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Benny Deeg Local Low Down ? Diedamskopf, Austria

by Dana
Mar 26th 2012 - 0 comments

With neighbours like Lech, Zurs, St Anton and Montafon it?s unsurprising that the resort of Diedamskopf has remained a locals secret. Tucked away in Austria?s Vorarlberg, it?s only 50km from the famous lake side town of Bregenz, but with an hour?s drive to the base of the resort, only those that know how good Diedamskopf [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/44/65/47/446547.jpeg[/IMG]

Yannick Bovard et Xavier Favre: The Beanie Gap

by Dana
Mar 25th 2012 - 0 comments

  « Allo, hein, c’est qui ? Ah Pierre, euh appelle les Collet pour savoir où tu dors, moi je suis complétement mort dans mon lit, bonne nuit » C’est par ces mots que Xavier Favre, m’accueille à la Chapelle d’Abondance le vendredi 9 mars au soir alors qu’il vient de finir le shape de [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/44/60/89/446089.jpeg[/IMG]

Method Shadow Puppet

by Dana
Mar 24th 2012 - 0 comments

Just to prove it’s a method and not a backscratcher or suitcase, Yannick filmed his shadow grabbing a tweaky Method air. More fool the dude sat in Yannick’s shadow’s landing.[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/44/57/01/445701.jpeg[/IMG]

Graffiti Talks ? Deadboy

by Dana
Mar 23rd 2012 - 0 comments

Between the Lines is a documentary about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s war on graffiti and its impact on the City, artists and citizens. “Graffiti Talks” is presented in conjunction with the documentary that is currently in production. The web series will differ in style and story-line, but presents a great opportunity to share some footage [...]

Ricky Bates and a Casual Double

by Dana
Mar 21st 2012 - 0 comments

Ever heard of Amplid Ambush team rider Ricky Bates? I’m guessing your answer is no… for now. This season Ricky has been filming with a mixed crew of skiers and snowboarders called the Idahomies (see what they did there). The whole crew has been sledding to usually inaccessible terrain and poaching some rad fresh lines [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/44/39/46/443946.jpeg[/IMG]

Rocky Maloney Takes Rad Photos

by Dana
Mar 20th 2012 - 0 comments

If you’ve seen a snap of Cartel rider McRae Williams in a magazine, an Amplid catalogue or on this blog, the likelihood is that it’s Rocky Maloney behind the lens. Park City based Rocky doesn’t shoot exclusively with McRae, he works with ski legend Tanner Hall and a whole host of other pros too and [...]

JNorm Talking Shop

by Dana
Mar 19th 2012 - 0 comments

We posted this edit of Windells legend, Amplid Cartel team rider Justin Norman slaying the Windells set-up earlier in the year… of course if you haven’t seen it, go widescreen and get watching, Justin kills it. No, the reason for this blog post is an interview with Justin about his season so far, a recent [...]

Ski à la Sambuy: Morgan Sauerwald

by Dana
Mar 18th 2012 - 0 comments

Excuse  my french, but: “Prenons le temps de skier” ou comment vivre une belle descente de fin de journée à la Sambuy.” Spot: La Sambuy Run: Le Banc de la Linguale Skieur: Ambush Rider Morgan Sauerwald “Morgan Sauerwald” is such a rad name. It always reminds me of either a brit veteran car, or some [...]

Enter the Dragon? TV

by Dana
Mar 17th 2012 - 0 comments

Riding for DaKine obviously has its benefits… cosy gloves and more travel lugage than even Mariah Carey and her lecherous entourage could use are the first that spring to mind. Cartel Team rider JNorm recently experienced another benefit when DaKine sent him to the Billabong Attack event in Japan. During a day off Justin got [...]

A Crow Snowboarding

by Dana
Mar 16th 2012 - 0 comments

Most amazing video you’ve ever seen. A crow riding on a piece of plastic, down a rootop. And hiking back up, again and again. Good taste !

SUPERMAN DOESN?T EXIST

by Dana
Mar 15th 2012 - 0 comments

Superman backflips do though. Like this one from ambush rider Simon Guenther. Frozen in Damüls the other day, by Uta Gischas.[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/44/09/44/440944.jpeg[/IMG]

Steve Stepp Gets the Red Epic Treatment

by Dana
Mar 14th 2012 - 0 comments

The progression of freestyle skiing and snowboarding over the last decade has been explosive. With the progression in riding has come an equally impressive improvement in film making, no doubt helped by the development of digital camera equipment and editing software. The current pinnacle of camera technology is the awesome RED Epic a camera capable [...]

McRae Williams? Local Low Down ? Canyons Resort, Utah

by Dana
Mar 13th 2012 - 0 comments

Photo: Ross Downard When Amplid Cartel team rider McRae Williams? busy calendar of Dew Tour stops, photo shoots and contest invites like the John Olson Invitational aren?t dragging him across the globe like a wandering nomad, McRae likes to head to his local resort Canyons, Utah. Situated a mere four miles from down town Park [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/97/69/439769.jpeg[/IMG]

The Best Music You?ve Never Heard ? VOL 11

by Dana
Mar 12th 2012 - 0 comments

  Insomnia Radio – awesome mix tapes, nothing to add. Download some of the best indie tracks RIGHT HERE. Playlist Rogue Wave ? Publish My Love East Of western ? Failure Aaron Schroeder ? A Movin? Movin? Train New Atlantic ? This Time Around Exit Clov ? Beast Simone Onelinedrawing ? We Had A Deal [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/91/45/439145.jpeg[/IMG]

This Is Why Amplid Runs Contests!

by Dana
Mar 11th 2012 - 0 comments

Amplid HQ just received an email from Name for Fame contest winner Willie Nelson. The delivery guy just dropped-off Willie?s winnings, a pair of 175 Amplid Provokes and from the photo he emailed us damn does he look stoked! This is the kind of reaction we like to see.[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/87/30/438730.jpeg[/IMG]

DANIE MICHEL MANAGING

by Dana
Mar 10th 2012 - 0 comments

Normally Dani is managing the swiss ARC team. Looks like he’s doing a good job managing himself and his SYNTAX’ ![IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/84/04/438404.jpeg[/IMG]

Andy Nitsche is Relentless

by Dana
Mar 9th 2012 - 0 comments

No he’s not been hooked-up by one of those radioactive energy drink manufacturers, although Andy’s productivity is so non-stop we’re beginning to wonder if Andy’s blood is 90% cafine. This week Andy’s been working on his elbow rail skills at the Jib Garden, Waidring. It turns-out the old adage is true, practice does make perfect.

DJ Kefian ? Brooklyn Radio Boom Bap Guest Mix

by Dana
Mar 8th 2012 - 0 comments

This month DJ Kefian cooks up a fine selection of boom bap rap & hip hop classics in our guest mix series. Back home in Freiburg (Germany) he produces his own radio show, spins at the Eardrum party series and runs with Freiburg’s infamous Lazer Posse. Enjoy this mix of classic rap music: Heltah Skeltah, [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/73/77/437377.jpeg[/IMG]

The Best Music You?ve Never Heard ? VOL 11

by Dana
Mar 8th 2012 - 0 comments

  Insomnia Radio – awesome mix tapes, nothing to add. Download some of the best indie tracks RIGHT HERE. Playlist Rogue Wave ? Publish My Love East Of western ? Failure Aaron Schroeder ? A Movin? Movin? Train New Atlantic ? This Time Around Exit Clov ? Beast Simone Onelinedrawing ? We Had A Deal [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/73/32/437332.jpeg[/IMG]

DJ Kefian ? Brooklyn Radio Boom Bap Guest Mix

by Dana
Mar 7th 2012 - 0 comments

This month DJ Kefian cooks up a fine selection of boom bap rap & hip hop classics in our guest mix series. Back home in Freiburg (Germany) he produces his own radio show, spins at the Eardrum party series and runs with Freiburg’s infamous Lazer Posse. Enjoy this mix of classic rap music: Heltah Skeltah, [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/69/61/436961.jpeg[/IMG]