Eco-nomy (snowboard design)

My latest creation, aptly named the Eco-nomy. Inspired by and based on the simple beauty of nature.

I thought it was time for a chill, plain white pow board, and so here's my rendering of what my ultimate pow board would look like.

The only thing I wish I should've done was making the base either dark purple or aqua blue, instead of pink, but hey, each size could have their own different base.

Hopefully, I'll get a job as a snowboard designer when I'm older. Even if I don't, drawing is really fun and enough to keep me occupied.

Eco-nomy

Love Life (ASIAN PRIIIDE!!)

Konichiwa! The Japs are loving life and everything they do, are you?

It's time for some super duper Asian steez up in this crib. But seriously, these guys are killing it and it's awesome seeing fellow Asians stomping such technical moves, not to mention the steez.

This is kind of where I hope to be in a few years when I'm older, except less jibbing and more pow jumps/riding. Wish me luck.

While there might not be enough pow for my taste, you can tell these guys reall love what they do, and how it carries on through their life. Actually, it's more like snowboarding makes up their life, which keeps with the fact that snowboarding isn't simply a sport, but a lifestyle. And the steez shows.

Did I mention steez?

Steez.

Unfinished Designs

These are all the boards I either lost intrest in or forgot to finish, or got just plain lazy.

This is all I can really post about because there's no mother freaking snow! Mother freaker!

Park Life


Square (I meant to illustrate snowboarding scenes and stuff but never got around to it)


Technical


Untitled (help me think of a name, or leave it as is)

New Age (snowboard design)

This is my newest, and in my opinion, my finest, design. It's a real difference in cleanliness and style from my other boards, and I like this one much, much better.

Ladies and gentlemen, I present, the New Age. ^-^ *clap clap clap*

My Snowboard Designs - Mobb'n

Mob it wit da boss.

My Snowboard Art So Far

It's been a while huh? Well, it's time for a revival (even though it's only been a week or so).

As I am still in my awkward (uh, what?) teen years, I feel like there has to be at least something I can strive for to make a living off of, and since pro snowboarder isn't really in my grasps (for now), I want to support the snowboarding community and so sometimes in my free time, I draw.

Check out some of my stuff below (in chronological order). These are pretty early works.

The Blasta'


Blue Life


The Fury


Chipper

Vote for Morgan Hill Snowflex's New Logo

I would really like to see more construction being done because so far it's looking pretty rough, but this is kind of a way of saying, "Hey, we're still here, and things are moving forward."

So please, take the time (which is like a minute anyways) to vote on the new logo for the snowflex park, which will open sometime between 2010 and 2011. Personally, I liked the last one the best, because of its clean, official feel, but it's all up to you.

Vote here: Morgan Hill Snowflex Needs Your Help

On another note, the new Morgan Hill CONCRETE (keyword is CONCRETE) skatepark is a thumb's pinch away from being finished and opening. Having my friend's friend get a concussion (not to mention a ticket) from sneaking in to get some pre-open session time probably didn't help either...

Factor Films - "They Came From..."

Wow.

They Came From... looks amazing. Insane riding and insane riders like Mr. Norweigian Torstein Horgmo fill up this movie with heavy hitters and huge tricks.

Where did these guys come from? There is no way that skill is human. I'm guessing Europe, or Antartica, or Mars. Back on track, it doesn't matter. These guys are killing it and everything around it.

Watch the mass murder. They Came From...

INT: they came from... pre-teaser from factor films on Vimeo.

Vaca Films - "So Much to Say"

North Lake Tahoe REPRESENT! Another Tahoe based film, with some exceptional filming. I have to say, this is one of the better teasers I have seen this year.

It's got it all: powder, jibs, bonks, backcountry booters, and other assorted wacky fun obstacles. There's plenty of good times to be had in this film, that's for sure.

As a Tahoe rider, it's always a pleasure to see something locals throw together to show their stoke for lake 'hoe. No big brands showing off their big talents, and no big film company feel. It's the perfect combination of feel-good riding and hype.

There's so much I could say about how incredibly good their riding is and how awesome it is that they're keeping the shreddy times alive and well. But I'm going to let you see for yourself. Enjoy.
tease please 1:

tease please 2:

This is It.

This is it. I've been in denial for far too long, because I don't want to ever face the truth. But this time, I have to accept it, grieve, and move on. It's really the end of the season.

Here comes the depression. The shoot me now, or send me to New Zealand phase. The endless slaving over snowboard trailers and films and constantly checking calendars for opening dates, then breaking down and having a dude orgasm because the Sierra's are naked and bare.

Snowboarding is a privilege. We should never take that for granted, because Mother Nature and the fine folks at snowboard companies work hard to make our short seasons work. Plus, all good things must end.

This is it. This is Squaw's last day of riding. Enjoy it while you can.