Down with… Fips Strauss
Photo: Silvano Zeiter // www.silvanozeiter.com The other day we caught up with snowboarder, surfer, explorer, student, soccer fan, fisherman and twin brother, Fips Strauss. Coming back from a severe injury, Fips kicked off his season with a decent load of homeland pre-season pow, then he flew over to Japan for a fine pow session in February, then he went to France in order to have a fine park session at the DC Area 43 in Meribel-Mottaret, then he... broke his foot. Yew. Then, one early evening, Fips just enjoyed his couch, we popped up on his phone and asked some questions; ...
Head Jib Factory 2013 by Alex Tank & Arnette
Hats off to Head, Alex Tank, Arnette and every dude/dudette who was involved in making the 2013 Head Jib Factory happen. Looks like we just watched the recap vid of our favorite jib event... Could there be a better ending for the winter season than hanging out with all your friends having a sick session, BBQ and a DJ for the perfect sound? That ́s exactly what happened on April 16th and 17th at Oberjoch in Germany, where the fourth Head Jib Factory by Alex Tank & Arnette went down. 20 invited riders from all over the world came to the Allgäu ...
Vans Hi-Standard — Mission Accomplished!
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED -- VANS HI STANDARD SERIES SUCCESSFULLY BROUGHT SOME STYLE TO EUROPEAN SNOW RESORTS Paying homage to the roots of the brand, Vans introduced a new concept in ‘competitive’ snowboarding for 2013. Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Vans’ first snowboard boots, the Hi Standard series aimed to bring the fun and style back to competition. Events took place in major European snowboard resorts throughout March and April, and featured an original big air format and rail jam. Riders were judged on individual style, creativity and ‘self-expression’, whilst to keep it clean, rotations over 720 were not permitted. More ...
Rider Check: Carlos Gerber
Before I start this introduction, I have to thank Anthony Brown. He’s great, Anthony. Not only because he allowed us to use his photos for our latest Rider Check, but also because he helped me out regarding my lack of knowledge about a buddy of him, Carlos Gerber. Carlos is a fine fella. He’s from a small Swiss village called Sonceboz. He’s 22 years old, currently living in Ovronnaz, a ski resort in the Swiss district called Wallis, and he’s got a big four wheel drive vehicle that drinks way too much petrol. When he’s doing a snowboard contest, he ...
Preview 13/14: The YES. Jackpot Board
I’m a little screwed right now. The other day Jan did a preview article about a board from 2013/2014 season and there’s a piece where he’s saying 'if you are a loud-mouthed, hard-partying snowboard individual with an uncomfortable horselaugh this board might be the right stick for you'. Plus, he used the word 'hallelujah'. Now I’m just gaping at my laptop screen, thinking about Gemma Arterton and trying to save our last bit of integrity. Seriously, let’s be serious on this one. The 2014/2014 YES. Jackpot is one of the softest noodles I've ever encountered. Don't get me wrong, I’m not ...
What Up...
Signal’s Pinewood Derby ETT
Signal Snowboards cap an epic 2012/13 winter with a good old fashioned derby race! Paying tribute to traditional pinewood derby races, Signal founder Dave Lee rounds up pinewood 2x4s as the foundation for …
Boyz N Toyz Episode #3
Mario Wagner, Tom Klocker, Peter König and Mario Käppeli go huge at the Vans Penken Park Mayrhofen and at the Onboard Send Off Session and of course in Sölden. At 00:14 a pair of black bar boobs appears.
Ashbury’s Wildcat Strike Teaser
Wildcat Strike came to LA to play at Hemingway’s in Hollywood. The band consists of Ashbury pro snowboarder Jordan Mendenhall, ex-Ashbury rider Will Tuddenham, Tony Lake, Jake Rosevear, and …
Down with… Fips Strauss
The other day we caught up with snowboarder, surfer, explorer, student, soccer fan, fisherman and twin brother, Fips Strauss. Coming back from a severe injury, Fips kicked off his season with a decent load of …
QParks Sölden Shoot — Teaser
New stuff from the fine gentlemen at QParks! Recently, they called guys like Mario Wanger, Tom Klocker, Peter König, Mario Käppeli, Tim Kevin Ravnjak and Max Buri, told them they’d build a manly sized jump on …
Superpark 17: Day 5, what the hell…
On the fifth and final day with Spencer Schubert, Red Gerard, Mike Gray, Mark Reininga, Jesse Paul, Tyler Lynch, Niko Cioffi, Sawyer Dean, Garrett Warnick, Hans Mindnich, Lucas Magoon, Austen Sweetin …
Superpark 17: Day 4 VIDEO RECAP
On day number four with Spencer Schubert, Ian Hart, Danimals, Ezra Racine, Tim Eddy, Phil Hansen, Durell Williams, Niko Cioffi, Mikey Marohn, Viktor Simco, Sawyer Dean, Ted Borland, Dylan Thompson, Dillon Ojo …
Max De Vries’ Periscoping B-Footage
Remember that 12 year old scamp with those decent jibbing skills? He turned 14 this year.
Superpark 17: Day 2 VIDEO RECAP
This time featuring Seth Hill, Nick Pooch, Tyler Lynch, Lucas Magoon, Niko Cioffi, Sam Taxwood, Garrett Warnick, Seb Toutant, Charles Reid, Matts Kulisek, Mikey Marohn, Logan Haubrich, Aaron Caldwell …
Growling Tribe Parkwreck
What happens when Philip Kalkbrenner, Thomas Schwarz, Martin Wutz, Stefan Meyer, Marco Rinke and Wolfgang Natterer spend one day at Steibis and one at Grasgehren Snowpark.
Rome’s 12 Months: April — Full Film
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Hot damn Ozzy Henning!
Yougofirst: One Wave Or Another Teaser
The Yougofirst boys have just released the teaser for their upcoming movie and guess what? It’s got a name: One Wave Or Another …
Down with… Michi Stanschitz
Michi Stanschitz is born in 1981 and one of the better snowboarders in Austria/the world. His home is Gresten, a little village with 1971 inhabitants in Lower Austria. He snowboards since 1997 …
ThirtyTwo Spot Check: Mammoth — April 2013
Spencer Schubert, Brandon Hobush and Dylan Alito shred and party at Mammoth during the Grenade Games 9 weekend. Cameo from …
Superpark 17: Day 01 VIDEO RECAP
Featuring Sam Taxwood, Zach Normandin, Jaeger Bailey, Austen Sweetin, Garrett Warnick (00:54 – trick of the day), Sammy Spiteri, Seth Hill, Tim Humphreys, Marko Grilc, Lucas Magoon, Colin Clark …

















