Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Feb 9, 2012, 4:38 pm
Location: Winter Park, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked groomers. Setup: I rode the NOW IPO Bindings on the Arbor Swoon with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: JF Pelchat was on hand to make sure the bindings went out with good fit for the sizing options he had at ...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Feb 9, 2012, 1:54 pm
On the first day of demos I apologized for bringing the sun to Washington but yesterday the Northwest was back in full action. There was new snow on Mission Ridge for day two of the demos and a storming day on the mountain with cloudy conditions. Some runs you’d be riding through foggy clouds and
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Feb 8, 2012, 11:03 am
Right after the SIA Tradeshow,retailers and industry don’t have to go far to check out the latest gear on the mountain. The WWSRA hosts a bunch of on-snow demos around the US with alot of the brands from SIA being present.  The Northwest demo was just east of Stevens Pass at Mission Ridge, WA. I...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Feb 7, 2012, 10:55 am
Location: Winter Park, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked groomers. Setup: I rode the Union Charger on the Jones Flagship Carbon with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: This was the second setup of the day and Parker took care of it, he’s a magician when it comes t...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Feb 6, 2012, 11:45 am
Each year I fly to SIA with a suitcase with only the basics and I come back with my suitcase and a duffle bag filled to the brim with catalogs and swag. The catalogs become my bible of information for the next couple months as I read through, learn and indulge myself in the latest
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Feb 5, 2012, 12:03 pm
Location: Winter Park, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked groomers. Setup: I rode the Arbor Swoon with NOW IPO bindings and Vans Ferra boots size 8. Size: 155cm. First Impression: Offering up easy all mountain riding that you can count on. Weight: Average. Flex:  The Swoon fits the medium...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Feb 4, 2012, 12:58 pm
Instead of saying no, snowboarders are now saying YES. It is a passion, a way of living life, of being in a natural habitat, of snowboarding and having fun. JP, DCP and Romain are the riders behind the brand and pour their heart and soul into YES. Snowboards. For 2013, YES honors the greats of snow...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Feb 3, 2012, 9:25 pm
After taking a day off to relax at the Vail Cascade Resort and Spa, it was time to hit the slopes today to finally explore Vail Mountain. One of the most amazing parts about Vail is when you look at it from hwy 70, it doesn’t look like much but what’s hidden behind that first
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Feb 3, 2012, 10:15 am
Rest. Relaxation. Luxury. That was my light at the end of the SIA tunnel. Six days of tradeshow is fun but exhausting. Instead of leaving Colorado tired, I opted for a relaxing vacation that was well worth the wait. The invite to experience Vail Cascade Resort & Spa in Vail, Colorado couldn’t have...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Feb 2, 2012, 1:31 pm
Arbor continues to build on their 17 year legacy by supporting the experience of the mountain with the most environmentally responsible, next-level product possible. Their System technology gives riders combinations from jib, park and mountain but they still offer camber for true mountain riders. Co...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Feb 1, 2012, 11:13 pm
For four years I lived in a beautiful mountain town called Steamboat Springs, Colorado and I still consider it an amazing place to live. The mountain offers up some of the best aspen riding on more mellow terrain, the town has a great relaxed vibe and everyone loves to be in the outdoors. I was
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Feb 1, 2012, 11:08 am
It’s pretty amazing to attend the SIA Tradeshow each year. It really boils down to a great experience because of the people you meet who run the industry, the products that come out after years of hard work and the amount of fun each night at the parties. By the time the on-snow rolls around,
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 31, 2012, 9:16 pm
It’s pretty fun to come to Winter Park when the industry takes over the resort, the base is filled with friends from different companies and there are good times on and off the snow. Last night I enjoyed the Mervin party for the last party of the SIA Snow show and had a later start
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 30, 2012, 9:33 pm
After four days of being at the SIA Tradeshow in Denver, getting back into snow boots and hitting the slopes always feels great! We headed up to Winter Park last night for a good nights sleep night during SIA (very rare) and hit the slopes early this morning for the on-snow portion. Tons of companie...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 30, 2012, 10:15 am
Location: Heavenly, CA, Northstar, CA and Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to soft conditions. Setup: I rode the DWD Genovese with Union Atlas Team bindings and Vans Ferra boots size 8. Size: 157cm. First Impression: Flat Camber makes this board really handle everything you throw at it. Weigh...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 30, 2012, 12:06 am
I can always count on the SIA Tradeshow to be an amazing experience. SIA at Denver keeps products close to the mountain and fun parties with great people. Day four of the show was finishing up booth visits, getting the last catalogs and photos before heading out to the on-snow for the next couple da...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 29, 2012, 10:02 pm
Being on the mountain requires a great pair of goggles and the support of a shop to get them to you. Action Sport Optics out of Vermont knows that and offered up a pair of Spy Zeds for a lucky Shayboarder reader. All it took was two likes and a comment to be entered in
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 29, 2012, 12:34 am
After a long night of partying, Day three kicked off with a much needed can of Red Bull, comfortable shoes and something permanent that I’ll never forget. By the time the third day generally hits, you are a bit more tired but it’s well worth the lack of sleep for a whole lotta fun at
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 28, 2012, 11:06 pm
At SIA, the days are long but well worth it because of the amount of fun that’s going to happen. Day two started early with a SIA seminar, continued throughout with appointments and ended into the night with the Transworld Riders Poll. It was the longest day of the tradeshow and probably the most ...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 23, 2012, 11:59 am
When it comes to action sports, having clear vision means everything. That’s where Action Sport Optics came in; to carry everything you need, nothing you don’t and focus on the best in sport and lifestyle eyewear. Based out of Vermont, they are backed up by great service and fast shipping. Hereâ...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 22, 2012, 11:58 pm
Location: Mammoth Mountain, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to icy groomers. Setup: I rode the Burton Stilettos on the Burton Lipstick with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: This was an easy set up for my boots. Probably one of the easier bindings to get going and didn’t requi...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 21, 2012, 4:16 pm
Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to icy conditions. Setup: I rode the Burton Lip-Stick with Burton Stilletto bindings and Vans Ferra boots size 8. Size: 149cm. First Impression: Flat Top definitely suits the Lip-Stick! Weight: Average. Flex:  Now that the Lip-Stick is a Flat Top, t...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 20, 2012, 11:57 am
When it comes to keeping your feet comfortable on the mountain, footbeds are the most important accessory to your snowboard boots. Sure you put them in your boots all winter and forget about them but they make your winter last longer with better foot protection. Every couple weeks I’ll be throwing...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 19, 2012, 11:12 pm
You can always count on Snowcial to bring together creative minds, social skills and skiers/snowboarders to Heavenly Resort. Last year I got my first taste of it and this year, I attended the welcome party and one day of snowboarding to celebrate the fun event. Unfortunately I couldn’t attend the ...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 18, 2012, 7:58 pm
Things are about to change in Tahoe; the sunshine has disappeared and clouds are starting to reappear on the mountains. It’s a sign that snow is coming. After the dismal conditions at Mammoth, I headed north to get in soft groomer laps at Northstar today. The decision paid off with long laps, runs...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 18, 2012, 11:50 am
Location: Mammoth Mountain, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to icy groomers. Setup: I rode the Burton Scribes on the Burton Nug with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: This was a pretty quick setup to get going thanks to the knowledgable demo guy. He grabbed the Nug, the Scribe b...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 17, 2012, 11:41 am
Location: Mammoth Mountain, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to icy groomers. Setup: I rode the Burton Diode bindings on the Burton Feelgood Flying V with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: This setup was average time to set up for the demo. Once we knew the size, it was easy to
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 16, 2012, 12:04 pm
Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to icy conditions. Setup: I rode the Burton Aftermath with Burton Malavita Restricted bindings and Vans Ferra boots size 8. Size: 155cm. First Impression: I was warned this board is aggressive and stiff for a park board but dang it’s fun! Weight: A...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 15, 2012, 2:57 pm
Intended Purpose: Stay covered up on the slopes with a breathable, moisture wicking neck tube that protects your face and isn’t the  same old boring black design everyone else is rocking. The Pom Pom 2 ply necktube gives you bright options that work for coverage on the slopes. Appearance: I rece...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 14, 2012, 3:24 pm
Intended Purpose: The Mercenary is Arnette’s ultimate goggle for style and performance technology to meet the demands on the mountain. Location: I wore the goggle at Mammoth and June in California and Park City in Utah. Conditions: Mix of sunny bluebird days to overcast cloudy days on the mountain...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 13, 2012, 11:44 am
When it comes to keeping your face warm on the mountain, facemasks do the job.  On the deep powder days, they keep you from breathing in the snow.  On the sunny days, they keep you from getting burnt.  On windy days, they keep your face from going numb.  Gone are the days that you have
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 12, 2012, 1:10 pm
Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to icy conditions. Setup: I rode the Burton Nug with Burton Scribe bindings and Vans Ferra boots size 8. Size: 142cm. First Impression: As long as I don’t look down, I feel pretty good on this thing and it’s just plain fun to ride. Weight: Averag...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 12, 2012, 12:25 am
After a late night with the ShreddyTimes crew, today started with a beautiful view of Lake Tahoe and a fun day of shred on the slopes. Sometimes the best cure for a late night is getting moving and turning again. Ashley and I headed back to Northstar to get in a couple midday laps together before
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Jan 11, 2012, 12:58 pm
Location: Mammoth Mountain, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to icy groomers. Setup: I rode the Burton Malavita Restricted bindings on the Burton Aftermath with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: This setup was average time to set up for the demo. Once we knew the size, it was ea...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Nov 2, 2011, 10:49 am
For many of us, our local mountains haven’t opened and we haven’t quite leaped into the full blown winter season yet. But it’s coming and it’ll be before you know it. If you were like me this year, you probably stored your gear away without thinking twice about it. But it’s time to bring y...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Nov 1, 2011, 10:46 am
Intended Purpose: Airhole designs their masks with a signature airhole design at the mouth so you can inhale/exhale easily, drink water through it and shred all day with good breathability. Appearance: I received the Tie Up Mask with the gigantic logo print but with a mix of blue/purple/pinkish stri...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 31, 2011, 10:51 am
It can be easy to blend in on the mountain but how about standing out and creating your own style? Adidas Goggles makes it easy with their ID2 Style Your Own goggles, designed for those wanting a bit more creative when it comes to their eyewear. Here’s your chance to win the Adidas Style Your Own
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 30, 2011, 11:35 pm
Whether it’s your first time in the backcountry or you just need a pack to carry your gear around; having a snowboard specific backpack makes all the difference. K2 Snowboards offered up the 11-12 K2 Sentinel backpack for a giveaway, so I asked you guys why you needed it. The comments were a good ...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 30, 2011, 12:22 am
It all started in Seattle and from there it took off. The Downtown Throwdown has been about urban jibbing from the beginning, bringing the snow to people in the cities who might have ever seen anything like it. Over the past couple years Snowboy Productions has grown the contest into the big event i...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 28, 2011, 10:47 am
When it comes to keeping your face warm on the mountain, facemasks do the job.  On the deep powder days, they keep you from breathing in the snow.  On the sunny days, they keep you from getting burnt.  On windy days, they keep your face from going numb.  Gone are the days that you have
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 27, 2011, 10:45 am
Intended Purpose: The Remind insoles offer the cush version meant for those hard days on the mountain and keeping your feet comfortable on the slopes, in the air and on the landings when you want more cushion for you feet. Appearance: There are definitely other options that I love the designs more b...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 26, 2011, 10:46 am
Time flies when you are having fun! That’s certainly the case considering this winter will be my 18th season snowboarding (crazy huh!). Each year I try to progress my snowboarding, share the journey and have fun doing it. This year I’m looking forward to another winter in California, riding new ...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 25, 2011, 10:47 am
The streets of San Francisco are getting a touch of snowboarding this weekend.  Snowboy Productions is bringing the Downtown Throwdown to San Francisco this weekend, Saturday October 29 for four hours of the best of urban shredding. For the past five years, the Downtown Throwdown has grown from a s...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 24, 2011, 10:46 am
When it comes to snowboarding on the mountain, sometimes all your stuff can’t fit in your pockets and you need the extra space of a backpack.  It keeps everything in one place and allows you to bring the essentials especially when traveling in the backcountry. If you’ve been thinking about play...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 23, 2011, 4:15 pm
100 days can seem like a lot or a little depending on how many days you ride each season. Over the past couple years, only a couple products have endured the 100 day mark. After 100 days they get the perspectives post to identify how they look after so many days, how durable they are
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 21, 2011, 10:51 am
When it comes to keeping your feet comfortable on the mountain, footbeds are the most important accessory to your snowboard boots. Sure you put them in your boots all winter and forget about them but they make your winter last longer with better foot protection. Every couple weeks I’ll be throwing...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 20, 2011, 10:51 am
Everyday I open myself up as a snowboarder to the world but I still remain closed off on the interior of who I am. I’ve been meaning to share my story for years but still never have. Maybe it was feeling ashamed, scared or just trying to let time heal wounds…who knows.  It’s October,
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 19, 2011, 10:34 am
When it comes to skiing and snowboarding, cookies are probably the last thing to be considered alongside our favorite outdoor activity. But in Mammoth Lakes, CA cookies are being served up near the slopes in an assortment of flavors with a variety of healthy options. It was only last month that Mimi...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 18, 2011, 10:20 pm
This year’s biggest film is about to land in Massachuesetts which meant it was the perfect timing to give away tickets to see it!  I received five pairs of tickets to the Art of Flight premiere in Boston for Thursday night and gave people two chances to be winners.  Three pairs of tickets were s...
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Shay posted an article on The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes - Oct 18, 2011, 10:35 am
Intended Purpose: This knitted neckwarmer is built for the rugged cold of the mountains. It’s best for the chilly negative temp days because the material in thick but breathable. Appearance: I received the Frena in the turquoise color choice which happens to be my favorite option. The rest of the ...
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