A snappy and nimble flex deck, the Norad is the perfect all-around carving board. With a soft but solid flex pattern and long wheel base, this board delivers! The Norad utilizes Bi-Lite fiberglass and tons of camber to make riding this board the most fun you can have on four wheels. The Norad comes complete with 150mm trucks and NS 64mm/81a wheels.

Specs:
Size: 38″ x 8″
Wheel Base: 28″

Easy to distinguish from the rest of the fleet, this downhill demon is created for velvet smooth handling at breakneck speeds. Featuring a rockered/spoon drop-thru design for a lower center of gravity, hickory hard wood spine, full carbon fiber laminates and our stiffest STS/SK8 fiberglass, the Soldier will go as fast as you are willing to take it! The Soldier comes with custom Randal 180mm trucks, using RII 180mm hangers on a 42 degree D.H. base plate and downhill barrel bushings. Our NS 77mm/77a Inferno wheels offer great grip and speed.

Features:
40×10″ wheel base: 33″”

The Swift is a cambered, carving board with deep concave and a solid flex pattern. Fast and fun, you will love to get out and cruise around the park or down your local hill. Derived from our freeride snowboards, the Swift is a great crossover model with a smooth consistent flex and responsive shape. The Swift comes complete with 180mm trucks and NS 72mm/78a wheels.

Specs:
Size: 46″ x 9.5″
Wheel Base: 33.5″

The Tyrant is the new standard for all-around longboards. This board features Never Summer’s unique rocker design. This design allow for easier pushing when you are just cruising around but when it comes time to bomb hills, the rocker shape lowers your center of gravity to improve stability and increase foot hold and response. Low, stiff, stable and fast! We use 180mm trucks and our 77mm/77a Inferno wheel for added performance.

Specs
Size: 42″ x 10″
Wheel Base: 32.5″

This is from Mike Lewis Transworld Busness News:
The California State Congress passed two separate bills in the senate and assembly yesterday to require helmet use by minors on the slopes. In a 21-13 bipartisan vote, the California State Senate resoundingly approved a bill that would require all children under 18 to wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding on the state’s slopes. According to SB 880, authored by Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco), parents of helmetless hooligans would be subject to a maximum fine of $25 and resorts would be required to post signs and information about the law.

In the assembly, AB1652, which would require ski resorts to enforce the helmet requirement and also publish reports on how many people are injured or killed on the slopes each year, was approved 42-29. The measure put forth by Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, is opposed by ski industry representatives, due to legal liabilities and enforcement concerns.

The bills still need to be passed by the other portion of the state congress before they go to Governor Schwarzenegger’s desk for final approval, but the heavy aye votes, as well as the backing of groups such as the following, are making this appear more and more likely:
California Psychological Association, American College of Emergency Physicians, California Brain Injury Association, California´s Children´s Hospital Association, California Chiropractic Association, California Hospital Association, California Medical Association, California Nurses Association, California Psychiatric Association, California Travel Industry Association, Children´s Advocacy Institute, and the National Academy of Neuropsychology.

Helmet manufacturers and resort ski and snowboard shops have got to be inwardly rooting for the new bill to become law as it would without a doubt send helmet sales through the roof. California boasts more snowsports participants and more snowboarders than any other state. In fact, according to SIA, 19.4% of all snowboarders, or nearly 1.5 million shreds, call California home. That’s a lot of helmets, but also a lot of forced helmet use by potentially pissed off riders.

SIA reported that high profile injuries helped helmet sales reach an all time high this year of 1.2 million units, and that’s without a law.

Ron Depp tells us about the Skullcandy Speaker Beanie. Watch and learn why this is the beainie you want….It Rocks!

The masses have been high on these lil smokies for 3 years now. This year’s crop is no different. In terms of quality and price, Smokin Buds leave non-Skullcandy ear buds dazed and confused. And style? Forget about it!

Features:
+ 9mm speaker
+ Frequency range: 100 -18,000 Hz
+ Impedance: 16 ohms
+ Magnet type: NdFeB
+ Cable length: 1.3 M
+ Plug type: 3.5mm gold plated
+ In-line volume control
+ Accessories: Carry pouch, Extra silicon gel tips