Laax, Switzerland, March 2007
It’s on, two weeks in Laax next March. I’m looking forward to this big time: great park, great terrain and The Brits is on while we’re there. Sick. I’m going to mention the chalet company that we’re going with – SnowMotions – because the owner has been really helpful. We’ll be staying in Flims. If [...]
Absinthe's More: DVD Review
“More” was the film that I was most looking forward to watching this season. Mainly because I really liked Futureproof, but also because the trailer looked so good. So how did it stack up against last year’s production from Absinthe? Opening The opening sequence with Gigi Ruf, Nico Muller and Travis Rice riding huge pillows [...]
Last Friday's Jibbing
Last weekend was a success: snowboarding on Friday night and then the Metro Ski & Snowboard show on Saturday. It was a tough schedule but it worked out. The jibbing at Xscape was nice. I wanted to try some frontside shifties which is something I’ve never done before; not sure why, I just haven’t gotten [...]
Big Dreams: Shout Out
I’d like to give a shout out to Big Dreams, a snowboard company in Dorset, UK. During the search for a new snowboard I was pointed in their direction. I gave them a call to enquire about the possibility of a last season’s Jeenyus Eddie Wall; from that point onwards I received nothing but good [...]
Nitro T2
So I decided to go with the T2. The more that I thought about it the more I wanted to try something with a little more all mountain performance. That’s not to say that I don’t like the jib board, far from it. To be honest I’m not entirely sure that I’m going to prefer [...]
Metro Ski & Snowboard Show
The Metro Ski & Snowboard Show opened today, London, Olympia. I’ve got to say that the first I’d heard of it was in this month’s WhiteLines, which is strange given that it’s a huge show. After checking out what’s on, I’m really intruiged. In fact, I’m heading down there this weekend. I’ve decided to combine [...]
Shortened List: 06/07 Snowboards
Of the boards I’ve been looking at, I’ve decided to group them into 3 categories. Yeah, I know, I’m probably over-analysing this whole thing, but what’s wrong with that when winter is around the corner and you’re waiting for snow? Besides, these boards do have varying characteristics so it’s worthwhile thinking about it, at least [...]
Ride Kink Snowboard Review
2005/2006 Ride Kink, 152cm. I’ve had the Kink since the beginning of the 2005 season, riding it for a week in Meribel, a week in Chamonix, two weeks in Tignes, a week in Deux Alpes and a handful of times on the indoor slope at Xscape, Castleford, UK. This riding has included jibbing around, hitting [...]
