soulsports society.

Jake Talks Shop

2011-02-01T15:49:00.000-08:00

Jake on why he's committed to specialty and not overproducing, his new understanding of the word covenant, why it's important to be liked, and much more.

Team Rider- Sean Thompson

2011-01-19T18:02:00.000-08:00

Winter’s Children: Naked Ambition

2011-01-17T14:57:00.000-08:00

Winter’s Children: Naked Ambition on Nowness.com.

Seven snowboarders go streaking down a backcountry run in professional rider-turned-director Jim Mangan’s exhilarating short film Winter’s Children. “It is an overstatement of why I started snowboarding,” says the filmmaker, who for the last 11 years designed runs at Park City Mountain in Utah where he served as creative head. “It’s also a statement about points in life when you put yourself out in the cold, naked. It’s not necessarily comfortable, but that chill in your bones makes you feel alive.” Mangan can relate: He recently cast off his business suit to pursue art full time—a move that spurred the production of the film we premiere today, which accompanies a book of photographs (published by Powerhouse) and an exhibition in conjunction with VICE at Milk Gallery in Manhattan. “Everybody who was there had a genuine intention going in, a pure love of the sport,” he says. The intrepid group included Mangan’s friend and fellow artist Peter Sutherland, as well as up-and-coming competitors Laura Hadar and Alex Andrews. He admits it took some persuading to get his cast to pair their vintage 1980s Burton snowboards with Native American blankets—and nothing else. “I brought everybody up to my place in Park City and presented the idea. They looked at me like I was crazy. Then Lara Hadar stood up and said, ‘I will totally do this.’” Cue snowball effect.

Alien Worshop Welcomes Kevin Terpening

2011-01-12T12:16:00.000-08:00

After recently parting ways with Arto Saari, Alien Workshop adds some new blood to the team by welcoming Kevin Terpening on board.

2011-01-03T19:18:00.000-08:00

Analog Design Unlikely Features Contest

2010-11-03T18:51:00.000-07:00

Blaine Rutter of Thunder Bay submits "The Worlds Longest Mustache Ride"

http://www.analogclothing.com/designunlikelyfeatures/submissions-na.php?feature=409

Burton Snowboards Re-Signs Kazu Kokubo & Mikey Rencz

2010-11-03T18:49:00.000-07:00

BURLINGTON, VT (November 1, 2010) Fifteen years ago on two different
continents, local reps from Burton Snowboards spotted Japanese rider
Kazuhiro Kokubo and Canadian rider Mikey Rencz at just about the same time,
and started flowing them product. Fast-forward to today, where both riders
are now internationally acclaimed and both are still with Burton, after just
re-signing head-to-toe contracts.

³When my recent contract with Burton was up, I had a lot of choices as far
as sponsors go,² said Kazu. ³But I wanted to stay with Burton because they
are so dedicated to snowboarding and their team riders, along with making
the best product and supporting the sport. All of these things are very
important to me.²

Kazu¹s name is virtually synonymous with style in the snowboard world, and
this along with his explosive amplitude have made him a crowd favorite at
home and abroad. He has been stacking results since the start, beginning
with a Nippon Open win at 15 years old and a 2nd in the Burton Global Open
series in 2008. A two-time Olympian, Kazu earned a podium spot at almost
every event he entered last season. He also made history when he became the
first Japanese rider to take home the Burton US Open 2010 halfpipe title,
with a run that included his signature chicken wing McTwist and three‹count
Œem, three‹1080s. Kazu has also gained fans from North America to the Far
East with fluid segments in six Standard flicks, two Burton movies and three
guest appearances in production company Seven Samurai¹s films.

Kazu¹s teammate Mikey Rencz also has earned a long list of accolades. The
2004 film Promo Copy was his breakout performance, but he stepped up to
another level in 2006, earning the ender in Whiteout's Wear it Well. Since
then he has grown into one of the biggest names in Canadian snowboarding
with standout parts in Transworld¹s Get Real and the 8-Mile movie YO!, a
production for a grassroots company Mikey co-founded. He elevated his
profile even more in 2010 as he landed on the covers of both Snowboarder and
Snowboard Canada.

³Burton has been there for me since the beginning, and I wouldn't be where I
am today without their backing," said Mikey. "I have a lot of respect for
Jake and the company as a whole because of how much they do for snowboarding
and how much they involve riders in making the best product out there. I
wouldn't want to ride for anyone else.²

Burton is proud to have been supporting Kazu and Mikey since the beginning,
and their snowboard careers speak for themselves. Check out all of Kazu and
Mikey¹s career highlights in their timelines at www.burton.com/kazu and
www.burton.com/mikey

Stratosphere Skateboards Oregon 2010

2010-11-03T18:46:00.000-07:00

To Europe With Love: Part 2

2010-11-03T18:41:00.000-07:00

Part 2 of the eS trip to Europe has them hitting Bordeaux, France and Bilbao, Spain.

Watch part one here.

The Bird Is The Word | Nike SB European Demo Tour

2010-11-03T18:30:00.000-07:00

Omar Salazar skates in a Crailtap edit

Visit: http://www.nike.com/nikeskateboarding/birdistheword/

lowcard #36 release party

2010-11-03T18:24:00.000-07:00

Lowcard #36 Release Party

Friday, October 22nd

Lottie's Pub
1925 W. Cortland
Chicago, IL 60622

Mikey Taylor in Mikey Days part 4 5 6

2010-11-03T17:00:00.000-07:00

Mikey Taylor in Mikey Days part 4 on the Berrics site
http://www.theberrics.com/dailyopspost.php?postid=2390

Mikey Taylor in Mikey Days part 5 on the Berrics site

http://www.theberrics.com/dailyopspost.php?postid=2391

Mikey Taylor in Mikey Days part 6 on the Berrics site

http://www.theberrics.com/dailyopspost.php?postid=2392

The Desert Edit Arto Saari

2010-11-03T16:54:00.000-07:00

The Desert from Analog Clothing on Vimeo.

"DESERT EDIT CAME ABOUT OF ME WANTING DRIVE TO VEGAS TO SUPPORT DYLAN IN THE COMP. WE TOOK OFF A DAY EARLY AND HIT UP SOME DITCHES IN PALM SPRINGS,CAMPED OUT BY HOOVER DAM WHERE WE FOUND OUT ABOUT THE HOT SPRINGS,ON THE WAY OUT SAW AN EMPTY MOTEL, AND HAVING MY FRIEND WHO'S GOT THE EYE FOR THESE THINGS SAID PULL OVER,THERE'S GOT TO BE ONE HERE. AN HOUR CLEAN UP,15MIN SHRED AND BUSTED BY THE COPS...SHIT.OFF TO ST LEAGUE AND NIGHT IN VEGAS WITH THE BOYS AND BACK HOME. APEX!" - Arto Saari

Is that Lil Ev on the right???

2010-08-09T15:01:00.000-07:00

One year old snowboarder

2010-06-16T19:48:00.000-07:00

danial orchard

2010-06-16T19:22:00.000-07:00

this is danial orchard (employee at the boardshop in london). the first ones are a noseslide on the picnic table and one of the "quest" habitat shoe. the second two first two are a nollie smith grind. dope.

Lost Generation

2010-06-16T12:22:00.000-07:00

WOW!!!

2010-06-16T09:24:00.001-07:00

http://vimeo.com/9337087

Boardshop Box Montage

2010-06-08T20:35:00.000-07:00

These dudes are sick! Video from my homie sallad mane check it ^

Anadog Day at Switch

2010-06-08T20:19:00.000-07:00

The second stop on our Anadog Day tour was this past Saturday at Switch in Ajax. Kids flooded into Switch, skateboards and cash in hand. Kids flooded into Switch, skateboards and cash in hand. Over 200 Switch customers walked away with free hot dogs and/or gift with purchases.. Anadog Day will be the buzz at schools all over Ajax this week.

trip cork

2010-06-07T13:14:00.000-07:00

Torstein Horgmo melting minds...check it

http://vimeo.com/12366289

JA Wheelies ....and falls on Vimeo

2010-06-07T12:32:00.000-07:00

Our Homie JA down and out with another Knee Job!!!

keep the stunts coming bro!!!

JA Wheelies ....and falls on Vimeo

Sicksystems

2010-06-03T21:11:00.000-07:00

Sicksystems is a personal art project of a Moscow-based graphic artist Aske. Though initially founded in 2003 as a graffiti crew, over the years the Sicksystems evolved into a versatile creative trio, and in 2009 it became a personal project of its founder and the most active member Aske.

Check out the link below to see some of his "sick" stuff..

http://sicksystems.ru/

The Stash at Flachauwinkl

2010-06-02T19:45:00.000-07:00

The name is hard to say, but The Stash at Flachauwinkl in Austria is pretty dope. One of my favorite Stash Parks for sure. Check this vid..

Shaun White Skateboarding Video Game Commercial

2010-06-01T13:42:00.000-07:00

Shaun White has cemented himself as snowboarding royalty and now he’s trying to take over the skate world via his new video game with UbiSoft, Shaun White Skateboarding. The central component diversifying it from EA Skate seems to be customization, with almost all aspects of the terrain being tweakable. Wonder why there’s not a glimpse of S Dub in the trailer though

First Anadog Day at Harrington's

2010-06-01T13:02:00.000-07:00

Next this weekend at scotties and switch

Anadog Days

2010-06-01T12:49:00.001-07:00

Habitat Video Number 3 "Origin"

2010-05-31T19:53:00.000-07:00

Habitat was established in 1999 and released in the spring of 2000, the same year as Alien Workshops landmark video "photosynthesis". Habitat's segment in "photosynthesis" was the brands first video part with the entire team and setting the stage for "mosaic" and "inhabitants". "Origin" is a visual retrospective of the past decade, showcasing the best of this 10 year period, along with new length video parts from Silas Baxter-Neal, Austyn Gillette, Guru Khalsa, Steve Durrante, Daryl Angel and many more substancial amounts of footy from the rest of the Habitat team.

Check this link to see some of Guru Khalsas footy from Origin.

http://www.habitatskateboards.com/video-page/guru-khalsa-video-part

Jake Burton On Taking The Helm

2010-05-13T09:09:00.000-07:00

click this link to read- http://business.transworld.net/36054/features/jake-burton-on-taking-the-helm-repairing-retail-bonds/?cmpid=daily0504

could you drive down this street??

2010-05-10T07:11:00.000-07:00

Great Crevase Edgar Mueller. Hard work: Together with up to five assistants,

Mueller painted all day long from sunrise to sunset. The picture appeared on the

East Pier in Dun Laoghaire , Ireland , as part of the town's Festival of World Cultures

THE FUTURE

2010-05-09T20:28:00.000-07:00

Alexis Rolland, i might as well never snowboard again.

Kevin Pearce on Today Show

2010-05-04T20:57:00.001-07:00

KP finally goes home! click the link to see the video.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/36935919#36935919

Habitat Cork Decks- fun for the summer

2010-05-04T20:37:00.000-07:00

Habitat just made our summer that much better…

Habitat has an ingenious line of decks for summer with their Cork Top Cruiser boards. There’s the Silas Baxter-Neal “Lynx,” Stefan Janoski “Pachyderm,” and a Janoski “Daily Use” collabo with Nike SB to correspond with the release of his new kicks. The Habitat Cork Top Cruisers have real cork laminated on the top of the deck, replacing the need for grip tape, and the cork is even harvested from live trees in a way that doesn’t mess up the trees. Thats a win-win. Look for them at Habitat dealers now.

Emily - Tuesday afternoon

2010-05-04T13:40:00.000-07:00

BLUE SKATE

2010-05-02T09:14:00.000-07:00

This would make my head spin!!!

Emily Pattison.. just a regular monday morning.

2010-04-29T17:57:00.000-07:00

HAHA

Burtons New Team Riders ( Cross Country Snowboarding)

2010-04-29T16:58:00.001-07:00

These guys are hilarious! Next sport to go to X games for sure.

Ayo My Man Chill!

2010-04-29T14:41:00.001-07:00

Burton’s Chill is hosting an art show fundraiser in Williamsburg, Brooklyn tonight called “Ayo My Man Chill!” featuring a big roster of talent including STASH, 2ESAE, SKI, Jesus Saves, Abe Lincoln Jr, Robots Will Kill, Mike Die, and more. Show starts at 7pm at Freshsthetic on 560 Grand Street. Full flyer after the jump.

Cordell on friday nights

2010-04-23T08:20:00.000-07:00

this guy is amazing!!

Octo bowl

2010-04-23T07:20:00.000-07:00

This Bowl is siiicckkk, painted by the "Octomom"??

First hit.

2010-04-20T12:58:00.000-07:00

So this is my first time blogging. Im Evan Brown, lil ev, Co op or whatever other creative name you want to call me. Ill be posting most everything from the reps and Lance and Keri about anything to do with Burton or anything we find interesting about the snow skate surf industry.

Ev.