- An excerpt from Side Effect Boardshop -

That is right, on November 13th via Antarctica the scumdogs of the universe GWAR will be descending in on Bend, Oregon with a live performance at the premiere of Mack Dawg Productions new snowboard film Down With People Presented by K2 Snowboarding and Catapult Productions.

It’s election year again, and GWAR has captured our favorite politicians in between the senseless debates to take them on a bloody ride, and a craptacular mashup of a tour. Sleazy P Martini (GWAR Manager) has even come out of semi - retirement of managing the entire porn industry to make sure that this will be the squarest test of American presidential metal he can rig. Clinton and Obama are sure to be to be tortured at the hands of Oderus and Bone Snapper, and McCain mcskinned. All three candidates will be forced to prove their Presidential chops in the wrestling arena. Yes, all three candidates are on a fight card that also includes Bozo Destructo and Sawborg Destructo in an all out tag team match vs. GWAR. It’s rumored that GWAR may put hometown snowboarders and Down With People shredders Austin Smith and Curtis Ciszek on the fight card as well.

Danger Ehren of MTV’s Jackass will join in and host the show. Here Danger Ehren will be getting bonkers, hitting unsuspecting audience members upside the cranium with loads of product from our sponsors. Also performing is Kingdom Of Sorrow, featuring Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed/Host of MTV’s Head Bangers Ball, along with members of Crowbar and Portland Oregon’s Toxic Holocaust is set to rip open the show and get the party started.

Do not miss the bloodbath! Steal your parent’s credit card, pawn your brothers Kirby Pucket rookie card and make it to Bend, Oregon for one of the best snowboard premieres in the nation.

Sponsored By: K2 Snowboarding – Volcom – Salomon – Dakine – Skull Candy – 686 – Side Effect Boardshop – Quiksilver – Capita – Skjersaa’s – Nomis – Burton – Phoenix Inn – TransWorld Snowboarding

When: November 13th 2008 at 7:00PM

Where: Bend Oregon At The Midtown Music Hall

This month Burton’s movie “It’s Always Snowing Somewhere” will premiere in eleven North American cities over the span of two weeks. Each stop will also feature athlete autograph sessions and after parties. It’s Always Snowing Somewhere features scenes from a never-ending winter with the Burton team traveling from the southern to northern hemisphere, from Alaska to Argentina.

The movie features action footage from Shaun White, Terje Haakonsen, Natasza Zurek, Gigi Rüf, JP Solberg, Heikki Sorsa, Nicolas Müller, Tadashi Fuse, Frederik Kalbermatten, Jeremy Jones, Jussi Oksanen, DCP, Mads Jonsson, Trevor Andrew, Keegan Valaika, Kevin Pearce, Danny Davis, Kazuhiro Kokubo, Mikkel Bang, Mikey Rencz and Peetu Piiroinen.

It’s Always Snowing Somewhere premiere date and location:

Grand Central Restaurant and Bowling Lounge
Bowl with the team riders, free rental shoes for the first 100 guests, free food and bowling until 11:00pm.
Doors Open: 6:30pm
Movie: 7:30pm
Burton Raffle: 8:30pm (proceeds going to CHILL)
After Party: 9:00pm 21+

This fall, the Burton Movie Tour takes snowboarding to the streets, giving fans in cities around the world the chance to meet riders, see the new Burton movie and get stoked for the upcoming season. Special thanks go out to sponsors Burton Snowboards, SoBe, Corona, Ubisoft, Transworld Snowboarding and Snowboard Canada for making the tour happen.

Be there for the unveiling of Travis Rice’s new snowboard video “That’s It, That’s All” tomorrow night at the Roseway Theatre 7229 NE Sandy blvd in Portland Oregon.  Two showings 6:30pm and 8:30pm.  Red Bull and Quiksilver have pulled out all the stops on this new feature film that is sure to blow you away!  With the sizeable budget of these two heavyweights you can rest assure that no expense was beyond reach.  Heading up the cinematography is none other than the mastermind Curt Morgan, the second half of Travis’s production company “Brainfarm”.  With his talents of filming for Grenade films and the Community Project, Curt has managed to encompass super technical riding that pushes the limits of snowboarding all while achieving that National Geographic stylistic genre.  Be prepared for amazement with the likes of riders Mark Landvik, Nicolas Muller, and Jeremy Jones (to name a few) as they explore the mountains of Alaska and Jackson Hole to see what’s in store for you.  This is anticipated to be the most progressive film ever in the snowboard industry.  Aside from the technical riding, the panoramic scenes and birds eye views from above in the helicopter are something no one should miss.  Filmed with a Cineflex Camera System mounted to the bottom of the helicopter, the resolution capture is unexplainable.  In short, “Perfect!”  I can’t wait to see what the final product is like.

TruSnow and Portland Boarding Company are proud to offer a special discount to customers shopping for all their riding needs through October 17th.  See our huge line of inventory from brands like Burton, K2, Salomon, Rome, Ride, 686, Holden and more to take advantage of preseason deals on 2009 Snowboards, Snowboard Boots, Snowboard Bindings, Snowboard Outerwear and accessories.

Portland Boarding Company is located at:
12930 SE Hwy 212
Clackamas, OR 97015

K2 Snowboards hosted the Video Premier of “Double Decade” at Clinton St. Theatre in Portland, OR.  The venue was small, but cozy seats housing 200+ people and flowing PBR’s kept the party rocking.  The theatre frequently offers showings of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.  The video showcased the next progression in riding with many very well-received segments from all your favorite riders. Riders like Wille Yli-Luoma, Jeremy Jones, Eero Ettala, and Jussi Oksanen tighten up the game with exceptional talent. The movie incorporated 20 years worth of snowboarding pioneers and ground breaking MDP parts over the years from names like Chris Roach, Bryan Iguchi, Noah Salasnek,  Ingemar Backman, Jamie Lynn and JP Walker.  “Double Decade” breaks out the jams with a mix of music from the likes of the Pet Shop Boys, Devo, David Bowie, Doobie Brothers, and – believe it or not – the Grass Root’s “Let’s Live For Today” for a very soulful and artistic Jussi part.

(NW K2 Snowboard Rep, Dan Sorcinelli)

This premier is one of many that has brought on the stoke for this winter season.  Pray for snow!  Check out TruSnow for all your riding needs including K2 Snowboards, Burton Snowboards, DC Snowboards, Rome, Ride, Salomon, Snowboard Boots, Bindings, Outerwear and more.

The banner says it all.  Be there for good times, tunes, and action as the Rome Snowboard team unveils their latest video release, “No Correct Way”.  Rome snowboards has been on the snow radar for the last few years representing a culture of self expression that is solely their right of passage.