Tyler Flanagan and Brock Crouch

Main Park at Mammoth is no joke. The jumps are big, the rails are tech, and everything is groomed perfectly. Tyler Flanagan and Brock Crouch spent time at Mammoth lapping the line and making it look easy, a respectable feat on Mammoth's features.

White Noise: Lucas Debari

Lucas Debari is a big mountain badass. However, he wasn’t always so bad in big terrain. As a young Mt. Baker upstart, Debari’s training facility was as world-class as they come for grooming those who put groomers aside with hopes of riding hairier terrain, and after a win at The Legendary Mt. Baker Banked Slalom before he could even vote, Debari was quickly catapulted into the limelight, and he has shined bright as one of today’s foremost all terrain rulers. That’s why we asked him to take part in this White Noise, because to ride the stuff that Lucas does, you’ve gotta be missing a little something between the ears, but every snowboarder is playing something into them. Here’s his picks.

- T. Bird

Name: Lucas DeBari
Home Resort: Mt. Baker
Sponsors: The North Face, K2, Dragon, Contour, Ipath

Inside the Archives with TK: Jussi’s Bicycle

As Burton’s Archivist, Todd Kohlman is not only in charge of knowing more Burton history than Jake himself and giving guided tours of the Craig Kelly Proto lab, he’s also in charge of organizing, categorizing, and keeping track of at least one of everything Burton has ever produced. Some quick cocktail napkin math would show that…Burton started in 1977…so 2013-1977=36 years…then 36 x…anyway…that’s a lot of stuff. A trip over to the archives is always interesting and you never know what you’ll find, whether it’s Craig Kelly’s notebook paper contract or a giant cardboard check made out to Shaun White for winning the 2004 FIS World Cup at Whiteface Mountain, there’s always something to discover. For example, today we found a random children’s bicycle covered with Burton stickers. Why is this here? Luckily, TK knows the story behind everything in the archives.

Memorable Shredder Hairstyles

It’s no coincidence that some of the most influential snowboarders of all time also have some of the most memorable hairstyles of all time. From Shaun Palmer’s iconic Bozo the Clown ‘doo to John Jackson’s more recent dreadlocked bird’s nest thing, these guys tend to do things their own way with little care for what others think. Here are some of the more memorable hairstyles from over the years.

Battle of the Brands 2013 begins Monday, June 17

The trenches are dug and the front lines are stacked as SNOWBOARDER Magazine’s 2013 Battle of the Brands is about to kick off. Fifteen of snowboarding’s biggest and most influential brands have provided us with their individually filmed and edited Superpark 17 edits and they’ll be going head-to-head against their opponents. Brackets were chosen at random and the stage is set for all-out war.

The brands participating in the 2013 BOTB are: Burton, Bataleon, CAPiTA, Never Summer, DC, Nitro, Giro, DAKINE, Mervin Manufacturing, Arbor, ThirtyTwo, Quiksilver, Ride, Volcom, and Airblaster. Beginning on Monday, June 17th, 2013 at 12 AM EST, these fifteen brands will fight to the finish in three day, bracket-style elimination rounds until a winner prevails at the end of the summer. With Facebook-integrated voting only on snowboardermag.com, our viewers will be able to vote for the video they like the best, however, voters will only be able to cast one ballot in each round, so they must choose wisely.

Each team will be using their social media outlets in order to reach out to you the viewer and earn your vote. Be sure to check back to snowboardermag.com on Monday, June 17th at midnight EST to watch the first round videos and cast your vote for the brand you want to see advance to the next round.

Adult Camp: Cure Summer boredom at Boreal with Woodward Tahoe

 

                                          Yep, that looks pretty awesome.

Still not sold on going to camp this summer? Let Woodward Tahoe try to convince you. Just watch out for this bar called the Tourist Club, in downtown Truckee. They pour large shots of cheap whiskey, and if you’re not careful, you will end up with a serious snowboard-hindering hangover. Trust us.

Why it’s cool for adults, what sets it apart?

Our entire campus is private. We build our terrain and set up our facilities to inspire progression and we have the tools to simplify everything down to simple and safer steps that make it easy for adults to take risks that wont get them broke off. When you’re here you feel like you’re in the right place, because you can do things you thought might have otherwise passed you by…

Nightlife?

Aside from jumping in on any of the activities we have going with regular camp that are totally rad, adults get private late sessions in the bunker, a sunset photo/video session, and specially prepared meals on and off campus, such as sushi night. You’re also staying in downtown Truckee, so any number of bars are an easy walk.

                                         Who doesn’t love trampolines?

Other activities?

Digital Media courses in photo, video, sticker making, etc., dodgeball, signature pro activities, late night bar excursions, Banshee Bungee Slip and Slide, learn to skate, BMX, even learn some parkour, we offer a lake tour, and you can even treat yourself to a massage with a local spa or therapist.

                                         Adult camper at skate school

Accommodations?

We have partnerships with local lodging in the area and have the campers staying right in downtown Truckee, only 10 min from campus. You have all the amenities of camp, but you’re not stuck in dorms or around the youth campers all the time.

                   Maybe you’ll be able to do this by the time you leave camp.

Coaching format?

We start with a morning group session, and have an afternoon group session as well. Additionally, campers get one private session per week with their coach of choice. Basically, we create an environment where progressing is easy, by really breaking things down. Our facility has everything you can imagine, to help make learning easy and fun. There’s plenty of free time to get out there and kill it. We also do unique warm-ups everyday to get your body ready for fun.

Cost of Camp/Adult Camp session dates?

There are four session beginning June 16 with the final session beginning July 7. Cost of the camp with housing is $1,799 and if you don’t need a place rest your head its $1,599.

Check out woodwardtahoe.com for more info and to book your Adult Camp summer session.

Oscar Rodriguez’ POV from the Chile’s Southern Andes

It seems to be a great start to the season in the Souther Hemisphere. With an early dump in Chile’s Southern Andes, Oscar Rodriguez enjoys untouched freshies with no trees in sight. You could say we are a bit jealous.

If this makes you tick, you should book a session with SGT so you can enjoy endless snow like Oscar here…

Red Bull X-Fighters u Osaki

Domaći heroj Taka Higašino iz Japana, pobedio je na svom prvom Red Bull X-Fighters takmičenju u karijeri. U uzbudljivom finalu je pobedio Toma Pažea, koji je trenutno prvi na listi svetske turneje, pred 11000 fanova ispred dvorca Osaka i globalnom televizijskom publikom, na debitantskom nastupu najprestižnije freestyle motocross serije u Istočnoj Aziji.

OSAKA (Japan) – Japanac Taka Higašino izveo je spektakularnu pobedu nad Tomom Pažeom na Red Bull X-Fighters takmičenjem koje je po prvi put održano u Japanu. Taka je pružio svojoj zemlji pravi ukus FMX-a, nepredviđenom pobedom protiv Francuza. Amerikanac Adam Džouns je u Osaki osvojio treće mesto. Nakon četvrtog takmičenja od ukupno šest rundi Red Bull X-Fighters svetske turneje 2013, imamo četiri različita pobednika. Paže i dalje vodi u generalnom plasmanu pred sledeće takmičenje koje će se održati u Madridu u julu mesecu.

U noći koja je bila u znaku japanske tradicije, Hagašino je imao uzbuđenu publiku iza sebe nakon svakog skoka, od četvrtfinala, preko polufinala, pa sve do finala sa Pažeom. Nakon što je dominirao kvalifikacijama u petak, Francuz je bio favorit za pobedu na glavnom takmičenju, na kojem su vozači skakali i do 30 metara u dalj i 15 metara u vis, izvodeći trikove koji prkose gravitaciji. Međutim, 28-ogodišnji Japanac je izveo vožnju svog života. Higašino je odrastao svega 15 minuta udaljenosti od lokacije takmičenja, koja se nalazila pored fantastičnog zamka Osaka u Nišinomaru bašti. Svoj rodni grad Osaku je napustio pre sedam godina kako bi trenirao FMX u Kaliforniji, a u Japanu je postao instant legenda u subotu.

„Ne mogu da verujem,“ rekao je Higašino nakon uzbudljive pobede u finalu. „Tom i ja smo imali sjajno finale. Nisam mislio da sam pobedio. Čast mi je što sam ovde odneo pobedu.“ Paže je takođe bio fenomenalan i osvojio je nagradu Swatch Best Move za svoj trik Double Nac Indian Whip. „Ne mogu bolje od ovoga,“ rekao je Paže. „Ovo je bilo najbolje što sam mogao da pružim.“

Rezultat: 1. Taka Higašino (JPN), 2. Tom Paže (FRA), 3. Adam Džouns (SAD), 4. Rob Adelberg (AUS), 5. Livaj Šervud (NZL), 6. Deni Tores (ESP), 7. Havier Vilegas (CHL), 8. David Rinaldo (FRA), 9. Džoš Šijan, (AUS) 10. Daicuke Suzuki (JPN)

Generalni plasman: 1. Paže 325 poena, 2. Adelberg 265, 3. Tores 245, 4. Šervud 190, 5. Higašino 165, 6. Šijan 110, 7. Džouns 110. 8. Rinaldo 105, 9. Vilegas 85, 10. Maikel Melero

Svetski rekord: Rus poleteo sa Everesta!

Tačno 60 godina nakon prvog uspona uz planinu Everest, ruska ekstremna sportska zvezda Valeri Rozov (48), poleteo je sa severne strane Everesta – najviši BASE skok ikada izveden – sa 7220 metara nadmorske visine.

Moskva (Rusija) – Posle tačno 60 godina od kad su se Edmund Hilari i Tensing Norgej popeli na najvišu planinu na svetu (8848 metara), 48-ogodišnji estremni sportski as iz Rusije uspeo je da uspešno ostvari svoj poslednji projekat. Rozov je poslednjih godina dospeo na naslovne strane širom sveta zahvaljujući svojim spektakularnim skokovima. 2009. je skočio u aktivni vulkan na Dalekom Istoku na poluostrvu Kamčatka, 2010. je skočio sa Ulvetane na Antarktiku, a 2012. je skočio sa planine Šivling na Himalajima. Tamo je skočio sa visine od 6420 metara, što je poslužilo kao finalni test za ovaj ultimativni skok čoveka koji iza sebe ima više od neverovatnih 10.000 skokova. Ovo je predstavljalo zagrevanje za njegov najspektakularniji skok do sada sa najviše planine na svetu.

Više od dve godine je uloženo u pripremu za ovaj skok, uključujući i vreme i napor koji su bili posvećeni razvijanju specijalnog novog Wingsuit-a. Rozov i njegov tim, koji je uključivao četiri šerpasa, kao i fotografe i kamermane, proveli su skoro tri nedelje na Himalajima pre skoka koji se odigrao 5. maja.

Uspon je počeo na kineskoj strani, na populanoj severnoj ruti. Rozov je odabrao mesto za svoj skok, na visini od 7220 metara. Bila su mu neophodna četiri dana da se popne iz kampa u podnožju do lokacije skoka. U tačno 14:30 sati po lokalnom vremenu, skočio je uprkos promenljivim vremenskim uslovima, sa temperaturama koje su išle i do -18 stepeni Celzijusa. Nakon što je leteo gotovo čitav minut brzinom od oko 200 km/h duž severne strane Everesta, sleteo je bezbedno na Rongbuk glečer – na visinu od 5950 metara.

„Tek kada sam se vratio kući, uvideo sam koliko je sve ovo za mene bilo naporno, kako fizički, tako i psihički,“ rekao je Rozov, nakon što se vratio kući u Moskvu.

SPREMNI ZA POLETANJE?

Dan letenja se bliži! U subotu 22. juna, 39 pilota sa svojim posadama iz cele Srbije spremno će čekati dozvolu za „poletanje“ na 1. Red Bull Flugtagu u Srbiji. Pripreme za takmičenje su u završnoj fazi, dok letelice prolaze kroz poslednje kozmetičke zahvate, a timovi isprobavaju svoje kostime u kojima će nastupiti. Jezero Ada Ciganlija će za ovaj dan dobiti potpuno nov izgled, sa zaletnom rampom i zonom za sletanje u vodu, dok će obala biti spremna da primi preko 50.000 posetilaca.

Sve je spremno za jedno od najvećih dešavanja koja nas očekuju ovog leta u Srbiji! Nakon Austrije, Amerike, Nemačke, Brazila, Australije i još 28 zemalja širom sveta, Red Bull Flugtag će najzad dati krila hazarderskim pilotima i kreativnim letećim mašinama iz cele naše zemlje. Najboljih 39 timova, od ukupno 284 koliko se prijavilo za učešće, svojim nastupima na rampi i letovima, pa čak i padovima u vodu sa 6 metara visoke rampe neće ni jednog posetioca ostaviti ravnodušnim bilo da su deca ili odrasli.

Program na Adi Ciganliji počeće u 12 časova kada se otvara izložbena zona u kojoj će posetioci moći da pogledaju letelice, razgovaraju i slikaju se sa timovima, a spektakularno otvaranje i prvi let sa rampe očekuje se u 15 časova. Kako bi zabava bila urnebesna do kraja, dobro poznata lica Nikola Ðuričko, Ivana Bajić i Ajs Nigrutin biće zaduženi za vođenje programa i davanje dozvola za poletanje, dok će takmičare ocenjivati stručni žiri sastavljen od poznatih ličnosti, sportista i stručnjaka za vazduhoplovstvo.

Kako će se odabrati pobednik?
Na Red Bull Flugtagu prvenstveno je bitna kreativnost letelice, ali i nastup tima na rampi i daljina. Pre poletanja, svaki tim će imati 30 sekundi vremena za nastup na rampi, a poželjno je da članovi tima budu odeveni u skladu sa svojom letelicom. Nastup na rampi, letelicu i postignutu daljinu ocenjivaće četvoročlani žiri. Iz tog razloga, može da se desi da pobedi letelica koja nije imala najduži let, već je nasmejala publiku do suza.

Timove koji se nađu na pobedničkom postolju očekuju nezaboravne nagrade. Prvoplasirana ekipa imaće priliku da uživa u letu sa predsedničkim avionom Josipa Broza Tita – Daglas DC6, koji se danas nalazi u Red Bullovom Hangaru 7 u Austriji. Drugoplasirani tim će osvojiti let sa akro grupom Stars iz Novog Sada u mlaznom avionu Galeb G2, dok trećeplasiranu ekipu očekuju padobranski tandem skokovi. Posebna nagrada, u vidu akrobatskog leta, očekuje i tim koji uspe da obori svetski rekord u daljinskom letu od 69,79 metara.

Više informacija o samom dešavanju možete pronaći na www.redbullflugtag.rs.