If you did not make it to Livigno today to see Eric Willett showing a sick run including a Switch Backside 1260, Frontside Double Cork 1080 and a Backside Double Rodeo then you have the chance right here to watch him in practice. Burn, the main sponsor of the event, was lucky enough to have chosen him to try out the head cam. Enjoy! There are more videos available on the Burn Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/BurnRiverJump
More photos are also available right here:
Kevin Pearce - photographed by Cole Barash in Japan
Almost two months after Kevin Pearce’s tragic accident NBC did a moving piece on him. It includes some photos showing him smiling at the camera and discusses the long way to recovery in front of him. Due to copyright restrictions and whatnot readers from outside the US cannot view the clip on the NBC Olympics website. However, someone filmed the whole thing off the TV screen and posted it on youtube.
The clip includes short interviews with Kevin’s parents and his brothers, and even though the sound is weak at times it is definitely worth watching. Keep sending your good vibes to KP, his family and friends on the Well Wishes to our Frend Kevin Pearce Facebook page.
Thanks to our media partner Onboard for posting this article – we just copied it in here to give people outside of the US the opportunity to watch it: http://onboard.mpora.com/news/kevin-pearces-family-appears-tv.html
Long time Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour Music Partner, Switchstance Recordings has just released a new album by one of its hottest artists, Deela. “Everything Counts” is the title of the newest EP by Deela, one of the most consistent acts in the fine artist roster of Switchstance Recordings. Released in both physical (a heavy slack of vinyl with four deeply engraved tracks for extra flamboyance) and (with 2 bonus tracks, real value for money) digital form, Everything Counts highlights the various shades of Deela as well as showcasing some other great artists’ contributions to Deela’s tracks.
Here’s a sneak preview…
Deela – Everything Counts DJ Mix by Switchstance Recordings
Antti Autti has officially announced that he will not be representing Finland at Vancouver after he was awarded the opportunity, due to the injury of Ilka-Eemeli Laari, to chase powder in Japan.
Antti, currently filming in Japan for his website, was approached on Thursday night by Finnish national coach Pekka Koskela to join the Finnish team in Vancouver. After much deliberation Antti has turned the opportunity down to stay in Japan and film with friends for his website. The decision by Antti has been based on his personal preparation leading into the Olympics and his commitment to his fans and providing them with A grade online content at anttisworld.com.
“Even though I had a result in the pipe leading into the Olympics at Stoneham, I still felt under prepared for the Olympics” said Antti from Hokkaido. “After my injury in November I guess I kind of switched off to Olympics and started focusing more on filming possibilities. I made plans back then to film in Japan for my website. Although the third place at Stoneham meant I went into a first reserve position in the Finnish team, I just didn’t think I would be going to Olympics. My mind became more focused on filming and scoring powder in Japan.”
The withdrawal of Antti has elevated Olympic veteran and 2006 bronze medalist, Markku Koski to the Finnish Olympic half pipe team.
“I am stoked for Markku” Antti went on to say. “Olympics is a huge deal and the preparation you need both physically and mentally is paramount. I was ready for it back in November and I might have been more prepared if I had outright qualified in Stoneham. Although I now feel 100% physically, my mind is just not focused enough. With Marku’s experience at that level (Markku is competing in his third Olympics), I am sure he will do well.”
Anttis plans now will involve filming in Japan before finishing off the final Swatch TTR World Tour events of the season.
“I always had the plan to film in Japan this season and it was meant to be after the Olympics. I brought it forward as soon as I heard I hadn’t qualified for the team. I made a commitment to my fans at the start of the year to provide them with great content regularly and after getting first reserve for the team my mind was made up. We flew directly to Japan straight after the Canadian Open.”
“So far I have been scoring some of the best snow of my life and getting massive amounts of filming done. I am now here for an extended period, right up until the end of February, simply just to film and I couldn’t be happier. Snowboarding isn’t just all competition and I am a firm believer in snowboarding as not just a sport but also a lifestyle. Riding powder like this is for me is just as rewarding as being in the Olympics. Although a medal would have been nice!” Antti finished laughing.
Antti Autti has now launched his first teaser from Japan, filmed around Sapporo in the past week. Antti will be dropping a free short film of his whole trip through anttisworld.com and other major snowboard media sites at the end of the month. Stay tuned for weekly updates as Antti and his friends score some of the deepest tracks Japan has to offer.
Antti Autti rides for Billabong, Giro, Rockstar Energy Drink, A+ Snowboards, Northwave boots and Drake Bindings. Check out anttisworld.com now and make sure you also sign up to follow Antti on Twitter and Facebook so you never miss a beat.
Chck OUt the video footage on Antti’s Website: anttisworld.com
Check Out Annti’s Rider Check Out:
Flow Snowboarding– is proud to announce the inclusion of team riders Scotty Lago (USA), Sarka Pancochova (CZ) and James Hamilton (NZ) to the list of 2010 Winter Olympic competitors. Vancouver will be the destination for thousands of athletes as the Games kick off this week, and all three of these Flow riders will be representing both their countries and Flow Snowboarding. For nearly 15 years, Flow has stood for progression and excellence in the world of snowboarding, and now it is with great pride that Flow will be present in Vancouver to support their riders in their quest for Olympic gold.
To help fans stay up to date with their favorite Flow riders, the creative department at Flow has been busy building comprehensive rider sites for Scotty, Sarka and resident road-dog Tim Humphreys. These sites are designed to give fans an insight into the working, personal and professional lives of some of the world’s top snowboarders. Ever wonder what Sarka’s favorite local mountain is? What kind of Harley Scotty rides? Why in the world Humpy likes to build computers so much? Or even if you just want to kill a few hours reading blogs and watching footage of some of your favorite Flow riders, now you can at:
Scotty.flow.com
Sarka.flow.com
Tim.flow.com
Flow.com
We promise you that you’ll be seeing much more of Scotty, Sarka, Humpy and James in the near future, so read up and get a head start to be in the know about these four elite shredders. Check in for weekly updates, photos, videos contest results and more.
For more information on TTR’s Industry Partner, also visit their profile on www.ttrworldtour.com/partners
To see Sarka in action, check out the video below
One of TTR’s media partners, Whiteout.tv, and TTR’s partners Swatch, have put together this project that follows Christian “Hitsch” Haller to TTR events all around the globe in his Olympic season and offers the chance for viewers to get to know more. With interviews from friends, family and other top pros, you’ll get a unique look in to the life of one of Switzerland’s most interesting snowboarders and current World no. 2 on the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour.
For more information on this young rider also visit his profile on ttrworldtour.com
Click on the link below to watch the two episodes of Hitsch:
Check out the new issue of our media partner Onboard – No 112. It features some extensive research into who might get some Olympic glory – You will see some familiar faces from the Swatch TTR tour and all the past TTR World Tour Champions 
If that’s not enough to make you want to read the mag….and for all of you kids out there who love Apple technology, this promo vid is aimed at you! hehe!
