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Friday, May 17th, 2013 | Author:

Rome SDS 12 Months – April – Full Film from Rome Snowboards on Vimeo.

12 films in 12 months.
A year in search of shred.
Different spots, different crews, different styles.
We don’t know exactly what’s going to happen, or where we’ll go.
But if it sounds fun, and it feels good, we’re in.

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Saturday, February 09th, 2013 | Author:


A revolution in goggle technology, the HD Camera Goggle by ZEAL Optics is the combination of incredible 1080p HD Video and 8MP Photos…built into your goggle!

The ZEAL HD Camera Goggle is the future of POV Camera technology.

Check out our footage from New Zealand and Never Miss a Moment!

  	 Zeal iON HD Camera Goggles
The HD Camera Goggle by ZEAL is born out of the need to continually evolve and lead the industry through technology that does more than just exist, it redefines how you see the mountain.

Features
Goggle Features
+ Anti-Fog Infused Lens Process
+ Impact Resistant Frame Technology
+ High Density Lens Technology
+ 100% UV Protection
+ Helmet Compatible
+ Dual Strap Adjustments
+ Optimum™ Lens

Camera Features
+ Captures 1080p & 720p HD quality video
+ Shoots 8 megapixel HD photos
+ 170-degree wide angle camera lens
+ Camera automatically adjusts for light levels and has infinity focus
+ Utilizes an in-goggle viewfinder
+ Controlled by glove-ready buttons on the side of the frame
+ Rechargeable lithium-ion battery has a three-hour run time, depending on usage
+ Easily integrates with all social media outlets to share your memories

Sunday, November 18th, 2012 | Author:


Designed by Zach Leach, Nate Ferrel and crew with a focus on park this all terrain freestyle pickle is well polished and road tested in every condition imaginable all over the mountain. Award winning asymmetric sidecuts and construction balance the different turning mechanics required for heelside and toe side turns. C2 Banana Camber combo geometries provide confidence building end to end stability on big park and backcountry booters, float in pow, control in critical situations, slide through rails and pop out of everything. You can ride a banana about 3cm shorter than a traditional board even in pow because they float so well and hold incredibly on hardpack and ice. Your jib board is your pow board, your pow board is your park board. Balance through asymmetry!

Graphic by Portland based best buddies and design duo: JOLBY. Jolby is one part Josh one part Colby 2 parts coffee, all parts awesome. See more of their great teamwork at: JOLBY.COM

+ C2 BTX BANANA CAMBER COMBO
+ MAGNE-TRACTION
+ NEW! TWIN ASYM. GEOMETRIES
+ BALANCE THROUGH ASYMMETRY
+ MERVIN AG1 SUSTAINABLE WOODCORE
+ QUASI GLASS
+ SINTERED BASE
+ REGULAR FLEX – 5 – 7

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Monday, November 12th, 2012 | Author:


Skate feel with a loaded tech spread to improve your shred

Pressed up jibs and buttery down lips; catch-free rails with care free-thrills; boardslides between the bindings; urban hits; park jibs; back tails with ease and stock landings with steez

TERRAIN MAPPING:
Jump Rating: 4
Jib Rating: 5
Pow Rating: 3
Carve Rating: 2.5
All-Mountain Rating: 4.5

FLEX & FEEL:
Between Playful and Very Playful

GEOMETRY:
Camber: NoHang-Ups Rocker Camber
Shape: True Twin

MUST-KNOW TECHNOLOGY:
HotRods: Glass Single Barrel – A glass rod milled into the core under the bindings and out towards the nose and tail; providing quick snappy pop for a fast response.

Skatecore Profiling: Take stock skate lines from park-to-park. A softer profile in between the bindings and a stiffer nose and tail makes the board feel like a skate for turning and ollieing. Same tail-slide feel on and off the mountain.

ButterOut Transition Zones: Smooth as butta’; this drawn out transition zone is a playful take on our classic design, creating a play-a-round freestyle board, guaranteed to fuel your snowboard addiction.
QuickRip Sidecut : Advanced sidecut geometry giving a short playful feel at slower speeds and a longer fast, stable feel at higher speeds. The Mid-Board contact points end the running length at slow speeds and add grip at high speeds.

TECH DETAILS:
Pop Core Matrix
StraightBiax Laminate
Impact Base
Glass Impact Plates

Sunday, October 28th, 2012 | Author:

Tuesday, October 09th, 2012 | Author:


TYPE: FREERIDE

Never Summer Premier F1 SnowboardOUR HIGH PERFORMANCE PREMIER F1 TAKES FREERIDE TECHNOLOGY TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL! THE CARBON V-TWIN LAMINATE TECHNOLOGY AND CUSTOM F1 ELASTOMERIC STABILIZERS UNDERFOOT INCREASE EDGEHOLD AND VIBRATION ABSORPTION IN ANY SNOW CONDITION. WITH THE NS FREERIDE TECHNOLOGY, THE PREMIER F1 WILL POWER THROUGH ANYTHING IN ITS PATH KEEPING YOU ON EDGE AND IN COMPLETE CONTROL AT ANY SPEED. THE MODIFIED NS CUSTOM FLIGHTCORE ALSO INCORPORATES A MULTI-FLEX PROFILE GIVING THE PREMIER A POWERFUL TAIL FLEX AND A MORE RESPONSIVE MID FLEX. FOR UNMATCHED CARVING ABILITY, POWDER FLOATATION AND EFFORTLESS TURN INITIATION, THE F1 IS HERE.

TECHNICAL FEATURES:
CARBON V-TWIN LAMINATE TECHNOLOGY
F1 ELASTOMERIC STABILIZERS
MULTI-FLEX PROFI LED FLIGHTCORE
STS PRETENSIONED FIBERGLASS
BI-LITE FIBERGLASS
RDS 1 DAMPING SYSTEM
SINTERED P-TEX SIDEWALL
DURASURF SINTERED 4501 BASE
P-TEX TIP AND TAIL PROTECTION
FULL WRAP METAL EDGE

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 | Author:

Never Summer Womens Infinity Snowboard
THIS AWARD WINNING, HIGH PERFORMANCE BOARD IS THE GO-ANYWHERE, DO-ANYTHING CHOICE FOR WOMEN. AN ALL-TERRAIN DECK THAT HANDLES HARDPACK, POWDER, NATURAL FEATURES AND PARK, THE INFINITY DELIVERS THE QUALITY YOU DESERVE FROM A NEVER SUMMER. HANDS DOWN THIS IS THE BEST WOMEN’S SPECIFIC, ALL MOUNTAIN FREESTYLE SNOWBOARD MONEY CAN BUY!
 
 
TECHNICAL FEATURES:
BI-LITE FIBERGLASS
CARBON VXR LAMINATE TECHNOLOGY
NS CUSTOM FLIGHTCORE
RDS 2 DAMPENING SYSTEM
SINTERED P-TEX SIDEWALL
DURASURF SINTERED 4501 BASE
P-TEX TIP AND TAIL PROTECTION
FULL WRAP METAL EDGE

Never Summer SL Snowboard
THIS ALL TERRAIN, ALL CONDITION RIDE IS OUR MOST POPULAR AND VERSATILE MODEL. FOR 2012/13 WE HAVE MODIFIED OUR CUSTOM FLIGHT CORE TO REDUCE WEIGHT AND INCREASE POP. WE’VE ALSO ADDED THE CARBON VXR LAMINATE TECHNOLOGY TO THE SL ADDING POWERFUL EDGE RESPONSE AND CONTROL. THE LIGHTWEIGHT RDS 2 DAMPENING SYSTEM PROVIDES THE PERFECT BALANCE OF FREERIDE VIBRATION ABSORPTION AND FREESTYLE LIVELINESS. SLIGHTLY SETBACK FOR POWDER FLOATATION BUT CENTERED ENOUGH FOR SPINNING AND CARVING, THIS ONE BOARD QUIVER EXCELS ON HARDPACK, IN THE PARK, NATURAL FEATURES AND ALL AROUND FREERIDING. HANDCRAFTED IN DENVER, COLORADO, THE SL HAS ONCE AGAIN SET THE STANDARD FOR ALL MOUNTAIN FREESTYLE PERFORMANCE, VERSATILITY AND DURABILITY.

TECHNICAL FEATURES:
STS PRETENSIONED FIBERGLASS
BI-LITE FIBERGLASS
CARBON VXR LAMINATE TECHNOLOGY
NS CUSTOM FLIGHTCORE
RDS 2 DAMPENING SYSTEM
SINTERED P-TEX SIDEWALL
DURASURF SINTERED 4501 BASE
P-TEX TIP AND TAIL PROTECTION

Never Summer Legacy Snowboard
A WIDER VERSION OF THE SL, THIS DECK DOMINATES EVERY PART OF THE MOUNTAIN FROM PARKS, TO POW, TO STEEPS. ITS WIDTH ELIMINATES MOST TOE AND HEEL DRAG, BUT IS NARROW ENOUGH TO BE QUICK AND RESPONSIVE. A DEEPER SIDECUT, THE CARBON VXR AND POWERFUL FLEX MAKE IT THE MOST VERSATILE, HIGH-PERFORMANCE MID-WIDE BOARD WE’VE EVER BUILT!


TECHNICAL FEATURES:
STS PRETENSIONED FIBERGLASS
BI-LITE FIBERGLASS
CARBON VXR LAMINATE TECHNOLOGY
NS CUSTOM FLIGHTCORE
RDS 2 DAMPENING SYSTEM
SINTERED P-TEX SIDEWALL
DURASURF SINTERED 4501 BASE
P-TEX TIP AND TAIL PROTECTION
FULL WRAP METAL EDGE

Friday, August 10th, 2012 | Author:


TYPE: ALL MOUNTAIN

OUR TRUE TWIN PROTO CT, THE NEVER SUMMER CARBONIUM COBRA FEATURES BLUNTED ENDS FOR REDUCED SWING WEIGHT, UTILIZES A DRAWN OUT NOSE THAT KNIFES THRU SOFT SNOW, AND A BLUNTED QUICK SPADE TAIL TO ENHANCE FLOAT IN POWDER. SLIGHTLY SETBACK FOR A MORE DIRECTIONAL RIDE THE COBRA COMES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL TOP AND BOTTOM CARBON MATRIX THAT PROVIDES INCREDIBLE POWER UNDERFOOT. THE COBRA IS THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE AND MOST VERSATILE ALL MOUNTAIN BOARD EVER MADE. ITS FUTURISTIC SHAPE COMBINED WITH THE TIME TESTED EDGE HOLD OF VARIO POWER GRIP SIDECUT GIVES YOU THE ABILITY TO STRIKE ANY TERRAIN WITH DEADLY FORCE.

TECHNICAL FEATURES:
CARBONIUM TOPSHEET
CARBONIUM LAMINATE TECHNOLOGY
BI-DIRECTIONAL ROCKER CAMBER PROFILE
STS PRETENSIONED FIBERGLASS
BI-LITE FIBERGLASS
NS SUPERLIGHT WOOD CORE
RDS2 DAMPENING SYSTEM
SINTERED P-TEX SIDEWALL
DURASURF XT SINTERED 5501 BASE
P-TEX TIP AND TAIL PROTECTION
FULL WRAP METAL EDGE

Monday, August 06th, 2012 | Author:


Tom Wallisch spends more time in his ski boots than we spend in our shoes, doing more acrobatics on skis than we can do. . . in our shoes on a trampoline into a foam pit in our dreams. In summary, from competition podiums to award winning video segments, the Hot Dogger is his high performance freestyle ski boot of choice, now with a look that’s 100% Tom. From X-Games podiums to award winning video segments, the Hot Dogger is the boot Tom credits for giving him the precision, comfort and light weight, anti-shin bang superpowers that have made him the freestyle skier all other are measured by.
•Original 3-Piece Design 99mm last
•Medium #6 Flex tongue for shock absorption & nasty nose presses
•Active Bootboard rubber absorbs Tom’s afterbang landings
•Plastic Ratchet Buckles for light weight on-the-fly adjustment
•Cable Cover keeps cables organized in street shoe Tom style
•New soul shell, wider in the corner of the big toe
•New replaceable rubber sole, for better walking and driving a sled
•Pro Liner is our highest performance body heat activated custom moldable liner.
•J-Bar creates powerful internal ankle hold down for nasty nose presses.
•Powerwrap around the outer upper layer adds horsepower to the shell.
•Wide Tow thinner foam in the tow area for a roomier fit.
•7mm High density Intuition closed cell foam molds to feet and transfers the most energy.

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 | Author:



Let’s talk about these Lib Tech Full Functional Five Skis for a moment. So, you want a pair of wide skis that are designed for the powder but you can take into any terrain? Well, these FFF Skis are the ones for you. I’m talking Magne-Traction edge grip for superior control and catch-free tips and tails. You combine that with reCurve and you have easy turn initiation and float so you’ll be smoother than Barry White’s voice. Smooth as in ice or pow, it stays smooth. Now beans are the musical fruit but they also make for one heckuva topsheet. The environmentally friendly topsheet is indeed made with beans and when you have a sustainable Aspen Core then you are riding on one pair of durable and versatile narrow a$$ snowboards. Packed full of features, the Lib Tech Full Functional Five Skis are jolly-good fun with a sweet set of graphics.