Thursday, April 8, 2010
Porters Tahoe Wins The 2010 Shop Battle
So Tuesday morning was an epic powder day and I was a little bummed at first that I was going to miss it to compete in the shop battle. Although it was a beautiful day and I forgot how much fun it is to get out and jib with friends. After the first round and a 15 min contest break we all looked at each other and thought “damn we are doing pretty good”. Peter K was locking in his casual 270’s, Billy Mann front flipped off the up box and Switch backed over the spine. Justin had some solid rails skills and also front flipped off the up box. I was throwing down some traveling circus style tricks like the tail tap on pole flip off, X up grinds, and a few B Slides. Overall we were having a blast and I totally forgot that it was even a pow day.
After it was all said and done I had the best contest food that has ever been supplied in my life. That’s right one of the hardest working reps in the business hooked us up with turkey legs, cranberry sauce, yams, and corn bread. So Thank you Matt Connelly for putting on the event and John Slaughter the head of marketing at Boreal for accommodating all of us and keeping us fed. It was a really fun time and I was stoked that Team Porters came out on top among a strong fleet of 9 other teams. Our time was well over due in claiming the Shop Battle and hanging up that bomb trophy in our stores. The Bomb will be going on tour like the Stanley Cup to each of our store locations before making its final resting place in the Truckee store for Alex brag about until the next years Shop Battle.
Here are a few pictures of the event, there is also a video currently being worked on that I will post as soon as I get it. Until then check out the pictures.
After it was all said and done I had the best contest food that has ever been supplied in my life. That’s right one of the hardest working reps in the business hooked us up with turkey legs, cranberry sauce, yams, and corn bread. So Thank you Matt Connelly for putting on the event and John Slaughter the head of marketing at Boreal for accommodating all of us and keeping us fed. It was a really fun time and I was stoked that Team Porters came out on top among a strong fleet of 9 other teams. Our time was well over due in claiming the Shop Battle and hanging up that bomb trophy in our stores. The Bomb will be going on tour like the Stanley Cup to each of our store locations before making its final resting place in the Truckee store for Alex brag about until the next years Shop Battle.
Here are a few pictures of the event, there is also a video currently being worked on that I will post as soon as I get it. Until then check out the pictures.
Labels: Armada Outerwear, Boreal Ski Resort, Full Tilt Ski Boots, Line Skis, Oakley Goggles, The Red Dawn
Friday, February 19, 2010
Birthday Park Shredit
Earlier this week I turned 26 years young. Skiing on Monday and my Birthday felt like April. It was actually pretty nice to get out there and just shred some park with the sun out. I was riding with a new addition to the Porters Ski Team Peter Kukesh. Representing the 382 crew of NH Peter, Pat Melvin, Andrew Putnam (Alpine Freeride coach) all had some nice tricks up their sleeves. I did not do so bad either considering my old age. I want to thank there buddy Tyler for posting up and filming us on the jump line. That really added a lot to this edit having some alternate shots.
check it.
check it.
Labels: Alpine Meadows, Armada Outerwear, Armada Skis, Full Tilt Ski Boots, GoPro HD, Line Afterbangs, Line Blends, Line Skis, Oakley Goggles, Porters Ski Team, Porters Tahoe
ParkerLooks like Nicky B is chasing gold himself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX4coJT0DqM
HAHAHA
ParkerPS Good edit buddy
That's right Squaw Valley Prom is coming up I gots to get me some Gold son.
I also need a date first
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
Line Skis Preview for 2011
So the past few weeks I tried out a few different pairs of next years Line Skis. The new Eric Pollard pro model which is stiffer and has what Line calls “thin tip” (get your head out of the gutter). I skied them in the morning while everything was still super fresh. They were sick I thought the stiffer flex helped with stomping bigger cliffs. The thin tip for sure reduced swing weight, made it a little easier to swing them around to ride switch (aka jailhouse). They are still that same style EP that is heavily surf inspired in my opinion. Laying down monster slashes and buttering off stuff is not a problem with the EP’s once again.
Once things started to get chopped out a little I switched up to the new Sir Francis Bacon’s. Next year they have early rise in the tip and tail which I am super stoked on. They killed it and they were one of the most fun and versatile skis I have been on .They would make a great backcountry ski for someone who is more of a newschooler. Since they are stiffer then the EP’s and skinnier, they are a little less of a pow specific ski and handled the chop really well. They also brought back the black and white striped bases which makes them ideal for all you steeze bots trying to get on the cover of the Sierra Sun.
Last but never least I tried the new Blends, this year they added early rise and a softer flex. This is the ultimate everyday ski; it’s able to handle pretty much any type of snow conditions. Which you will see in this video, I hit the park, send some chutes, and even find some week old powder stashes. If you are looking for a one quiver ski then the blend would be a wise choice. The softer flex and early rise makes it more playful and really fun to ski. It also helps with keeping them on top of softer snow. I highly recommend all three of these skis depending on your ability and style of skier.
Once things started to get chopped out a little I switched up to the new Sir Francis Bacon’s. Next year they have early rise in the tip and tail which I am super stoked on. They killed it and they were one of the most fun and versatile skis I have been on .They would make a great backcountry ski for someone who is more of a newschooler. Since they are stiffer then the EP’s and skinnier, they are a little less of a pow specific ski and handled the chop really well. They also brought back the black and white striped bases which makes them ideal for all you steeze bots trying to get on the cover of the Sierra Sun.
Last but never least I tried the new Blends, this year they added early rise and a softer flex. This is the ultimate everyday ski; it’s able to handle pretty much any type of snow conditions. Which you will see in this video, I hit the park, send some chutes, and even find some week old powder stashes. If you are looking for a one quiver ski then the blend would be a wise choice. The softer flex and early rise makes it more playful and really fun to ski. It also helps with keeping them on top of softer snow. I highly recommend all three of these skis depending on your ability and style of skier.
Labels: Full Tilt Ski Boots, GoPro HD, Line Skis, Porters Sports Lake Tahoe
I wonder if it being stiffer will actually be able to handle chop and crud. Does anyone know what it can be compared to..?
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Billy Mann Goes To Whistler
So I gave Billy Mann a GoPro to take up to Whistler with him. The snow ended up not being the greatest but he managed to have a great time. I knew Billy was really energetic but after editing his footage I realize how crazy and off the wall he is. Check it super funny
Labels: Armada Outerwear, Billy Mann, Full Tilt Ski Boots, GoPro HD, oakley, Porters Ski Team
RalsI wonder what people thought when they saw Billy dancing with a broom, then what they thought when they saw how good he was at skiing. keep on shredding.
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Way to go Team Porters!!!!!!!