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Rome Collectie 2008August 16th, 2007Door J. |
Rome Snowboards heeft zijn nieuwe collectie online!
De Rome mod is een nieuw model dit jaar en is het topmodel van de freestyle range. Het is een Twintip waar je in het park mee los kan, maar ook zeker goed in de poeder terecht kan. De plank is duurder dan de Agent, aan het begin van het seizoen willen ze er vast wel 550 euro voor hebben.
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De Rome Manual is een nieuw board voor jongens met lompe poten. Het is een extra breed all mountain board zodat je tenen niet de sneeuw in boren. Ook mooi is de prijs: Dit board kan je rond de 300 euro ophalen bij je lokale shop.


Het is dit jaar echt Jeti-voet heaven, Rome heeft ook een Wide Freestyle board op de markt gezet (maurits, hint!). Eindelijk kan je met maatje Eland op een board wat eigenlijk een opgerekte Agent is. Prijs is gelukkig niet opgerekt, hij is ongeveer even duur als de Agent, rond de 470 euro.


De Rome Notch is een puur poeder board, je kan hem krijgen in een wopping 168 centimeter model. Rond de 500 euro kan je met deze deur door de verse vlokken heen.


Wel apart, Rome heeft dit jaar geen nieuwe modellen gemaakt voor de dames. Erg jammer, wel boots dit jaar!
Voor de dames zijn er twee modellen uitgekomen, de Bastille is de boot met de zachte flex voor wie maximale bewegingsvrijheid wil. En de Memphis is de wat stuggere boot voor wie elke beweging wil terug zien in het board.

De heren hebben weer aan gewonnen kwa kwantiteit, Rome brengt 3 modellen uit. De Libertine is het model met de zachtste flex, en ook zeker met de lelijkste graphics. Een zwart model is zeker aan te raden. De Folsom is het stugste model en de Bodega zit precies tussen de twee modellen in, voor de twijfelaars/all mountain riders.

De dames hebben de enige nieuwe binding namelijk de Strut. Het is een stugger model dan de Madison en ook deze is niet in het roze te krijgen :)

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ExternalsJuly 05th, 2007Door J. |
Ntiro shreds Knut Eliason, Eero Ettala, and Austin Smith hit up Camp of Champs for session C. Watch this edit then go outside and do something cool because that's what summer's for. [Link]
Big air was the name of the game for the fourth ANTPM 2010 event and pipe jocks battled it out alongside film pros and rail riders for the title of Biggest Halfpipe Air. [Link]
One by one the assembled icons dropped into the perfect 18 foot pipe at Windells Snowboard Camp in hopes of reaching the sky and winning the title of Biggest Halfpipe Air. [Link]
Careening at terminal velocity down the Windells lane, the field pushed, shoved, spit at and bit their way to the finish line in the beginning of the Windells pipe, and oh what a finish it was. Flat landings and flailing arms culminated in a happy ending only a Tijuana bathhouse could rival, as Lauri Heiskari took the win with Bryan Fox in second, Eero Ettala in third and Marc Frank Montoya in fourth. [Link]
TJ Scheider, Eero Ettala, Pat Moore, Lauri Heiskari, Keegan Valaika, Bryan Fox, Louie Vito, Steve Fisher, Austin Smith, Scotty Arnold, Chris Bradshaw and Eddie Wall battled it out for rights to the title for spin to win at America's Next Top Pro Model. [Link]
Forum Snowboards premiered their latest full-length video, Forum or Against ‘em (FOA) this past Saturday night at the posh Living Room Theater in downtown Portland Oregon. [Link]
Forum Snowboards premiered their latest video Forum or Against 'em in Seattle last weekend. Peter Line, Jake Blauvelt, Jake Welch, Stevie Bell, Eddie Wall, Joni Malmi, Travis Kennedy, Nic Sauve, Pat Moore and newcomer John Jackson were all present and accounted for. [Link]
Surfers, skaters, snowboarders, boys, girls, and dogs from around the Northwest gathered Friday night to welcome Benji Weatherly and his new film, Life as a Movie, to Seattle. Weatherly set up trips to premiere surf, skate and snow spots, invited Kelly Slater, JP Walker, Kalani Robb, Todd Richards, Tosh Townsend, Chad Bartie, Tony Hawk, Dave Downing and had everyone share their talent and passion with the rest of the group. [Link]
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Arguably one of the most well-versed snowboarders to ever slip on a stick for a living, Louie Fountain can do it all. Here, he gives you a sneak peek at the music that keeps him sane before he straps in and goes crazy. [Link]
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The Overseas World Premiere in Hafen Innsbruck went off! More than 1600 people showed up to join in on our fun and watch I-shine and Trouble Andrew f'n kill it. [Link]
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Ondanks dat Kevin Pearce hem in de hoek zette op de BEO blijft Burton toch in de rode tomaat geloven. Afgelopen week maakte de marktleider bekend dat ze Shaun White voor maar liefst 10 jaar extra onder contract houden. White zal dus voor het Global Team blijven rijden en zal blijven meewerken aan zijn eigen lijn, de White Collection….
The White Collection, which includes a signature board and boot, a snowboarding outerwear line and R.E.D. helmet, will expand to include additional items for men and boys, including: snowboarding-related bags, luggage and clothing accessories and lifestyle products such as beanies, hoodies and tees. In addition, the collection will also now offer a new line of snowboarding outerwear for women beginning with the 2009 collection, which will be unveiled at the SIA snow industry trade show on January 29. The partnership also includes plans to further develop the youth offerings for snowboarding in The White Collection. Together, Shaun and Burton will build a dedicated product staff in its Irvine, California office, headed up by Jesse White, Shauns brother and long-time collaborator on this collection.
Shaun White had this to say about the deal, I started riding for Burton when I was seven years old and Jakes support has always been there. We have some big plans for The White Collection and I cant think of a better home for me for the future. Thanks again, Jake!
Jake Burton, Founder and Chairman of Burton Snowboards, had this to say, Where do I even begin to comment on Shaun? Of course, I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to work with him for another decade. Ive watched Shaun grow up from a little grom who wasnt afraid to push himself in the halfpipe to one of the most recognized athletes in all of action sports. I mean, to be such a talented rider and skateboarder and to contend in every competition you enter is pretty insane. But, if you think Shauns riding is impressive, you should check out his design skills. His products are fresh, functional and loaded with style, just like his riding.
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Whistler Blackcomb was host to the Showcase Showdown where the competitors came hungry for tricks and the fans were ready to scream until their throats turned bloody. Check out the photos here. [Link]
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Bringing it back old school with some super 8mm footage from a Transworld trip to Japan. Enjoy. [Link]
This summer the TWS staff was lucky enough to make custom boards at the Signal factory, "The Lodge". Check out the inside scoop on making snowboards. [Link]