Real Talk: This Week in Snowboarding 2-4-19
Big news this week with SIA and major news from TEN The Enthusiasts Network. Industry turmoil, big events, retirements and X-Games/Tradeshow trivia.
Episode 70: Gimbal God
With over 100 million views of his unique, follow cam videos on social media Spencer Whiting aka The Gimbal God has filmed some of the most watched clips in snowboarding history. Today he is mentioned throughout X-Games broadcasts, and is a rider favorite. In his first major interview The Gimbal God breaks down his set up, personal progression and the future of snowboarding events.
Episode 69: Barrett Christy – Legend
Barrett Christy is an American snowboarder and Winter Olympics Athlete. She currently resides in Washington. Christy was a member of the first U.S. Snowboarding team during the 1998 Winter Olympics. She has won more medals than any other female athlete in the Winter X Games, until Lindsey Jacobellis pass her. Christy oversees the design of women's snowboards for Gnu Snowboards, including the Gnu Barrett Christy Pro Model (B-Pro), which is the longest-running women's pro model snowboard.
Real Talk:This Week in Snowboarding Extreme Edition 1/28/19 (Ep68)
This week in snowboarding Extreme Edition - X-Games, Missile intercepts, moose chase, Zeb Powell, Kelly Clark, The Bush Project, trivia and a bunch of random rabbit holes.
Episode 67: Zeb Powell – The Future is Coming
Zeb Powell may be the future of snowboarding progression. He has been on a path to professional snowboarding most of his young life - and it shows. Zeb takes a unique Hallador influence to his riding - you just don’t know what to expect when Zeb drops in. The day he did this interview he signed his first pro contract with Nitro. He recently had a standout part in a 32 video filmed at Brighton. Welcome to the big leagues Zeb Powell.
Episode 66: Tracey Canaday – Founder of Never Summer
Tracey Canaday started the brand Never Summer Snowboards 27 years ago with his brother Tim, renting press time in Summit County Colorado from legendary rider (James Bond’s stunt double) Steve Link. Since, Never Summer has built its reputation for making indestructible boards that are made in America. Here is a rare interview with Tracey and a look at what it took to make Never Summer one of the most successful brands in snowboarding.
Real Talk: This Week in Snowboarding – 1/21/19 (Episode 64)
Real Talk 1- 21- 19 With powder come avalanches - and, unfortunately, fatalities. Freeride World Tour Hakuba Laax Open Max Perot Roberta Rodger 800 new resorts in China and one less in Korea Jesse Paul is on drugs as is Seb Toots editor Trivia
Episode 64: Danny Davis
Danny Davis (born June 22, 1988 in Highland, Michigan) is a snowboarder. He was voted 2006 Rookie of the Year in the Transworld Riders Poll Awards, 2006 Rookie of the Year for Snowboarder Magazine. In January 2010 Davis won a Grand Prix event but not a spot on the US Olympic Team. He suffered a back injury in an ATV accident, ending his 2010 season and Olympic aspirations] Danny finished in 10th place at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. He continues to push the sport through events.
Episode 63: Steve Kimura – Industry Independant
Steve started the brand Owner Operator a decade ago - and continues to be the only wintersports brand that manufactures in the USA. He also started United Shapes a brand of snowboards, which by the way are equally unique and fun to ride. He also started the Parts and Labor Tradeshow, to bring together small independant brands in the snowboarding industry. This one goes deep and gives a unique perspective following your dreams in the sport of snowboarding.
Real Talk: This Week in Snowboarding – 1/14/19 (Episode 62)
Powder planet, Hot, the Flite Rocket, Banked Slaloms, Government shutdown, World Cup Slopestyle, Trivia and our new Meme contest.