Archive for the 'General' Category

Burton goes sk8 – buys Alien Workshop & Habitat

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Burton continues the effort to take a position within the skateboard industry. They signed some heavy names to Analog last year. Now they have bought DNA Distribution (with brands as Alien Workshop, Habitat and Reflex). I guess that makes Jason Dill less of a punk? Burton already owns Al Merricks Channel Islands Surfboards. Maybe it´s […]

Danny Kass signs to Union bindings

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Union bindings

Lib Tech 08/09 – it`s all about bananas!

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Are you thinking about buying a new board? I´ve had the same thought. But hold your horses! For the 08/09 season Lib Tech will give us more bananatech and more magnetraction (even the Roxy boards will get the full treatment!!). So our tip is to hold on to your wallet until next season. As mentioned […]

Nike snowboard boots 08/09

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Big news – big picture! There´s been some rumours about Nike doing snowboard boots for some time. And when Danny Kass left Vans and signed for the just named Nike all hell broke lose. The french site Fluofun has some good pictures on the coming snowboard boots The pics are from ISPO, of course. Personally […]

Review: Volcom Striation pants

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

Volcom Striation pants are clean, good looking and still technical. With 10 000 mm/10 000 mg you don`t really need to fear the snow (nor the sweat). The pants are lightly insulated over knees and seat. The fit is really good. Not to baggy. Also the pants have a full zip. Good to use if […]

Vapors issue 45 online

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

The latest issue of Vapors is now online! Check it out! Vapors online edition for free!

Nike 6.0 – now also for grown ups

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Nike 6.0 has always been seen as an alternative to SB for the kids and/or the non-sneakerheads. But that has changed since Danny Kass signed to Nike (the coming snowboard boots range) and have been seen sporting the Mavrk. The Nike 6.0 are for chilling as well as for sporting. Now Nike 6.0 just released […]