Here's a couple photos from day one snowboarding in Russia, a new land. After a 40 hour travel day followed by a 10 hour vodka-bath party, we woke up to try to get everyones mind wrapped around some urban shredding. We went to scope a bunch of spots that were really sketchy, but which our newly appointed Russian guide/photog/expert assured us were really great.One spot in particular was a steep down bar with a 5-foot long landing, into a dirty duck poop pond. Clearly, hitting the rail would land you land you in duck shit. The conversation went like this:
Nick Dirks: "That rail lands right in the water."
Guide: "No it doesn't."
Nick: "No, it DOES."
Guide: "No, it doesn't, and besides the water is shallow."
We moved on quickly, to scope out some other sketchy spots before deciding on this down-flat ledge that Nick set up as a wall-jam to down-flat. We ended up having a pretty good day for waking up really really "jet lagged" and then being pressured to launch into duck poo.
Then we went to McDonalds of Moscow which is similar to the US-version, except that instead of special sauce, they have 'cheese sauce' to dip your fries in. Pretty cool. Then we had free time. For the video version of our trip check Thank You, Baby. the DVD is free on our online store, you just have to pay for shipping.
Airblaster Trip to Russia, Part 2! Join Nick Dirks and
Brandon Cocard as they travel from the metropolis of Moscow to Dombai, a
small mountain town deep in the untamed North Caucasus Mountains of
Russia. What do you do when the power is out in a tiny mountain town at
the far edge of civilization? Rent 4-wheelers and gun it. Duh. For
the entire Russia story, and a free DVD full of shredding and good
times, head over to http://store.myairblaster.com/.
During the filming of Respect Your Elders, Airblaster riders Travis Parker, Brandon
Cocard, and Ben Lynch spent a good amount of time down in Tahoe. Tahoe
is the home to Travis, Brandon, and filmer Kyle Norman Schwartz, so
these guys knew where to find the best riding regardless of conditions.
Check out some Lost Footage from Resourceful Gnome's Respect Your Elders and visit myairblaster.com to get your own copy of the DVD!
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Austrian Airblaster rider Alvaro Vogel puts The Parker Jacket up against the deep Canadian powder in the second part of True Color Film's Snow Cones & Cotton Candy.
We finally have a winner!!! Daniel Pellissier used his Ninja Suit as part of his Sub Zero costume for Halloween, I'm sure he stayed plenty warm while running around trick or treating. Daniel receives a $100 gift certificate to our online store!!! Congrats Daniel!!!
Airblaster Trip to Russia, Part 1! Russia is a different world with very few rap radio stations. Join Nick Dirks and Brandon Cocard as they f_ off in Moscow, shredding a ledge in a Moscow city park that allows 4-wheelers. Then head up to the Traektoria Snowboard Park for some icy laps, wall rides, and firecrackers. A good time was had by all. For the entire Russia story, and a free DVD full of shredding and good times, go to myairblaster.com