SIA is over for me and man was it a medicore trip. But, if there’s one thing I’ve learned on my voyage of self discovery it’s that, it could always be worse, and drugs can definitely make things better. And what better place than to find drugs than the Nightmare booth? But I’m getting ahead of myself…
Yesterday things started off at the Burton compound, where the cult of Jake had truly outdone themselves!
This year instead of having its booth inside the SIA showroom, Burton rented out an entire building, catered it, had an open bar. Aside from the fact that it was not right next to anything else, it was quite impressive and way better than inside the convention center! Since Burton makes a little bit of everything – NOT JUST SNOWBOARDING STUFF – there was all sorts of neato stuff on display.
Lots of people, “doing business.”
Fashion and stuff.
Window shopping with the Catfish.
Man, kids today get the coolest shit. Spiderman X Burton kit.
Jah rasta Burton bindings.
Denver tinder – kinda stressful, tons of boarders, but mostly bros. No connections made 
Speaking of Tinder, these boots are definitely part of someone’s weird sex fantasy.
I had a nice chat with The Snowboarders for Christ today. They seem nice. Even after I blamed the world’s ills on religion and told them I wasn’t going to pass judgement on Jesus until I actually met him, they kept talking to me. I think they liked me. Anyway, this is a Burton base graphic that reminded me of it.
Mellow Burton powder kit.
And yes, Burton has made powder boards for years.
Anon has a goggle with an adjustable hat strap type thing. Chas was hyped.
Camo will never die.
Damn we didn’t see the red carpet until after our tour.
Back in the convention center, donuts were definitely trending. There were dank donuts floating around which may or may not have been truly dank (it’s always a danger when you’re in Colorado you know.)
Tedore is doing a great job in his new job at Ride. Not only did we actually care enough to stop, but the graphics, shapes and team are all light years ahead of the old Orange Ride. Here are a bunch of pictures of the new line.
Epic Sean Cliver Ride graphic.
Coonboy sighting!
Chas was hard at work on a snapstory all day. Better check that shit now cause in 24 hours it’ll be gone forever. #art
Adidas is still in snowboarding!
SPORTS are hot, especially at the home of the three stripes, but not as hot as sweatpants. These ones are 10K by special reqest of Keegan.
Shell Toe boots – definitely a must have in Hip Hop next season.
Adidas x Gnarly
Dylan and Al Pal. Bros for lyfe.
While I am a little skeptical of the energy-giving properties of these Honeychews, they did have free all-natural, gluten free candy for free, which you know the Portlander in me was all about!
Ashbury’s Pro Model goggle line looking snazzy.
Ashbury Shades.
Following his Yobeat makeover, Jeffy Gabrick landed himself on an IPP Snowboard graphic. Cooincidence? I think not.
The best photo I took.
Finally got the chance to meet my Bulgarian friends from Stinky Socks IRL!
All the dogs at the show seemed kinda bummed.
Austrailia’s Rad Gloves landed stateside. In Rhode Island, of course.
Told ya donuts were trending.
There sure are a lot of swooshes in these next photos, for a brand that ya know, “pulled out of snowboarding.”
Golden Bois.
Yep, seems the swoosh is alive and well in snowboarding…
Corey Smith art you can snowboard on x CAPiTA
Here’s a picture of the 2016 Ultrafear for the person who asked for it.
Sierra Surfers Eric Messier and Gray Thompson are making boards, outerwear and all sort of other stuff in America with Owner Operator.
These goggles were probably not made in America, but they’re still pretty cool.
Eric said he sewed these jackets himself.
Model and actor Gray Thompson.
Jerm wanted you guys to see his new Saga kit!
More sports.
This is apparently a tribute piece to Shane Flood.
Kids snowboarding is so chyll.
Forest Bailey’s new 686 kit.
But what’s that in the background? More sports!
686 Kidwell classic issue.
There aren’t many new innovations these days at SIA, but we have to hand it to Forest and the crew at 686 for bibs with a built in rolling tray.
686 hand covers.
After beers come out, SIA gets way more fun. Brendan Gerard and Josh Parker, having a blast.
Kyle Fisher was wearing a shirt with himself snowboarding on it, that he paid full price for at Zumiez.
Airblaster keeps it wild with dino camo.
Bright orange camo. Wrap your mind around that oxymoron.
2017 Airblaster line preview.
Vans not only had free waffles and candy, but a giant bowl of beef jerky!
Academy’s technology is pretty next level.
Ok, they had some real snowboards too.
As seen on Halldor Helgason.
#tundragear
iNi kept most of the goods underlock down and we missed that meeting, but rumor has it the shit looked dope.
Another impressive step foward in technology.
Shaun White kit inspiration.
See what I’m saying about the dogs?
Why yes, these are paddles to use while snowboarding. The guy was a skier but he assured us the paddle really did help you use your edges while riding powder!
Fighter pilot tech.
Holden is back kids, so get hyped. Here’s Chas’s kit for next year.
Sean Black told me he would shit on my house if I used this photo of Arbor longboards.
Clearly I am not scared of him.
This was probably the most stoked bro I saw the entire show.
Jammypacks for all occasions!
Sully’s Speakeasy was on high alert after multiple real deal run ins with security. So let’s just say, if you know, you know.
Dave Schiff tests Stephen Duke’s product knowledge.
And this is when things started to get interesting… But you’ll have to stay tuned for that.
