Shaun White returns to Snowboard Slopestyle with style and ease. Subscribe to the Dew Tour channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dewtourlive Get social with us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/dewtour Facebook: http://facebook.com/dewtour Twitter: http://twitter.com/dewtour
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Ride with iON team rider Scotty Lago as he takes you for a detailed trip through the superpipe. Check out how fast he travels, how high he airs and more in this statistic filled course preview presented by iON. Subscribe to the Dew Tour channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dewtourlive Get social with us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/dewtour Facebook: http://facebook.com/dewtour Twitter: http://twitter.com/dewtour
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Silje Norendal shows off her technical skills and qualifies third in Women's Snowboard Slopestyle. Subscribe to the Dew Tour channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dewtourlive Get social with us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/dewtour Facebook: http://facebook.com/dewtour Twitter: http://twitter.com/dewtour
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Enni Rukajarvi gets stylish on the slopestyle course and qualifies second. Subscribe to the Dew Tour channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dewtourlive Get social with us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/dewtour Facebook: http://facebook.com/dewtour Twitter: http://twitter.com/dewtour
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Follow the silent but deadly Ayumu Hirano as he hits the superpipe on practice day at the Dew Tour iON Mountain Championships in Breckenridge, Colorado. At 15 years young, Hirano is the future of pipe riding when it comes to snowboarding and he has a silent mystique that keeps his competitors on edge. If there is one rider to watch upset and take the top spot on the podium, it's Ayumu Hirano. Subscribe to the Dew Tour channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dewtourlive Get social with us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/dewtour Facebook: http://facebook.com/dewtour Twitter: http://twitter.com/dewtour
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Taylor Gold puts down the best run of his life and earns the third place spot on the podium in Men's Snowboard Superpipe. Subscribe to the Dew Tour channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dewtourlive Get social with us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/dewtour Facebook: http://facebook.com/dewtour Twitter: http://twitter.com/dewtour
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Shaun White gives Dew Tour a Stride exclusive. Get a behind the scenes look at this "mintacular" team. Subscribe to the Dew Tour channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dewtourlive Get social with us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/dewtour Facebook: http://facebook.com/dewtour Twitter: http://twitter.com/dewtour
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With an incredible run, Greg Bretz wins a well deserved first place during Men's Snowboard Superpipe. Subscribe to the Dew Tour channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dewtourlive Get social with us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/dewtour Facebook: http://facebook.com/dewtour Twitter: http://twitter.com/dewtour
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Shaun White throws his signature moves down during the Men's Snowboard Superpipe Final. Subscribe to the Dew Tour channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dewtourlive Get social with us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/dewtour Facebook: http://facebook.com/dewtour Twitter: http://twitter.com/dewtour
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Words: John Poulin
Shaun Palmer came flying down the mountain at approximately Mach 10 this afternoon on a seasoned Palmer deck. Harry Kearney boarded fast as fuck. Tim Eddy completed both X- and Y-Axis 360 degree rotations during his run on the green course. Austin Smith, after completely botching his first turn on the Red Course, probably because he was thinking too much, pulled a flawless backside 180 into switch toeside turn and then completed the rest of the course in switch stance. And in other news, a dog took a huge shit, a human sized McDonalds dump, right next to the Red Course, posing biological hazard to all competitors. Big ups to the dog’s owner for kicking it further into the woods.
Riders had two courses to choose from, Green Course on the left and Red Course on the right. Finals riders rode each one once, combined times from the two runs determined the winner. That’s the science.
The elite division of the Dirksen Derby is reserved for the universe’s fastest riders who not only know how to turn a board but also possess a blatant disregard for their personal health and the well-being of their fellow chowder heads (thanks to Parilla in Bend for hooking up the best friggin’ clam chowder.) What separates the Elites from the rest of the Men’s division, besides a top 3 finish in a past derby or a $100 entry fee, is the drop in. For the infamous Red Course the Elites dropped in off a platform raised about 8 feet off the ground, shot into the air and down onto the course. This sent them catapulting into the forest like a rock being slung from a catapult. But what gave everyone the most trouble throughout the weekend, Elites included, was a hairpin section at the bottom of the Red Course. Some thought the layout of the hairpins was easier on the goofy footers overall, but many riders regardless of stance lost their momentum on this series of turns. And the Elite winner was a regular footer, so go figure. Which brings us to the winners of the esteemed Elite division. Harry Kearney is a ripper. He won with the fastest times of the weekend on both courses. He’s won the Baker Banked too, so it really comes as no surprise that he was able to take this year’s Derby.
Nils Mindnich (as well as his brother Hans) is a young boarder who is quickly proving himself as a god damn maniac on the shred sled. There is seemingly nothing this kid can’t do and no arena in which he is out of place. Be it a halfpipe (as seen in Disney’s upcoming block luster release Cloud 9 in which Nils is the main stunt double), a hip, a big ol’ booter, or a tight, banked snake track through the trees (as seen in this year’s Derby). He won the men’s division, followed by Kyle “The Killer” Miller in second and Bend’s finest rapper Logan Beaulieu in third place. Those guys can board.
If you think Marie France-Roy is a hot one, you’re right. She was on a tear today, taking third in the women’s splitboard race and first in the Derby. She was followed by Colleen Quigley in second and Desiree Melancon in third. Shreddy babes. New this year was a Gentleman’s division to complement the open Men’s field and Older & Wiser division. Some serious boarding went down in that division, with Slyvain Duclos taking first, followed by Jason McCalister in second and Ami Voutilainen rounding out the podium in third. For that Older & Wiser division, Ruben Valdiva won, followed by John Devenere and Gerry Lopez.
With the majority of eyes watching Shaun White shit his britches on national television at the Dew Tour this weekend, it goes without saying that it was great to be at the Dirksen Derby. Grassroots events like this are what should define snowboarding. A breath of fresh air in a competitive landscape otherwise polluted with turd burgling corporate interests. A gathering of the tribe, a community board party, whatever you want to call it, at the end of the day, the Dirksen Derby is just what’s really good.
Here are the complete results. Click on the image to see it big. Thanks to Josh Dirksen, Tyler Eklund, the events staff at Mt Bachelor, all the sponsors, and everyone who makes this event what it is. Get that collarbone patched up Jake Price, get well soon.
All photos Chris Wellhausen
The 2013 Dew Tour slopestyle finals at Breckenridge might have been the first stop for US riders looking to qualify for the Olympic team but it was the Canadians and a Swede who dominated. First place qualifier Shaun White was noticeably absent, having pulled out of slope finals earlier in the day due to a re-injured ankle from his fall in halfpipe finals on Saturday.
What appeared to set scores apart today was not so much the tech jump tricks as might be expected, but rather rail tricks. Most riders now have some variation of 1080s and double corks on lock and can put them down pretty consistently. So with jumping close to equal, if a rider lands a run cleanly it’s the technical rail tricks that seem to make the difference in final scores. Of the riders who made the podium today, they all had a clean run of jumps plus the most technical, cleanly landed jibs.
In the first round, Sweden’s Sven Thorgren quickly set the bar with a score of 91. Fresh off a win at the 2013 Air & Style Beijing, Sven started his run with a backside 270, 270 out on the down bar to gap Cab 270 on next down bar. Heading into the first of the jumps he laid down a Cab 1260 into a double backside rodeo. On the middle jib setup he kept his tech run going on the “chicken coop” box with a half-Cab to backside 360 tail grab out to boardslide 270 out on the battleship. Capping it off on the final two jumps, Sven put down a clean frontside 1080 into a huge backside 1080.
Sven’s second place runSoon it was Mark McMorris’s turn to raise the bar. When he kicked off his run with a near-perfect hardway backside 270, 270 out it looked like those jitters he was feeling in qualifiers were gone. Next Mark lined up a gap Cab 270 to fakie into a Cab double cork off the first jump followed by a frontside double cork 1080. He kept it mellow on the first of the middle jibs with a frontside 180 to 180 out but then put down a smooth backside 270 on the rainbow rail. On the last two jumps he threw down a double Wildcat to backside 1080, securing the lead with a score of 95.
Mark’s winning runSeb Toutant also put down a solid first run with a backside 180 to switch backside 180 out on the down bar to gap backside 270, 270 out. On the first jump he came out swinging with a Cab 1260 to frontside 1080 double cork, followed by a boardslide 270 out on the “chicken coop” to frontside boardslide change-up backside boardslide on the battleship. On the last jumps Seb stomped a backside 1080 to double backside rodeo. Earning only an 87.60, Seb’s score prompted a fresh round of questioning about the judging from many of those watching. Seb ended up in fourth.
In round two, 19-year-old Canadian Max Parrot moved himself into the third spot with a heavy run worth 89 points. It all started with a backside 270, 270 out on the down bar to gap 450, 270 out on the next rail. Moving into the jumps Max set down a Cab double cork to backside double rodeo. On the middle jibs Max got a half-Cab to backside 360 out to boardslide 270 out on the battleship. Setting up for the last two jumps, Max landed a frontside 1080 double cork to backside 1260 double cork.
Max’s third place runOn his second run, Mark McMorris drove the final nail into the coffin with a repeat of his first run plus the addition of a triple cork 1440 on the last jump. In a case of one-upping himself, Mark scored a 97.80.
With Mark already qualified for the Canadian Olympic team he no longer needs to do any events before Sochi.
Video and current US Olympic team standings coming soon.2013 Dew Tour Slopestyle Results1. Mark McMorris
2. Sven Thorgren
3. Max Parrot
4. Seb Toutant
5. Chas Guldemond
6. Sage Kotsenburg
7. Brandon Davis
8. Spencer Link
9. Eric Willett
10. Eric Beauchemin
11. Ulrik Badertscher
12. Nikolas Baden
13. Stale Sandbech
14. Alek Ostreng
15. Gjermund Braaten
16. Peetu Piiroinen
17. Shaun White (DNS)
Turning is the first trick you learn in snowboarding, but it’s also the hardest to master. Jake Blauvelt is on his way to mastering the art of the turn. Join Jake and crew in this episode as they rip pow, and wait for some sunny days.
Results: 15 & Under Division 1st: Sam Christie 2nd: Dray Gardener 3rd: Judd Henkes 4th: Joey Fava 5th: Jaden Bos 16-21 Division: 1st: Tom O'Relly 2nd: Jed Sky 3rd: Finn Westbury 4th: Pat Fava 5th: Kyle Roleys Women's Open Division: 1st: Mariah Dugan 2nd: Jenise Spiteri 3rd: Jene Dietz 4th: Amanda Propst 5th: Kaili Shafer Men's Open Division: 1st: Mike Gray 2nd: Will Ermish 3rd: Eric Royce 4th: Tucker Speer 5th: Matt Robinson Electirc's Gooeyest Move(s) of the Day: Tessa Maud Eric Thomas Motion Graphics: Michael Wiener - Music - Songs: No Mindless Love Artist: Jaill Release: There's No Sky ( Oh My My )
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Mountain Dew and Burton collaborated with their athlete Danny Davis to create Peace Park, an entertaining video around a one-of-a-kind pipe / park hybrid feature design not only for snowboarders to have fun with, but to give them a chance to push their own progression in a unique and creative way. Check out this long-form edit and be sure to tune in to NBC on 12/22 for the entire 22-minute show!
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The best shred shots from Woodward at Copper Snowboard camp 2013. Featuring riding of Benji Farrow, Brandon Reis, Cody Potter, Louie Arrigoni, Austin Julik-Heine, Greg Kennaugh, Kyle Kelly, Garrett McKenzie, Tim Eddy, Pat Milberry. Special thanks to our sponsors Burton Snowboards, Never Summer Snowboards, Gnu Snowboards, Lib Tech Snowboards, So Gnar, Ride Snowboards, Saga, POW gloves, Sandbox Helmets, Bern Helmets, Smith Optics, Sims Snowboards, Echelon Snowboards, Rome Snowboards, Anon, and K2 Snowboards. Filmed by Kelly Karis, Kevin Tolderlund Edit by Kelly Karis
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Riders: Ana Rumiha, Basa Stevulova, Urska Pribosic, Julia Baumgartner, Diana Sadlowski, Lisa Filzmoser, Conny Bleicher, Suray Fernandez, Vera Janssen & Aline Bock A film by Andraz Zan Produced by Ana Rumiha & Conny Bleicher Filmed by Andraz Zan, Rene Gallo, Bálint Hambalkó, Jocki Köffler Additional Footage: True Color Films, SXS Films & BQP, Roxy, Kalle KJ Johansson, Dave Craig, Brad Sarauer, Patricija Udovc, Sarah Christopherson, Sane!, Matt Mc Hattie. Motion Graphics by Sandra Kovacic (www.littlechick-design.com) Thanks to our Sponsors: NIKITA, NITRO, ROXY, BLUE TOMATO, K2 Thanks for your support: Gudauri Travel, Dachstein Superpark Thanks to our Media Partners: Onboard Magazine, Golden Ride & Chickita.si Check out: www.lipstick-productions.com Follow us on: facebook.com/lipstick-productions
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Yougofirst collective presents the first park video of the new season filmed in November on Dachstein glacier (Austria). Riders in order of appearance: ?iga Rakovec, Wojtek Pawlusiak, Erik Harc, Nejc Ferjan, Matic Zavodnik, Andrej Marin?i? Filmed by Gregor Berkopec, additional filming by Hambalkó Bálint and Mark Pirc Music: Yung Lean x Thaiboy Digital x Bladee - Buildings Sponsored by Monster Energy, Nitro, L1, Death Label, Ziggi, MethodMag, Yobeat Supported also by TheMustachio, ShredOnMag, Sandbox and Lomography Follow us on facebook: facebook.com/yougofirstproduction
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One of Gigi’s classic Absinthe parts that really put him on the radar.
“Who, besides Terje, has been pushing the progression of snowboarding for as long as Gigi Rüf? Remember now, Nicolas and Travis came a couple years after Gigi was already leading the way in the Kingpin movies. Let’s just say he has been in an extremely small and elite circle of riders for the last fifteen years and shows no sign of slowing down. What is it that makes Gigi such an eye magnet when he straps in? Is it the consistently unpredictable, and never-been-done tricks on such a wide spectrum of features and terrain? Or his deluxe style, boning and holding as though he is experiencing time at a much slower rate than the rest of us? What were you doing on your snowboard in 2005? Here’s a sweet nugget: Gigi’s opening segment from Futureproof set to Nina Simone’s equally timeless Sinnerman.”
-Justin Hostynek
December 18, 2013 (Nelson, British Columbia and Sausalito, CA) – Fred Water and Baldface Lodge are partnering this winter to create limited edition Baldface Lodge x Fred Water bottles to hydrate the snowboarders that ride Baldface. The flask-shaped Fred Water bottles are lightweight and fit perfectly in outerwear jackets and pants pockets, making them a great option for staying hydrated while riding the more than 500 inches of snow Baldface’s 32,000 acres of rideable bowls and peaks receive each winter.
As snowboarders head up to beautiful peaks this season, Fred and Baldface want to give them a heads up that drinking more water in the mountains helps you stay more alert and avoid altitude sickness. The higher the altitude the lower the air pressure is, and water evaporates from the body faster in low air pressure making dehydration a threat at wrecking bluebird powder days!
The limited edition Fred Water x Baldface bottles seen above are now available exclusively at Baldface Lodge. The rest of the flask-shaped Fred Water bottles are available to everyone at select retailers and on Fredwater.com.
The friendship between Fred and Baldface began naturally last winter on a powder day when Fred Water’s Co-founder Adam Gayner met Baldface’s Founder Jeff Pensiero at the lodge. The relationship grew out of their shared passion for the mountains, and the importance of staying hydrated. Fred’s refillable BPA-free flask-shaped bottles make drinking water an easy thing to do in the lodge or out riding powder. Baldface will also have a complimentary Fred Water refilling station in the lodge to keep everyone hydrated.
“The highest peak at Baldface is 7,678 feet, and drinking lots of water is essential in high altitudes. I really like rebellious feel of the Fred bottles, and am glad to be working with the brand,” said Jeff Pensiero.
“I always have trouble with my water freezing on longer tours. Fred’s great, I can keep it inside my jacket and push for the top without worrying if I can drink on the summit,” said Clayton Marr, Baldface guide.
Connect with Fred Water at Fredwater.com and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram:
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About Fred Water:Two guys in Brooklyn created a brand that advocates the indisputable greatness of water, and they offered it in a flask-shaped bottle that makes staying hydrated throughout the day easy. Fred’s co-founders love water, and feel that water gets a bad rap.
Fred Water is pretense-free, velvety smooth natural spring water from the Catskill Mountains of New York in the good ol’ USA. Fred comes in refillable, BPA-free bottles designed to fit pockets, so keeping water around is easy. Sure, the company doesn’t make money when people refill Fred bottles with tap or filtered water. They are okay with that, as long as people drink more water, consume less sugar and use less plastic. When it’s time for a new Fred bottle, just recycle the old one. The company makes t-shirts out of 100% recycled plastic bottles so plastic moves upstream into durable goods and not downstream into landfills or oceans. Refill and respect: Learn more at FredWater.com.
About Baldface Lodge:Baldface Lodge is Nelson’s snowcat skiing and boarding powder destination. With over 32,000 acres of skiable terrain, open bowls, peaks, perfectly spaced trees and 500+ inches of snow – you never have to worry about competing for fresh tracks. From the moment you arrive at Baldface you’re a part of our family, and we aim to show you incredible service and an unforgettable powder experience that will keep you coming back for years to come. For more information, visit www.baldface.net.
]]>The Lick the Cat crew made the trek to the Dirksen Derby at Mt. Batchlor last weekend. They went fast, they did tricks, it got documented by ‘The Big Jerm.’ Bet you wish you went, right? Right?!
The second episode of Introspect by Vans features Jamie Lynn. For those of you that don’t know, Jamie Lynn is a legend, and you’re going to want to hear what he has to say. Stay tuned, because the full episode drops tomorrow, only on TWSNOW.COM!
For years, Jeremy Jones dreamed of filming a climb and descent of the Grand Teton near Jackson, Wyoming. Challenges with weather and logistics, however, continually compromised his plans. Yet filming for Higher—the final installment of a trilogy of snowboard films Jones is creating with Teton Gravity Research—served as a catalyst for attempting a descent of the peak.
For the mission, Jones partnered with snowboard legend and Jackson local Bryan Iguchi. The duo aimed to ride the peak’s Otter Body, a line Iguchi had studied from his window ever since moving to Jackson eighteen years ago.
As the team prepared for the Grand Teton, it closely watched a spring storm that hovered over Wyoming. While waiting for the storm to clear, Jones and Iguchi embraced its snow—and hoped their objective would still be attainable, as the new snow also brought new dangers.
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Vans Module ($130)
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Adidas Blauvelt ($110)
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Holden Laced Boot ($120)
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Sorel Men’s Caribou Boot ($140)
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Sometimes it takes something in the foreground of a photo to really let the snowboarding stand out. Yeah we know, that does sound kind of weird, but trust us, it’s true. Want some proof? Well check out these photos of Matt Belzile, Danimals, and Jussi Oksanen.
Matt Belzile. PHOTO: Ashley Barker.
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]]>Lake Forest, CA (December 17, 2013) – This winter the ThirtyTwo Crew worked with Bear, Brighton, Loon, Mammoth and Woodward at Copper to create on-mountain Training Facilities (T.F.) and exclusive boots for each mountain’s park staff. As a brand created by and for snowboarders, ThirtyTwo has always supported the most progressive resorts!
The flat bar at every good skatepark is sessionned heavily by kids learning and perfecting new tricks before taking them to the streets. Bringing this concept to the snow, the ThirtyTwo T.F.s will be a series of three orange rails that progressively get longer or more challenging. Regardless of the snow conditions these ThirtyTwo T.F.s will be set up at each of the ThirtyTwo mountain partners’ resorts all winter long to offer a consistent spot for snowboarders to progress their rail tricks.
ThirtyTwo created exclusive collaboration boots for each of the brand’s mountain partners again this year. The elite park staff for these progressive mountains spends thousands of hours on-snow in their exclusive ThirtyTwo TM-Two snowboard boots each winter. ThirtyTwo truly values their support and the product testing feedback they provide the brand’s R&D team.
The Winter 2013/2014 Exclusive ThirtyTwo Mountain Partner Boots:Bear Mountain: “The People’s Park” is one of the most innovative parks in the world. With its ever changing and evolving terrain, the Bear Park Crew has had its finger on the pulse of every skill level and ability snowboarding has had to offer for the last decade. Thus the only park suitable for the name, “The People’s Park.”
Brighton: Known for its amazing powder, Brighton Resort boasts more than 500 inches of snow each winter on its 1,050 rideable acres, incredible natural terrain which features four parks and a pipe.
Loon Mountain: Loon’s push to create the best parks possible has built its great reputation on the East Coast. With 6 parks and 2 pipes this place is a breeding ground for growing young talent.
Mammoth Mountain: Comprised of 11 parks and three halfpipes, Mammoth’s Unbound Park sprawls over more than 90 acres of terrain. Mammoth’s terrain parks are known worldwide for perfection.
Woodward at Copper: Woodward at Copper has a complete progression flow through all their parks and indoor facility. Practice your tricks in the Barn with jumps to foam, trampolines and skate areas… then take them to snow throughout their top 10 rated terrain parks. Woodward at Copper boasts five terrain parks, a superpipe, and a new 13’ halfpipe for the 13/14 season.
Keep the conversation going by tagging pics of you and your friends riding the ThirtyTwo TFs at all these mountains with #32TF.
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About ThirtyTwo:Established in 1995, ThirtyTwo was created by snowboarders for snowboarders. Rider-owned and privately held since day one, ThirtyTwo has led the snowboard market with new and never before seen innovations in technology, performance, comfort and eco-friendly initiatives. All ThirtyTwo products have been tested and approved by the best snowboarders in the world. For additional information, visit thirtytwo.com.
]]>December 16, 2013 Introducing Camber Rocker, only on the Limited Edition Never Summer Ripsaw CR. The Ripsaw CR is like nothing you’ve ever ridden before. It’s the go everywhere, do anything board. CR Technology features Amplified Camber areas that are longer and deeper than traditional Rocker Camber (RC) boards bringing you twice the amount of camber while still retaining RC playfulness. The true twin Ripsaw CR provides superior edge hold, amazing playfulness, incredible float, and gigantic pop…especially when compared to traditional camber boards. Not for the faint of heart, the stiffer more aggressive flex makes this modern twin the go to board for the aggressive rider who shreds everything. The limited edition, early release of the 2014/15 Ripsaw CR is only happening at select Never Summer retailers. Sizes: 156, 159, 157X
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