February 2015
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Music for Shredding: Part 2
To see part 1, click here. For a playlist of songs, click here. In the last “Music for Shredding” post, I threw out some suggestions for what to listen to if you just want to vibe out, cruise a little and shred. Nothing too intense in that post. This time it’s different. Last time I…
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First Impressions: Whiteface
Ok, so Whiteface… I’ve heard some call it “Iceface.” I’ve heard it’s got the most vertical in the east. Both have truth to them. I had never been to Whiteface before this past weekend. Just the thought of going got me so stoked. I checked the maps and conditions before going, and that got me…
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How to hot wax a snowboard
Ever hit the slopes a little too hard and ended up flat on your face? I have. Typically, a few things can contribute to this. You should ask yourself: is it slush season? are you even on snow? and, what’s your wax situation? I’m going to focus on wax, because the other two should be…
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Music for Shredding: Part 1
For a playlist of every song in this post, click here. If you’re like me and a ton of other skaters or snowboarders, you like to listen to music when you ride. Obviously we’re not the only ones who enjoy music – just look at all the headphones in the gym or jogging around town. Music…
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You’re (NOT) too old to skateboard..
Anytime I hear someone say anything along the lines of “You’re too old to skateboard” I cry a little inside. How depressing is it to hear that as a result of time spent, experience gained, and blood shed, you’re now past the prime and shouldn’t be doing it? The same applies for any board-sport, and…
Alternate Rush 