Armada Takes Gold
Congrats to Torin and Devin for stacking some-hardware at Euro X This weekend!
Torin Yater Wallace: X Games Men's Superpipe GOLD
Devin Logan:
X Games Women's Superpipe SILVER
Armada Sunny Park Session
The Armada Team in Italy
The Alpha 1 Ski Review
Produced by: Flashmodern.com
Song: All over your Face
Artist: Ronnie Dyson
Armada Skis Dominate the TNF Freeski Open Podium
The TNF New Zealand Freeski Open Slop and Half Pipe events went down last week under sunny skies at Snow Park NZ. The event was stacked with some really good athletes, never the less Armada Skis helped a number of athletes to the podium.
In the slopestyle Armada athletes Kim Lamarre and Devin Logan took first and second respectively for the women's.
Kim Lamarre stoked on 1st place!
In the Halfpipe, we saw style king Taylor Seaton taking first place on his Armada Pipe Cleaners and Armada Athlete Gus Kenworthy taking 3rd.
Gus Kenworthy Getting that blunt grab.
Devin Logan again dominated the field with some huge airs and solid tricks, getting her a well deserved 1st place in the half pipe.
Devin Logan on the podium with the two Kiwi Chargers Janina and Amy.
The mens podium with Gus and Taylor.
Keep an eye out for more updates from the Big Mountain event coming up in the next two weeks.
Mark's little Ski Tour on the JJ's at Treble Cone
Last friday I took one of many steps that will lead me to a metamorphosis. Slowly, I believe, I am changing into a scroggin muncher.
Which I think is not a bad thing
So yeah last friday I went on my first little wee ski tour out of Treble Cone. As I lost my skinning virginity, Tori Beattie and Nick Johnson were available to hold my hand and help me through the not so complex procedure of putting skins on my skis. After less time than expected, we headed off to the Gotliebs, an area skiers right of the infamous Chutes, which has always seemed elusive to me.
Not so long after we departed, we were perched on top of a big rock looking into the wilderness that was beyond. Although the ski field was still in reach, a tiny bit of freedom and wonderful isolation was still felt. Some good fresh turns were had by all of us, a few yeeeeps and yeeeehs were yelled as we slashed our way down the back side of the Gotliebs.
Our skin back out was far shorted than expected and I was almost keen for another, but our time had run out. I will definitely be heading further into the backcountry out of TC as I metamorphisise into a scroggin munching froth head.
Photo Credits: Nick Johnson
Armada Ratbag Tour 2011 - VIDEO
The Armada Ratbag Tour has officially ended. With stops at Snow Park, Porters and Mt Ruapehu it was a great success and everyone walked away with prizes from Bern Helmets, Pow Gloves, Joystick Poles, Armada, Rossignol and Spacecraft.
Here is a video of the last two stops at Porters and Turoa, Mt Ruapehu.
INSPIRED!
Tanner Hall along with some of his compadres has started a multimedia powerhouse: Inspired Media Concepts, focusing of course on skiing, as well as reggae music and anything else that tickles their fancy. With a new recording studio built in Jamaica and the upcoming ski film "Retallack" to premier soon, expect to see big things from them. Big up Tanner. Check some of the sweet videos coming out of the Inspired Media House.
First up: An Episode of the B & E Show, featuring Armada athlete Phil Casabon, showing us what style is.
Second up we got the teaser for Retallack. Absolutely epic footage, keep your ears peeled for the potential upcoming premier in NZ.
And finally, we see Tanner Hall on Jamaican Television talking about skiing to people that have no idea what it is about. Classic stuff.
http://www.televisionjamaica.com/vd-10317-USSKIERTANNERHALL.aspx
The T1 Triumph, in a Class of its Own
More pre-season video froth action.
There may be a lack of snow at the moment, but storms are a brewing and winter will be here sooner than you expect. So get your AMP ON!
A video to get you Amped on the upcoming season!
Armada NZ team rider Mark von Roy was busy over summer, jibbing around Switzerland. Check out the video of him and some friends busting some moves in Laax, Switzerland. Filmed by Nick Johnson, thanks to flashmodern productions.
ARMADA NZ // XXX
For those luck enough to have got one of our limited ed catalouge they know the goodness inside. For everyone else check out the new 2012 range online now!! Keep an eye out at you local Armada dealer for a copy of the catalouge.
RATBAG TOUR 2011
We are stocked to announce that the Ratbag Tour is returning for 2012. The First stop will be Snowpark on the 20th-21st July and is for under 18s.
MVR
Some new shots MVR. He will be heading back to NZ this winter but to check out his travel check out www.flashmodern.com
SALE SALE SALE! UP TO 50% OFF!!
We have some great deals online so its a great time to get some skis for this season for a great price. We have up to 50% off the rrp so get in fast to get a deal.
Check out the T-HALLS, 09 ARV, ARVw, CANTIKAS, EL RAYS all at killer prices.
T- HALLS $549.99 09 ARV $549.99 CANTIKA $419.99 CRAZY
VIDS
So it has been snowing all over the country, with us lucky New Zealanders being hit by one of the biggest storms on the planet. So get out there and score it! Check the video of team rider Mark vRoy scoring some face shots at Snow Park NZ and Treble Cone.
Song: Boy
By: Ra Ra Riot
Edit by: www.flashmodern.com
Tuesday 14th of September 2010
Check out this awesome video of team rider Tori Beattie scoring some freshies in Europe last northern winter. Tori is riding on 175 JJ's and as you will see, she rips them to the fullest in some epic tree runs.
Sunday 12th of September 2010
So the Alpha 1s are the funnest ski ever. Great on jumps, epic on rails, perfect for butters. Here is a video of team rider Mark von Roy giving them a test drive at Snow Park NZ.
Video courtesy of www.flashmodern.com
Tuesday 7th of September 2010
Building a jump in the backcountry is always fun. Here is a little video edit by flashmodern.com of team rider Mark von Roy and friends hitting up a Backcountry Hip at Cardrona.
Song: Where I'm Going
By: Cut Copy
Wednesday 1st of September 2010
Last week we had the 2nd stop of the Armada Ratbag Tour at Porters. Over 40 Kids turned up and were super stoked on the freeflow event which included a strait air comp, a best trick big air comp, a box jam, a wallride session, boot skiing, running races and a slash comp. Almost every kid managed to snag one of the many prizes which were provided by the generous sponsors: Bern Helmets, POW gloves, Armada, Rossignol and Joystick.
A big thank you to Porters for hosting this awesome event and the volunteers for helping out. Next year will be even bigger. Next Armada Ratbag Tour stop will be announced very soon, keep checking armadanz.com.
Sunday 29th of August 2010
So it has finally snowed again in the South Island with a whole bunch of hills getting a solid covering. Team rider Mark von Roy took the JJ's for a charge at Treble Cone and found out that the JJ's love deep snow, steep slopes and stomping drops.
Check the helmet cam footage
Monday 16th of August 2010
The Armada Ratbag Tour is stopping off at Porters in Canterbury this weekend! On Saturday there will be a Rossignol and Armada Demo set up, so that everyone can try out the new awesome skis that have come out this year. Then on Sunday is the Ratbag Tour Day, where we all get to have as much fun as possible.
The Idea is to get a whole bunch of likeminded people and grommets together and lap the park, shred the whole mountain, learn some new tricks and most of all have a bunch of fun. There will be a BBQ, lollies, mini comps and most importantly a whole bunch of spot prizes from Armada, Bern, POW Gloves and Joystick. Throughout the Ratbag tour we are looking for a young Grommet that has that special something (and some mad skills), because we are looking to add a Grommet to the Armada Team.
So come one, come all, and tell all your friends: "The Armada Ratbag Tour is in Town!"
Not able to make it? Never fear, Armada Ratbag Tour dates for Mt Ruapehu, Snowplanet and Cardrona will be announced soon.
Sunday, 15th of August 2010
Yesterday Treble Cone delivered us some much awaited snow and Mark von Roy could finally give the Armada JJ a test run. Needless to say, the JJ's were absolutely amazing and completely charged through all the wet snow, soft snow and debris kicking around. Check the helmet cam footage below.
Friday 13th of August 2010
So the box run at Snow Park NZ is absolutely 100% pure fun. The run has a huge varieties of box, rails and jibs, and you can hit over 20 features in one run. Check out the video below to see some of the phenomenal features.
Skier: Mark von Roy, Snowboarder: Tom Grooten
Song: Me and Julio down by the School Yard, Paul Simon
Video thanks to: Flashmodern Productions
Monday 9th of August 2010
Another awesome week of Skiing has gone down in NZ. Armada team riders have been successful in an array of different events. Earlier in the week we saw Kim Lamarre winning the NZ Open Women's Slopestyle and Gus Kenworthy getting 3rd place in the super competitive Men's Slopstyle. Following this, in very difficult conditions, Taylor Seaton kept his wits together to win the Men's Halfpipe.
Taylor Seaton on his way to Winning the NZ Open Half Pipe
Over the week The World Heli Challenge was held in the Southern Alps, and Charlie Timmins from Australia held it down for Armada family winning The "Fktor Award" which honors the athlete who without question stomps an epic run, push's the envelope of the sport and embraces the reasons of why this event is put on. It was also epic to see Sam Smoothy, Frasier McDougal and Cam McDermid taking 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively on the Big Mountain Day and holding it down for New Zealand.
Charlie airing it out on the hip on the freestyle day at the World Heli Challenge.
Good stuff Charlie, Gus, Kim and Taylor for pushing the envelope yet again for Armada.
Saturday 7th of August 2010
Congratulations Armada team rider Kim Lamarre! One epic and steezy run led her to getting top honors at the NZ Freeski Open Slopestyle.
Watch out for her ripping up the slopes around NZ over the next month. Kim, taking women's skiing to the next level.
Monday 2nd of August 2010
The Armada Halo makes noseblocks like this one below much easier. The Halo with the aptly named "Elf Shoe Technology" has pushed our sport into a new direction and not only lets you progess your skills into unknown territories but is also a dream to just ski around with on groomers. Here we see Mark trying out something a little different at Snow Park NZ, during sunset.
Photo: Ruper Voremberg, ruvuphoto.com
Friday 30th of July 2010
A few fun laps on the Alpha 1's at Snow Park NZ with Mark von Roy. Alpha 1's have changed park skiing for ever. With more buttery goodness, nollie greatness, nose press epicness and tailpress pressiness. The Alpha has blown the boundaries of our sport.
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