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Basic info, where were you born, where you living,  age, and sponsors?

I was born in Leduc Alberta February 5th 1984.... that would make me 23. I ride for Billabong, Sapient, Smith and Level Gloves.

How has your season treated you this year?

My season was awesome. I rode a lot of pow. A couple minor injuries but that's ok. It’s a part of the game.

You have a sled yet?

Ya, I got a 99 Summit 670. I LOVE SLEDDING.

Do you plan on getting more into the backcountry next year?

Ya ... All I want to do is sled. Its so much better then snowboarding anywhere I've been.

Give me a percentage breakdown on your snowboarding: contest, traveling, urban missions, filming, backcountry, mellow shredding (park), whatever floats your boat, etc.....

35% Backcountry

25% Whatever Floats

15% Urban Missions

10% Contests

10% Park

5% Traveling 

Plans for the summer?

Work, try to make money to buy a truck. Of course hit up camp a bit, hit a few street rails in Van, and skate and wakeskate whenever possible.

Rail missions in winter or summer? Why?

I like rail missions in the summer mostly because Vancouver never gets snow and if they have snow that usually means that the mountain is going to be so much sicker than some street rail.

What do you do to get the bills paid?

I drive taxi for Resort Cabs here in Whistler... if you ever need a cab Request Warren.

Who do you ride with?

Anyone that calls me in the morning.

What pisses you off?

Waiting for people, sleds that don't work, negative people, people that back out of missions, cops and Rent-a-cop’s.

What gets you pumped?

Good Friends, Good attitude, Good Conditions, Good music. Anything good.

Shout outs?

Shout out to Risto at Billabong, Chris at Smith and Level, Spencer at Sapeint, Todd and Brad at the Summit, Slizzy at Gnarcore, Tyler, Ryan Conway, Chase Conway, Mr Jack Crompton, all my friends, my Mom and Dad, Jess and Court and anyone else that has helped me out over the years. Thanks!

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Este sabado 8 invitamos a todos a un campeonato de Snowboard que esta organizando Lippi, en conjunto con Camel Bak y Sapient Snowboards. Este tomara lugar en Valle Nevado el dia 8 de Septiembre. Contara con Musica en Vivo (Rock; Reggae) y un DJ. Habran regalos, y premios para todos, acompañados de un coctel por Invitro Resto-Lounge.

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The Sapient-Showcase Showdown rider registration is closed with 100 riders from all over the world set to take on its unique “Pipestyle” format this weekend.

Similar to last season’s inaugural “Pipestyle,” this year’s set-up will feature hips with regular halfpipe walls with C Boxes imbedded into the sides intermittently.  The bottom will showcase an array of rails and with $25,000 in cash prizes at stake, riders will be throwing down.

The event venue is alcohol-free so spectators are encouraged to save their partying for the village.  The Longhorn will play host to the after party with musical guests “Fall of Summer.” Priority entry with ticket will take place before 9pm.

Sapient is the headline sponsor, putting up $25,000 CDN cash. Bakoda, Anon, RED, Vans, Volcom, Dakine and Nixon top off the list of sponsors contributing $20,000 in prizing.

For more information on the Sapient-Showcase Showdown call 1-866-218-9690 or email showcaseshowdown@intrawest.com.

CASH PRIZE BREAKDOWN

Men

1st Place           $10,000

2nd Place           $4,000

3rd Place           $2,000

4th Place            $1,000

5th Place            $500

Women

1st Place           $5,000

2nd Place           $2,000

3rd Place           $1,000

 

EVENT SCHEDULE

The Sapient Showcase Showdown is in the Super Night Pipe at Base II.  Spectators can upload via the Blackcomb Gondola for free.

 

Friday February 23

• Registration - Bib pick up is at 18Below 12:00 to 1:30pm at “18 Below” at Base II on Blackcomb Mountain
• Open training - 2:00 to 3:30pm
• Qualifying - 4:00 to 8:30pm

 

Saturday February 24

• Qualifying names posted at Showcase Snowboards in village by 10am.
• Semi Qualifying - 4:00 to 7:00pm
• Finals warm-up -  7:15-7:25pm
• Finals -  7:30 to 8:30pm
• Awards ceremony immediately following competition with after party at the Longhorn.

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Hey guys, I am going through some stuff around the shop and here is what I have found.

32 Prospect 05/06 Model in White.............. Reg. 295- on for 175- size.8
32 Womens Prion 05/06 in Black w/ Pink.....Reg. 209- on for 150- size.6
Celsuis Cirrus 05/06 in White w/Green........Reg. 260- on for 150- size.8.5

I have a Sapient Divide 158 06/07 w/ a pair of Union Force all Black Reg. 850- on for 700-

MFM Section Leather 20.000mm jkt. Reg. 700- on for 500-

All other outerwear is also 20% OFF.

I have four pairs of Googles left. take $25 off any pair.

If I find anything else, I will post it up too.

C.

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10^th Annual Sapient-Showcase Showdown:  Open for Registration!

Showcase Snowboards and www.showcasesnowboards.com are the premiere snowboard shops in Whistler, Banff, Winter Park and the online shopping community, celebrating 18 years of shredding the gnar!

Sapient is proud to sign on as the headline sponsor this year, throwing down $25,000 CDN cash prizing. Bakoda, Anon, RED, Vans, Volcom, Dakine and Nixon top off the list of sponsors contributing $20,000 in prizing as well. There are 90 spots open to pros of all ages for the weekend event.

Building on the phenomenal success of last year’s Pipestyle event, this years Showdown promises to be even more entertaining and diverse. Promotions coordinator Zoltan Katchanoski says he was so happy with the success of last years contest that the focus was all about feedback from the riders to perfect the event for this year “the most important part of the Showdown is to listen and make friendly changes to suit riders of all disciplines”. The Showdown has always been a great grass roots event “made by riders, for riders” it is guaranteed to be even better this year so be sure to check it out. 

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WHISTLER BLACKCOMB’S 9^th ANNUAL SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN CONTINUES WITH INNOVATIVE PIPESTYLE EVENT

Sapient-Showcase Showdown To Hand Out $60,000 In Cash and Prizes, February 23-24 

The Sapient-Showcase Showdown is back February 23-24, 2007 at Whistler Blackcomb. The Pipestyle format will continue with its hybrid construction of spines, rails, boxes and hits, all within the confines of the Night Superpipe at Base II on Blackcomb Mountain. 

Continuing from last year, and with the success and progression of the previous years, the Showdown is set to push the boundaries of competition venues once again. “We had some great feedback about last year’s event from the athletes involved. We want to build on last year’s success, so we listened to what the riders had to say,” says Zoltan Katchanoski, Sapient-Showcase Showdown Promotions Coordinator at Whistler Blackcomb.

The Sapient-Showcase Showdown is about the advancement of the sport of snowboarding and strives to keep things fresh and original. “The passion for snowboarding you sense when you enter Showcase Snowboards is the same passion that pushes us to make this event for the riders and for the sport,” continues Katchanoski.

It is said history repeats itself, but there is always the exception to every rule. The Sapient-Showcase Showdown has been fresh and exciting every year since its inception in 1998. This event is always a crowd pleaser with local and international riders showing their skills and throwing down.

Tons of prizes and swag supplied by the event sponsors including Sapient snowboard giveaways will keep the crowd pumped. The Sapient-Showcase Showdown is truly an event for the riders and spectators.

Established in 1989, Showcase Snowboards is the oldest and largest snowboard shop in Whistler, BC. With the addition of the Burton Women’s Store it is the epicenter of snowboard gear in Whistler. Other Showcase locations include Banff. AB; and Winter Park, CO. For all the latest gear and apparel, shop online at www.Showcasesnowboards.com.

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Construction is under way for this weekends 9th Annual Sapient Showcase Showdown in the Blackcomb Night Pipe at Base 2 this weekend! Events and diggers are putting the final touches on the site today, and the weather looks sweet for the event: cold and clear!

Spectators can access the event via the Blackcomb Village Gondola; the Night Pipe is just above the Magic Chair.

Check it out; there are tons of prize giveaways for the crowd from Sapient, Option, Vans, Anon, Salomon, 32, Forum and Volcom.

Details... http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/todo/events/detail/showdown.htm

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WHISTLER BLACKCOMB’S SAPIENT SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN FEBRUARY 24-25

Registration is still open but filling fast for "Pipestyle" format with huge prize purse

WHISTLER, BC,

February 18, 2006 – Registration for the Sapient-Showcase Showdown is filling fast as February 24, the first day of the event, draws near. The format is dubbed "Pipestyle" and $25,000 in cash prizing from Sapient and over $15,000 in prizing from other event sponsors is on the line.

Whistler Blackcomb locals including Dionne Delasalle, David Aubry, Justin Lamoureux, and Marie-France Roy will battle it out with riders from around the world including Chris Coulter, Kurt Wastell, Anthony Leffelaar and Shayne Pospisil.

Men’s

1st Place           $10,000

2nd Place           $4,000

3rd Place           $2,000

4th Place            $1,000

5th Place            $500

Women’s

1st Place           $5,000

2nd Place           $2,000

3rd Place           $1,000

Sapient is providing $25,000 in cash prizing and additional event sponsors Anon, RED, Option, Vans, Salomon-Bonfire and 32 are contributing over $15,000 in prizing. Registration for the event is now open and there are 75 spots available to athletes.

EVENT SCHEDULE

The Sapient Showcase Showdown is in the Super Night Pipe at Base II. Spectators can upload via the Blackcomb Gondola for free.

Friday February 24

Registration

1-2pm at "18 Below" at Base II on Blackcomb Mountain

Qualifying

Heats 1-4: 4:00 to 8:30pm

Saturday February 25

Semi Qualifying

Heats 1-3: 4:00 to 7:00pm

Finals

Warm-up: 7:15-7:25pm

Finals: 7:30 to 8:30pm

Awards ceremony immediately following competition.

Wrap-up Party at Maxx Fish 9:30pm with live band Fall of Summer.

"Pipestyle" – Slopestyle contest in the Super Night Pipe

The Pipestyle will incorporate tombstones, rails, boxes and spines into Whistler Blackcomb’s Super Night Pipe, creating a whole new style of halfpipe competition.

Registration will be taken over the phone at 1-800-766-0449 or in person at Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations for an event promising to be the most innovative, entertaining and unique, rider-driven snowboard competition of the season. Questions? Email sshowdown@intrawest.com.

OTHER EVENTS February 25-26

Saturday February 25th

Bell presents a free concert featuring Simple Plan starting at 3 p.m. in Village Square and hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos.

Sunday February 26th

Visitors can experience Canada's passion for the national game of hockey on February 26th as rabid fans gather at 5:00 am in the Village Square to watch the Gold Medal Game for the Men's Hockey on the giant screen.

Torino 2006 Winter Games Closing Ceremony in Village Square on the big screen in Village Square. The flag hand-over celebration gets underway at 10:45 a.m.

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The Sapient Showcase Showdown is excited to announce the cash prize breakdown for the 2006 Pipestyle contest taking place February 24-25 at Whistler Blackcomb. With over $25,000 in cash plus $15,000 in supplier prizing, this makes the Showdown Canada’s biggest snowboard competition of the season!

Men’s
1st Place $10,000
2nd Place $4,000
3rd Place $2,000
4th Place $1,000
5th Place $500

Women’s
1st Place $5,000
2nd Place $2,000
3rd Place $1,000

Riders and Team Managers, registration is now open through Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations by phone at: 1-800-766-0449 or in person.

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WHISTLER BLACKCOMB DEBUTS EXCITING NEW "PIPESTYLE" FORMAT AT 8^{th ANNUAL SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN FEBRUARY 24-25}

Sapient Snowboards comes on as title sponsor with $25,000 cash prizing

WHISTLER, BC, January 20, 2006, –The Sapient-Showcase Showdown is set to go off February 24-25 with a new format dubbed "Pipestyle." The Pipestyle will incorporate tombstones, rails, boxes and spines into Whistler Blackcomb’s Super Night Pipe, creating a whole new style of halfpipe competition.

"The Showcase Showdown has always been about the advancement of the sport, evolving over the years from a quarterpipe competition to the Monster Box Jib Jam, and now to Whistler’s first Pipestyle," says promotions coordinator Zoltan Katchanoski.

The Showcase Showdown has long been a grass roots event made by riders, for riders. "This year we are hoping to bring it to the next level and become a highly regarded international event," Katchanoski says.

Sapient has signed on as the headline sponsor and will provide $25,000 in cash prizing. Additional event sponsors Anon, RED, Option, Vans, Salomon-Bonfire and 32 will contribute over $15,000 in prizing as well. Registration for the event is now open and there are 75 spots available to athletes.

Registration will be taken over the phone at 1-800-766-0449 or in person at Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations for an event promising to be the most innovative, entertaining and unique, rider-driven snowboard competition of the season.

Established in 1989, Showcase Snowboards is the oldest and largest snowboard shop in Whistler, BC. There are also Showcase stores in Banff, AB; and Winter Park, CO. The website ^{www.showcasesnowboards.com provides snowboard enthusiasts a unique one stop shop for all their retail needs.}

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The Sapient-Showcase Showdown is set to go off February 24-25 with a new format dubbed "Pipestyle." It's a new style of comp that nobody has done before, here's the details on what you can expect, and if you've got your game face on we'll hopefully see some sb.com'ers at the event...

The Pipestyle will incorporate tombstones, rails, boxes and spines into Whistler Blackcomb’s Super Night Pipe, creating a whole new style of halfpipe competition.

"The Showcase Showdown has always been about the advancement of the sport, evolving over the years from a quarterpipe competition to the Monster Box Jib Jam, and now to Whistler’s first Pipestyle," says promotions coordinator Zoltan Katchanoski.

The Showcase Showdown has long been a grass roots event made by riders, for riders. "This year we are hoping to bring it to the next level and become a highly regarded international event," Katchanoski says.

Sapient has signed on as the headline sponsor and will provide $25,000 in cash prizing. Additional event sponsors Anon, RED, Option, Vans, Salomon-Bonfire and 32 will contribute over $15,000 in prizing as well. Registration for the event is now open and there are 75 spots available to athletes.

Registration will be taken over the phone at 1-800-766-0449 or in person at Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations for an event promising to be the most innovative, entertaining and unique, rider-driven snowboard competition of the season.

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Whistler, BC, January 17, 2006:   Showcase Snowboards and Sapient are pleased to announce that registration for the 9^th Annual Showcase Showdown is now open! The Showcase Showdown, now in its 8^th season, takes place at Whistler Blackcomb’s Night Pipe February 24-25, and guarantees to be this years most innovative, entertaining and unique rider driven snowboard even of the season!

The Showcase Showdown has always been about advancement of the sport, evolving over the years from a ¼ Pipe competition to a Monster Box Jib Jam, and this year to a Pipe-style: incorporating tombstones, rails, boxes and spines into Whistler Blackcomb’s infamous Night Pipe to create a whole new style of ½ pipe competition.

Sapient is proud to sign on as the headline sponsor this year, moving the date to February 24-25, and throwing down $25,000 CDN cash prizing. Anon, RED, Option, Vans, Salomon-Bonfire and 32 top off the list of sponsors contributing over $15,000 in prizing as well. There are 90 spots open to pros of all ages for the weekend event.

Promotions coordinator Zoltan Katchanoski says the event has always been a great grass roots event “made by riders, for riders… and it’s all about having fun. This year we are hoping to bring it to the next level, becoming a highly regarded international event. It's never going to be the Olympics and we don't want it to be, this is about having fun with some friends and cheering each other on.”

For more information, and to register, competitors can go to Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations in person or call 1-800-766-0449.

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The season has officially kicked off with a trip to Tremblant with some hockley guys and girls.  Got the new setup and its lookin mighty fine, jus waiting for Horseshoe this weekend to devirginize the Sapient lol.  So the snows falling and the roads are slick, but only the true snowboarders make the treck to the hills, hav a good ride.
Peace

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Well, I'm hella bored, and I'm hopin this site wont ****ing censor all the things I say.. Cause I basicalyl swear in almost every sentence. So if anyone on this thing actually reads this, post me a ****in comment, don't be a stranger, unless you don't agree with wat I do with my life. If ya aint got somethin dope to say then don't say anything cause I'm ****in sick n tired of punks talkin **** to me cause they disagree with what I do.. you dont like it then shut your ****in mouth and move on to someone else. Sorry to anyone who takes offence to this.. but i really don't give a **** lol.

Anyways, this blog is supposed to be about snowboarding so I might as well talk about that, I've been ridin for about 5 years I think.. Can't exactly remember when i started, but I assume its been 5 years cause I got 5 season passes in my drawer. I ride goofy. Currently test riding a board for sapient, should be hittin the market this season, its a sick company and you should check out some of their **** if your lookin for new gear. If anyone on this thing rides seymour just tell me. We should hit it up for sure sometime. Unfortunately I wont be up much this season, double lung surgery for some bull**** (unrelated to me smoking lol) and the doctors say I'm sposed to be takin it easy.. but **** them I'll be ridin as soon as I feel I'm ready not when they say I can. Kinda runnin outa things to type on this thing, so drop me a comment if ya wanna talk ro get to know me or some ****.

Peace



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