This one is a few days old, but still worth watching. The riding is great. The name and the main sponsor is not so great. In Europe we havn´t been as exposed to all types of sodas and energy drinks as the action sports in the US. But it´s about to change. Sure you can […]
The Oakley Arctic Challenge will take place in Linderudkollen, Oslo, the 19th and 21st February. The contest founded by Terje Haakonsen takes place in Oslo. No longer situated at Lofoten, this 10 year old contest is still one of the most interesting and influental happenings in the world of snowboarding. The line up is as […]
First of all: yes, sometimes we also think that Shaun White is the biggest sell out since… Tony Hawk. But if you see past all the bad choices (some extremly badly choosen sponsors) that Mr. White have made he´s still maybe the best snowboarder when it comes to copetitions. And he´s also one of the […]
The Arctic challenge was held in late february just outside of Oslo at Holmenkollen arena. Not too surprisingly the favourite Kevin Pearce won, Shayne Pospisil placed second, and Peetu Piiroinen placed third. By winning this contest Kevin Pearce now moves into first place in the TTR rankings, the previous leader Risto Mattila is now in […]
One of our all time favourite snowboarders Jeremy Jones (the big mountain snowboarder) won this years edition of Swatch O´Neill Big Mountain Pro. Last years winner, the strong Xavier de le Rue, came in second. The competition takes place in French freerider paradise La Grave. Since it is the riders themselves who chooses the winner […]
Normally we don´t do pressreleases. But the new Volcom wallpapers are really good. As usual you can download them for free. Amongst your choices are pictures of Cheryl Maas, Chima Ferguson, Janna Meyen, Dustin Dollin as well as both Terje Haakonsen and Shaun White! Volcom wallpapers
In the current issue of Snowboarder you’ll find an excellent interview with Terje Haakonsen. Over more than 10 pages you get to know the amazing snowboarder from Norway. Once he was most famous for the Haakon flip and for boycotting the Olympics. These days he is just simple an icon. His long term relationship with […]