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.

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

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 Parker
Looks like Nicky B is chasing gold himself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX4coJT0DqM

HAHAHA

# : February 19, 2010 3:09 PM

 

 Parker
PS Good edit buddy

# : February 19, 2010 3:09 PM

 

 Nicky B
That's right Squaw Valley Prom is coming up I gots to get me some Gold son.


I also need a date first

# : February 19, 2010 4:41 PM

 

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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.

Labels: Full Tilt Ski Boots, GoPro HD, Line Skis, Porters Sports Lake Tahoe

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 Randy
flatlighthelmetcam.com

# : February 7, 2010 8:01 AM

 

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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

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 Rals
I 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.

# : February 1, 2010 8:26 PM

 

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