Mervin Manufacturing » Events http://www.mervin.com The World's Most environMENTAL Snowboard Factory! Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:26:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Mervin at Zumiez 100K http://www.mervin.com/2012/01/16/mervin-at-zumiez-100k/ http://www.mervin.com/2012/01/16/mervin-at-zumiez-100k/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:23:24 +0000 Webmonkey http://www.mervin.com/?p=3390 “100k is a party where  Zumiez invites a lucky group of snowboarders to Keystone to meet all their favorite pro skateboarders. Deprived of oxygen and plied with bottomless white wine the snowboarders launch in to awkward conversation with their skateboarding betters who frantically search the crowd around them for someone cooler.   Sorry buddy, you’re not going anywhere until you tell me what video project your working on. Also at 100k there are white tigers, Tony Hawks, reality TV stars, Small Waynes, Screech, more white wine and 1000 young people that sold a crap load of stuff at Zumiez stores nationwide.  Thanks Zumiez for inviting us and for the opportunity to experience some sort of cross between the MTV music awards, the Lost Boys hideout (Peter Pan), the other Lost Boys hideout (90s vampires) and the set for Fully Flared.  Next year, if I’m invited back, I’m bringing my snowboard!” ~Jesse Burtner

“Even without epic snow conditions, the groomers were endless and flawless.  Corduroy as far as you can see, and with all the new Mervin tech under our feet we were carving like nobody’s business.  The celeb sightings were awesome, and the whole scene was really energizing.  Thanks Zumiez for the invite, and for giving us all a good reason to celebrate!” ~ Barrett Christy

]]> http://www.mervin.com/2012/01/16/mervin-at-zumiez-100k/feed/ 0 The Dirksen Derby: From the Eyes of Mervin NW http://www.mervin.com/2011/12/19/the-dirksen-derby-from-the-eyes-of-mervin-nw/ http://www.mervin.com/2011/12/19/the-dirksen-derby-from-the-eyes-of-mervin-nw/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:32:55 +0000 Webmonkey http://www.mervin.com/?p=3332 By Ryan Davis, Mervin NW Rep

The NW Mervin crew went to host a demo at Mt. Bachelor and to check out the Dirksen Derby. I have to say: After 23 years of attending the Mt Baker LBS… the Dirksen Derby at Bachelor is an all time event that embodies what is special about our “anti” sport.

Well done Mr. Dirksen and all of the shred community in Bend. I’ll return every year :)

Highlights:

  • Forrest Burke one footing the split race in a poncho.
  • Terje Haakonsen showing up.
  • Manifest and the spirit of ARob.
  • Meeting Gerry.
  • Blair, Matt Shredgers, JRob, Maria, Adam Haynes, Tucker Andrews, Scotty, Forrest Burke, Max and Gus Warbington all killing it on hand made Mervin boards.
  • Knowing that snowboarding is in a good place :)

Thanks:
Josh Dirksen, Scotty Whitlake, Jake Price, Gerry Lopez, Becky Kinney, the Warbington’s, Tim Lawler and the demo crew, Tory Bland and all the shred community of Bend OR.

Visit Espn.com for rad video and story from the Dirksen Derby…

Visit Snowboarder for some cool photos from the Dirksen Derby…

Visit Yobeat for the full story from the Dirksen Derby…

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Lib Tech’s Downtown Throwdown made it’s first appearance in beautiful San Francisco. Nestled in between City Hall, the Library and the Asian Art Museum the event added snowboarding to the diverse culture of the region. And the riding was off the richter scale, new levels of insanity! Tricks were invented and small fortunes made, Dylan “Juggalito” Alito took the win with his axe wielding dominance. Thanks to all the sponsors: Lib Tech, Zumiez, Arnette, Mt Bachelor, Monster Engery, Vans, Go Pro, Sierra at Tahoe, Think Thank, Pow Gloves, SFO, diecutstickers.com, Skullcandy and Snowboarder Magazine.

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The impressive rider list featuring past DTTD winners Ryan Paul and Nick Visconti provided a constant barrage of next level tricks for a full two hours. Any trick you could think of happened and the guest judging panel of Sean Genovese, LNP, Darrell Mathes, Johnny Lazz and Zac Marben had their work cut out for them. Jesse Burtner and Preston Strout kept everyone informed and entertained while the Snowboy Productions crew kept it all smooth.


Photos by Tim Zimmerman

When it was all over local Lib rider Stefan Krumm (who qualified at the Spokane stop of The Feeders!) definitely held his own and took home the Zumiez Destroyer award for his efforts. Scott Stevens took 5th place and keep the crowd cheering all day, Dylan Alito rode strong and took home 4th place and also scored the coveted Crab Grab “Seafood Dinner for Two” award. HD&HR and last year’s DTTD winner Ryan Paul took 3rd and $1000 for his efforts. Dylan Thompson grabbed $2500 for 2nd place with textbook tricks all day and kept the crowd stoked with a 50/50 front flip to 50/50 on the kink ledge but could not quite take down Brandon Hobush who took home the $5000 I.O.U. in his first DTTD.

All 5 of these riders who placed are signed up for the San Francisco Downtown Throwdown on Oct 29…who’s ready for the rematch?

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Last year’s champ Ryan Paul and at least this many photogs and filmers will be on hand to experience the mayhem and the glory as $10,000 is awarded. It’s not “total coverage” unless your there too!

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The summer stop of the Boxes for Days tour touched down at High Cascade Snowboard Camp on Mt Hood for a day of boxes, bananas and Burtner. Thanks to HCSC, Lib Tech, GNU, Coal, Snowboarder Mag, Poler and Snowboy Productions for making it possible.

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Here’s a little breakdown from the eyes of NW Reps I-Phone.
Summer time at Mt Hood, HCSC, Think Thank’s Ransack Rebellion, Boxes for Days… and big ollies on bananas.
Ransack was sick with standout parts from Lib riders: Jason Robinson, Jesse Burtner and Ted Borland.
HCSC is in full effect w/ plenty of snow on the hill and features for days
Boxes for Days went off with plenty of bananas and killer prizes for creativity…

Bananas were giving us fuel to ride bananas and then win the highest ollie contest at Americas Next Pro Model. Congrats Forest Bailey for proving you can accomplish anything with bananas.

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Here’s a shot of the first section of the Rhythm n Bruise course from the start mound. This was yesterday’s progress. Coming together nicely. Today we started the 3rd section of 5. This course will not disappoint. More pictures to come as the weather improves…

Sick Trophies…


RESULTS:

PRO MEN
1st Kent Callister
2nd Austin Hironaka
3rd Ben Hammer
4th Brice Niebuhr
5th Hunter Burks

PRO WOMEN
1st Carrie Uren
2nd Mia Abbett
3rd Hannah Hammer

AM 1 (18-29)
1st Cory Elliff
2nd Mikey Swearingen
3rd Jesse Gouveia
4th Justin Packard
5th Kraemer Rickman

AM 2 (13-17)
1st Jacob Krugmire
2nd Connelly Brooks
3rd Vaughan Gilmore
4th Noah Staley

CRUISERS (40+)
1st Johan Malkoski
2nd Mike Cummins
3rd Dave Wray
4th Bryan Rushforth

EXPERT (30-39)
1st Kris Melton
2nd Travis Thompson
3rd Matt Roder
4th Tate Vasey

GROM (12 and under)
1st Milo Malkoski
2nd Seth Berry

SKI
1st Jesse Thrasher
2nd Casey Cannon
3rd Zach Mahre
4th Tyler Forman

Story and More Photos:

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A special congratulations goes out the the Eric and Cody Warble, the first father and son to both win the coveted Golden Duct Tape Trophies. Bend Oregon’s Gus Warbington won the Juniors for a second year in a row, and his bother Max took Silver in Mens Younger Ams, also Maria Debari took Silver in the Pro Women’s Category
Congratulations to all of the racers! And special thanks to the Mt Baker Crew!

PHOTO GALLERY BY TIM ZIMMERMAN

VIDEO BY TIM STANFORD

Congratulations to all of the racers!
MERVIN LBS PODIUMS:

GOLD
Eric Warble
Mid Masters – 1:34.81
Board: Lib Tech Banana Magic

GOLD
Cody Warble
Next Generation – 1:40.59
Board: GNU DK Mini

GOLD
Gus Warbington
Juniors – 1:34.83
Board: GNU Riders Choice

SILVER
Maria DeBari
Pro Women – 1:33.88
Board: Lib Tech Dark Series

SILVER
Mike Cummins
Mid Masters – 1:35.31
Board: Lib Tech Phoenix

SILVER
Max Warbington
Younger Amateur Men – 1:32.48
Board: GNU Riders Choice

BRONZE
Matteo Soltane
Next Generation – 1:55.62
Board: Lib Tech Lib Ripper

BRONZE
Weeg Simmons
Women Masters – 139.30
Board: Gnu B-Pro

BRONZE
Hank Kennedy
Juniors – 142.01

For a complete list of results visit: mtbaker.us

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