Hagen Kearny is Killing It
March 14th, 2012, Vail, CO ◊ Zoë Anderson
Hagen Skating
This kid is a bad ass. He skates, rides anything with two wheels, kills it in the park, thrashes in a metal band and now charges in SBX. After coming onto the scene in 2012 as a rookie on the World-Cup Snowboardcross circuit, Hagen is enjoying the most successful season of his life. In fact, Hagen Kearney is simply killing it. More HERE
Fly South Little Birdie
March 1st, 2012, San Diego, CA ◊ Zoë Anderson
SASS Global
This summer, you could be slashing huge pillow lines in Argentina while taking college credits, learning backcountry safety and speaking Spanish with the Señoritas. To find out more about how you can be in the Argentina backcountry all summer long, and working on your riding portfolio, click HERE
AMA Supercross at San Diego
February 12th, 2012, San Diego, CA ◊ SBX Mag
AMA Supercross San Diego
SBX Mag was stoked to catch the sixth stop on the tour of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross at San Diego, with the crew at Jeff Ward Racing. Jeff Ward, hugely respected in the motor sports world, has partnered up with Lucas Mirtl (owner of LM Action Sports Management), Mike Kranyak (from L&M Racing), Kevin Conway (Nascar Racer and Principal at Exclaim Marketing) as well as DNA Energy Drink and Kawasaki, to promote riders Kyle Chisholm and Josh Grant. Read more about it HERE:
X Games 16
January 28th, 2012, Aspen, CO ◊ Zoë Anderson
X Games 16
When Nick Baumgartner stunned the Snowboarder X field and won his first gold medal in seven tries at last year’s Winter X Games, he ended one of the greatest winning streaks in X Games history. Nate Holland was determined to get that gold back, telling the crew at ESPN;
“I was pumped for Baumgartner. But I’ve had enough of that, and I want that gold back”
World Cup Opener at Telluride
December 17th, Telluride, CO ◊ Tom Kelly at US Snowboarding
US Snowboarding
This past week saw the first Snowboardcross World-Cup of the season at Telluride, CO. Athletes flew in from all over the globe to get their feet wet on an internationally renowned course against the world’s best SBX athletes. Telluride rolled out the red-carpet for the US Team who has come back for the last several years to train for weeks before this event, which has become a regular stop on the tour. The first World-Cup sets the tone for the season as athletes gear up for intense competition just two years out from the next Olympics.
The athletes were psyched about the new six-man heats which many feel results in a more exciting heat both to compete in and to watch. The event also unveiled the 2012 US Team and showcased another athlete favorite, the SBX TEAM event.
Company Profile – Triple8
December 15th, Queens, NY ◊ Gavin Bechtold
Triple Eight
Triple8 began in 1995, growing from the skating roots culture of New York City. Today, Triple8 has evolved into a full-fledged protective gear company for skate, snow, and pretty much any high impact sport out there. When it comes to snowboarding, they offer some of the best protection in the form of impact shorts, knee pads, helmets, and much more. Triple8 Business Manager, Justin Rimbert gives us the inside scoop on the Triple8 product – Enjoy!
The Plumber
December 13th, San Diego, CA ◊ Zoë Anderson, Michael Villa
Jonathan Cheever
Jonathan Cheever’s road to the top of the Snowboardcross heap reads like a Hollywood script. Think Rad or Over The Top, minus the mullets and the bad 80s music.
Without a doubt, Cheever’s gritty, unflinching bust-your-ass attitude has been a major factor in this dude’s success. .keep reading
Donek Snowboards
December 11th, San Diego, CA ◊ Gavin Bechtold
Donek
This month we caught up with Sean Martin over at Donek Snowboards, a custom board manufacturer based out of Denver, Colorado. Donek specializes in boards built for racing and they are ready, willing & able to build your dream deck.
Read more on Donek.
The Dopest Alaskan
December 9th, San Diego, CA ◊ Zoë Anderson, Michael Villa
Callan with her Whip
Her name is Callan Chythlook-Sifsof, but she typically signs her name as Callan C.S., because nobody can actually pronounce her name. She is a real cool girl and one of the nicest people you will ever meet; no attitude, just cool all around. I met Callan in Idaho- the day I retired after watching ladies just slay themselves on the Wu Tang at Tamarack. Keep reading the Interview
2012 Grand Prix Schedule
December 5th, Park City, Utah ◊ US Snowboarding
Photo by US Snowboarding
One of the longest-standing and celebrated tours in action sports history, the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix series, is back, and bigger than ever for its 16th season. This year both snowboarding and freeskiing events will be front and center at three of North America’s premier winter resorts.
Read the full story!
2012 Revolution Tour Schedule
December 5th, Park City, Utah ◊ US Snowboarding
by US Snowboarding
Young riders and skiers eager to make an impression on the world of competitive winter action sports are gearing up for the Dec. 19 start of the U.S. Revolution Tour. The well-established series will feature both snowboarding and freeskiing events at each of its stops.
See the Schedule!
LG Official World Cup Sponsor
December 1st, Park City, Utah ◊ US Snowboarding
LG
After three years as title sponsor of the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup, LG Electronics remains onboard also for the 2011/2012 season. The LG Snowboard FIS World Cup is a multi-event tournament over a season for snowboarding hosted by the Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS).
FISAnnounces Clean as Snow
November 25th, Park City, Utah ◊ US Snowboarding
Thursday 24th November saw the official launch of new FIS campaign known as Skiers and Snowboarders Say NO! to Doping – “Clean as Snow” in Ruka, Kuusamo (FIN). Get the details!
