Flipside: The making of the snowboard movie "NowHere" by Absinthe Films

These are all episodes (so far...) telling the stories behind the shots of this year's video by Absinthe.

Flipside V E1 (NowHere) from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Flipside V E2 (NowHere) from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Flipside V E3 (NowHere) from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Flipside V E4 (NowHere) from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Flipside V E5 (NowHere) from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Flipside V E6 from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Still Alive!

Sorry guys!! This semester has been so busy so far, I just couldn't find the time to update the blog. But I promise that I'm going to post again regularly after my exams in early January. So stay tuned for some more news, videos, and other stuff from the snowboard world!!

2011 Season Websites

Are you looking for some new hard- or outerwear for the new season? Here are some brands that already uploaded the new stuff to their sites:

- Burton
- Nitro
- Santa Cruz
- K2

Stay tuned, for there are more to come!!

2010/2011 Teaser Update 3!!

Transworld Snowboarding - "In Color":


"The Eurogap Movie":

The Eurogap teaser from Euro Gap on Vimeo.

Flow - "Witness The Sickness":


Pirate Movie Productions - "Hooked":

Hooked Teaser 2010 from Pirate Movie Production on Vimeo.

Role Model Productions - "I'm with stupid":

"Im With Stupid" teaser from Role Model Productions on Vimeo.

2010/2011 Teaser Update 2!!

Standard Films - "The Storming":


I heart snow productions - "The Peace Process":

The Peace Process Teaser from ianpostvt.com on Vimeo.

Absinthe Films - "Now/Here":

NowHere trailer by Absinthe Films from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Alterna Films - "Hello World":

Hello World - Official Teaser from Alterna Films on Vimeo.

Bamboo Motion Pictures - "Sketch(y)":

SKETCH(Y) BAMBOO MOTION PICTURES 2010 from Bamboo Motion Pictures on Vimeo.

Brothers Factory - "Next Level"

NEXT LEVEL teaser from vaste on Vimeo.

2010/2011 Teaser Update!!

Sorry guys! It's been a long time since my last post. I was just so busy studying...
Anyway! Here are some trailers for next seasons videos!

Moose With Hat Teaser from 8MILELIFE on Vimeo.

'Now You Know' teaser 2 from Sandbox Films on Vimeo.

F' It Teaser from Forum Snowboards on Vimeo.

Isenseven - "Don't Panic!" TEASER from Vincent Urban on Vimeo.

Commotion ~ Teaser UNO from Commotion on Vimeo.

ERO ONE FILMS - VOILA TEASER from Ero One Films on Vimeo.

Teasers n' Trailers 10/11 Part 3: Rome - The Shred Remains

Another teaser for an upcoming video. Featuring the Rome team.

Rome Snowboards: The Shred Remains Outtakes 1 from KIDS ON SHRED PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.

Female TTR World Tour Final Ranking

Here's a short video with a few shots of the last female TTR contest of this season, the Roxy Chicken Jam, which was held at Mammoth Mountain, California, and see this season's final female TTR World Tour Ranking.

TTR Womens Season Finale 2010 - Roxy Chicken Jam Final from ttrworldtour on Vimeo.

Variety Pack - The Leak

A snowboard video release in April? Unusual. But not for the Variety Pack crew! They just released the footage they filmed in the last few months. So this is officially the first video of the 10/11 season. Featuring: Sean Black, Parker Duke, Ben Farrell, Matty Mo, Ian Boll, Zak Hale, Sage Kotsenburg, Alex Beebe, Alex Andrews, Brandon Hammid, Ted Borland, Will Tuddenham, Tucker Andrews, Ben Littler, Jordon Emerson, Ted Lavoie, Danny Buller, Brandon Hobush, Johnny Lazz, Mac Spedale, and Tyler Ashbee.

THE LEAK by Variety Pack from Eddie Grams on Vimeo.

Transworld Snowboarding's Shrediquette

This is basically the constitution, the bible, the ten (well 66) commandments of snowboarding. Follow these rules whenever you hit the slopes in order to be respected as a "real" snowboarder... ;-)

Shrediquette Master List:
Rule 1: Never call last run.
Rule 2: A speed check is still a speed check, even if you call it a setup turn.
Rule 3: More flair = less ability.
Rule 4: Only news anchors use the nickname “Flying Tomato.”
Rule 5: You can always go faster.
Rule 6: Your board and shoulder should never make contact on the walk to the slopes.
Rule 7: “Dropping next” only goes one rider deep–there is no “dropping after next.”
Rule 8: One pair of long johns per season is perfectly acceptable. Not washing that pair is not.
Rule 9: All sports by definition are action sports.
Rule 10: Dropping names dilutes your slope cred by 50 percent.
Rule 11: Self-respecting snowboarders never refer to themselves or snowboarding as “extreme.”
Rule 12: Snow reports are always measured where the snowdrifts are the deepest.
Rule 13: Always subtract two inches for every six reported on a resort’s snow phone.
Rule 14: It’s never cool to one-up your homey.
Rule 15: Don’t steal from snowboarders.
Rule 16: There’s a fine line between being really funny and really annoying in the liftline.
Rule 17: Getting slashed is good luck, so don’t get bummed.
Rule 18: Going snowboarding on opening day regardless of the conditions will increase your odds of scoring powder that season.
Rule 19: Every shop has at least one guy that’ll vibe the shit out of you.
Rule 20: If you didn’t help build it, don’t hit it.
Rule 21: Hike. It’ll always be worth it.
Rule 22: Keep your first-chair accomplishments to yourself.
Rule 23: Never say you’re sick of powder.
Rule 24: Riding in the rain is always more fun than it sounds.
Rule 25: Don’t feel embarrassed about dressing up in all your gear in your bedroom in August.
Rule 26: Only piss off of the chairlift if you’re riding up alone.
Rule 27: Never ride in the trees without goggles–stick in eyeball, not fun.
Rule 28: Don’t let the waxing iron smoke.
Rule 29: Always pick up hitchhikers carrying snowboards.
Rule 30: Scraping wax off your board and onto the snow is bad. Wax off into the trash.
Rule 31: If it hurts to walk, don’t go ride.
Rule 32: Ignorance to snowboard fashion is a virtue.
Rule 33: Be cool to the groms, soon they will school you.
Rule 34: Don’t lean on the shovel, dig?
Rule 35: Remember-man strength sets in at 30. You ain’t done yet.
Rule 36: Have some dignity: ollie the “Slow” sign only if you know you can clear it.
Rule 37: You’ll never regret taking one more run, unless you actually call “last run.”
Rule 38: If you’re hooked up, hook up your homeys.
Rule 39: Bitter localism is for surfers. Ride past the tourists with your mouth shut.
Rule 40: Excuses are for the unoriginal. A spot isn’t played until every last trick has been done there. Keep at it.
Rule 41: If you borrow a friend’s board, don’t change the stance.
Rule 42: If Ski Patrol chases you, don’t get caught.
Rule 43: If Ski Patrol catches you, act sorry.
Rule 44: A snowboard lesson is the greatest gift one can give a newcomer.
Rule 45: Don’t smash skulls with the safety bar on the lift. Call it first.
Rule 46: Focus on the goal. For example, only stand in the liftline if you want to get on the lift.
Rule 47: Wearing your shred gear in the bar past midnight will increase your Core Score.
Rule 48: However, Core Score points will be deducted for wearing just your goggles.
Rule 49: Locals, don’t hate–the tourists leave lots of money where you live.
Rule 50: Don’t bite. Be your own snowboarder. Imitation is flattering, but everyone will be more impressed if you’ve got your own style.
Rule 51: Don’t post your sponsor-me videos online and then cry when it gets bagged on.
Rule 52: If you hear someone say, “Dropping!” pretend you didn’t hear and go.
Rule 53: Nobody else on the tram cares what happened to you last night.
Rule 54: Littering on the hill is asking for the slam of your life.
Rule 55: Don’t hit up a shop employee for advice and then buy it online.
Rule 56: Support your local snowboard shop. It’s more important now than ever.
Rule 57: If you see a pro rider on the hill, don’t ask them to give you something.
Rule 58: Never hit the big jump first run.
Rule 59:Wait for pedestrians using the stairs and handrails to pass, then drop in.
Rule 60: Your opinion on helmets only matters if you’re wearing one.
Rule 61: Simply scraping your board sideways is not turning.
Rule 62: Leave tissue at the lift line. Save a tree and blow snot rockets instead.
Rule 63: Snake and be snaked.
Rule 64: Tindy and tailfish don’t count. Get a grip.
Rule 65: Know your limits: backing down from a jump or hit is wisdom, not cowardice.
Rule 66: If you plan on couch surfing, come bearing gifts.

U.S. Open Wrap-Up

This is a short wrap-up of last week's U.S. Open that was held at Stratton mountain, Vermont. The second part of the video shows this season's final TTR top ten ranking.

TTR Mens Season Finale 2010 - Burton US Open Finals from ttrworldtour on Vimeo.

Global warming may come!!

Did you ever wonder how it's possible that there really are British snowboard pros? Here's the answer... (and no, it's probably no comparison to real snow, but hey, you can't have everything ;-) )

Snowflex Promo from Voda Films on Vimeo.

Flicks for free!! 09/10 Part 11: Banana Split

Check out this year's Hillton Crew video. A swiss snowboard crew just having fun on and off the snow. Featuring: Robin Jäggi, Pascal Sturzenegger, Chrigel Bertschi, Yves Frei, Menno Labruyère, Emanuel Böni, Clemens Jezler, Roman Lauer and more. Check out www.hillton.ch for more information. (you can download this video provided that you've got a vimeo account).

BANANA SPLIT MOVIE 2009 from HILLTON Production Channel on Vimeo.

Arctic Challenge 2010 Wrap Up

Here's a short wrap up of this year's Arctic Challenge that took place in Oslo last weekend.

Results:
1. Peetu Piiroinen
2. Torstein Horgmo
3. Mikkel Bang

Oakley Arctic Challenge 2010 Highlights from OAKLEY on Vimeo.

Flicks for free!! 09/10 Part 10: Piece

Here's one more...

- Gnarcore - "Piece": Check out http://gnarcore.com/ for more information.

Gnarcore.com presents: "PIECE" from Knabelkcorb on Vimeo.

The (short) History Of Snowboarding And The TTR

Girls and boys let's have a seat for a short history lesson about snowboarding and the TTR (Ticket To Ride Tour)...

History of Snowboarding and the TTR - Burton, Haakonsen, Kidwell (Part 1) from ttrworldtour on Vimeo.

History of Snowboarding and the TTR - Terje, White (Part 2) from ttrworldtour on Vimeo.

Flipside by Absinthe Films: The Making of Neverland Part 9

Flipside IV (the making of Neverland) - episode 9 from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Teasers n' Trailers 10/11 Part 2: Isenseven

Next up: Isenseven's teaser to their upcoming video. Featuring the riding of: Fredrik Evensen, Ludwig Lejkner, Alex Tank, Fips Strauss, Tobi Strauss, Tom Klocker, Marco Smolla, Gjermund Bråten, Sindre Iversen, David Bertschinger Karg, Colin Frei, Simon Gruber, Benni Wetscher and Gary Greenshields. Check out www.isenseven.de.

Isenseven 2010 - Welcome Teaser from Vincent Urban on Vimeo.

Teasers n' Trailers 10/11 Part 1: Think Thank

And here we go again!! This is this year's first teaser post concerning the videos of the next season. First up this time are the guys from Think Thank presenting the trailer for their upcoming flick "Right Brain Left Brain". For more information, check out www.thinkthank.com.

Right Brain Left Brain trailer from Jesse Burtner on Vimeo.

Flipside by Absinthe Films: The Making of Neverland Part 8

Flipside IV (the making of Neverland) - episode 8 from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Snowboarding Podcasts

I assume that most of you guys out there either got an iphone or an ipod (or both...). As you know these devices have a wide range of features, and one of them is the ability to download podcasts from the itunes store and watch them while you're on the road. There is a huge number of different podcasts produced especially for snowboarding. I'm gonna show you my favorites: (just klick on a link and you'll be automatically forwarded to the selected podcast in the itunes store.) By the way, don't worry about your money just because I'm talking about the itunes store. Podcasts are available for download for free, you don't need a itunes account. Some of the podcasts are not in the right video format to be played on an iphone or ipod. You'll either have to convert them or to watch them in itunes.

- Shralp.com
- Official TTR Podcast
- Method.tv
- Fuel.tv

Bataleon Remix Project

Here are some short clips featuring the Bataleon team riders. The parts were taken from several video productions of this season. You can download the single parts providing that you've got a vimeo account.

JP Tomich - Bataleon Remix Project 0910 from MR. B bataleon snowboards on Vimeo.

Gulli Gudmundsson - Bataleon Remix Project 0910 from MR. B bataleon snowboards on Vimeo.

Kalle Ohlson - Bataleon Remix Project 0910 from MR. B bataleon snowboards on Vimeo.

Rookie Remix Ben and David - Bataleon Remix Project 0910 from MR. B bataleon snowboards on Vimeo.

Jeff Kramer - Bataleon Remix Project 0910 from MR. B bataleon snowboards on Vimeo.

Andreas Gidlund - Bataleon Remix Project 0910 from MR. B bataleon snowboards on Vimeo.

Tore Holvik - Bataleon Remix Project 0910 from MR. B bataleon snowboards on Vimeo.

Larrogs and Deadlung - Bataleon Remix Project 0910 from MR. B bataleon snowboards on Vimeo.

Brett Butcher - Bataleon Remix Project 0910 from MR. B bataleon snowboards on Vimeo.

Tyler Chorlton - Bataleon Remix Project 0910 from MR. B bataleon snowboards on Vimeo.

Flipside by Absinthe Films: The Making of Neverland Part 7

Flipside IV (the making of Neverland) - episode 7 from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Burton European Open Laax Highlights

Watch the halfpipe and slopestyle winning runs of this year's Burton European Open which was held in Laax, Switzerland from January 9th to January 16th.

Halfpipe:


Slopestyle:

Rip Curl - Welcome Home: Update

These are the parts 4 to 6:


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Flipside by Absinthe Films: The Making of Neverland Part 6

Flipside IV (the making of Neverland) - episode 6 from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Flicks for free!! 09/10 Part 9: Never Gonna Get It, Group Effect

These are two juicy and sweet videos you just have to watch...

Dinobots - Never Gonna Get It: Featuring: Noah Lohr, Jason Heckle, Chris Brewster, Clif Reagle, Alex Andrews, Sean Black, Parker Duke, Mikey Park, Connor Southard, Brandon Hammid, Nick Catmur, Ted Borland, Sean Kelly and friends. Check out dinosnow.com for more information.

Never Gonna Get It from Cole Taylor on Vimeo.

Skeleton Crew - Group Effect: Featuring: Nick Dirks, Jed Anderson, Scott Stevens, Chris Grenier, Scotty Arnold, TJ Schneiner, Joe Sexton, Chris Bradshaw, Keegan Valaika and others. For more information got to http://skeletoncrew-groupeffect.com/. You can download the movie provided that you've got a vimeo account.

Group Effect from Skeleton Crew on Vimeo.