Million-dollar laps

We been getting a ton of snow lately, it finally kicked into winter around here. A good crew of bros squeezed in two laps yesterday and Dj Lava snapped a nice little pic of myself.

Add comment | March 20th, 2009

Roxy Chickadee Jam Photos

Add comment | March 3rd, 2009

Dave Kerr, Sunny Sunday skate sesh at Lonsdale

Dave Kerr on Sunny Sunday from Lenny Rubenovitch on Vimeo.

Last Sunday we headed to the city for a little sun, we checked out Lonsdale Park and headed up to Seymour to try and catch the finals of YLG, we missed it but made it for some beers.

Add comment | February 27th, 2009

2nd annual Westbeach Chinese Downhill

On Feb. 24th 2009, the 2nd annual Westbeach Chinese Downhill went down, this year attendance was almost double from last year. You would think almost too many people considering there was some heavy carnage and a bit of trampling at the top but everyone in attendance was in good spirits and there was only a bit of blood shed.  

My dawg Josh Lapovsky took home the win, bringing home $500 cash, a Westbeach Texas micky and bragging rights of Creekside king for a year.

2nd Annual Westbeach Chinese Downhill from Lenny Rubenovitch on Vimeo.
 

Peep images and text on gnarcore and John Scarth’s blog for more info.

Add comment | February 26th, 2009

WSA Micro Architect Skatepark project

It seems like summer is rolling in with the lack of snow. Jim Barnum from Spectrum Sk8park Creations has moved up to Whistler and Luna got us all (WSA) together to have a meeting with the Muni to see what the WSA can come up with next. So we passed a bunch of ideas around and are working on an idea to construct a few micro architect mini parks all over Whistler and we need input to get the project rolling.

Check out www.whistlerskate.org for full details.

1 comment | February 22nd, 2009

Westbeach Heritage Project

Did you know that Westbeach is turning thirty years old? Imagine that, making snowboard outerwear for 30 years, well actually thats not totally true since they started in Calgary making surf shorts.

As a major part of “The Heritage Project” Westbeach will be releasing a photo book by Dano Pendygrasse. It will summarize the highs and lows of Canadian Snowboarding through the eyes of Westbeach. From the humble beginnings of the backyard shred and resort banned snowboarding, through its’ boom in the 90′ s that saw Canadian riders and companies take world stage, to where we are at today, there is quite a story to be told. 

Along with the book there will be a Heritage blog on the Westbeach site which has recently kicked off which will have weekly updates with classic snowboard memorabilia. 

On top of the Book and Blog I am super stoked to be producing a number of short web videos which will be released over the next 9 or so months. 

I just started to look at some of the archives Westbeach has, and holy shit what a treat it is to see some of this stuff.  

Check it out and learn a little about roots of Canadian Snowboarding.

Add comment | February 17th, 2009

Phil Tifo’s website online

It has been awhile since I have been working with Phil Tifo to get his new website off the ground. Phil is a well rounded sports photographer who hails from Gatineau Quebec and currently resides in Squamish BC. Phil shoots Kayaking and Rock climbing in the summer. In the winter he works with some badass shredders with a focus on Quebecois (Martin Gallant, Benji Ritchie, Etienne Gilbert, Annie Boulanger, David Melancon, Gaetan Chanut…). Take a peak at the site to see some of his pics.

Its been a fun little project working to get his site up and going and wanted to spread the word. 

So check it out @ www.tifophotographik.com 

Oh, and If you are interested in purchasing one of his images for print you can easily do so by clicking on the “Buy Print” option on the image.

Add comment | February 16th, 2009

Deep Winter 2008 wrap up

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to partake in the Deep Winter Photo Challenge, for a change I worked as a rider on Brian Hockenstein’s crew. It was an amazing enduring 3 days of snapping pics trying to produce a fun and action packed slideshow. I was lucky enough to work with my dawg Johny Caulfield for 3 days and have Kevin Sanslone in for 2 along with Rube Goldberg and Andrew Burns getting in one day each. Brian produced an amazing slideshow and feel he did a great job portraying what we love to do.

Whistler-Blackcomb 2009 Deep Winter Photo Challenge Entry from brian hockenstein on Vimeo.

John Swystun from newly created NuuLife Cinema Company tagged along with all the top 3 crews to see what it was like behind the scenes of the event, he headed up a 3 part series for push.ca. You can check out Part #1 with Hockenstein, Part #2 with Crispin Cannon and Part #3 with a mix of Jordan Manley and Hockenstein. Props to all the photographers, riders and organizers involved, I though this was one of the best events of the season and really brought our community together.

Oh ya, Jordan held his title taking home $3000 with an amazing errie slideshow that embraced the Deep Winter Theme. Crispin took home 2nd place and $2000 which told the story of a day in the life of a rider which was mixed with some sharp images and interesting angles. Brian walked away with 3rd place and $1000. His slideshow was one of the most entertaining and good times feeling shows of the night.

Crispin Cannon Deep Winter Slideshow

Add comment | January 27th, 2009

Black park Session #1 from NuuLife Cinema

NuuLife Cinema Company - Black Park Session #1 from john swystun on Vimeo.

“Canada’s newest snowboard video production, NuuLife Cinema Company, brings you some of the most progressive snowboarding from Whistler and beyond.  Look out for more on their ‘09 video release.  Starring: Logan Haubrich, David Frederick, John Swystun, Jon Versteeg, Yari Ivanisko, Scott McKenzie, Colton Showers, Jessica Kimura, Lucas Ouellette, Kurtis Rothecker, Alex Beebe, Brody Pigeau, David Craig, Trevor Dery and Connor Copithorn.  Check www.nuulifecinema.com for more details.”

Add comment | January 27th, 2009

Kitsch company Profile Video

Jordan Mayfield headed up a company profile video on Kitsch Skateboards for Push.ca, I was super stoked on how the video came together and felt it was a great collaboration from everyone who was involved.

Add comment | December 23rd, 2008