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…
Come try out the best boards on the planet! Free, just bring Valid I.D & Credit Card. Must be 18 years old or have a parent to sign your life away!!
So we decided to occupy Mt Baker for the opening day… and we are glad to report: Nipple deep dry epic powder conditions! La Nina is back!
Here is a little POVid from Lib Tech Skunk Ape Trevor Phillips, with special guests Forrest Burki, Kurt Jenson, Jason Robinson, Pat McCarthry and other random baker shreds.
Here are a few snapshots to give you an idea of how rad it was.
Photos by G Trevor Phillips
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?
