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Devun Walsh Interview

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:27:10 +0000

There is no written ‘World Record’ honoring the longest running pro snowboarder, but ask anybody in the know and they will say Devun Walsh. “He’s had more legitimate videoparts than anybody else in the world.”- says everybody.

Click over and read this nice piece on him that The Snowboard Mag just dropped:

http://snowboardmag.com/stories/personalities/the-spirit-of-snowboarding-devun-walsh

32 Mammoth

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:10:14 +0000

Spencer Schubert knows the ol’ saying- “Sun’s out, guns out!”, all too well. He steps up his shirtless snowboard game with a few ‘thumb-guns’ as well, ripping around with his fellow THIRTYTWO teammates at Grenade Games 9.

Grenade Games 9

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:02:01 +0000

After a 10-year hiatus Grenade Gloves returned to Mammoth Mountain for Grenade Games 9. Michaela Eichenbaum hit the scene for dose on Network A ready to soak up all the fun and sun repping Arnette. See cameo appearances by Riley Nickerson and other Arnette riders who mobbed the Mammoth scene for yet another epic year at Grenade Games.

PC 8

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:42:35 +0000

The winter season just finished at Park City, but it’ll be remembered forever through the 8 amazing video episodes they released. Here’s the last, and it’s pretty much awesome. Check out our stylish team riders- Matty Mo, Ben Bilodeau, Sage Kotsenburg, and Ben Bogart.

Peoples Champ Luke Zajac!

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:58:34 +0000

It’s official, we have a new snowboard team rider, Luke Zajac!
This 12-year-old jibber made it through many brutal rounds of Yobeat.com’s “The People’s Court”, and has been voted to have the best videopart. To start his career off right, he’s got his first interview here:

http://www.yobeat.com/2013/04/25/meet-your-peoples-court-champ-luke-zajac/

Grenade Games

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:14:08 +0000

An army of snowboarders took over Mammoth Mountain this past weekend for Grenade Games 9. An elite unit of our troops led that charge: Andrew Brewer, Johnny Lazz, Nial Romanek, Matty Mo, Niko Cioffi, & Dustin Craven… they took no prisoners. Here’s a few shots from the field published by Snowboarder Mag & Transworld Snow.

Nial Romanek RULES Tahoe

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:09:03 +0000

Nial Romanek is money. Every time a camera is on him, the filmer gets gold. He’s too good, he does everything perfect and makes it look easy. Watch for yourself.

Alex Tank Jib Factory

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:09:50 +0000

Alex Tank is a pretty big deal in Europe, and obviously carrying that same momentum everywhere else in the world. Check out his event called the “Alex Tank X Head Jib Factory”. His friend and Arnette teammate Benny Urban even made a cameo.

Peoples Court - The Champions Battle

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:43:15 +0000

We’ve linked up with Yobeat.com to give 1 lucky snowboarder the chance to become our next sponsored Team Rider. They’ve gone through many rounds of head-to-head videopart battles, and now it’s down to the best 5 edits, and they’re all very good. Now we need you to go over to the People’s Court and vote for our new team AM!

http://www.yobeat.com/2013/04/18/peoples-court-the-champions-battle/

Lazz Music Interview

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:16:03 +0000

Just like the intro says, “Johnny Lazz is a fresh face”, and we are proud to put eyewear on that face. Listen to some of his favorite tunes through his “White Noise” interview here:

http://www.snowboardermag.com/exclusives/white-noise-johnny-lazz/

Stax Clip Of The Day

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:30:13 +0000

Check out this super stylish & massive backside 540 that Sam Taxwood just got on Snowboarder Magazine’s infamous “Clip Of The Day”.

Arbor Face/Off

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:29:14 +0000

Congrats to Baby Horse AKA Colton Morgan for winning the Arbor Face/Off for the 2^nd year in a row!

Beach Bash

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:33:18 +0000

Our friend Michaela Eichenbaum from Network A just hosted the Neff Beach Bash, where Sage Kotsenburg and friends were getting warmed up for Snowboarder Mag’s “The Launch”. Check her out rockin’ the new Windshield goggle in the Aloha graphic. …SPRING BREAK!

Vars Video Contest

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:51:59 +0000

When you can’t sleep, do you go snowboarding, then skateboarding, then dancing, then snowboarding again??? Well, Nick Visconti and his homies got so jetlagged when they went to France, that’s what they did. Click the image below to watch.

Think Thank Life Hammers

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:54:21 +0000

Think Thank just went out to the “Near Canada Open” back East, and hit some other spots and events too, basically getting Life Hammers. Check out our am Stefan Krumm and his homeys having some fun!

http://www.snowboardermag.com/exclusives/lib-tech-and-think-thanks-life-hammers/

Jib Party in Utah Rail Gardens

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:54:21 +0000

The Utah Rail Gardens is a legendary spot for urban snowboarding, and becoming a legendary spot for the VG crew to party once a year, sort of. Recently the guys threw together an impromptu session, which Sam Taxwood & Spencer Schubert joined in on. Check out some clips of this loose jib party!

http://vgsnow.com/3rd-not-so-annual-party-at-the-gardens/

Niko Strapd Up Contest

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:54:21 +0000

Niko Cioffi may be best known for his creative & stylish urban snowboarding, but he’s got one of the best Frontside 540’s around. He recently teamed up with Strap’d Up for their March video contest, which he’ll vote on the best video submitted for… you guessed it, a Frontside 540! His favorite will win cash, fame, and some smooth Arnette gear. So start filming!

CLick here for details!

Strapd Up Dylan Winners

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:54:21 +0000

The voting is finished, and our AM Dylan Dragotta chose the winners to his Strap’d Up “Best Line” video contest. Check out the lines, they are firey!

Click here to see the videos!

Neffland Episode 2

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:54:21 +0000

Park City just dropped Episode 2 from their new Neffland park. A couple of our bossy Ams got proper clips in this edit; check out Sam Taxwood & Ben Bilodeau do some real noice tricks!

Watch Neffland Episode 2 here! http://snowboarding.transworld.net/1000197349/videos/neffland-episode-two/

Nick Visconti Interview with Snowboard Steez

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:54:21 +0000

Exclusive Interview With Nick Visconti

February 17, 2013 Pro Interviews

DOB: 2/23/87

Sponsors: arbor arnette sessions northwave drake transform windells mt. high sandbox

Twitter: nickvisconti

Facebook: nickvisconti

Considering what you have accomplished so far, what are your goals for the future?

My goals are less about personal accomplishments and more about industry evolvement. I want to be an inspiration and positive role model for youth culture, snowboarders and the action sports industry through a creative media approach that bridges meaning and motivational messages of personal possibility and faith.

Do you like the direction that the sport of snowboarding has gone in since you could remember?

In short, things evolve. Whether you are an idealist or a realist, there is not point in critiquing what is, just working for the change you want to see.

What board are you going to be riding in the12/13 season?

The Nick Visconti edition Arbor Draft 150.

Whats the hardest thing about your job?

Staying Warm.

What movies are u in?

Nations Foundations “Anthropology.” ThinkThank’s going “BrainDead” and having a “Heart Attack”

Nick Visconti “RBLB” Excerpt from Jesse Burtner on Vimeo.

This is an excerpt from Nick Visconti’s part in “Right Brain Left Brain”. For his whole part and the rest of Think Thank’s season of insanity get the double disc DVD at finer snowboard shops around the world or at www.thinkthank.com

Any nutrition secrets?

You can only expect out of your body what you put into it.

What are you doing when your not snowboarding?

C3: Coffee, Community and Conversation

At what age did you start snowboarding? Were you on Ski’s first?

I was the second youngest person in Northern California to be skied down the slopes! At 8- months my dad had be zipped into a Jansport backpack, head wobbling and be bopping down the mountain. Less than a year later, I was on my own skis being guided with loving abandon down a bunny run. At age 12 I started snowboarding.

Nick Visconti – Hot Dawgs & Handrails Winner 2010 from Matt Devino on Vimeo.

Arbor rider Nick Visconti winning the Hot Dawgs & Hand Rails contest at Bear Mountain in 2010.

Family…What does it mean to you?

The better question is what doesn’t it mean. Family is everything to me.

Do you have any trips planned for the 13 season that you’re stoked about?

Yes, a honeymoon… or two.

What is something that a lot of people don’t know about you?

I’d like to answer that question with something witty, snarky or obscure. But the honest answer is I am pretty vulnerable and visible. There is nothing you can’t find out or I won’t tell you about my life. So in a long worded response, there isn’t anything people don’t know about me.

What were you doing for work before you went pro?

Working to be pro

How many days do you get to ride a year?

I ride more than I don’t.

Favorite mountain/run?

Mountain High.

Favorite trick?

Turning.

Favorite workout?

I’ll tell you after I am married.

Lick The Cat 3

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:54:21 +0000

The guys are at it again, dropping Spoice in the new Lick The Cat 3 edit! Check our team riders Sage Kotsenburg, Sam Taxwood, Ben Bilodeau, Cody Lee, and their friends having fun snowboarding at Park City!

Nick Visconti on Cover of Reno Gazette Sports

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:49:29 +0000

Nick Visconti got on the front page of The Reno Gazette Journal sports section! Read the article here.

Local snowboarder Visconti competes in X Games this week

January 26th, 2012 - Aspen, CO - Buttermilk Mountain: Nick Visconti competing in Snowboard Street final competition at Winter X Games Aspen 2012. . / Eric Lars Bakke

Here's the RGJ e-newspaper edition!

Russell Winfield Holiday Hangover Ep. 2

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:49:29 +0000

Everybody has benefited from Dr. King’s efforts. Just think, without him the legend Russell Winfield may have never been able to show you kids how to have a good time!

The aftermath of the holidays are hard on everyone. DZ:MA "Holiday Hangover" shows you how black Santa self-medicates his post traumatic christmas syndrome.

Jordan Michilot 2012 Season Edit

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:49:29 +0000

Our casual am Jordan Michilot from Minnesota has his 2012 season edit online. Give’r a look

Nick Visconti on Russell WInfield Prospective

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:57:50 +0000

Russell Winfield brought Nick Visconti into his tv studio for the new show Prospective. Check out part one, it’s pretty intense.

Sage Kotsenburg at Dew Tour Big Air

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:57:50 +0000

Competitive snowboarding is at an all-time gymnastic high. Amid these mandatory ballerina moves, it’s refreshing to see somebody try even harder to put style & personality into a risky environment.
This past weekend at the Breckenridge Dew Tour Big Air event, Sage Kotsenburg landed a perfect “backside 1080 double cork” while doing the extra difficult “Japan” grab. The judges made the easy decision and rewarded him with the silver medal! …actually a wooden trophy.

Sage will be competing in the upcoming Winter X-Games in Aspen, where he’s no stranger to their podium as well.

Watch the event’s coverage in real time: http://youtu.be/ZyVqXwhYf8E

Nick Visconti On The Cover Of Freerun Magazine

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:57:50 +0000

Christmas came early for Nick Visconti! Check out this cover he got on Freerun Magazine, and another angle from his shoot in Snowboarder Magazine’s gift guide opener.

Lick the Cat Posse

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:10:00 +0000

They’re back for Season 2!!! The ‘Lick The Cat’ posse has everything what you want, and nothing what you expect. Our riders Sage Kotsenburg, Sam Taxwood, Spencer Schubert, Ben Bilodeau, Blaze Kotsenburg, and some more of their crew show how much fun they have had at Park City Mountain Resort so far this winter. Noice!

Arnette Snow Team Riders To Takeover N3L Optics

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:06:06 +0000

Arnette Snow Team Riders To Takeover N3L Optics®
In Denver On November 3rd

Denver, CO – October 26, 2012 – Shred season is right around the corner and to celebrate the release of the new Arnette Skylight goggle, members of the Arnette snowboard team are heading to N3L Optics® in Denver. On November 3rd, Arnette’s Sage Kotsenberg, Andrew Brewer and Red Gerard will head into N3L Optics in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center for an afternoon of autograph signings, gear giveaways and all around hanging out with local riders.

Sage, Andrew and Red will be posting up at N3L Optics starting at 1 pm, armed with stacks of Arnette posters to sign and other Arnette promo items to giveaway during the day. Anyone who visits the store during the signing can enter a free sweepstakes for the chance to receive an assortment of gear, including a camera from GoPro and a special edition Arnette prize pack. Winners will be picked at random at 3 pm.

More On Arnette’s New Skylight Goggle:
The new Arnette Skylight allows riders to see with unobstructed clarity. Featuring Arnette’s No-BS (Blind Spot) technology, the Skylight maximizes peripheral vision, with or without a helmet on. No-BS features a semi-flush lens geometry for a better view, whether you’re grabbing your board or just tying your boots. The signature F#%G OFF! anti-fog lens coating, combined with the Cool Breeze venting system, keeps you fog-free, while the Combo-Plate triple-layer face foam insures supreme fit and comfort. Silicone-ribbed strap stays in place on slick helmets and slick-looking beanies.

The Denver N3L Optics location is on the lower level of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, near Macy’s. The store opens at 10 am and can be reached by calling
(303) 393-7127.

More information on Arnette’s new Skylight goggle can be found online at www.arnette.com and www.facebook.com/arnette.

About N3L Optics
N3L Optics (Newton's 3 Laws of Motion) is a new and revolutionary sunglass store committed to carrying the world's best assortment of sport performance optics. Designed specifically for the athlete and outdoor enthusiast, N3L Optics' innovative retail technology and highly trained associates will forever change the way performance eyewear is discovered, ensuring that you will always find the right frame and lens to enhance your active lifestyle. N3L Optics stores, also doing business as Sunglass Hut At Play, are located in Phoenix and Tucson Ariz.; Mission Viejo and San Mateo, Calif.; Boulder, Broomfield and Denver, Colo.; Orlando, Fla.; Austin, Dallas and El Paso, Texas, and Salt Lake City, Utah, with a new store slated to open in Tampa, Fla. in December 2012.

For more information, visit www.N3LOptics.com. N3L Optics is an Oakley company. Oakley is a subsidiary of Luxottica Group (NYSE: LUX; MTA: LUX), a Milan, Italy-based global leader in premium fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Additional information is available at www.Oakley.com and www.Luxottica.com.

I Ride Park City shots of Sam Taxwood

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:02:02 +0000

Here’s the newest leak from “IRPC” with a ton of shots from Sam Taxwood!

Dylan Gray Thompson on ESPN

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:57:24 +0000

Gray Thompson just got featured in ESPN’s “October Zoom, Best photos in action sports”! Check out this fun and stylish shot:

Tim Eddy's Childerness Spot

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:02:02 +0000

Tim Eddy is one of the most fun loving snowboarders we’ve ever met. He’s always smiling, laughing, and motivating others to have a good time. Lately he’s been skating, doing yoga, enjoying local hot springs, and “getting ready to rip the hell out of the slopes retreat!”. He recently acquired some land in Lake Tahoe and is creating his own CHILLDERNESS spot. Upon hearing this, we hit him up:

What was the motivation to acquire this land and build a cabin, rather than just get an apt in town?

Freedom! I just wanted to live the way that I wanted to live and be able to do the things I wanted to do. I always had a vision of living simple and living with minimal resources. Like Solar electricity, wood stove for heating and cooking, harvesting rain and snow for water, living in a small functional space where I don't have many things and it forces me to spend most of my time in the great outdoors. Also I wanted the freedom to build and create whatever I wanted. After the cabin, it's a concrete skatepark, zip-line, mtn bike course which will be a banked slalom rhythm course in the winter, garden, some animals and the list goes on.

Are you going to ride the resorts at all, or just ride your front/back yard?

I'm gonna rip all the peaks that I can whether it's chairlifts, splitboard, snowshoes, hover board, but there will always be radical sessions with the bros at the land. That will be a never ending project of stoke!

Has any wildlife visited you?

Yeah! This past spring we had a bear lurking around, tons of deer, coyotes, all kinds of birds, bats, hungry squirrels and raccoons. Oh yeah and a samsquantch. He's a distant cousin of sasquatch with antlers.

Are you putting in cable tv?

What other entertainment will you have? No cable tv, no internets, just books, music, cooking, chopping fire wood, stretching, talking, exploring, pondering, creating, and a whole lot of boardsports!

What makes you happy in life?

Life's a garden, dig it!

Nial on Think Tube

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Nial Romanek is a famous tv celebrity now, sort’a. Check out his exclusive teaser for the new Think Thank film “MIND THE VIDEO MAN”.

Todd Richards 21st episode AWSM on ALLI

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:05:58 +0000

Todd Richards, the legend, Arnette’s media ambassador, and all around fun & interesting dude, just released the 21st episode of his Youtube show “AWSM on ALLI”. This one has some really good footage in it, we watched it twice, you should too!

Russell Winfield and Johnny Lazz video edit

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:50:08 +0000

Arnette is proud to have the active legend Russell Winfield as a brand ambassador. He’s still out there snowboarding and creating relative media around it, following the scene and reminding the kids how it was ‘back in the day’. He linked up with our National Pro Johnny Lazz for the day at Snowboarder Magazine’s SUPERPARK 16, and made up this edit.

Nick Visconti ReCreation Behind the Scenes Part 2

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:15:05 +0000

Nick Visconti is one of the most cerebral and passionate professional snowboarders alive. You can hear it in his voice; watch and listen to him on the final video edit of the ‘behind the scenes’ of his “Recreation” video-part.

ReCreations Behind The Scenes Part 2

Transworld Snow Park Session with Arnette Team

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:01:20 +0000

Transworld just had a park session at Heavenly Lake Tahoe, and invited a few dudes including our Pros Andrew Brewer & Johnny Lazz, and Am Sam Taxwood. Check the photos of the crew, and a video teaser here:

Best Day of Nick Visconti's Season

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:18:43 +0000

You may think that winter has come and gone, but Nick Visconti just had his best day of the season. Check the photos and this note:

“Every winter season has it good days. Hell, everyday you are on a board is a good day, right? But ever so often your blessed with a phenomenal day: 18 inches fresh blower powder, blue bird skys, Squaw Valley, my father, my friends, Tahoe shred community, Apreski party, and no media. Snowboarding, simply because we love snowboarding.

Today was the best day of my season!” -Nick Visconti

Nick Visconti ReCreation Behind the Scenes

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:27:48 +0000

You saw Nick Visconti’s early release of his videopart on Transworld Snowboarding’s website, now see the first part to what happened behind the scenes in it’s creation.

ReCreation Behind the Scenes

Nick Visconti Full Video Part in ReCreation

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:46:15 +0000

We're happy to present Nick Visconti's full video part, the ReCreation!

Click here for the video!

Great White Park Attack

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:46:15 +0000

Nick Visconti and his fellow X-Games medalist and Mountain High team rider Ryan Paul are hosting a contest and party on March 18, at Mountain High California of course. They’re calling it, the “Great White Park Attack”. On top of the good times, there will be cash and prizes!

Nick Visconti Video Part in ReCreation

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:46:15 +0000

Nick Visconti’s videopart “ReCreation” is set to premiere on twsnow.com on March 7th. Here’s a “120 seconds” clip with him chatting about it: 120 Seconds

Dustin Craven in Enlighten

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:15:21 +0000

We’re proud to be helping support Dustin Craven and VideoGrass with their new film “Enlighten”. There’s been some great rumors on the footage they’ve been getting, which will be released late summer. Till then, tease yourself with this…

Alek Ostreng Wins Burton European Open Slopestyle

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:30:02 +0000

Big applause to Alek Ostreng for winning the Burton European Open Slopestyle! Alek turned it up on his final run, to stomp the competition and be the only rider to score in the 90’s! Note the video-part worthy style on his backside 1260! So many exclamation points to express how amazing his riding was!!!

Red Bull's recap video of Burton European Open Slopestyle
The controls aren’t very user friendly, but try to skip to:

Run 1 ~3:20:00
Run 2 ~4:35:30
Run 3 ~5:17:50

5:19:45 is a fantastic moment!

Click through the next few to find more photos via transworld snowboarding’s website.

Arnette Adds Todd Richards To Ambassador Program

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:20:37 +0000

Arnette Adds Todd Richards To Ambassador Program

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA – February 23, 2012 – Arnette is happy to announce that Todd Richards is now a part of their ambassador program. Todd’s personality, combined with his steady presence in the media and snowboard world for more than 20 years, makes him a great fit for everything Arnette has going on.

As a brand ambassador, Todd will be helping to promote the latest Arnette gear, in addition to contributing to marketing efforts on and off the hill.

“I'm so stoked to be a part of Arnette. They are paying me so much that I can turn down the Viagra sponsorship now,” commented Todd.

In addition to working with Arnette, Todd is sponsored by Quiksilver, Nixon, Stance, Omatic snowboards and keeps his schedule hectic by MCing industry events, producing videos for Alli Sports and running the online site AWSM (http://www.awsm.com).

“Todd is going to help up get Arnette seen by a massive audience in a unique way. He’s continually out there in the action sports media and has been having fun his whole career, which is pretty much what Arnette is all about. Todd is a great match for helping us spread the news about new gear and projects Arnette has in the works,” commented Brent Bearden, Arnette Team & Events Manager.

Todd joins a diverse crew of notables backing Arnette on the snow, including Kevin Jones, Ethan Deiss, Devun Walsh, Zac Marben, Dustin Kraven and Sage Kotsenburg. Stay up to date with the latest from Arnette online at www.arnette.com, http://www.facebook.com/arnette and http://www.twitter.com/arnette.

About Arnette
Established in 1992 in the humble surroundings of a one-car garage in Orange County, California, Arnette shades and goggles are found on today’s most influential action sports athletes and lifestyle personalities. Each product is meticulously designed with the highest quality materials, providing lightweight wearability for unmatched comfort, fit and style.

Arnette’s distinctive collection is available at action sports and specialty eyewear retailers worldwide.

Adventures of Gray Thompson

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:07:09 +0000

Our National Am rider Gray Thompson just went on an adventure. Check out the story to his movie here:

This past week, I packed up my little Subaru with a bunch of snowboard stuff and my roommate, Curtis Woodman, and we hit the open road in search of good snow and good times. We pointed it East from Tahoe and made it to Big Sky, Montana in about 13 hours. In Big Sky we crammed into a hotel room with 8 other smelly dudes; Tim Eddy, Alex Yoder, Blake Paul, Kyle MIller, Tucker Andrews... it was wild. Big Sky hosted the Aaron Robinson Memorial Banked Slalom organized by our good friend Shane Stalling. Banked Slalom's sure are popular this year and this one was wild! Jason Robinson rode his brother Aaron's snowboard for the day and on his last run through the course clocked in at 11 seconds, half the time of everyone else's run. Supposedly the timer broke after J-Rob's run, but I like to think it was Aaron telling us to not take the contest seriously and just go have fun boarding with friends!

After a quick and wild night in Bozeman (In case you were wondering, yes, there are lots of babes in Montana) we grabbed our filmer Cameron Fair and headed through Yellowstone Park to Cooke City. We were welcomed to this tiny redneck sled-neck town by none other than Ms. Montana as she was the bar tender at the local beer grounds. The next few days consisted of waking up before the sun, gassing up sleds, driving half way to a zone before multiple snowmobiles decided to breakdown, dealing with them, and finally getting to snowboard in the late afternoon. I dedicated my first Pow line of the year to Aaron and man, was it glorious!

Overall the trip was amazing. Finally rode powder for the first time of the season, logged a few clips, saw some amazing country, met some really great people, and fell in love with Montana. If you ever are feeling the urge to hone in on your man skills, head to Montana, the true wild, wild west.

The Rebellion Is Coming

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0000

The wait is almost over folks... On August 22nd, Think Thank will release their highly-anticipated new flick "Ransack Rebellion" on iTunes and through other purveyors of fine snow shredding videos.

For those who simply can't wait any longer, today (8/11) the Think Thank crew is doing a special early release on their website featuring a limited edition collector's set that's jam packed with all kinds of radness -- including Arnette stickers and other goodies. So hit up ThankThank.com if you wanna get in on the pre-release action.

Arnette is a proud sponsor of "Ransack Rebellion," and we're stoked to have two of our team riders featured in the mix. Following are teasers for Arnette's own Nick Visconti and Tim Eddy. Oh, and a huge congrats to Mr. Visconti for landing himself on the video's cover!

When you ultimately get yourself a copy of Think Thank's new release, make sure you check out the bonus section because the winner's of the first-ever Arnette Crew Clash -- YAWGOONS -- are featured in their very own edit. Watch Dylan Gamache, Marcus Rand, Brian Skorupski, Zack Wilmot, Mary Rand and Saara Untracht-Oakner tear sh%t up in and around their home state of Rhode Island. For more on the Yawgoons, check out the Vimeo channel of their filmer Brendan Gouin.

With the snowboarding season right around the corner (crazy, right?), make sure you check out our all-new Mercenary and Series 3 goggles that are on the way to your local shop as you read this. Get some!

Do It In The Dangerzone

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Practice makes perfect. In Episode 17, Nick and company are all about "doing it in the park, 'cuz that's where you do it!" Well said.

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 17- "Do it in the Park"

Episode 16 chronicles Nick Visconti and friends shredding in France for a Japan Relief Fundraiser called Kumi Yama. When asked to sum up the latest Dangerzone installment Nick said, "No French kisses, but hella French sickness!" 'Nuff said. Enjoy!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 16- "Bonjour"

In Episode 15, Nick kicks it old school by showing us his first-ever "Sponsor Me" tape from the 2004/05 season. It obviously worked seeing as he rides for us and a bunch of other top brands...

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 15- "My 1st Sponsor Me Tape"

In Episode 14, Nick and company promise that "Grabistory" will teach you everything you need to know about the history of snowboard grabbing. Get educated!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 14- "Grabistory"

You know it's must-see TV when Episode 13 is called "Fruit-Boarding."

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 13- "Fruit-Boarding"

As far as we're concerned, snowboarding is all about having a good time with friends. It's not about being the best, hucking quadruple corks, or competing in made-for-tv contests. In Episode 12, Nick takes us on a super fun top-to-bottom lap on a cold, icy day at Northstar. Nothing fancy, just good old fashioned snow shreddin' - with a healthy dose of jibbing, of course!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 12- "Minus the Torstein, Standard Films, and Double Corks"

With a description like this, Episode 11 is a must see! "Reincarnated from the depths of underworld culture manifests a battalion of mythological shredders destroying what human snowboarders fear most... wood."

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 11- "Splinter Kult"

Episode 10 is here, and in this installment the boys leak the spots, not the shots. A road gap and snow covered concrete park = good times!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 10- "Leaking the Spots, not the Shots"

Since 1937 is a good old-fashioned romp with the Dangerzone crew as the shred the pow pow in their backyards. It's all filmed in black and white because in their words, "we haven't seen this much snow since color was invented," and that was a very very long time ago! Enjoy...

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 9- "Since 1937"

Follow Nick and crew as they ride the rollercoaster of the good life at Disneyland inter-mingled with clips that will hurt you to watch. Whoever said it's easy being a pro? What's that old saying...oh yeah, no pain = no gain!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 8- "Abusement Park"

In this newest installment of Dangerzone Nick and crew tear it up on the Karaoke machine at one of Big Bear's finer establishments and then proceed to dominate the local mountain. This is one you're not going to want to miss, and, Nick please stick to your day job!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 7- "BEARaoke"

We are glad to inform you that Nick is out of the hospital, feeling better and has picked up right where he left off. In this installment, the boys proceed to shred a rail near Lake Colfax and get some serious bronzing done in the process. How classic is the music too...this one will have you laughing for days...enjoy!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 6- "Wakeboarding"

Episode 5 is here, and it is with very sad news that we inform you that Dangerzone creator, Nick Visconti, is sick in the hospital with Meningitis. In this installment he breaks down (from his hospital bed) 5 tricks that would make him happy again. Keep yo head up boy, we're praying for you.

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 5- "Hospital Bed""

Check out these rad videos that one of our Arnette Snowboard Am riders, Nick Visconti has been busy producing. Be careful though, because once you enter into the Dangerzone its very hard to get out! These videos are so epic!!! Keep it up Nick, we're eagerly awaiting episode 6 (now updated and Episode 5 is right above) when Nick is all better and ripping hard again. We truly wish you s speedy and healthy recovery and know that you will be back shredding again in no time!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 4- "North Lake Vs. South Lake"

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 3- "POP"

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 2- "Tribute to Sorels"

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 1- "Merry Christmas"

Visconti Touches Heaven

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000

The August issue of Snowboarder Mag is on newsstands now, and Arnette snow shred Nick Visconti has a rad two-page "Christ Air" sequence that's absolutely heavenly. Grab a copy today!

Mt. Hood Mid-Summer Report With Nick Visconti

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:30:00 +0000

Even though it's mid-July and most of the country has been suffering through record-breaking heat and humidity for weeks now, there's still plenty of snow to be enjoyed at Windells Snowboard Camp.

The crew at ESPN Snowboarding spent the past week at Mt. Hood chronicling all the snow shredding antics of Arnette team rider Nick Visconti and his many friends. Check out the below video for the full report.

As Nick puts is, "The best part about Hood Life is shredding with your friends... in summer." That pretty much says it all right there.

"The Shred Remains" with Johnny Lazz

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Rome's new team video, "The Shred Remains," will hit shops this Fall but you can check out the teaser right here. It's packed with plenty of top-notch shredding from all your favorite riders, including our very own Johnny Lazz.

Polar Opposites Slam Section

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Can't beat three-minutes of slams set to a classic Frank Sinatra track!

Check out the masterminds behind Polar Opposites, Iikka Backstrom and Arnette rider Devun Walsh, getting totally worked in the backcountry...and loving every minute of it (well, maybe not "loving" it, but certainly having fun!).

And take a peek at our new goggles that Devun and the rest of the Arnette snow team will be wearing this winter -- the Mercenary and Series 3.

Crystal Balls with Dustin Craven

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Canada’s own Dustin Craven is quickly becoming a cult hero in the snowboarding world and beyond. Sure, he can boost monster airs, crush handrails and drop backcountry cliffs in his sleep, but it’s his after-shred antics that make him one to watch out for. Always on the hunt for a good time with friends, Dustin does what he wants, when he wants. He doesn’t give a f%#k what other people think, and that’s what makes him so rad!

Mikey Scott from Push.ca recently caught up Dustin to ask him a few questions about the future, and it turns out he had some pretty interesting things to say. Click here to take a peek inside Dustin's world.

The Legendary Devun Walsh

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Ruling the scene longer than some pros have been alive, Arnette team rider Devun Walsh has rightfully earned his place as one of snowboarding's all-time heroes and a true living legend.

Matt Vanatta from ESPN Action Sports recently caught up with Devun to discuss his past, present and future in the sport. Click here to read the full interview, and be sure to also check out Devun's ongoing websiode project Polar Opposites.

Windells Session 1 with Johnny Lazz

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Summer is here and Windells is heating up! Check out Arnette's own Johnny Lazz and friends tearing it up during the first session of 2011. Good times!

Johnny is lookin' damn good in our new Heavy Hitter shades!

Snowboard Mag Features Heavy Hitter

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:30:00 +0000

We're stoked to report the Heavy Hitter in Striped Grey Havana is featured in Snowboard Mag's "Must Have Sunglasses For Summer" product review.

Read the whole story here and be sure to check out all colorways of the Heavy Hitter in our product section.

Sagepalooza at Mammoth

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000

With an open schedule this Spring, Arnette team rider Sage Kotsenburg had the opportunity to invite some of his closest friends for a laid-back progression session off several custom built jumps at Mammoth. The goal was to have tons of fun, learn some new tricks and make a video out of the experience. Mission accomplished!

"This is something I've wanted to do for a long time and I'm stoked we finally put it together. Big thanks to my sponsors and all the people at Mammoth especially our builder, TJ Dawoud," Sage stated. "There was really bad weather beforehand and TJ was up all night making sure we could hit the 80 footer. I'm pumped my friends were able to come out and had a good time because I don't get to ride with them as much as I would like to during the season!"

Check out Sagepalooza below and be sure to keep up with all his antics and adventures by following @SageKotsenburg.

Yawgoons Win Arnette Crew Clash!

Tue, 31 May 2011 08:30:00 +0000

After 8 weeks of heated battles with thousands of views and votes, we're stoked to announce the first-ever Arnette Crew Clash grand champion has been crowned - the YAWGOONS from Rhode Island!

Huge congrats to Yawgoons crew members Dylan Gamache, Marcus Rand, Brian Skorupski, Zack Wilmot, Mary Rand, Saara Untracht-Oakner and Brendan Gouin for all their hard work and the sick edit they put together. You can watch their video again below, or just wait and check it out in the bonus section of Think Thank's new video "Ransack Rebellion" dropping this Fall.

Thanks to all the crews that participated, and special thanks to the good folks at Yobeat for all their support in making the Arnette Crew Clash such a fun and exciting contest!

Polar Opposites: Webisode #3

Thu, 26 May 2011 10:00:00 +0000

As the 2010/11 snowboarding season wraps up, Iikka Backstrom and Arnette rider Devun Walsh serve up the third installment of their ongoing series Polar Opposites. They're definitely going out with a bang as webisde #3 features some seriously awesome backcountry domination.

Give it a watch and stay tuned for more webisodes dropping soon that will chronicle their summer snow shreddin' antics and adventures!

For more info, check out the Polar Opposites website.

Arnette Crew Clash: The Finals

Mon, 23 May 2011 23:45:00 +0000

After many weeks of intense snow shreddin' battles, the FINAL round of the Arnette Crew Clash is finally here! Who's gonna earn a coveted part in the extras section of Think Thank's new video "Ransack Rebellion" - the Critters reppin' SLC, or the Yawgoons from Rhode Island?

Of all the votes you've cast so far, this one is definitely the most important. So sit back, watch both videos again, and then head over to Yobeat.com to vote for your favorite crew. Their fate rests in your hands, so vote wisely.

Good luck to both crews! VOTE NOW!

CRITTERS
Riders: Sean Whitaker, Shaun Nakamine, Brett Maes, Jeff Holce, Andrew Nagel, Max Schulz & Cooper Thomas
Edit: Andrew Nagel
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (via Oregon, Minnesota & Pennsylvania)

YAWGOONS
Riders: Dylan Gamache, Marcus Rand, Brian Skorupski, Zack Wilmot, Mary Rand & Saara Untracht-Oakner
Edit: Brendan Gouin
Location: Rhode Island

VOTE NOW AT YOBEAT.COM

** Voting ends Sunday night (5/29) and 11:59pm **

Lazz Takes 2nd at West Coast Invitational

Wed, 11 May 2011 11:00:00 +0000

The 2011 West Coast Invitational went down at Mammoth Mountain from May 6th - 8th. Arnette team riders Niko Cioffi and Johnny Lazz were both there competing in the "Eddie Wall Ride" event that was held in front of the Main Lodge. Bright sunshine, soft spring snow and plenty of wallrides were served up all day. Spectators were treated to some high-quality, Grade-A snow shredding from a bunch of heavy hitters. When it was all said and done, Johnny Lazz stood high atop the podium in 2nd place. Congrats!

Here's a few pics courtesy of Transworld Snowboarding, and for a full wrap-up check out TWSnow.com.

- Niko Cioffi greasing up the Pepto-colored tank

- Johnny Lazz frontside lipsliding his way to a podium spot

- Best trick winner Cody Boan with Johnny Lazz (who's looking extra fresh in the Fire Drill)

- To the winners go the spoils... cash, beer and other Eddie Wall-approved goodies

Meet Johnny Lazz

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Our friends at ActionSportsNow.com recently caught up with Arnette's very own Johnny Lazz for an interview.

With an intro like this, you know it's a must read: "I met Johnny when he was like 15 years old at a house party in North Lake Tahoe where he stole all of my beer and then gave it out to everyone?!? Johnny had quite the reputation as a kid... I remember him shredding all over Northstar at Tahoe – jumping ropes, spraying people with slush and yelling at Ski Patrol when they had a problem with it." NICE!

Read up on the rest of Johnny's antics here, and check out his rail wizardry in the first half of the below ThirtyTwo "Spot Check" edit.

Arnette Crew Clash: Battle 3

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0000

In Battle #1 it was Critters. In Battle #2 it was Kick The Bucket. And now in Battle #3 we've got two East Coast crews going head-to-head in their quest to earn a spot in the new Think Thank video "Ransack Rebellion."

Will it be Yawgoons out of New England, or Have Some reppin' the Mid-Atlantic? Their future rests in your hands, so hit up YoBeat.com today to cast your vote. The crew with the most votes at 11:59pm on Sunday, May 1st, will move on. Good luck!

YAWGOONS

Riders: Dylan Gamache, Marcus Rand, Brian Skorupski, Zack Wilmot, Mary Rand, Saara Untracht-Oakner
Edit: Brendan Gouin
Location: Rhode Island

HAVE SOME

Riders: DANIGGAWITDATATTOOS, Bearcub Mandela, Cooper “The Benedict Arnold of Snowboarding” Thomas, Josh Zerkel, Nathan Cash Forgoldevanko, Ian Macy, Eric “Taylor Ham or Die” Holly, Leeland Wyler, Benjamin Mortimer Stout IV
Location: Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania

VOTE NOW AT YOBEAT

Sierra Short 4 with Nick Visconti

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:32:09 +0000

Sierra Short 4 is here and Arnette team rider Nick Visconti does his absolute best to keep the FUN in snowboarding. Check out Nick and company getting their springtime shred on at Sierra-at-Tahoe! (via Snowboardermag.com)

Donnie and Hank go to France

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:18:05 +0000

For those of you who haven't checked out Polar Opposites yet, get over there now! It's the brain child of Devun Walsh and good friend Iikka Backstrom, where they allow the viewer to take a shotgun seat on all of their journeys and exotic travels throughout the world. In this newest installment, "Donnie and Hank go to France", you will feel like you're right there with them in the chateau drinking beers and then on the hills as they session a pretty sweet kicker.

Donnie and Hank!

Niko Cioffi featured in Steez Magazine

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:18:05 +0000

Steez Magazine just did a rad interview with our boy Niko Cioffi. Niko is quite the charger, and we couldn't be more pscyhed that a mag like Steez picked up on his talents. We recommend you read the full interview which can be found here, and in the meantime, please enjoy the quick snippets and eye candy below!

Arnette Brain Freeze Launch Party, Stop 3 w/ Del the Funky Homosapien, Devun Walsh, Dusin Craven…

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:02:15 +0000

Arnette Brain Freeze Launch Party, Stop 3 w/ Del the Funky Homosapien, Devun Walsh, Dusin Craven…

Saturday March 12, Whistler BC, Garfinkels – The roof was officially torn off the joint! The 3rd and final stop of the Arnette Brain Freeze Team Launch Party Tour with Del the Funky Homosapien was nothing less than a full on barn burner. Del’s official DJ, Zac Hendrix, made a special guest appearance and got the crowd open with an eclectic mix of funk and soul, while Bukue One got the crowd warmed up for Sir DZL him self – DEL the Funky Homosapien. With Zac and Bukue backing him up, Del rocked the crowd with classics like Mr. Dobalina, At the Helm, Wack MC’s, and more recent cuts like Get it Right Now off his free Funkman album. The antics didn’t stop there… This party also celebrated Devun’s birthday. With his crew in tow we rolled out the birthday cake just in time for Dustin Cravin to dive into it face first and give Devun a frosting-filled birthday tackle. Cake was flying, FUNK was flowing, Whistler came out in full force to support – Thank you, and see you next time.

Devun Walsh, Zac Marben, Dustin Craven, Sage Kotsenburg - Welcome to the Family!

Johnny Lazz takes 3rd at the RIDE Shakedown Rail Jam

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:43:16 +0000

This year we were proud to sponsor one of the biggest and baddest snowboarding events in the USA, the RIDE Shakedown. The action was off the hook, but even better was the fact that our very own Johnny Lazz (of our National team) secured a third place finish amidst a stacked field of competition. Check out the video below, and for a full report head to Snowboarder Mag.

For the past decade the Ride Shakedown events have distinguished themselves amongst an overly crowded contest calendar by having the most innovative and rider friendly format on the competition circuit. By mandating that riders call their tricks before dropping and abstain from repeating moves the spectacle remains fresh and progressive with only the best riders reap the rewards.

On Friday March 18th, 2011 The Shakedown made its second appearance at The Summit-at-Snoqualmie, WA and in typical Northwest fashion it was damp. Yet the moist conditions didn’t deter the 40 riders in the invite only rail event from stepping up picking apart the two-feature setup. The lookers right of the course yielded a quad kink square bar while the left showcased a bloated round bar complete with a girthy donkey at the end. Two heats of 20 or so riders jammed nonstop for 45 minutes vying for a spot in the 8 man finals. Standouts like Dylan Alito, Garret Warnick, Seth Hill and Yale Cousino set down some of the best tricks of the night but they lacked the consistency and panache of the eventual finalists.

SixEleven: Ride Shakedown 2011 Snoqualmie Recap

The 8 men making the main event cut were Johnny Lazzereschi, Joe Mango, Alex Andrews, Jeremy Cloutier, Ryan Paul, Matts Kulesik, Zak Hale, and Stefan Krumm. After some serious riding, the eventual podium consisted of Johnny Lazzereschi, Matts Kulesik and Jeremy Cloutier respectively.

Arnette presents the official Afterparty for the RIDE Shakedown

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:15:01 +0000

Arnette is proud to be the offcial eyewear sponsor for the Ride Shakedown Snow event in Snooqualmie on March 19th. The Shakedown is one of the biggest underground events in all of the U.S. So, who better than yours truly as presenting sponsor to throw the offcial afterparty which will feature Mr. Del the Funky Homosapien? That's right...nobody!

For the party flyer, see below. And, for the offcial contest information click here.

Arnette is proud to be an official sponsor of the RIDE Shakedown 2011

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:00:16 +0000

The RIDE Shakedown Returns for Round 2 at The Summit at Snoqualmie
Pros and Ams alike prepare for the international snowboarding competition that will earn them $35,000 cash purse

Seattle, January 24, 2011 – This March, thousands will flock to the Summit at Snoqualmie, WA, to experience the second annual edition of the RIDE Shakedown, an international snowboarding competition now held in Canada, the U.S. and Germany. Keeping with its unique jump-to-rail jam contest format, both amateur and professional athletes will take to the course in an effort to win their share of the $35,000 purse.

Now a part of the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour at the 4star level, the jam-style event held in Canada, Germany and the USA is known for its impressive urban rail features and 50-foot jump only unveiled to the athletes the day of the competition. The RIDE Shakedown is the only major snowboarding event that features a big air jump followed by a rail set up, in addition to the popular “jam format” competition that allows riders to choose their judged run.

The RIDE Shakedown draws snowboard fans and athletes alike by way of entertainment and adrenaline. Currently celebrating its 10th season in Canada, the event has attracted upwards of 20,000 spectators annually. Patryck Bernier and Brendan O’Dowd, founders of DIZZLE Entertainment and organizers of the RIDE Shakedown, say it’s quite the show, “it combines the entertainment of a festival with the intensity of a core competition while keeping it laid-back for the athletes. It’s fun for everyone, the audience is involved every step of the way. There’s the sponsor village filled with activities, a pro autograph session, and of course a top-notch snowboarding show –all for free.”

This intensity stems from the opportunity for amateurs to prove themselves and compete against professionals. Sebastien Toutant got his start at the age of 13 by winning the RIDE Shakedown as an amateur. The world-renown rider and two-time winner of the RIDE Shakedown will be competing at the U.S. edition of the RIDE Shakedown alongside many fellow RIDE team riders. In fact, the roster already looks promising. Back for a second edition are international professionals Alex Cantin –hailing from Stoneham QC, and Waterville Valley, NH native Sam Hulbert. Not to be forgotten is Seattle local Austin Hironaka, 2010 RIDE Shakedown Rail Jam winner, returning to defend his title.

Interested amateurs can qualify either at the event or through the TransWorld SNOWboarding TransAm series, which serve as a qualification round for the RIDE Shakedown. The overall TransAm tour champion will earn an automatic qualification in the RIDE Shakedown finals at the Summit at Snoqualmie. For complete details, visit RIDE Shakedown.

EVENT SCHEDULE (free admission)

Friday, March 18th, 2011
10am to 12pm - Registration amateur qualifications
1pm to 3pm - Amateur qualification
3:330pm - Qualifying riders announced
4pm to 5pm - Rail Jam qualifications
5pm to 6:30pm - Course maintenance
6:30pm to 8:30 pm - Rail jam
8:45pm - Awards Ceremony
10pm - RIDE Shakedown After party at Snoqualmie Casino (21 years +, cover charge tbd)

Saturday, March 19th, 2011
11am to 1:30pm - RIDE Shakedown semi-finals
1:45pm to 2:30pm - Snowboarder Mag autograph session with pro riders
3:30pm to 5pm - RIDE Shakedown finals
5:30pm - Awards Ceremony
10pm - RIDE Shakedown After party at Snoqualmie Casino (21 years +, cover charge tbd)

The 2011 Arnette Crew Clash is here!

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:03:47 +0000

The 2011 Arnette Crew Clash, a tournament for ultimate Crew Glory, and a chance to have your video featured in the bonus section of Think Thank’s Ransack Rebellion. The top 8 submitted videos will be selected by YoBeat to compete in a tournament-style show down, and the video that outlasts the rest will secure a spot on this year’s Think Thank DVD, a 20′ Banshee Bungee, and a grip of goodies from us.

To enter, please edit your video to the following specifics:
• Video submissions must be original edits and set to one of the provided tracks.

• Please include provided Arnette Bumper (download here) at the beginning of your video and music credit within the video. Original files must be high enough quality to be included on a DVD. Please submit videos 1280 x 720.

• Videos should be one song long in length, but no longer than 4 minutes.

• Please do not post your video on youtube, vimeo or any other video sharing site. Submit your video via a file sharing service (such as Yousendit.com) to submissions@yobeat.com

• Please provide contact information and names with your file submission.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE April 8, 2011 - Become a Fan on Facebook now!

Ransack Rebellion teaser

Brain Freeze party tour hitting Whistler tomorrow!

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:53:56 +0000

Tomorrow night last stop of our official Brain Freeze party tour will be slamming into Garfinkels in Whistler, Canada.

As the official team launch party series, this three-stop tour celebrates the 2011 re-launch of Arnette’s goggle program and newly minted team of snow shredders including Devun Walsh, Zac Marben, Dustin Craven and Sage Kotsenburg.

All three stops will feature live performances by Del The Funky Homosapien and Bukue One, with Arnette Am, DJ Matty Mo, on the turntables. Devun, Zac, Dustin and Sage will be at select stops, and free gear and good times will be flowing for all partygoers.

Arnette Brain Freeze Tour Schedule: (Note: Whistler is the final stop!)
(21+ to get in; doors open at 8pm; space is limited)

* 01/27 – Bender’s Tavern – Denver, CO
* 02/10 – Hyde Lounge – Mammoth Lakes, CA
* 03/12 – Garfinkel’s – Whistler, Canada

Check out the photos and videos from Denver and Mammoth.

Special thanks to TransWorld SNOWboarding & Think Thank for their support. For more info check us out on Facebook and Twitter.

Arnette adds six hard-charging riders to National Snowboard team

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:35:04 +0000

Arnette is proud to announce it has added six of today’s most exciting US and European snowboarders to its National Team including Nick Visconti, Johnny Lazz, Niko Cioffi, Tim Eddy, Alek Ostreng and Alex Tank.

"There are a number of eyewear companies out there, and they all make a product that gives snowboarders the protection they need to shred another day,” says Nick Visconti. “Unfortunately, many brands only give riders a product. Arnette, on the other hand, offers so much more; it is the epitome of a lifestyle movement supported by passionate individuals who want to invest themselves in a vision for life, not just a simple product.”

The newly-minted National Team joins forces with Arnette’s Global Team of elite riders including Devun Walsh, Zac Marben, Dustin Craven and Sage Kotsenburg.

“We feel our global squad is one of the most influential in snowboarding, and by adding such a diverse and talented group of national riders to the mix, it makes our team even stronger and more exciting,” says Arnette Team and Events Manager Brent Bearden. “We have big things planned for next year, and we’re really psyched to have such an amazing group of guys backing our new goggle program.

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Tahoe’s own Nick Visconti is a cerebral snowboarder who creatively explores shredding through filming for Think Thank and producing online media segments for “Tahoe Dangerzone,” a video blog that documents his on-hill antics and experiments. Nick has a larger-than-life personality and unique style, and he is a dedicated skateboarder. When not holding it down in Tahoe, he can be found lurking in Venice Beach with the Arbor crew.

North Lake Tahoe’s Johnny Lazz is one of the funniest dudes you will ever meet. He is loud, super talkative and doesn’t give a f%#k what other people think. An all-terrain dominator who can slay backcountry lines and handrails equally well, Johnny loves to bend the rules and has been known to outrun ski patrol on more than one occasion.

A proud Vermonter with deep Killington roots, Niko Cioffi has a scrappy swagger and style all his own. He is a founding member of Rutland’s GBP crew, and over the past few years he has spent winters in Truckee riding and filming with the Forum team. With several impressive video parts already to his credit and a deep bag of tech tricks on lock, the future looks bright for this versatile Green Mountain shredder.

Tim Eddy is an Alpine Meadows local and total ripper. When the flakes are flying he spends his days in the backcountry dropping cliffs and carving out ridiculous lines. When summer rolls around he packs his bags and heads to High Cascade to keep the good times rollin’. A self-proclaimed foodie with a sweet tooth, Tim’s mellow demeanor and positive attitude make him an awesome guy to hang out with.

Norwegian powerhouse Alek Ostreng charged onto the scene a few years back and has been making noise ever since. A dedicated member of the Youngblood squad, Alek is a top competitor on the Winter Dew Tour and has been hard at work this season filming for the new Forum team video. Whether big air or slopestyle, Alek is always smooth as butter and can throw down with the best of ‘em.

Alex Tank is a Euro jibbing machine with a super clean style who kills parks and rails like nobody’s business. Arguably the best thing to come out of Germany since Heidi Klum and Oktoberfest, Alex rides with the Eye of the Tiger and absolutely destroys it every time he straps on his board.

Be on the lookout for Arnette’s snow team at a mountain near you as they will all be wearing the new Mercenary and Series 3 goggles, which are slated to hit shops Fall 2011.

For more information, check out: Facebook and Twitter.

Devun Walsh has a new website

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:43:16 +0000

Check out this incredible website, Polar Opposites featuring our very own Devun Walsh and his good buddy, Iikka Backstrom. The first webisode is amazing, and knowing these guys, we ain't seen nothing yet!

2.28.2011 - Polar Opposites Webisode #1

Go to the website now!!!!!!!!!

Alek Oestreng wins Burn River Jump in Livigno

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:26:50 +0000

From our friends at Forum:

Bonjuorno! Alek Oestreng was in Italy this week to eat some pasta, drink red wine, and win some damn contests. Successful on all accounts, Alek won the Burn River Jump and took Fourth Place in Slopestyle. Originally, he was announced a third place finish, but then got pushed back to fourth....WTF is up with European judging? Either Way, Alek still murdered it and we are so proud of him.

Arnette Europe presents ALL EYES ON ME

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:03:38 +0000

Arnette Europe calls out to all rookies and youngsters out there for their ALL EYES ON ME contest.

Attention young shredders and shreddresses: keen on an Arnette sponsorship deal and a 10 day trip with the Arnette pros? Well, we’re putting all eyes on YOU!

So if you are from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France or Norway and under 20 years of age just put together a short video of you having fun on your snowboard and enter the "ALL EYES ON ME!" competition. The Top Five of every country, chosen by the Arnette jury, will enter an international online-voting on facebook. This means that all it takes for you to be part of the Arnette rookie team is to get the most “Likes” on Facebook. You’ll then get a massive product support for season 2011/12 and YOU will go and travel with the Pros!

To sneak a peek at the trailer, for more info and to apply hit the following link

*For more info and to apply visit Facebook

Arnette ALL EYES ON ME Trailer from Arnette Europe

Arnette AM squad shreds the Mammoth Art Park

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:25:49 +0000

Earlier this month our AM team descended upon the Mammoth Mountain "Art Park" for a gnarly shred sesh headed by Snow Team Ambassador Robert "Sticky" Shaw. The level of riding was impressive, but more than that was the whole vibe of the crew being super mellow and laid back...everything riding with your friends should be all about anyways...right? Please sit back and enjoy this video, as well as Sticky's art that graces a few of the rails throughout the park. And, if you get the chance go hit them yourself!

Kotsenburg takes 3rd at the Oakley Artic Challenge

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:20:47 +0000

Every year around this time, the best Snowboarders meet in Oslo, Norway for the TTR 6Star Oakley Arctic Challenge 2011. The event which is known for a progressive and riders driven slopestyle setup, invites only riders who have shown to have what it takes to be amongst the top TTR competitors. This year, the riders list includes names such as Seppe Smits, Torstein Horgmo, Mark McMorris, Ulrik Badertscher, Jamie Anderson, Kjersti Buaas, and our very own young-gun Sage Kotsenburg. Although Sage didn't win the event, as you can see from the video below it's only a matter of time, especially when you take into account the fact that he was one of the youngest riders ever to compete. We wanna send a huge Arnette shout out to Chas Guldemond who took home first, but remember Chas, our boy Sage is right behind you so you best be looking over your shoulder!

Sage going for broke!

The podium with Sage on the left, Chas in the middle and Tyler on the right.

Brain Freeze party in Mammoth goes haywire!

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:02:16 +0000

On Feb 10, Hyde Lounge in Mammoth Village was the backdrop for the second stop of the Arnette Brain Freeze Snowboard Team Launch Party to celebrate our team of Devun Walsh, Sage Kotsenburg, Zac Marben and Dustin Craven. If we thought Del the Funky Homosapien set the bar high in Denver...well then Hyde Lounge took things to an entirely new level. The place was packed wall to wall with a huge group of fans lined up outside waiting to see Sir DZL rock his set. Members of the Arnette AM team came through in full force with Snow Team Ambassador Sticky Shaw leading the charge. Arnette rider DJ Matty Mo got the crowd ready with some classic hip hop bangers, followed by Bukue One and Del, with vinyl connoisseur DJ Zac Hendricks closing the show with a flurry of rare cuts. Like a true man of the people, Del stuck around after his set to chop it up with fans who wanted to share a few words or take a picture. If you were lucky you snagged some of the limited edition swag that got tossed throughout the night. Another amazing event, and thanks to everyone who came out to support Arnette and DEL. Stay tuned for details on our final stop at Garfinkels in Whistler Village on March 12th.

The people came out in droves to say the least...

Some stoked partygoers.

Del prepping for his perfromance.

Bukue One checking out our awesome array of new goggles.

Gimme gimme...I want some of dat!

The man of the hour, Del, not one to perform and bounce. This guy is truly amazing, and we're digging the fashion statement he's been making at our last couple of parties with the goggles. Trendsetter? Pretty soon peeps all over Oakland are gonna be rocking goggles instead of sunnies.

Arnette Yeti gets busted at the goggle launch party in Europe

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:32:22 +0000

The European goggle launch party at ISPO last Sunday was a real success. Lots of people showed up to check out our new goggles and of course to party with free drinks and awesome music. It was actually a success that everyone partied until the securities showed up to shut it down. Who would have guessed that you needed a permission to throw a party in Germany?!? Our Yeti didn't and of course he didn't care so in the end the securities arrested the Yeti and the DJ. Anyways that didn't stop the party as the guests simply turned the sound on again after the securities were gone. You see, we had tons fun and have many more pics, check em out on Facebook.

Chicks dig the Yeti!

Arnette young gun Sage Kotsenburg hanging out and taking in the festivities.

This guy sure knows how to party.

See ya next year Yeti...anybody got some money he can borrow for bail?

Kotsenburg lands first double cork cab 1440 in competition

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:00:12 +0000

Cab 1440 double cork…wtf?!! Seriously, this shit is getting ridiculous! Sage Kotsenburg stomped this frankly ridiculous trick in Saturday’s Air & Style. It’s the first one ever landed in competition, and it knocked out X Games gold medallist (and Air & Style China champion) Seb Toots. Cool? Well, check it out and judge for yourself…

Enjoy the moment: Kotsenburg just rides

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:33:16 +0000

AS REPORTED BY PARKRECORD.COM -

If Sage Kotsenburg expected to be as good as he is now, he surely doesn't admit it.

The 17-year-old Park City slopestyle snowboarder has a low-key, laid-back persona that seemingly carries over onto his numerous competition circuits.
"It's a whirlwind," said Kotsenburg.
Having lived in Park City for 13 years, he grew up snowboarding on the slopes of Park City Mountain Resort with his older brother, Blaze. At the age of five, he strapped into his first snowboard and by the age of seven he was competing.
Starting at age eight, he won every U.S. Snowboard Series event he enrolled in for the next four years. He made his U.S. Open slopestyle debut at the age of 12, and with each successive year, Kotsenburg has continued to improve and to turn heads.

"It definitely worked out, like crazy fast," he said. "Time seems to go by in the blink of an eye."

As the 2009-10 Winter Dew Tour men's slopestyle season came to an end, he found himself sitting at No. 1, finishing with a season-high in total points (260). With a Dew Cup in hand, he also took fifth place at the Winter X-Games a year ago and took a silver medal in the 2009-10 X-Games Europe. Kotsenburg is enjoying his blossoming career, and says there's no feeling comparable to competing at the Winter X-Games. He is salivating at the opportunity in the next couple months.

"It's just so epic," he said. "There's a super good vibe and you're like in superstar status. Dropping into that lip at the X-Games it's a really big rush."

So far this season on the Dew Tour, there's been one stop at Breckenridge, Colo., an event in which Kotsenburg struggled a bit.
He said he had a run of successful practices before the competition started. However, the course got dumped on by sticky snow on the last day of the competition and snow accumulated in the middle of many jumps.

"It just wasn't working out," he said. "I couldn't clear the jumps."

Kotsenburg finished 11th overall. But he is ready to get back on track when the tour stops in Killington, Vt., next weekend.

But life for the 17-year-old isn't always snowboarding; probably just 99 percent. Kotsenburg is home schooled and has only two more classes to finish before he graduates. Most of his friends attend Park City High School and when he's not soaring through the air, he can be found hanging out with friends.

When asked if the college path is in his near future, he addressed the question as if he'd never heard it before.

"Right now, I don't really feel I need to go to college," he said. "I'm just not rushing into it."

His focus on improving his snowboarding technique is simple: just work and try things that have never been tried.

"You have to learn tricks so fast," he said. "It's not only about having ability. It's not just a double-cork 360; it's something that's pretty heavy. It's scary trying to go that another 10 feet."

Being an innovator at 17 isn't easy. While it may look fairly easy, the technique and thought behind tricks should not be underestimated.

"You take one rotation, you multiply it and you just hope it works out," he said. "Once you know how to do something you'll be fine.
"It's almost like going in slow motion. You think you're going to die almost; it's like a rollercoaster."

Even having broken his wrist three different times, his collarbone twice (repaired with plates and screws), and a knee injury, the youngster is able to keep a smile going, knowing full well what he's able to do.
"It's funny how it all works," he said. "It's all good."

Arnette Announces New Snowboard Team and the world responds

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:33:16 +0000

What follows below are press clippings from major magazines/websites within the action sports world who just couldn't wait and jumped at the bit to help us introduce our Snow Team to the world-consisting of Devun Walsh, Zac Marben, Dustin Craven and Sage Kotsenburg.

TransWorld Snowboarding

Yo Beat

It's OFFICIAL...Our SNOW TEAM has arrived!

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:48:21 +0000

Arnette is proud to announce it has added an elite snowboard team in support of the 2011 re-launch of its snow goggle program.

Joining the family is the legendary Devun Walsh who will serve as Team Captain, along with young guns Zac Marben, Dustin Craven and Sage Kotsenburg rounding out the global squad.

“With the resurgence of our goggle program we hand-picked a team of four guys that truly embody what Arnette stands for, each in his own unique way,” says Arnette Global Brand Manager Joe Freitag. “Their attitude, style, originality and overall love for snowboarding bring them together to make one of the most influential teams out there. 2011 is going to be an epic year, and we’re very excited to have such an amazing group of guys representing Arnette on and off the hill.”

The “first four” are the backbone of Arnette’s revamped goggle program and epitomize what the brand stands for: heritage, creativity, progression, good times and balls-out shredding.

In the months ahead, keep an eye out for Devun, Zac, Dustin and Sage who will all be wearing Arnette’s new goggles – the Series 3 and Mercenary – as they tear it up this winter.

A few words from the team:

“I’m so stoked to have the opportunity to join such an influential brand, and it’s a true honor to be selected as Arnette’s snow team captain,” says Devun Walsh. “All the guys are super rad and the new goggles have such a great fit and clean look. The designers have done an awesome job putting a modern twist on a classic frame with the Series 3, and I’m psyched to wear goggles that work so well in all conditions.”

“I’m super excited to be on the Arnette team,” says Zac Marben. “We all have our own unique style, but totally respect one another’s riding abilities. The new goggles look and feel great, and people are stoked that Arnette is back on the mountain. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Arnette and the team.”

“Riding for Arnette is awesome because they were the first pair of goggles I ever owned,” says Dustin Craven. “Arnette has a lot of history in snowboarding and being part of the goggle program feels great. The team is rad and having Devun [Walsh] on the program is legendary. I’m pumped on the quality of the new goggles, and their overall look and feel is really cool.”

“When I first started snowboarding, Arnette was one of the dopest brands around and I would’ve done anything to get my hands on a pair,” says Sage Kotsenburg. “Now I ride for Arnette which is an awesome feeling. The goggles work really well and the team is super solid. Arnette has some big things coming up this year and I love being part of it.”

Arnette’s new 2011 goggles – the Series 3 and Mercenary – will debut at SIA (booth #1135) in Denver, CO, followed by ISPO (booth #A2.312) in Munich, Germany. Retail prices start at USD $65.00, and they will be sold at finer snowboard shops worldwide beginning Fall 2011.

Zac Marben couldn't ne happier to join the ranks of the Arnette Family.