If you havent checked the weather report lately and are itching to get some snow in for the rest of the year.. Mammoth is pretty much buried right now… and they expect another foot or two over the weekend….
Oh what a great morning!!!
The UCLA Snowboard Team Captain Charles Evans Jr. came by Nine Star the other day and showed us some pictures of him ripping at Mammoth this winter. The pics were so good, I had to hook him up with some 9*blog action.
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Aryeh, Amanda, myself(Jay), and our pilot Warren had quite a long ride home from Mammoth. I think we listened to every song on Warren’s ipod. Well…not really, but it seemed like it. For those of you who have never made the drive from Mammoth to L.A….take my word for it: it’s long and boring. Click on the picture below to see what happens when 3 hours into the trip Warren puts on some Gwen Stefani.
What’s up? So Team Nine Star just got back from Mammoth Mountain, California. We took a trip to check out the on snow demo. For those of you that don’t know, the on snow demo is an event that takes place every February. It gives shops a chance to try out the 2007 Snowboard products before they place their orders. It also involves a bunch of bro blah bra time as well as a bunch of all day partying(thanks to the Nitro booth for the 10am Jagermeister shots). I tested out some of the NEW brands that we will be carrying next year: Rome, Nitro, and Solomon. We will also be carrying Ride, but I didn’t get a chance to try one out.(Sean did, he loved it). I tried a Rome Anthem 156. I don’t know what else to say except it ruled. The Solomon boards were solid as expected. I tried two boards from Nitro, the Misfit and the Supra Team. The Misfit is one of their most popular boards and I could see why. It’s a good all around board for a great price. The Supra Team was excellent. I could ride it as hard as I wanted and it held a great edge. I’ll probably end up getting either a Rome Anthem, or a Nitro Supra Team next year or maybe both…I liked them that much.
New pictures of the lastest 9star Burton/Red Bull rail jam with Good Riddance and Strung Out!!!
click the pic for more….
Well, it’s over and if you missed it, you missed out. It was a crazy good time. I’ll be uploading this post with a link to all the photos as well as the winner’s names etc. But I’m tired so for now here is two pics of the event.
Oh, and if you’re like, "What the hell man, I though there was a lot more people there?" that’s cause this photo was taken towards the end of the night when people were filing in towards the stage for the best spot to see Strung Out and Good Riddance. Here’s a pic from the same spot looking the other direction…
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Check out the daily picture from Mammoth Mountain! They are expecting a good foot tonight thru tomorrow. It gets me all excited! I want some warm cocoa with marshmellows and a hot fire to lay in my underwear by… thats after i go boarding all day!
AGGRESSIVE ALL MOUNTAIN FREESTYLE
Classic K2. The board that defines our heritage, the Zeppelin has offered peak to park performance and the ride just keeps getting better! Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the Zeppelin rides everywhere and does anything. The Ti - A Power Fork technology and directional twin shape gives you maximum pop charging in the pipe or spinning off a cornice, while maintaining optimum power and control. Get it now at Nine Star…
SPEED, COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE
Back for its second season, Cinch technology combines lightning quick speed with unparalleled performance. With a new cored highback, upgraded straps and ratchets, lighter, more durable materials and faster adjustments, the Cinch has been perfected for riders where convenience and technology are at the top of their list. Pick Up a pair now, cause these little guys are going fast…
Construction features
NEW! Caddi Ankle Strap
_Contoured shape for ultimate comfort and support
_Tool-Less Cam-Lock length adjustment
EVA Pad w/ PU Laminate
NEW! Cored Ergo Highback
_Full Locking Forward Lean Adjustment
Aluminum Speed Ratchets w/ Friction Housings
_Allows on-the-fly adjustment for precision fit
Aluminum Baseplate & Heelcup
_Adjustable Power Ramp
_Vibro Disc Cover & EVA Heel Cushion
_Forged Aluminum Multi-Compatible Disc
Keep a low profile.
The Hi-Fi™ is the lightest snowboarding helmet on Earth, thanks to an ultralight shell and stealth design. In stock at Nine Star…
Features:
Queen of the bindings.
Hands down the most technically advanced women’s binding ever, the Escapade™ is loaded with luxury features. Every major component of the Escapade is engineered specifically for women, resulting in a precise fit that provides unbeatable response. Giving the ladies first dibs on breakthrough tech, the Escapade is the first binding in history to feature a revolutionary asymmetric, canted hi-back that represents months of collecting data on how riders’ legs move. The new ergonomically angled hi-back is shaped to precisely support legs where they need it most and eliminate any pressure points. The result is an unbelievably responsive binding with unparalleled comfort.
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With a fresh new design and the same proven freeride features, the 3/2™ ends the outerwear guessing game. The burly shell’s fully taped seams lock moisture and cold out, while the Crossflow Venting™ system leaves any excess heat homeless. The asym waterproof zip on the chest and Flash Pass Pocket™ offers a bit of high-end style. Nine Star’s got it, so go get it…
TECH & FEATURES
The world’s lightest high-performance board.
Ultra-light and ultra-responsive, the Vapor rides like an extension of your mind—you think, it reacts. A full pound lighter than any other board in the line, the Vapor is the most technologically advanced all-terrain board, period. It’s not what’s in this board, but what’s not that makes it so amazing. The culmination of 28 years of board-building experience, the new Vaportech construction allows us to enhance the state-of-the-art composite design by minimizing materials without sacrificing durability. The all-terrain Vapor boasts only the highest grade aerospace materials and design to create an extra-sensory riding experience that will change how you ride. In stock at Nine Star…
Unordinary.
A collaboration between a crew of riders who redefine snowboarding daily, UnInc™ is what rider driven is all about. Influenced by on-snow experimentation, JP Solberg, Romain De Marchi, Gigi Rüf and DCP give us a glimpse at the next chapter in creative freestyle. Directing every element of their boards from day one, we’ve given these riders carte-blanche to bring their visions to life. With the lightweight Pro-Tip™ construction, centered stance and twin-tipped shape, these boards make a mockery of all terrain, big or small, man-made or natural, switch or regular. Unique to UnInc, the 2X stance technology puts a whole new spin on stance versatility. In stock, right now, at Nine Star…
Well, it’s that time again. Snow season is upon us, and what better way to kick it off than a good ‘ol video clip of some kid smashing his face in…
[click the photo for the video]
More Burton girls stuff is in finally!!! Too bad there is no snow to ride on near by. Come check out the new escapade and lexa bindings as well as everything else!!!
check this out… i guess canada already got a few feet of freshies ….
oh how i wish i was there.. click picture for more picts
anyone know that mammoth got its first snow a couple days ago…..
i thought i would share with everyone in blog land…
gotta love it…..