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Crazy Avalanche footage from Canale Holzer in the Dolomites

Jeff Arrington — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:38:16 +0000

Breathtaking Slopestyle snowboarding in the Pre-Olympic season - Champs Leysin 2013

Jeff Arrington — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:18:02 +0000

America sweeps Woman’s Podium, Finland’s Janne Korpi prevents a route

This is some great footage. Props to the crew and editors.

Europe’s oldest snowboard contest, the Champs Leysin had a cloudy start during the semi finals. But for the finals the unique slopestyle parcours waited for the best 6 women and the 12 best men with perfect conditions. This 5 Star World Snowboard Tour contest combines two Olympic formats in one course. In addition to the classicslopestyle parts the riders had to face a half pipe. This unparalleled combination of two Olympic formats was special for the riders and the thrilled spectators too.

Slopestyle will be a part of the Olympic Games Program 2014 in Sochi for the first time and the riders showed impressively how much it means to compete there. They knew how to convince the jury with tricks like double backflips and Switch Backside Double Cork 1080.

Janne Korpi from Finland triumphed at the Men’s Competition with an astonishing second run of 94.25 points, picked with Tricks like the Switch Backside 1080 Mute.Spencer Link and Scott Moline, both from the USA, followed on the places two and three.

At the Women’s final the US-girls dominated the competition and sweep the podium. The 16 year old Ty Walker won and Jordie Karlinski finished 2nd followed by Phoebe Novello.

World's Most Insane Rope Swing Ever!!! - Canyon Cliff Jump

Jeff Arrington — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:29:10 +0000

devinsupertramp· and the crew have done it up right again!!! If you've missed their videos your in for a treat for sure. Watch it here, and go Full Screen for the full effect. Enjoy!!!

Red Bull Storm Chase 2013

Jeff Arrington — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:29:28 +0000

Ten of the world’s best windsurfers from eight countries completed a demanding competition in Kerry, Ireland during the first mission of the Red Bull Storm Chase – the most-challenging windsurfing contest of all time. Despite recorded storm-force gusts of up to 74 knots (137kmh) and fierce 20-ft waves, after possibly the most radical day in windsurfing history the top 6 surfers move on to the second mission. It were Victor Fernandez (ESP), Thomas Traversa (FRA), Julien Taboulet (FRA), Robby Swift (GBR), Marcillio Browne (BRA) and Dany Bruch (GER) who showed the best overall impression displaying superior wave selection and super high aerials. These six now get to wait for the next big storm to hit until March 22. The four best riders of the second round advance to the third mission scheduled from 22nd July onwards. The winner of the third and final Red Bull Storm Chase mission will then be crowned the “king of the storm chase”. © Red Bull Media House

Red Bull Storm Chase 2013 – Storm 1/ Ireland - Highlights from world of freesports on Vimeo.

Jeremy Jones and TGR going BIG with Deeper and Further

Jeff Arrington — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:07:13 +0000

The first installment in a trilogy of epic snowboard films "Deeper" is a must see. TGR plus Jeremy Jones and crew have taken it to the next level for sure in this back-country thrill ride that takes us beyond the typical Heli-powered snowboarding we are used to seeing and get down and dirty with split decks, snow shoes, ice axes and all the other necessities for human powered Extreme riding. I have written about this movie before, but if you missed it or haven't seen it in a while, this video from Outside television does it good justice.

Watch in full screen mode for sure.

the first red bull supernatural goes down

Jeff Arrington — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:59:53 +0000

Some may say it was a set-up. Others, like myself know better. Yup, Travis Rice wins the first ever Red Bull Supernatural and does it in style. And who better to take the prize of Numero Uno. If you've been paying attention to snowboarding then you know who the Best Freakin Snowboarder on the Planet is. Not just my opinion but fact.

Check local listings to watch the whole thing go down on March 31st 2012.

Here are the results. John Jackson won Best Trick.

1	Travis Rice 91
2	Gigi Rüf 84
3	Nicolas Muller 82.60
4	John Jackson 80.60
5	Lucas Debari 77
6	Kazu Kokubo 75.5
7	Jake Blauvelt 73.10
8	David Carrier Porcheron 69.2
9	Eero Niemela 68.9
10	Devun Walsh 68.8

the perfect 100

Jeff Arrington — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:09:59 +0000

There are a myriad of things in sports that rank right up there with Gold Medals, winning Championship games and being at the top of your particular sport. And you have to admit, Shaun White is at the top when it comes to the Superpipe. Many times I have stood at the bottom of the Pipe in Park City and watched the riders Kill it on one of the best Half Pipes in the U.S. It never stops blowing me away when you see the practice rounds go down and notice that there's one Guy that gets out of the Pipe farther than anyone else, you know it's Shaun White. Lately it seems Shaun has taken it to the next level with the stuff he's throwing down in the Pipe. I'm a big fan of X-Games and look forward to both summer and winter X. This year was no different, culminating with the last event on Sunday night, the Superpipe. As the competition unfolds it's clear who's going to dominate. With 1 run left, and the Gold metal rapped up Shaun White rolls into the pipe for his third and final victory run. And what a victory run it was. But, on his last trick it is clear that he drags a hand on the pipe as he lands, and it almost looks like both hands give the wall a touch. As the judges tally up the score the usual hugs and high fives go down in the white camp, escalating to total insanity when it is announced that his score is the mother of all achievements, a Perfect 100!
Now I can see in the heat of the moment, thinking for a second that this run is a perfect score, but I think giving the Holiest of Holy's is a stretch with a touch on a landing. Sooner or later in any sport the best of the best put it all together for one amazing series of things that reward them with the highest possible score. I don't think this is it.
You should watch the video and decide for yourself. Pay close attention on the last trick as he lands and gives the wall a touch. Perfect? Really? I don't know. But still Amazing!

The Shape of a surfboard

Jeff Arrington — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:10:16 +0000

You have to understand, I'm a snow dude. Where I live, I'm land locked. The closest I come to surfing is riding the White Wave on a Sick powder day. (which I just did on a 40 inch epic weekend here in Utah!!!) This is why I slacked a little on the posts but Bam, here we go with a take on surfboard shaping and what it entails. I'm intrigued by the pure love that surfers have for their sport. As with what I do, they live to ride and ride to live. But, when you take a look at the behind the scenes stuff of what happens when a surfboard is born you realize the true passion of surfboard shaping and surfing itself.

In Built To Ride - Volume 1 - we delve into the world of Santa Barbara, California surfboard shaper, Jason Feist and meet the man behind J7 Surfboards.

for more on Jason Feist and J7 Surfboards, please visit:
j7surfdesigns.com/

surfer: Keoni Cuccia

a film by Andy Miller & Robin Moore
plusmproductions.com/

Travis Rice and 17 other riders get set for the future of snowboard competitions- the red bull supernatural is coming

Jeff Arrington — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:28:47 +0000

Here it comes, the future of snowboard comps. Red Bull, Travis Rice and the rest of the crew are bringing the Supernatural to network tv for your viewing pleasure.

Here is a discription from the Red Bull site:

Snowboarding legend Travis Rice spent most of his past winters travelling around the globe in the search of the best natural features to perform his breathtaking snowboarding stunts, as one can witness in his latest movie The Art of Flight. For Red Bull Supernatural it was time to switch the strategy and all the preparation and work for this unique snowboarding competition was done during the summer time. The outcome is an ultimate backcountry snowboarding course with more than 100 man-made features located at the Baldface Lodge, Nelson, BC. From February 3-8, 18 of the world’s best snowboarders will be able to ride this dream come true during Red Bull Supernatural…

Finally, a Snowboard Compitition that is tailor made for guys like Travis. This is some Sick stuff that should not be missed. Mark you calendar and set the DVR. March 31st 2012 it all goes down.

that's a wrap........ x-dance shines once again with an amazing show

Jeff Arrington — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:48:17 +0000

The x-dance Action Sports film festival for 2012 is in the books, and what a great year it was. The action sports community keeps gaining more traction as the athletes, filmers and producers go to amazing lengths to bring us awe inspiring and breathtaking films that, just a few years ago were totally unattainable. The cinematography alone has seen huge gains as they push the boundaries of all types of sport and bring us to locations that will blow you away. From turquoise waters to the highest peaks and everything in between, the industry has made it possible through sponsors and partners for us, the public to be there with them and join in the experience.

This year, the best film went to "All.I.Can." a ski film that, if you have not seen it I suggest you do. Here is a description from the x-dance site:

"An unparalleled cinematic experience: All.I.Can is a stunning exploratory essay that compares the challenges of big mountain skiing to the challenges of global climate change. Shot over 2 years on 5 continents using state of the art camera equipment, the world's best skiers deliver inspirational performances while All.I.Can expands our vision of the natural world. Experience the majesty of Morocco's desert peaks, Greenland's icy fjords, Chile's volcanic craters, Alaskan spine walls, and more. Join the revolution and revel in one of the most spectacular and thematically captivating films ever created in the action sports genre."

And, this year the Lifetime Achievement Award went to iconic surf film maker Jack McCoy. Since the early 70's Jack has been documenting surf in amazing fashion. His "Deeper Shade of Blue" shows that fact.

Description:

"A Deeper Shade Of Blue" is not a surf movie, it is a film about surfing’s deepest roots: in the subconscious; in ancient lore; in the craft of surfboard building; in man’s perpetual quest for a joyful relationship with the natural world.

In eleven interwoven chapters, today’s leading surfers are linked to those who came before, for a deeper appreciation of what it means to be a surfer and the soulful underlying power of modern surf culture.

This is a big picture of a memorable story, beautifully told. It is a film about feeling good to be alive…and it will make you feel good and especially proud to be a surfer."

We want to thank everyone at x-dance for having us, and letting our crew cover all the action up-front and personal. Ann Wycoff, Brian Wimmer and Eric Barrett have always been such awesome hosts.

Thanks Guys, from all The Real Outside crew.