“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
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…
Lib Tech’s Downtown Throwdown is headed to San Francisco October 29th.
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.
Lib Tech’s Downtown Throwdown made it’s way back to Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square this past weekend and you couldn’t have asked for a better event. The weather was amazing, the crowd was large, people were stoked and the riding was off the chain.
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?
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!
