Web series touts funky concept snowboards
In the summer of 2010, Signal Snowboards created the Web series "Every Third Thursday" to showcase the company's experimentation with funky concept boards. Think Science Channel’s “How It’s Made” — except with a lot more sass and a funkier setting.
Comment on Snowboarding numbers trending downhill
When snowboards were first introduced, they had clear advantages over the "skinny skis" of the day in ungroomed conditions. As shaped, wider and/or rockered skis have come to dominate new ski sales, the snowboard's advantages have been eliminated. Skis have achieved surface area parity. Skis (and poles) are easier on flat terrain, uphills, and moguls. Skis are generally more useful and safe in ...
Snowboarding numbers trending downhill
 SAN ANTONIO — Last November was a mirror image of November 2002 at Southern California's Mountain High ski area.
Travis Rice Takes Snowboarding to New Heights and Is Looking for More
National Geographic called him "the best all-around snowboarder in the world." Red Bull produces feature films showcasing his talent. He snowboards some of the most dangerous and exotic back-country terrain in the world. If you don't already know him, you should. Travis Rice grew up the son of a ski patrolman in Jackson Hole, Wyo. At 18, he drove out to Mammoth, Calif. and weaseled his way into ...
Former student continues to shred after accident
Zach Winn Equinox Staff  Tyler Redes does not act like a national snowboarding champion because he doesn’t need to. Every winter, as many mornings as he can, he makes the trip to the mountain. He straps one foot in, waddles up to the chairlift, and waits in line. At about 5’ 11’’ and 150 lbs, Redes is physically unimposing and blends in with the rest of the riders. Perhaps he relishes his time ...
Virtual Piggy Adds New Family-Friendly Merchants to Growing Roster of Partners
Virtual Piggy, Inc. today announced that the company continues to add family friendly merchants to their growing network of businesses that sell sporting goods, activ
Tastemakers: Signal's Dave Lee
I was fortunate enough back in the 1990s to briefly share a house in Whistler with Dave Lee, where he coached at the Camp of Champions for many summers. I say "fortunate" because this was an era when a lot of riders, both pros and wannabes, were trying way too hard to be either gangsters or rock stars...
Meltdown Snowboard Shop Ices eCommerce Strategy with OrderDynamics
Leading Canadian multi-channel retailer of snowboards and lifestyle products selects OrderDynamics to re-launch their online storefront to drive rapid growth and an improved customer experience.TORONTO, ON (PRWEB) April 26, 2012 OrderDynamics™, Canada's leading on-demand eCommerce platform provider, announced today that Meltdown Snowboard Shop, Canada’s fastest growing independent specialty ...
Quiksilver Inc. Appoints Richard Shields as Chief Financial Officer
Quiksilver Inc. today announced that it has appointed Richard Shields as the company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective May 11, 2012. Mr. Shields will be responsible for all areas of the company’s finance and accounting on a global basis.
Dan Hinxman: Ranking Reno-Tahoe's top 25 athletes starts with LeMond
Loading Photo Galleries ... Greg LeMond is a three-time Tour de France winner. / File Photo Did Hinxman miss someone? Who would make your top 25 list?
