SIA!

over on the west coast, andy checked out the Snowsports Industry America (SIA) show in vegas. he took lots of dope snaps of some sick designs and fresh gear rollin out for the 09/10 season.

ooh la la...some fancy packaging on these bindings

rome snowboard's addictive collection...check out that my little pony board



so much cool shit i'm sure andy was feelin' like a kid in a candy store.

ride snowboards

one of dd's designs makes the top 30 entries in this year's Snowboard Art Contest for Ride Snowboards! holla! we'll be bringin it even harder for next year, since first prize gets their design on a board. how sweet is that?! check out all the finalists here. and if you happen to live in Seattle, check out the reception event this saturday, where the top entries will be featured in their gallery for the month of february.

update: slideshow and video is now up...winners posted!
and a dude checkin out the board!

shepard fairey

shepard fairey has recently won the "characters approved" award from usa network that honors leading innovators who are shaping american culture. other honorees are Lupe Fiasco, David Chang, Patrick Robinson, Charles Best, Jimmy Wales and Jennifer Siegal. check em out here.

via WoosterCollective

Lakai Final Flare Outtakes Animation Video

likin' this animation vid. i smell a video sideproject, 'cept we do one with snowboarding.

durex balloon animals

awesome durex ad by superfad. simply hilarkious. check out the outtakes as well.

if movie posters were honest

new titles give no room for mystery. some funny movie posters here.
via SpeakUp

gobama

spankin' new president today. it's official.