It's About that Time

It's finally here.

Preseason events and activities have begun. Last night, Casualties Skate & Snow (Marquette, Michigan) held a premier of "Videograss" and "This Video Sucks," the first of the 09/10 season. The turnout was great, and they had over $5000 in prizes. Joe Sexton and Darrell Mathes even showed up to the party!

There are numerous upcoming events, including the BURTON/W3 PARTY at Monte's Bar & Lounge Wednesday, the 14th of October. Tons of giveaways, a Burton fashion show, and a live DJ. Maybe even a few more surprises for those who attend. Also, check out W3's Blog HERE! Be sure to stop in to the shop and pick up your Golden Ticket before the event. 21 and up, sorry kids!

The weekend after, will be the Buckeye Sale, in Boston Mills Ohio, which is accompanied by the Boston Mills/Brandywine Oktober Steez Rail Jam. Last year the event was a great deal of fun, due to the turnout, and a great setup. I'm sure this year won't be a disappointment for those who make the journey to enjoy a little preseason shred.

Coming the following week, will be the Pray For Snow Rail Jam, at Pando Winter Sports Park, in Rockford, Michigan (my home resort). We've always had a great turnout, and a ton of fun, so pack up your gear, and get your ass there. October 25th, (Sunday). Don't pretend like you've got something better to do than snowboard in OCTOBER. Of course, there will be tons of giveaways, and great prizes for those who take part in the event. Bring your friends, bring your family, just don't bring booze. Last year was a bit of a problem, and we'd rather be able to hold the event, than get drunk. If it's necessary, save the partying for afterward. Directions, Derr!

Here's hoping you can make it to the above mentioned events, they're going to be a hell of a time. celebrate our sacred sport, before the snow even falls! We're fortunate to have such events, and spoiled to have such a great snowboarding community in the Midwest. I'll see you soon.

By the way, stumbled across this a few days ago, you should check out this kid's art work, and his skating isn't half-bad either. 18 years old, and absolutely killing it! Henry Gunderson. Don't forget the name.



















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Bored Stiff

August...God's vacation from the Midwest snowboarder. The most stagnant month of the year. Waiting for videos to drop, watching your favorite teasers for the forty-seventh day in a row. Cutting off that pair of pants you were trying to save for winter, due to the heinous weather. Phone calls from your friends who are in Portland, or Whistler. Scoping YoBeat for six hours in a row. Giving your board a chick's name, and holding conversations with it. Wait, what? Anyway, you all know the feeling, that burning inside, the itch, the anticipation. (If you aren't talking about snowboarding, you may have a bigger problem than the rest of us). As for the rest of you, I feel your pain. In the meantime, we'll just have to keep to those teasers, skate, travel, and plan for the upcoming season.

In case you're still suffering, check this post at YoBeat, about the debate as to whether or not snowboarding is an easy sport.

Is Snowboarding Really that Easy?

I'd say the pro's opinions seem to ring the most true. Some people have it, and some just fucking suck.



















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