or at parties wearing DS gear is crazy to me, love everybody that supports it <3 What is fashion to you?

Fuck I have no idea! I am just doing what I would love to wear for myself, since there are barely any snowboards brands who’s gear I would gladly rep! It’s sad…

And fashion is such a crazy world with so many brands & people, but I am excited for the future and to meet new people from a different world!

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I will start selling some pieces in some exclusive shops around the world! But for sure trying to keep it crispy & exclusive.

What’s it like riding it in the pow?

Fuckin sucks! All the gear I’m making is not really made for snowboarding, but more to look crispy AF on the daily basis!

Where do you see Drink Sexy going in the future?

I don’t know. I only started it last winter and trying to learn the process of designing and selling clothing isn’t super mellow, but it’s definitely something that I want to see growing!

I just want to keep doing it for all the people that are backing it up! So hyped for the future, let’s go baby!

Any closing words?

Thank you for reaching out, hyped for all the love and let’s get down this winter! Lots of good things coming!

Take care & much love!

- Lukas Baume

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Previews from the upcoming Method 25th anniversary book, Hold Fast, Tweak Hard

From the chapter

Internet Pioneers Excerpt from an interview with Anders Hagman, Method co-founder

We were up in Oregon somewhere and we were heading for a competition in northern Japan, stopping first for a layover in San Francisco. We left our equipment at the San Francisco airport, jumped in cars and went to the Tenderloin district and under the bridge to find a rave. We partied for six hours and got back to the airport just in time to catch the plane. At least some of us did - others stayed at the airport, I suppose.

Once we boarded, I remember sitting in the back against the toilet where I could see the entire plane. An Indian businessman sat next to me sporting a well manicured beard and a perfectly pressed brown suit. Half the people on the flight were snowboarders from the tour; it was easy to distinguish the baggy-clothed people from the business folks.

It’s about an 11 hour flight from San Francisco to Tokyo. I can’t remember if we stopped in Hawaii or not. We are still on the tarmac when suddenly a pillow war erupts, and guys from the tour are grabbing pillows and firing them at fellow snowboarders all over the plane.

The guy next to me, who appears to be headed to a meeting or something, lifts his briefcase, places it on top of his turban and begins reciting prayers. He is pretty calm about it but it’s easy to see that he is getting stressed. And again, we are still on the runway. Everyone is locked in. You couldn’t move around or do much to avoid the barrage of pillows. I’m thinking, “Oh yeah! This is kind of fun!” But it just keeps going and going…

The intensity comes in waves. We would hit a slow patch for an hour or two and then the mob would wake up again and kick the frenzy back into gear. As one group grew tired and faded, another would awaken to reignite the chaos elsewhere in the cabin. With a few hours to go, the stewardesses are completely burnt out, sitting googly-eyed in the jump seats, exhausted from hours of chasing snowboarders around. A couple Swedish snowboarders decide to fill in for them, grabbing the trolley and taking to the aisle. “Hey, here we go! Want some drinks? Free drinks! Free drinks!” Every drinkable drop is emptied from the cart.

I was sure that Japanese police would be waiting to arrest us upon arrival all but that didn’t happen. We got on a bus to finish the journey, the only difficulty being the crash of the collective hangover. It was a good mix of people on that plane. I am pretty sure this was the FIS World Tour, not the ISF, so it was actually what I’d call the “non-party tour,” which might help put that era of snowboarding in perspective. But it certainly went off that night.

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From the chapter

“The Cockroach of Snowboarding” Excerpt by Alexis De Tarade, former senior editor, web editor, multi-hyphenate The Biarritz days were salty. After the Innsbruck operation was shut down, we headed for France’s Basque coast with a smaller team and moved into a sort of windowless bunker that we called an office. We arrived in the summer, looking to make the late-summer-into-fall mag-making season more bearable. We didn’t really make much money, and since it was “temporary,” our videographer Tom Elliot and I, inspired by Krakauer’s Into the Wild, thought we could handle camping out every night on the beach. One foot still in the digital world and one foot free, so to speak. We basically would camp with a box of pizza.

Of course, Method being Method, magazine production would carry on a little too late, often running up to the ISPO Munich trade fair in late January. The location sounds nice - “Oh! Biarritz!,” - but we were next to the train station, about three kilometers from the beautiful beaches and famous waves, enduring the rainy season. None of us surfed so we didn’t care if there were waves. The interns who came out were in for a surprise. They were paid shit, worked their asses off and designed with nothing. Wrinkled paper and cigarette butts were considered resources. We wanted the mag to feel analog so we rematerialized the internet. Print it out and crumble it up. That was standard process.

We called the office the Shit Palace. Tom “Thrilly” Lenartowicz, one of said interns, and I, also knew it by another name: home.

It felt like we were on a space station sometimes given the hours we’d spend in there. I remember Thrilly being denied entry at a club once because he was a pale Brit who was working too much and at the door they were sure that for someone to be so white he must be off-his-horse wasted and ready to blow chunks any minute.

It was super dark and cold inside the Shit Palace, and we kept ourselves warm in the colder months by huddling around a space heater. It was around this time that I’d first shown up from Greece with my blind cat Matis, who would sit on public relations/distro coordinator Caz Cowley’s Mac for heat. Thomaz Autran Garcia, editor in chief of the magazine at the time, woke up with pink eye one morning and he thought he had the cat AIDS. I can remember waiting outside the pharmacy one morning for it to open…

Anyway, there was the front office area, where CEO/Publisher Rasmus Ostergaard had his desk and an “electric chair,” a prop for a really funny series he’d dreamt up that we produced with the eyewear company Electric. We built a mock electric chair to sit riders in for an interview that was supposedly their last words before being executed. Through that front area was the main room, a depressing space with no windows save a skylight perpetually covered in leaves. Then there was this back room with a shower and a shitty kitchen and basically a pile of rubbish, like old surfboards and mattresses up in this loft. Thrilly and I would drag the mattresses into the main room to sleep, leaning them against the wall to work during the day.

It was during this period that former editor Jason Horton returned from his runaway from Method when he spent a year in Bali. He was living in a red van parked outside the office.

We had this funny thing going, a kind of in-office musical chairs. Since Jason was also trying to get work done during the day, he would come into the office and set up. But there were limited spots to work, so the employees who didn’t live in the office basically had to arrive before he came in or there would be no spots left. It was sort of the punishment if you showed up to work late.

We never stopped working. Literally. When I think about it now, it’s fucked up. I remember we had our own video player for Method TV and the uploads would almost always fail. I’d have to sit there, uploading and failing, uploading and failing. I was constantly hanging around my computer, basically going mad. At night it would be Horton, Thrilly and I outside smoking a joint, our humble reprieve. I had this thing where I felt like I could hear the servers buzzing in my head while I was sleeping.

I’d go sleep in the parking lot and would wake up to the sound of the first cars pulling in, worried about getting run over.

I remember loading the electric chair in the back of a rental van and driving through the night to Paris with Rasmus and Pacome Allouis for the Quiksilver 50th anniversary to interview the likes of Travis Rice and Todd Richards. I had a phone and an MP3 player with me. My MP3 player died, I dropped my phone in the dark and the guys were playing rock music so loud they couldn’t hear me. I experienced one of the darkest, most wild rides in a sort of deprivation chamber. I was not sure if I was awake or asleep.

We set the chair up in the Palais de Tokyo, managing to get the thing installed in the director’s office where, one by one, riders gave us great “last” interviews. We made ourselves comfortable, drinking and smoking in the office. By the last day security had figured out that we’d swindled them into thinking we were important enough to oblige our request about putting the chair in that office. I remember running out of there dragging the chair, our microphones tumbling down the stairs behind us while they yelled at us in french to get the fuck out.

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“Dude, they were better than Reuters…

After an event - an event that Anders would go pretty close to winning, probably in the top six - the pair of them would be back in their room, Anders tapping away on the computer and Calle developing the film to scan and upload, and it would be up on the site like three or four hours later.” * Drew Stevenson, Method OG, and all-around European snowboarding legend on the process of Method founders Calle Eriksson and Anders Hagman

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were really amazing times. So many nationalities on board, with so many different backgrounds.

Everything from people who grew up in a traveling circus to heroin junkies.

Method was really an incubator for creative people and a springboard for so many.â&#x20AC;? * Method co-founder Calle Eriksson on the formative years of Method

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“Key to the city-ish” from the chapter

The Method Movies Excerpt by Michael Goodwin, former editor in chief

I couldn’t grasp why these old men were so angry. Granted, I couldn’t do much beyond make inferences because they were screaming in Bulgarian, but given the circumstances - a few of us hanging out, shoveling snow around, not yet riding - I was surprised they were this upset. Later on, after giving some thought to how prevalent snowboard crews had been here in small, commonly placid, towns like Smolyan over the last two years, I realized why there might have been a heightened level of concern in respect to potential property damage. But in this contentious moment, I was lost.

Niko Plakov, a no-bullshit Bulgarian snowboard legend, was our guide for this leg of the trip and the de facto negotiator in these sort of tense situations. It’s worth noting that Niko is not necessarily the “diffuse-at-all-costs” sort. How that helped or hurt our negotiations, these American ears will never know. After placating the the ornery elders, in addition to the largely-indifferent police officers who’d arrived and served chiefly as officiators of the squabble, Niko instructed us to sit tight and not build or shovel for a bit while he worked on a solution. The affronted parties turned and left, but to the best of our understanding, were going to return with the super of the property. It marked the beginning of a reoccurring theme in Bulgaria, where private citizens seemed far more concerned about snowboarding in (semi) public spaces than the police.

Before long, a third man arrived, presumably the superintendent, followed closely by the gang from earlier. He was considerably younger than the pair we met first, 40 or so, and built like a god-damn fridge. He appeared to care even less about the matter than the police, but also eager to satisfy all parties without delay and resume whatever it is he does when he doesn’t have to deal with arguments over yard furniture. When Niko returned, we learned that his postponed activity is likely lifting. Shocker. Apparently, he is a champion weightlifter, and had represented Bulgaria in the Olympics. We also learned that Niko was able to obtain the mayor’s signature on a document stating that we had permission to ride in any public space in the city. At least that’s what Niko told us it said.

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* Zak Hale Locked backlip-pretzel Photo: Jerome Tanon

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* Portrait: Jerome Tanon

INTERVIEW BY THEO ACWORTH

Hey Zak, how’s it going?

Just driving back to San Diego, hungover.

How was Hot Dawgs & Handrails?

It was fun. Classic Bear. Lot of people. NOFX played. Lot of fights.

So Ethan Morgan was supposed to do this interview for me when you guys were in NZ, but he’s a drunk piece of shit and forgot, so now you have to do it with me.

We were both drunk pieces of shit the entire time.

That’s fine. I guess I don’t know you as well as he does, so this might not be as funny, but I’ll do my best.

Ok cool.

with Method, so I hit up Chriso and asked him if you were doing a movie, and he said that you were partnering with Scandalnavians on a two year thing, but we should try and work out a solo project instead. I was like damn, that’s an insane opportunity to be able to do that. It was pretty last minute but it all came together really well which was awesome. I went on the first trip in January with Ethan Morgan in Europe. I’ve been home for two months since then. I was in Helsinki for a while, and then it just rolled from there. So yeah that’s how it got going.

Are you happy with how it turned out?

Yeah I’m really stoked. Everyones’ riding is insane. Pwee killed it on the editing. Stoked with how it turned out for sure. I got to pick all the music too, and we seemed to get pretty lucky with the songs I picked. It’s all gone over really smoothly.

We actually met once very briefly, I watched you put a drunken Sam Taxwood in a headlock.

Was this different from other projects you’ve done in the Oh yeah I remember. You’ve got to put him in his place past? sometimes.

I’ve never had so much input on a video project before. You know, doing the Burton thing and some other stuff with So let’s get into it. What’s the deal with TRASH? Monster. You don’t usually have a ton of input. But I’ve been So Trash is me, Jesse Augustinus, Harrison Gordon, Chris emailing back and forth with you guys for three months, Grenier and Carlos Garcia Knight. It was kind of a last minute switching things up, finding music, it’s cool to have so much thing. November rolled around and I wanted to do something input on a project.

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You let me come up with the name too. That’s always the hardest part, trying to get something that’s not a shitty generic fucking snowboard movie title. Trash just kept coming to my head. It’s a word that me and my friends say all the time. You know, ‘That’s trash, it’s trash, you’re trash’. And then I was talking to Sage Kotsenburg, my best friend, and I was saying that I wanted to name it Trash, but I was kinda worried that it would be super easy to hate on it when it comes out if it did turn out to be garbage. But he just said if I was hyped on the footage and stoked on my year, then just call it Trash. So I said fuck it, I’ll call it Trash. The response has been pretty positive so far.

I watched it yesterday. It’s rad. Each song totally creates a different vibe. Having the phone clips in there is for sure good too, adds a lot of personality.

That’s kinda how I wanted it. I wanted it to be kinda like that

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skate video Boys of Summer. It’s not the most insane skating in there, but it’s entertaining, you know? There’s personality to it. And that’s kinda how this project is. All those phone clips are my life. That’s my 24/7. It’s cool to put that in a project, so it’s not just me snowboarding. It matches the style of my life. I think Pwee adding in phone clips and also having that stuff in the end credits is sick.

I’ve got to ask, what’s the deal with that shot of everyone being broken out of the elevator?

Dude. We were at summer XGames, it was like 3am. We piled 20 people into an elevator that was only supposed to hold around 14 people, and it got stuck. We were stuck in there for a fucking hour. Chloe Kim was in there, Sage, Jamie Anderson, 3 Olympic gold medalists stuck in the elevator with a bunch of other people. It’s 3 in the morning, everyone’s wasted.

Someone pissed their pants, someone threw up, and another

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* Highspeed line from Carlos Garcia Knight Photo: Joseph Roby

girl passed out. So everyone knew each other in the elevator, except one girl. This one girl got in the elevator with us, and she was fucking pregnant.

Amazing.

Mark Copeland filmed that clip of the door being busted open, so funny.

Oh god.

So there’s this one girl, with 20 or so wasted people, and she was freaking out like she was going to die. Super worried about her baby.

Were there any standout moments from the winter, besides being trapped in a lift with 3 Olympic gold medalists and a pregnant woman?

Honestly the whole year. I did whatever I wanted. It felt like this was the first year that I was able to have full control of my season and do whatever I want. If I want to go to Helsinki for a month and a half, I’ll go to Helsinki for a month and half.

I got to snowboard on what I wanted, and when I wanted. I think you can see that in the video. Some of the projects I’ve done in the past I felt like I had to do things a certain way to make people happy. This year I just put all that behind me and said you know what, I’m just gonna snowboard for myself and give it my all. Honestly I’ve never been more stoked with my footage than I have been this year. As long I know I’ve put in

How tight was it in the lift, could you move?

We were shoulder to shoulder, you could barely move. You could turn around, but that was it. The fire department had to come out. So everyone is coming home from the bar and is waiting in the lobby, and we’re all stuck in the elevator. They had to jaws of life the doors open. (ed. this is a hydraulic tool usually used in car accidents)

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* Grenier finding powder landings in the streets Photo: Joseph Roby

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110% and didn’t leave anything on the table, then that’s all I wanted out of it. And that’s kinda how it went.

It’s nice to hear how genuinely stoked you are on it. Ok, I think we’ve rounded out the project pretty nicely. So I’ve just got a few other non-Trash related questions to ask you to close things out.

Ok.

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What’s the most amount of money you’ve won at a contest, and what did you spend it on?

I won this Burton Rail Days contest once. It was $15k and Burton matched it, and then Monster gave me $5k or something. So one night I walked away with $35k or so.

Damn.

Yeah, that was insane. I think that money went towards my first house. Nothing crazy.

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Fair enough. To be able to say you own a property at your age (26) is no small achievement. Better than buying some stupid shiny watch or something.

Yeah. I mean that’s sort of what I do on the side of snowboarding. I’ve invested in a few properties that I rent out to college kids and snowboarders. It’s awesome. I’m lucky, my dad is my financial advisor and is a really smart dude, so it’s rad having him help me out.

So what’s up with your nickname Scroter?

Scroter is actually the most random one. My dad gave me the nickname and has called me that my entire life. Finally he came to Salt Lake a few years ago and was yelling it the whole time, and my friends were like ‘Who the fuck is Scroter?’. I’m not exactly going to tell my friends to start calling me Scroter.

And my dad was like ‘You guys don’t call him Scroter?’ And then it just took of, and everyone calls me Scroter now. I don’t hear my first name that much anymore.

I presumed it would have origins in a drunken story about balls, but that’s much funnier.

My mom hated it. Still hates it. Imagine your kid is running around the mall and dad’s yelling ‘Scroter, Scroter get over here!’ and she’s like ‘You can’t call your fucking son Scroter.’

Thanks for shedding some light on that one. Ok tell me something people don’t know about you.

Damn that’s a tough one. I was with a girl the other night and she asked me the same thing. I’m a pretty open book man, nothing too crazy. I wear my emotions on my face, and I don’t have very many secrets in my life. I tell people everything. I

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* Zak, rail to rail in Helsinki Photo:E-Stone

mean I shit my pants in front of Rob Gronkowski in Vegas, and I tell girls that story. He’s this American football hero who played for the Patriots, you know, Tom Brady throwing 50 fuckin’ yard passes to him at Superbowl, and I shit my pants in front of him. But everyone knows that, how am I not going to tell people that story? I’ve gotta tell people that story. I think the more you don’t tell people about you, the less they know you. And I think it’s cool that you can be an open book to your friends at least, so they know who you are and there’s no fucking secrets.

Describe Ethan Morgan in three words.

Fuck, dude, um… Actually, that’s how you should describe him.

That’s three words.

I think that’s a pretty fair response to Ethan at all times. Ok, I think we’ll wrap it up there. Any closing words?

Thanks to everybody at Method that helped out with this, the filmers, all my friends and anyone I rode with through the winter. It was honestly the best season of my life, for me personally and also my riding. I feel like a learned a lot from this year and grew a bit with it, so yeah just thanks to everyone who stuck behind me. The last two or three years of my snowboard career have been a bit up and down with sponsors, so it’s cool having people that have my back and still believe in my snowboarding.

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TRASH * Zak takes the express elevator off the roof. Photo Joseph Roby

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Pic: Patrick Steiner | Blue Tomato Team Rider: Felix Widnig

AUSTRIA | GERMANY | SWITZERLAND | THE NETHERLANDS | FINL AND Order your free Blue Tomato Book now |Â blue-tomato.com/book instagram.com/bluetomato | #yourrideourmission

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WOP 20.1

* Niels - Kink-less triple in four tries

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WORDS AND DRAWINGS: NIELS SCHACK / PHOTOGRAPHY: SEBI MADLENER

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ami is ahead of the game in so many ways, he really is a true boss! He knows all the tricks, the games, the ropes, the facts, but at the same time just freestyles everything. And on top of that, he is incredible to see snowboard because he really does enjoy going fast! It makes him laugh so much like he really loves to snowboard, it’s that simple. Like Tobbe’s filming, he films because that’s the thing he does. Like second nature. It really was lucky… a French dude and two Finnish guys got together and made a project. We all didn’t really think it through.

This year Sami couldn’t ride so much, but he was still there, we would call him on every spot and he would shadow the whole adventure. He is our mom you know. I rode alone for the whole first trip but it never felt weird. We were in some old ass Peugeot with Tobbe and Bibi (his dog), 10 cm off the ground, with one shovel, but we still kinda made it.

Then on the second trip at the end of the season, Cees, Sparrow and Sebi came along and as Sami did for me, we brought the WOP spirit to them. Cees I think enjoyed how easy we go, Sebi is a wise cruiser and fuck, Sparrow was born with the looseness, so he is on that pace. I think we are all learning to really enjoy these times with our friends.

Like not take it for granted cause it is really wild. And then when the time comes and you have to ride you focus and everyone is there to back you up and have the coffee or beers ready. FAMILY you know! I couldn’t have seen it go any better! I am pretty honoured to have built this with these people. Tsigata! - Niels Schack

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* Niels is accepted into the local scooter crew ‘The Mopagans’

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* Hungover from the night before - or possibly still drunk. Niels Schack, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re amazing

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* Cees also impressed the scooter boys

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* Tobbe aka Berlin * Niels boardslide out of the Schack

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* Sparrow took himself out of the game early, but still makes a savage fruit salad

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* Cees - Consequential FS blunt in Rovaniemi

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* Take a close look at this one. No room for error.

Niels survives a white-knuckle 6am rollercoaster

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* Niels finds an alternative use for the ski jump. 50-50 to 75 stair firecracker.

Tsigata!

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or quite a few years I have wanted to go on street trips, but unfortunately I never really had the chance. Last November felt like a good time to get some European women together to ride street, so I took things into my own hands. All I had was a camera which I bought spontaneously, and a bunch of thoughts in my head.

I had already been in touch with Siv for a few months about coming to Helsinki, and Elena was one of the first people to pop into my head when thinking about who else I could ask to join. When I hit her up in December she was excited right away and we booked our flights shortly afterwards. I also had just met Miriam, an Austrian photographer. I joked that she should come along with us too, and she pretty much booked a flight the next day. Jerome Tanon had been in touch with Elena about his own photo project, and Elena also asked Ylfa and Sara, who were in Helsinki already, to join in as well.

Our trip now involved participants from Italy, France, Norway, The Netherlands, Iceland, Austria and Finland. The crew was complete!

Upon arrival we met at a pizza place in Helsinki, conversed about our plan for the days ahead, cultivated excitement and aligned our energies for the mission at hand. After a fun warmup day riding Talma resort just outside Helsinki, the streets beckoned. Our routine was as follows: wake up, take a tram to the spot, hit it as long as the sun would permit, find another spot and build it, go to sleep.â&#x20AC;Ś REPEAT. In total we went to around ten spots in fourteen days with each spot bringing new challenges and opportunities for growth. Sure enough the level of silliness and hilarity was more than enough to balance out any of the difficulties we faced on snow.

Regardless of the obstacles that presented themselves (lack of speed, emotional break downs, physical fatigue, fears, cold weather, rust, and no car) we held together as a team and made it work.

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It was definitely a unique experience to show up without expectations and to end up having a very productive trip. It is very special to go through the process of creating something from nothing and a complete blessing to experience the trial and error required to turn ordinary street features into opportunities for performance art.

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Ylfa Rúnarsdóttir, Siv Knudsen, Elena Graglia, Sara Säkkinen, Ivika Jurgenson, Alieke Everts Photo: Jerome Tanon

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Miriam and Elena align through the bandstand Photo: Miriam Lottes

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Elena with a smooth noseslide indy, and a particularly smooth hoodie Photo: Miriam Lottes

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Alieke - Switch boardslide Photo: Miriam Lottes

Aliekeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s switch game is strong! Switch 50-50 through the kink Photo: Miriam Lottes

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Ylfa, savage benihana Photo: Jerome Tanon

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Right before New Year Sara Säkkinen wrote to me on Instagram “Heyy! Elena Graglia said she is coming to Finland on January 12th and we are going to film some street together, would you like to join?” At the time I barely knew Sara and I had never met Elena, but I was stoked on the adventure. Two weeks later we were sitting in a pizza place in freezing cold Helsinki planning our first spot, all these badass ladies... and Cupid (that French photo-guy who mostly wants to talk about other people’s love lives).

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I’d say I’ve never been so cold and I’ve never been so happy seeing someone delivering Pizza to the spot we were at since the early morning. Over these days we all grew together pretty fast as our schedule was packed with shooting new spots everyday. It’s always awesome to see how those small ideas grow into bigger projects, which slowly come together in one big trip. Then later on you can see the results of your work from the past season in one big picture. I’m happy to be part of it!

I was blown away by how passionate these girls felt about snowboarding. Landing a trick after a battle could make them cry with joy, failing could also be really painful, and they showed emotion much more than guys do. You could tell they thrived to ride well and get clips, pushing themselves together with sisterly support. On top of that they were really queens at karaoke night, and that’s important too. Girls slaying spots with style is like a teenage crush thing for me, I love it. I thinks it’s badass and epic. Can’t wait to shoot more.

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Jerome Tanon back in the streets and getting low for this one. Siv with a proper 5-0 BS 180 out Photo: Jerome Tanon C OLLE C T ED

Have you ever thought about sharing your home with four strangers for a few weeks? Neither had I. As I was driving to the airport with my biogas car to pick those strangers up, I seriously doubted how this would go down. At the same time I also knew that I’m gonna be surrounded by rad ladies who share the stoke for snowboarding, so it couldn’t be anything other than amazing.

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When I think back on that time a certain c-rail comes to my mind first.

It had everything I don’t like: a flat bar on my bs, with a drop to concrete. We were all struggling with it at first, then Alieke and Elena got their games going but I just couldn’t make it happen for myself. I’m still bummed about that but at the same time being around to see and film Elena’s sickest FS blunt same way on that fucking c-rail is one of the best memories I have from last winter.

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Elena FS Blunt 270 on a classic Helsinki spot. These ladies aren’t fucking around, and we’re excited to see what they’ll do next Photo: Jerome Tanon

All in all our trip was a success, we laughed, we cried, we bailed, ate pizza, landed tricks, all while freezing our asses off.

What started out as a gathering of strangers ended as a parting of new life long friends.

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RORSCHACH

Monster FS180 in Tahoe Photo: Mike Dawsey

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Portrait: Mike Dawsey

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RORSCHACH BY METHOD’S AMATEUR PSYCHIATRIST DR ACWORTH --

Hey Kevin Hello sir.

How’s it going?

Good thanks, you?

All good. Currently in Poland making up the next volume of Method.

Sweet. How’s it going so far?

Pretty good. I don’t really know what I’m doing, never made a magazine before. Stoked to get it going though. Have you ever had an interview in Method?

No I don’t think I ever had one. I’m stoked to do one.

Well we’re happy to talk some shit with you. Lets get into it.

So you were in Australia recently, right?

Yeah I was in NZ first, filming for two weeks, and then after that I went to Australia.

Which did you like more?

I think NZ, I went there 10 years ago but haven’t been there since, and I kinda forgot how nice it was. I love that place. The terrain for riding is insane.

What did you think of Australians?

Those guys are really strong.

Did you see any kangaroos?

A few, mostly dead ones.

snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing. We did one snow episode, one surf episode, and then a skate episode which will drop before the movie. We just wanted to switch it up a little bit and link up with some skaters and surfers and get them in the mix. We’d been doing kinda the same thing for so many years with snowboarding, so it was fun to get something else in there.

Who were these surfers and skaters you shot with?

We were with Nic Von Rupp, a surfer from Portugal who let us come down and hang with him and surf and teach us a little bit. I suck at surfing and didn’t get ahold of it. It’s so hard, I guess you’ve got to put a lot of time into it. So much paddling for nothing before you get ahold of it. But we did some towins which was fun.

I saw. That looked pretty gnarly.

It was pretty scary, for sure the waves weren’t big for that place, but it was still super gnarly for us when a wave takes you down.

And what’s up with the skate side of things?

We were supposed to link up with Phil Zwijsen. He joined us in Japan in the winter and got to try out snowboarding in powder. We were going to film skating with him but he broke his ankle, so we linked up with some Swedish skaters from Gothenburg. Tor went up to Belgium and filmed with them for a week, and we also went to Copenhagen Open for a week.

The skaters are insane. I don’t know how they can do it, they party every night and then send it so hard every day skating.

Mind blowing.

Any standout moments from filming?

Probably how fucking good Severin van der Meer is at snowOh bummer. How was Holy Bowly? boarding. Everything he does looks so insane. He’s one of my It was tight, one of the better ones I’ve been to. It was a bit favourite snowboarders. I’ve never got to ride with him that smaller than the ones they did in The States, but it all lined up much before, and now this season I got to properly watch together and there was a lot of flow through the whole park. him, and he’s really something else. Really cool to see. He’s the man.

From what I saw it looked pretty fun, but then again, they all look pretty fun. So you’re from Sweden. What’s it like in He certainly is. So it’s been a few years since you guys did Sweden? your event in Ale. Any plans to do another one? Or do you In summer it’s really nice, in winter it’s not so nice. Where never want to organise an event again?

I’m from down south in Sweden it’s mostly raining and shitty It was so much fun doing it, but it wasn’t the easiest due to weather in winter, but in summer it’s the bomb. It’s just a the size of the resort. It’s down south in Sweden where it rains good place to hang in summer. a lot and it was kinda sketchy with the snow conditions. We also went a little over budget. So to make it happen again we’d Ok that’s enough about Sweden. Lets talk about Beyond need to make it on our own and do it through our own ‘comMedals. pany’, and then the city would put in money. Before they just Ok yeah. organised it. But if we found a new location and the city was down to support us then we would love to do it again. We’d It’s been going for a while now, and I was wondering how love to make a city event or something like that. you’re feeling about it?

I feel good about it. It’s been a really fun ride doing it for so Speaking of events, you were at XGames last year for the many years with Tor and the whole crew. We’ve had a few Knuckle Huck session. Any plans to go back? different filmers over the years, but its been fun, it’s I don’t know man. The knuckle was kinda hard to ride, but the something new every year. It’s still fun, I still love it. We’re parties were insane. If I get an invite I’m definitely going back. going to keep it going as long as we can.

What was it like having Stan as you ‘coach’?

I actually have no idea what you guys have been up to or It was great. Stan was probably one of the better coaches I’ve what you’re working on. Fill me in. ever had.

We’ve been filming for a new Beyond Medals movie called Bronze Age, and we did it a bit differently this year. So it’s

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We spoke a bit about this last time we saw each other – I always sort of assumed you were ‘on’ Adidas, but that wasn’t the case, right?

No I was never on Adidas, they just hooked me up with free gear over the years, which I was really thankful for. I really liked riding the gear, but no I never had a contract.

And now I hear you’re on Deeluxe?

Yeah I signed with them a few months ago, really hyped. I’ve been riding their boots since last season, so I’ve been riding them for a while and trying them out. I really love the boots and yeah I got the opportunity to be on the team, so it was a no-brainer for me to sign with them. They’ve got a good crew keeping it going, and a sick team.

They’re just down the road from me in Innsbruck, so hopefully that means we have more of an excuse to hang out and shoot this winter.

Yeah for sure. Looking forward to it. I won’t sit behind any rollers next time!

Shit I’d totally forgotten about that. And I won’t jump anything with my tripod in my hands when I can’t see the landing.

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So what’s up with Dope Snow?

It’s a Swedish outwear brand. This is my third year riding for them, and my second year making my own outerwear.

We’re going to release the new stuff in a few weeks. They’ve been doing outerwear for a while now, but recently it’s been really blowing up. They’re sick dudes to work with, they

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don’t really ask for too much and listen to what we want to do and what we want to make. They’re always into it, which is cool.

They really listen to us as riders.

You don’t usually see this sort of style on big terrain. Kevin bringing his signature steeze to the steeps of NZ. Photos: Mark Clinton

Nice. And they’re looking after you financially?

Yeah it’s doing alright, I’m happy with it.

Have they ever asked you to teach their influencers how to ride properly?

No they have not. Gotta have those influencers to look good and get those millions.

You should get them together and put a section of them in the movie.

That would never happen, I’m sorry.

That’s cool that they back you though.

Yeah the support whatever we want to do, they don’t tell us to do anything. The influencers probably sell more gear than we do. I have the opportunity to travel and get paid, so I’m down with them doing both sides of things. Helps to put some food on the table, and a few drinks too.

Fair enough. You’re not the loudest guy, but you have a very cool image. Do you think being quiet has something to do

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Thank you. I have no idea. I’m just a kinda quiet guy. I was a bit louder when I was younger, but I’m pretty mellow these days.

What would you tell someone who wanted to come and say hi to you, but was too scared because they thought you were too cool?

Don’t be scared. I’m probably more scared than you are. Just come up and say hi.

Who’s smarter, you or Tor? Tough question. We’re smart in different ways for sure. Tor is way more organised than I am. But I might make a few better decisions than him. We compliment each other. We’re basically one person.

kick the other guy but kinda missed, and then the other guy punched him in the face and broke his jaw.

He tried to flying kick the dude?

Yeah. You’ve got to back up your Monster homies.

Fuck, I hope he’s ok.

Yeah he had surgery, but he’s doing ok now.

Glad to hear it. Any last words?

Thank you Method Mag for the interview, stoked!

That’s very cute. I heard he got his jaw broken at XGames or something like that?

Yeah he did. He was backing up Axel Hodges who was in a fight with some other motocross dude. And Tor tried to flying

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Blake in the pow

Fridge in the park

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Look at this photo of Dan. Really look at it. Imagine yourself dealing with that kink. Imagine yourself having to deal with the rail on the other side if you got bucked off it. These guys do this for fun.

Favourite thing about riding street?

Favourite thing about riding street is how easily you can run to the store for food and treats and pizza.

Least favourite thing?

Least favourite thing about riding in general is bad weather days.

Weirdest thing youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen go down in the street?

A few years ago when we were in Russia filming for Landline we saw a cat with 3 ears.

Have you ever done a triple?

I usually go camping for 3 days at a time, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a triple.

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Benny has fast feet.

Backlip into the bank, BS 180 off

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Benny & Alex Pfeffer doing the dance.

Blunt 270

What’s up with snowboarding in the streets?

Street Snowboarding to me is the most diverse part of snowboarding because the spots you can get creative on are endless. It’s almost an expression of art or your character and personality. You can show so much through how and what you ride. Even what you’re into through what you wear. It’s great. Riding away from a trick that didn’t come that easy is a really good feeling, especially at a spot that you’ve eyed up for a long time.

Any downsides of riding street?

Kick outs. Moving tonnes of snow from A to B. Weirdest thing you’ve seen go down in the streets?

Police stopping traffic for us to ride out on the street. Germany 2017 Have you ever done a triple?

A triple rail transfer and a triple switch up *laughs* yes I have!

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Why is powder so fun for you?

I’m sitting next to Jake Price right now, he says powder riding is the closest it gets to flying without leaving the ground. I think this is a very good short answer, even though I’m always trying to lift off even when riding pow.

Why can powder sometimes suck?

It only sucks when it’s not here. Which is also why we love it so much, it’s something rare that you have to fully appreciate when it happens.

Most memorable thing you’ve ever seen in the backcountry?

Once on a trip in Argentina we saw a guy taking professional pictures of gourmet food next to our spot in the back/side country of a resort. We battled through the session and in the end we joined him to revel in his food and wine.

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Have you ever done a triple?

Yeah, even though repeating the same thing 3 times in a row is kind of dumb. Pretty sure I already did 3 mutes during a session, while trying something else, this kind of shit will make you feel cross-eyed.

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Arthur above France

France below Arthur

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Jake Price. This is how we treat royalty in snowboarding.

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It would be weird if we did things any differently.

Real snowboarding

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Blake Paul by dusk

Blake expands his fan club

What’s up with riding pow?

Riding pow was just the most addictive and fun feeling I found early on. It’s usually soft and more forgiving.

I think my favourite part would just be lapping a resort on a pow day with friends. Finding stuff to flip on and hyping everybody up.

Any downsides?

I think just the general danger factor in the backcountry and the risk involved with it. A bad day sledding can feel like it takes the soul out of snowboarding too.

Weirdest thing you’ve seen go down in the backcountry?

I saw Joe Carlino try to hit a pillow on a snow bike and overshoot the whole thing. He front flipped over the handlebars and smashed his leg on the way. We had to wrap it up and he got a bunch of stitches later at the hospital. It was funny in the end, I made a whole edit of it in my ig.

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Enni Rukajärvi, smooth as always

What’s your favourite thing about riding park?

Definitely jumping, it feels so good to get some air time and do mellow tricks with tweaks.

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Any downsides?

Lift lines (Luckily no lift lines on this trip)

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Have you ever done a triple?

The only thing I can think of is a triple chocolate ice cream or cookie…So no triples in snowboarding… Maybe a triple pow slash.

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Rene stoked on Fridge. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stoked on both of them

So why do you like riding park Rene?

I have always looked up to those riders who can ride everything - jumps, pipe, rails... so I really like that you can ride all kinds of features at the same time. You can be creative and find your own lines, session side-hits or just hike some random snowball on flat ground.

Any downsides to park riding?

Sometimes lift lines are way too long and you spend a long time just waiting and not snowboarding, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the nicest. But then you can just hike some random obstacle or sidehits instead.

Rene - BS boneless. Snowboard like you skateboard

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Fridge - This is either a FS double 10 tailgrab, or a BS 7 tailgrab.

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He canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember which. Style is all that matters

Rene - Finding fun

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Anyone who says shooting park is boring just hasn’t figured out how to do it right. Matt Georges showing us how it’s done

What is it about riding park that gets you going?

You don’t have to build any of your shit, you can just lap all day and cruise and have a good time. It’s so much easier than anything else. It’s the lazy man’s dream.

And what turns you off about riding park?

You ride the same thing over and over again.

Have you ever done a triple?

Yes. It was like expecting to die, but surviving.

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Photo: Perly Rider: Louif Paradis Location: St Gallen, Switzerland Trick: 50-50

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Photo: Aaron Schwartz Rider: Spencer O’Brien Location: Hokkaido Trick: Floating

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Photo: Oli Gagnon Rider: Tommy Gesme Location: Hokkaido Trick: Boardslide

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hether you’re carving corduroy, straight-lining on ice, surfing through powder or sliding 20 stair handrails when you break it down, we’re all just out there gliding.’

The vehicles shown over the following pages come in many shapes and sizes, many colours and personalities.

While all are unique in their own way, they’ve been created with the unified purpose of facilitating the act that we share and love - gliding on snow. However and wherever you choose to get after it, these things will definitely help.

This is the ’19/’20 Method Glide Guide.

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ANNEX

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Annex is the newest and most technical creation to stem from the ongoing collaboration between Bryan Iguchi and Arbor Snowboards. The directional shape, combined with taper and Arbor’s new carbon vector net make this board a true stand out in powder or on groomers. To top it off, Arbor threw in some of the best base graphics yet.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Designed with amazing float for deep pow and great edge hold for heavy carves on groomers. Go deep or get low, this board won’t let you down.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

The base graphics come from Bryan’s “Art of erosion” gallery art work. The shape was also mainly designed to suit Bryan’s riding style which has evolved from park riding to skate and surf inspired backcountry shredding. Bryan wanted a board that will provide amazing float in pow, great edge hold on groomers while still being playful enough to match his freestyle influenced big mountain riding.

Why is it so damn glideable?

In featuring craftsmanship, innovative technology and amazing artwork, this board perfectly combines 3 key qualities that Arbor has always been known for. * LENGTHS: 156, 159, 162, 163MW SHAPE: Directional PROFILE: Camber

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SHILOH CAMBER

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Shiloh is a versatile mountain twin tailored for experienced freeriders who need a board to deliver quick edge-to-edge performance, snappy takeoffs and stable landings. A daily driver, the Shiloh excels in backcountry freestyle, but will hold its own anywhere on the mountain including trees, groomers, and the park. Additionally, the incredible art work on the top makes sure you will be turning heads on the mountain.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding over?

This thing will do it all. Backcountry, groomers or the park â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Shiloh feels at home anywhere you take it.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

The graphics were done by Aaron James Draplin who is known for his utilitarian, intelligently simplistic style and countless design contributions to the world of snowboarding. The shape is influenced by the Arbor Coda, a long time classic in the Arbor line that has been a real go to board for many of the Arbor team riders in recent years.

Why is it so damn glideable?

No money for a 3 board quiver because you spent it all on gas, lift tickets and parties? Just get yourself a Shiloh and never worry about it again! * LENGTHS: 153, 156, 159, 160MW, 162 SHAPE: Mountain Twin PROFILE: Camber

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EVIL TWIN

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Evil Twin has been in the Bataleon line for 15 years. It features Bataleon’s legendary TWIN 3BT with SideKick, a CST supertube, which is a hollow carbon tube milled into the underside of the woodcore making it lighter and more responsive, medium camber and a medium flex.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

It’s designed for park and all mountain freestyle gliding. It’s a true twin freestlye dream that excels in all conditions thanks to its 3D base profile.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

We went for silver and gold this year to celebrate 15 years of Evil Twin. Our team riders have given us input over the last decade and a half and our designers have tweaked and refined the Evil Twin making it one of the best twin freestyle boards on earth.

Why is it so damn glideable?

I mean just look at this thing! If this doesn’t scream “ride me”, I don’t know what does. It’s hands down the best twin freestyle board out there and it’s ready for you to take it for a glide. * LENGTHS: 149, 151, 154, 156w, 157, 159, 159w SHAPE: Twin PROFILE: Medium Camber with TWIN 3BT

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PARTY WAVE

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

Introduced last season, the Party Wave immediately became a fan favorite. Designed to be ridden 5-10cm shorter than your all mountain board, the Party Wave can do it all thanks to POW 3BT. The 3D base profile makes riding one of the widest boards on the market feel like a sports car.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

The Party Wave is built with fun all mountain riding in mind. Whether you’re kicking up clouds on a pow day or tearing through slush in the spring, this board is going to handle it with ease. Want to lay some trenches carving?

Just check Tyler Chorlton’s instagram to see the Party Wave in action.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

The Party Wave has a group of girls surfing a slice of pizza on it. What else do we have to say?

Why is it so damn glideable?

This thing glides smoother than an oiled up deaf guy at lube wrestling night. Get a Party Wave. You know you want one. * LENGTHS: 148, 151, 154 SHAPE: Directional PROFILE: Mellow Camber with POW 3BT

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DEEP THINKER

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Burton Deep Thinker is a directional spin on Danny Davis’ go-to for hot laps in the park, or mobbing side hits across the mountain. Adding the float and responsiveness of Directional Camber to a unique shape designed with Balanced Freeride Geometry and just a touch of taper ups the all-mountain abilities while keeping the freestyle performance on full blast.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

The classic snowboard shape, designed to be ridden with a slightly longer nose than tail to concentrate pop in the tail while still giving you plenty of float, flow, and control to rip any terrain or condition.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Keith Haring’s recognizable pop-art style grew out of New York City’s street culture of the 1980’s. Through his iconic Soho Pop Shop, Haring’s art was accessible to purchase – breaking down the barriers between high and low art.

Why is it so damn glideable?

45° Carbon Highlights deliver snappy pop without the stiff side effects.

LENGTHS: 154, 157, 160, 157W, 160W, 163W SHAPE: Directional PROFILE: Camber

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PROCESS

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

Lightweight true twin performance tuned to the ride-everything style of top pros like Mark McMorris.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Now featuring PurePop camber for a forgiving yet snappy feel, the Process is suited to the freestyle rider, but still capable of ripping the entire mountain as proven by the pros who push it.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

The FSC™ Certified Super Fly II core creates a lighter, lift-off-ready deck, while Squeezebox core profiling transfers energy towards the tip and tail for snappier ollies and effortless stability.

Why is it so damn glideable?

Constantly evolved to drop ounces and amplify pop, the Burton Process is Mark McMorris’ pick for its twin freestyle playfulness and all-terrain prowess.

LENGTHS: 152, 155, 157, 159, 162, 157W, 159W, 162W SHAPE: Twin PROFILE: PurePop Camber

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KAZU KOKUBO PRO

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

This is the switchblade of powder boards and it will slash the backcountry like no other. While many great powder boards are large and surfy, the Kazu Kokubo Pro comes in a compact chassis with a powder nose and a slightly tapered tail.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Designed to be quick and maneuverable while still achieving maximum float in pow, the Kazu Kokubo Pro thrives in all mountain and powder conditions.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Born from a design approach which blends Kazu’s on mountain and personal ethos, this board features an award winning all mountain design and graphics inspired by Kazu’s life and beautifully brought to life by Ganji of Three Tides Tattoo.

Why is it so damn glideable?

As one of the best all mountain freestyle riders in the world, this thing matches the demands Kazu puts on his board. While it’s a lofty goal, it’s your first step towards trying to emulate Kazu’s legendary riding style. * LENGTHS: 151, 154, 157, 160 SHAPE: Setback .5 in PROFILE: Lower-body camber with a reverse cambered nose, allowing for maximum turning power while increasing float and landing stability.

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POWDER RACER

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

Available now in three sizes, the Powder Racers feature an FSC Certified P2 Superlight Core an extremely lightweight and versatile core combined with high impact resistance and maximum pop, new Technora + Flax Boosters that absorb shock and increase power and response and a new Powder Drive base. The surf-inspired Squash tail provides a subtle directional shape allowing the tail to sink in the deep Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

This series is for those looking for powder an all mountain performance – the ultimate snowcraft seeker on a budget.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Inspired by Corey Smith’s oversized, garage built beauties, the new Spring Break Powder Racers utilize the highly sought-after shape from last year’s break out 154 powder design and place it into an accessibly priced construction configuration.

Why is it so damn glideable?

The Powder Racers are the latest evolution in the Spring Break line of experimental and artisan snowcraft. This beautiful and versatile shape is designed to float in the powder but also carve hard on the early morning corduroy. The surf-inspired Squash tail provides a subtle directional shape allowing the tail to sink in the deep stuff. The minimalist graphic is a nod to mid-century modernist art and design. The matte white finish with the bold high gloss color pattern is intended to provoke a meditative and centering visual experience that would perfectly compliment a sunny powder day. Put some Chet Baker on, pour yourself a nice cup of coffee, and begin to visualize the perfect turns you’re going to make this winter on the Spring Break Powder Racer. * LENGTHS: 151, 154, 157 SHAPE: Directional / Set back PROFILE: The Surf Rocker profile features a continuous arching tip and tail inspired by the modern design of many of today’s best surfboards – flat through the inserts with smooth arcing tip and tails. The gentle low angle allows for maximum float and control.3BT

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HR

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The powder-pillaging HR is a directional performance powder board built for maximum float in the deep stuff. If features an ultra-wide nose with an exaggerated taper down to the tail, a Sintered Supreme base, and the lightweight Fresh Deck Top Sheet makes this board the lightest board in its class.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

The HR is happiest during après after a sick pow day or ripping long turns on fresh groomersv.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Created in collaboration with Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The House of Powder, the HR offers a clean minimalist aesthetic. This powder ship was designed to with fun and stability in mind.

Why is it so damn glideable?

Our DC S-Camber features 4mm of camber between the bindings with a flat mellow rise from the front insert pack to the tip radius, offering maximum float without compromising the power of traditional camber. * LENGTHS: Small [150], Medium [155], Large [160] SHAPE: Powder Killer PROFILE: S-Camber

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THE 156

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The 156 is a blunt-tipped true twin shape, traditional cambered snowboard that features a lightweight DC Fresh Deck topsheet, Sintered Supreme Base, and is available in the most requested size on the planet, the 156.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

This board is an all-terrain annihilator built to make anyone who rides it happier than a bird with a french fry.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Simplicity on the outside, crazy tech on the inside. The 156 is responsive and snappy, one size fits all, all-mountain wrecking machine.

Why is it so damn glideable?

It’s like ordering a beer in Europe, you ask for a beer and you get a beer, not a bunch of options you don’t need.

When you want an all-around great snowboard, you order The 156 from DC. * LENGTHS: 156 SHAPE: Twin Tip PROFILE: Camber

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TEAM

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Drake Team is a directional weapon with traditional centred camber allowing it to be set up twin. It has a carbon kevlar running down the centre of the board offering powerful pop without adding any torsional stiffness. It has the highest grade sintered base for the fastest glide on the market, we added a few water droplets to the base graphic for extra lubrication Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

This board is pretty happy everywhere you take it, but as MethodMag have forced us to choose we would say it glides best in the side hits and slack-country of your local hill.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Women inspired the glideability of this thing.

An ongoing theme for some years now has been using the beautiful female form in our Team graphic. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steamy, edgy and mysterious. The TEAM girl.

Why is it so damn glideable?

This think is so damn guidable because we found an intern to wax every single board before it left the warehouse.. he volunteered for the role.. might have had something to do with the graphic. * LENGTHS: 152, 154, 158, 161 SHAPE: Directional Twin PROFILE: Traditional Camber

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DF TEAM

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

This board is our big jump boy’s weapon of choice, with an aggressive traditional camber, top of the line sintered base, twin shape and tactical use of duel carbon kevlar rods making it sturdy and powerful when bombing hills and sending booters Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

This board glides best in snowpacks, big air scaffolding and icy groomed pistes, plus everything between.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

This board is a pumped up angry version of our “TEAM” board as depicted by the graphic on the top sheet. Pretty fair representation of how the board performs to be honest.

Why is it so damn glideable?

This thing is so damn guidable because it’s red and black and everyone knows those are super fast colours. * LENGTHS: 152, 154, 56, 160 SHAPE: BLUNTED TWIN PROFILE: CAMBER

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RIDERS CHOICE

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

From design to performance the young gliders at GNU had a heavy hand on this one. Asymmetry, slightly wider waist widths that rail and float. Poppy stable C2 hybrid contours that slide, carve and plane. An unreal eco construction that is built to blast and last. It’s quite possibly the best board GNU have ever made.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

There’s a reason it’s called Riders Choice. It glides where the Rider chooses to let it glide on! Can handle deep stuff due to C2, but also loves to get kinky in the streets!

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Art by Jesse Brown, engineered AND built by Mervin Manufacturing in the USA. Near Canada.

Why is it so damn glideable?

Because it’s a goddamn snowboard. Its what it was made for! * LENGTHS: 151.5, 154.5, 155W, 157.5, 158W, 161.5, 162W, 166W SHAPE: C2x PROFILE: Rocker / Camber Hybrid

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MULLAIR

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

Refined attention to detail nurtured by powder field hand Nicolas Müller. Powerful camber contours and a smooth carving mildly tapered shape follow a floaty pow and butter friendly nose deep into unreality. Go fairy tale full throttle with this dreamy little number.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Definitely the steep and deep. Floats through the inrun, launches off the biggest cliff or pillow in sight, stomps the landing like a boss. Wait, is this Nico or the Müllair?

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Art by Christian Neuenschwander & Nicolas Müller.

Why is it so damn glideable?

Made by Mervin Manufacturing in the USA. The world’s most environmental, zero hazardous waste producing, sustainable, vegan Boardfactory. You could eat the fruits and veggies of our labor from the base of this board. * LENGTHS: 155, 159, 159W, 161, 161W, 164W SHAPE: C3 PROFILE: Camber

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THE HONALEE

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

This Modern Twin shaped on a deep sidecut with some direct drive contact points. Powered by a “Super Proper Profile Core” and “Fully loaded Camber” this board loads with a ton of energy for any potential pilot to control. With a structured high-end sintered base the glide on the Honalee is smooth, poppy, and faster than many. Quick, nimble, power, which is certainly a unique glide in todays snowboard design.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

This is an ATV of snowboarding, able to glide under any trained pilot in all conditions offering to amp up all the energy you can supply.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

80’s inspired nose shape that was twined and added edging influence of a 90’s sidecut and contact point. The 150 operating as the Jake Moore Signature model one of a kind board for a one of a kind Pilot.

Why is it so damn glideable?

Quiver destroying all terrain vehicles with modern twist on boards from an Era when the most growth in snowboarding happened. Facts. * LENGTHS: 150, 154, 158 SHAPE: Modern Twin PROFILE: Full loaded camber

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THE ODESSA

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

80’s inspired tail shape turned into a modern twin design with ample edge. Paired with a dash of extra waist width to accommodate a larger range of boot sizes. A “Proper profile core” and structured Sintered base finish off this poppy, power hungry deck. Plenty of surface to glide on edge, slide rails, or float pow on this unique shaped and engineered board.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Designed to glide on and in any condition or space on snow. Additional float and stability from the girth add a different dimension to this Modern Twin.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Twist on a retro look of a tail shape but engineered into a twin with 157 being the Matt Boudreaux signature model.

A unique deck for a unique pilot with that classic feel of snowboarding in all facets and conditions.

Why is it so damn glideable?

Quiver destroying all terrain vehicle with modern twist on boards from an Era when the most growth in riding happen. Facts. * LENGTHS: 151, 153, 155, 157, 159 SHAPE: Modern Twin PROFILE: Fully Loaded Camber

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STORM CHASER

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Storm Chaser is an explosively fast powder rocket that features the same profile and base contours as renowned surfboard shaper Chris Christenson’s fastest gliding surfboards. The ultra wide waist width and 3D Contour Base 4.0 help maximize the float of the short running length and the Surf Rocker profile pops up the nose when you rock into a bottom turn.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

The Storm Chaser excels in any terrain that demands slashing. It’s an epic pow + tree riding board, a capable tranny ripper, and thanks to the wide waist width, a radical carving board.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

The Storm Chaser is the foundation model of the Jones Surf Series, a line of surf-inspired boards designed by Jeremy Jones and surfboard shaper Chris Christenson. Chris and Jeremy designed it to be a super nimble and ultra fast gliding shred stick for making the most of any size frozen barrel you can find.

Why is it so damn glideable?

The Storm Chaser is seriously fast af thanks to some really good glide genes. It’s 100% snowboard, but it’s got the same hydro-dynamically tuned features of a world class surfboard design in its Frankenstien DNA. * LENGTHS: 142, 147, 152, 157, 160 cm SHAPE: Surf-Inspired Swallowtail PROFILE: Christenson Surf Rocker

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ULTRA MIND EXPANDER

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Ultra Mind Expander is a super charged alternative all-mountain board with a hybrid directional shape. The big blunt nose and 3D Contour Base 3.0 are for float, the freestyle tail is for stomping and riding switch, and the directional rocker profile, camber underfoot and Traction Tech 3.0 offer insane edge hold on ice. The Ash veneer topsheet and Basalt stringers help deliver a damp, smooth ride.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

The Ultra Mind Expander is ready to rip in any terrain, but it excels in terrain with big natural features for slashing.

The camber profile and compact tail make it perfect for making quick turns in trees or when the terrain gets firm or rough.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Jeremy Jones and surfboard shaper Chris Christenson originally designed the Mind Expander shape to be a rocker board, but they knew the shape demanded a camber version too. The Ultra Mind Expander is the yoked out brother of the playful standard Mind Expander. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stiffer, faster and ready to throttle through the rough stuff.

Why is it so damn glideable?

The Ultra Mind Expander is like a vintage muscle car. It looks rad and has some serious horsepower under the hood.

If you like surfy directional boards, but also love to straight line, this is your whip. * LENGTHS: 150, 154, 158, 162 cm SHAPE: Hybrid All-Mountain PROFILE: Directional Rocker

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ENJOYER SERIES

PARTY PLATTER: Cause we like to party!

LENGTHS: 138, 142, 147, 152, 157 SHAPE: Directional PROFILE: Combination Camber BaselineTM

COOL BEAN: Shorter is better.

LENGTHS: 138, 144, 150 SHAPE: Directional PROFILE: Directional Rocker BaselineTM

SIMPLE PLEASURES: You gotta find luxury in every turn!

LENGTHS: 151, 156 SHAPE: Directional PROFILE: Twin Camber BaselineTM

OVERBOARD: Size does matter.

LENGTHS: 165 SHAPE: Directional PROFILE: Combination Camber BaselineTM

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What are the key features of these glide vehicles?

Born for the pursuit of the perfect carve and refined with a focus on clean, fluid style, the models that make up our Enjoyers Collection are fun to ride and easy on the eyes.

PARTY PLATTER The updated Party Platter features a longer running length and more volume in the tail than its predecessor. Requested and tested by our Team, we’ve added a little bit of snap by coupling our Ollie BarTM with a Directional Combination Camber BaselineTM and made switch riding more friendly by reducing taper.

SIMPLE PLEASURES The Simple Pleasures was created for those that love the feeling of a long powder turn and setting rail on a groomed run. A Directional Camber BaselineTM and tapered shape works in harmony with a wider profile, making it feel right at home floating through the deep stuff or weaving through trees.

OVERBOARD The Overboard was created with the philosophy that is truly one size to rule them all. The tapered profile and narrow tail of the Overboard are rounded by a broad nose for float – it is also packed with twenty stringers of tip to tail carbon woven into the fiberglass for unwavering stability.

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COOL BEAN Built to be ridden short, the profile of the Cool Bean packs a lot of volume into a small package. Nimble and playful, the Cool Bean is streamlined and versatile by design; feeling comfortable on groomers, in the trees, and riding powder.

Which type of terrain will these vehicles be happiest gliding upon?

The ENJOYER Collection is designed for snowboarders of all abilities, shapes, and sizes. A must have for a complete quiver. The Collection is ready to set the rail in a wide open powder field, arc high speed carves on groomers, and point critical lines in the backcountry. Stable at speed and on edge, the shape of all boards make powder riding a breeze and carving corduroy as easy as pie.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of these things?

It was important for us to stay true to the personality and DNA of the K2 brand; we just wanted to evolve on this collection as snowboarding as a whole has continued to evolve.

It’s about everyone that loves snowboarding - no matter how, what, why or where they’re riding. Simply put, if you’re strapped in, you are an Enjoyer.

Why are they so damn glideable?

They’re for the open minded. The Enjoyers Collection is an assortment of slope tools created with fun on the mind and the need to provide truly unique turning experiences.

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BOX KNIFE

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Box Knife is the perfect all mountain machine for high speed jib / park performance. It’s playful but stable, a perfect balance for whatever the day throws at you. Plus the early rise camber profile provides amazing lift making this “jib” board a secret powder digging beast. Yang to the Scratcher’s Yin the Box Knife’s balanced attack keeps big smooth Ted Borland ticking off the NBDs and is Burtner’s go to creative backcountry tool.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Kinks, logs, table tops, gaps, groomers or butters.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Mega-Drills bore into the mountain with deft precision. Meticulously chipping away towards taming the wild. If Big-Bertha isn’t up to the task send in Lewis.” ~ Pika Why is it so damn glideable?

It glides so good, Burtner only straps in with one foot at times. * LENGTHS: 148, 151, 154, 157, 157W, 160W SHAPE: C3 PROFILE: Camber

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ORCA

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

Not your gutless fish. Travis has juiced up this Jackson Hole resort slasher/pow ripper into an apex all terrain tech shred predator. A long floaty nose, combined with powerful, poppy contact maximizing short radius Whale Tail Technology. A tight 7M trench gouging sidecut.

Enough width to allow you to really put it on rail on hardpack with no toe drag and to float pillows like a dream, but still narrow enough to be your daily driver all season long. Take it to Alaska, drop BC pillow lines or blow minds shredding the home resort all season. A mammal to eat all fish.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Mostly water. The kind of frozen water thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been transformed into loosely arranged crystals with lots of air in between to form fluffy pillows to dive into.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Travis. Literally a one-word answer. * LENGTHS: 147, 153, 159 SHAPE: C2x PROFILE: Rocker/Camber hybrid

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HALLDOR PRO

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Halldor Pro is a true twin all mountain freestyle glide ride designed for the Captain himself, Halldor Helgason. It’s got all the latest and greatest technology for you to get as weird as you want out there: TWIN 3BT, Super Tubes, SideKick and an aptly named Ultra Glide S Base.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Halldor’s pro model is designed for freestyle riding but that doesn’t mean you can’t glide this bad ride on the deepest of days thanks to TWIN 3BT. What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Halldor wanted a metal inspired graphic this year so he sent our designer some of his favorite band logos, including Method Mag editor-at-large Mike Goodwin’s band The Munsens.

Why is it so damn glideable?

If it’s good enough for Halldor, it’s probably too good for you, but don’t let that stop you. Like Halldor says: “Landings are overrated” and “If you can dream it, you can cream it.” So you know, buy this board or whatever. * LENGTHS: 151, 154, 156w, 157, 159, 159w SHAPE: Twin PROFILE: Camber with TWIN 3BT

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SHIFTER

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

New for this year, the Lobster Shifter features SideKick on a traditional cambered flat base snowboard for an all-new hybrid gliding experience. It also has Lobster’s all new Flex Wall sidewalls to ensure those hard landings won’t trash your heels.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

The Shifter is built with park and jibbing in mind but it’ll hold its own gliding through the glades or barreling down a boarder x course if that’s the sort of thing you’re into.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

We thought “you know what’s cool?” “Snakes and skulls” so we put some snakes and skulls on this bad boy and now you can have your own!

Why is it so damn glideable?

The Shifter was designed to shift your perception of 3D boards. The SideKick begins outside the contact points making rough terrain more manageable and turn initiation smoother. Basically this board is real glideable and you should get one. * LENGTHS: 148. 151, 154, 156w, 157 SHAPE: Twin PROFILE: Camber

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QUIVER BANKER

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

This new addition to Bryan Fox and Austin Smith´s Nitro Quiver series has been the most requested board by the team this season, because of its directional, Trüe Camber, all-mountain shape. It’s just your tried and true directional all mountain board that is built to rip!

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

The Quiver Banked was designed to be an all-mountain fun machine, built for connecting turns on and off the marked trails.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

This new addition to Bryan Fox and Austin Smith´s Nitro Quiver series has been the most requested hard by the team this season, because of its directional, Trüe Camber, all-mountain shape. It’s just your tried and true directional all mountain board that is built to rip!

Why is it so damn glideable?

Banker - it’s all in the name, we are not being arrogant with it - it is truly the best board for banked turns… you can take it to the BANK!

* LENGTHS: 159cm SHAPE: Directional Tapered PROFILE: Trüe Camber

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TEAM

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Team Snowboard has been a team and regular guy favorite for years because it offers the perfect blend of Trüe or Gullwing Camber, flex, backed in-between a beautiful Dual Degressive sidecut at a minimum weight.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

The Team Snowboard has made a comeback again, because of the team rider’s demand for one board that they can do it all with. The Team is the most versatile snowboard in the world - just watch the internet.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

The influence behind the team is the Nitro Team as a collective - it has been built around and inspired by them for almost two decades.

Why is it so damn glideable?

The Team works because the guy who engineered the first version of the board almost 20 years ago is still tweaking this board to this day, and by the way he also still owns NITRO SNOWBOARDS. * LENGTHS: 162, 159, 157, 155, 152, 165W, 162W, 159W, 157W SHAPE: Directional Twin PROFILE: Trüe Camber or Gullwing Camber

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SUPERPIG

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

A Bi-Radial Sidecut maximizes grip & Carbon Infused Glass provides extra pop. SlimeWallsÂŽ provide a smoother ride and increase durability. Carbon Array 5 TM provides extra pop without adding stiffness. The Low friction Race Base is made from carbon-infused sintered base material to ensure a fast ride. The all-new SUPERPIG infuses high-end tech into our best-selling WARPIG shape for an elite all-mountain deck. If you find yourself facing something big and bad, avoid the three little pigs and take shelter with the SUPERPIG, because this board is built like a brick shithouse.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Park; Groomers; Pow What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

The shadows on the board makes you even faster!

Why is it so damn glideable?

The race base makes it glideable like a bit lubricant in your darkest hour. * LENGTHS: XS; S; M; L; XL SHAPE: Tapered Directional Hybrid Camber PROFILE: Directional Hybrid Camber

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MAGIC STICK

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

A Bi-Radial sidecut provides effortless turn initiation and a smooth and stable turn/exit. SlimeWalls® provide a smooth ride and increase durability. Carbon Array 3 TM provides extra pop and control without adding stiffness. The Magic Stick is a mid-flexing all-mountain shape for the baddest chick. Built to hit once, built to hit twice, really built to hit anything. It’s maaagic.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Groomers/Pow What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

All up to our unbelievable design team!

Why is it so damn glideable?

The perfect mix of stiffness guarantees you a smooth ride all day long! * LENGTHS: 143; 147; 151;154 SHAPE: Tapered Directional Hybrid Camber PROFILE: Directional Hybrid Camber

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RAVINE

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

If you’re looking to go faster than a meth-fuelled Tennessee prep-cook just back from his ‘smoke break,’ then look no further than the Ravine. Built on our Free-The-Ride 3D camber profile, a deep sidecut, and an insatiable appetite for sidehits and good times, the Ravine handles business like a bouncer who just saw someone drop their ID. Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Bottomless powder fields, crispy AM corduroy canvases, secret sidecountry stashes and headlamp-lit nightivities.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Inspired by the silent powder-filled forests of Vermont and simplicity of clean lines, we designed the Ravine to be subtly vibrant, timeless and right at home wherever the snow falls.

Why is it so damn glideable?

Time is the only currency that matters. With that in mind, the Ravine is designed to maximize your glide-time no matter the day, snow conditions or dollars in your pocket. * LENGTHS: 148, 152, 158, 162, 166 SHAPE: Directional Chowder Spoon PROFILE: Directional Rocker

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NATIONAL

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

Every day on snow is a new chance to go faster. Maybe today you’ll achieve terminal velocity. Or perhaps you’ll finally take enough speed to clear that gap you’ve been eyeing since you moved here. Maybe you’ll even step the jump line and make that back 7 your bish. Speed is always your friend and the National might just be your new best friend thanks to its Fusion Camber backbone and super responsive flex profile.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Peak to park, you’ll be covered in grease from eating the whole hog.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Inspired by the sensation you get from screaming down an open face or threading the needle as you dodge weekend Joeys. The National’s graphic is a high-visibility, open highway chase scene.

One hand on the wheel, one hand throwing the bird.

Why is it so damn glideable?

The National is a flaming ball of flesh-melting hell sent from beyond the sun to remind us of the hubris of mankind. * LENGTHS: 149, 152, 154, 156, 158, 157W, 162W, 167W SHAPE: Directional Twin Hell Raiser PROFILE: Fusion Camber

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HUCK KNIFE PRO

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Huck Knife Pro is our pinnacle park board built with the most innovative materials and technology for amplified freestyle performance.

A true-twin park board with a classic blunted shape. With features like Damplifier Lite and Gunslinger sidewalls, the HK Pro is lightweight, extremely poppy, and built for the rider looking take their park riding to the next level.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

This board was designed for the park and pipe, but also performs wonders on rails, side hits, and really anything else thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approachable from a freestyle mindset.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

The shape was inspired by heritage blunt shaped freestyle boards. Creative direction for the graphic came as a natural evolution from the Huck Knife, taking cues from old analog photography brands like Polaroid, merging it with inspiration we see in skate trends.

Why is it so damn glideable?

The Huck Knife Pro is ultra-lightweight, snappier than an M80, and will most likely take your glide trajectory from the snow into the air. Wings and aviation expertise not included. * LENGTHS: 148, 152, 158, 162, 166 SHAPE: Directional Chowder Spoon PROFILE: Directional Rocker

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SUPER 8

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Super 8 is a tapered directional board with camber loaded to the back foot allowing for authoritative control, snappy ollies, and effortless float in deep snow. Packed with our CF/X Basalt fibers, this board is guaranteed to make for a smooth ride in the most precarious situations. A slightly wider design allows you to size down and charge up.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

Super 8 was built with Josh Dirksen’s riding in mind—side hits, tight turns, wind lips, and deep snow. However, the versatility of Super 8 across all terrain makes this board a team favorite.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

We teamed up with North Drinkware and Mt. Bachelor (Dirksen’s home mountain) to create the graphic for this board. On the base and topsheet you’ll find topography of iconic Bachelor landmarks. The tail graphic is volcanic basalt rock; also inspired

by Bachelor geographical landscape and a key component in the core used for dampening.

Why is it so damn glideable?

The backseat camber and directional shape feels like a skateboard tail combined with your powder board. With Basalt fibers tip to tail, this board turns chunder danger zones into buttered bread. * LENGTHS: 151, 154, 157, 160, 163, 166 SHAPE: Tapered Directional PROFILE: Backseat Camber

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THE VEGA

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

All of the 2018 season we secretly created and tested a whole new line of powder boards, Heka by Vimana.

The line consists of two separate models, the Astro and the Vega. This is the Vega.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re directional tapered glide machines. A ton of volume on the nose and narrow tail.

The noses are built with urethane to swallow bumps and the tails are built with Carbon and Kevlar to hold your edge and make them super poppy.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

These boards are made to float in powder, but when testing them they also ride well as your overall charger. Super fun carving the slopes, swallows moguls like a dream and you can even see riders like Werni and Aapo take them to the park.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

We aimed to make the most versatile pow boards on the market. We took inspiration from boat building, surfing, and our current model the Clone.

The end result is a completely new way of tuning a board. Full Carbon tail that never lets go of your edge, and a loose nose to keep it playful and floaty.

The Astro and Vega artwork is Shallowtree looking up at the stars from his amazing property in mid Norway.

Why is it so damn glideable?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fucking Vimana. * LENGTHS: 156,160 SHAPE: Directional tapered PROFILE: Camber, early rise nose.

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THE KOSKI

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The most badass twin board ever made. True twin built with the lightest woodcore available and juiced up with our Carbon/Kevlar blend. This beast is for experienced riders who would like the ultimate aggressive camber freestyle board. Markku Koski is not fucking around.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

The Koski can ride anything, just like the legend himself.

Take it to the park, streets or pow. This board is insanely fast so Hold Fast!

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Markku showed us film clips from before WW2 of Helsinki residents running out on the frozen harbor when the Icebreaker ships came in. They had a contest to see who could run closest to the ships as they broke the ice towards the city. Actionsports ala 1920.

The Shallowtree artwork is inspired by these fantastic and brutal ships coming into Helsinki.

Why is it so damn glideable?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fucking contest tuned Vimana! * LENGTHS: 156, 159 SHAPE: Twin PROFILE: Camber

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What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

The Jackpot introduced the MidBite technology that blends the response of a narrow waist width with the stability of a wider nose and tail. This new version features a wider overall platform and a new MidBite/sidecut ratio to suit the ever-advancing park and pipe environment. The unique tip and tail make this board a perfect park and pipe gliding craft.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

The Jackpot is primarily designed for Park and Pipe but it does hold its own in the backcountry too. It’s Madison Ellsworth’s board of choice.

What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

The graphical universe was created by Jackman Chiu, a graphic designer based in Toronto: “Jackpot is a true twin snowboard, so I wanted to create a playing card inspired illustration that has a mirroring/yin yang effect.”

Why is it so damn glideable?

The name says it all, when you strap in you hit the jackpot, that board is just so stable and fun that you’ll start going bigger than usual and reaching new levels of ride understanding. * LENGTHS: 152/154/156/158 SHAPE: true Twin PROFILE: Camrock 2-4-2 combined with MidBite outline

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GREATS UNINC.

What are the key features of this glide vehicle?

It’s the best carving twin you’ll ever lay an edge on. It’s an asymmetrical twin, it has a narrower sidecut on your heel edge so you have better control on your heel turns. The MidBite technology gives this board even more edge hold and a greater stability on landings. This is the ultimate, no compromise gliding craft.

Which type of terrain will this vehicle be happiest gliding upon?

This board feels at its best on all slopes - cutting through corduroy like butter to spinning off 20m jumps. It embodies the full throttle, no fucks given attitude of UnInc. What influenced the visual and physical glideability of this thing?

Snowboard history and the owner’s (JP/DCP/RDM) history with the UnInc movement. Every element of the graphic of this board is a quote from something that happened over the past years with UnInc. Alex Fawkes truly encapsulated the spirit of UnInc. RDM/ JP/DCP paved the way to modern snowboarding and this board is the graphical timeline of it all.

Why is it so damn glideable?

You’ll feel the roar of RDM in every turn, the smooth style of JP on every jump and the eye for lines of DCP in every run. The ultimate Glide. * LENGTHS: 151 / 154 / 156 / 159 SHAPE: True twin PROFILE: Camrock 2-4-2 with asymmetrical MidBite

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