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Thanks "Shred" We have a long way to go with the mag. Proofreading is definitely something we are planning to work on for the next issue. The response we got already has been more than we expected so we have stuff coming in from allover the world (New Zealand, japan, Korea, etc.). 30% of the material for the next issue is already in our hands so an earlier launch date for the 2nd issue is very possible. WTF 2012, please do. Document it, take photos and we 'll put it in the issue.

What you see in the magazine is what we got. I did inform Frank but did not put pressure since he was busy making my boards for 2012. Will be featured in the next issue. Oxess was informed in many occasions (in person and via email) but did not respond at all.

Please send me an email so we can figure out why you haven't received it yet. There might be a delay due to the holidays but if you have ordered it on the 15 or 16 of December, you should have it by now. Jack, Thanks for the comments. Indeed racing is missing from this issue. Unfortunately we were unable to find the appropriate person that would provide racing material for the mag. We will definitely work on this for the next issue. Regarding North American manufacturers. We have contacted all of them and asked them to give us photos and information for the company profile section, or material to make an ad for them (FREE). Unfortunately there was absolutely no response from the companies that you have mentioned apart from Sean who was kind enough to give us some of his photos. I am aware of the time limitation that each manufacturer has but there is nothing I can do if the companies will not give me the material.

I am there + 2 from Greece.

You are absolutely right. The idea was to introduce riders randomly selected from within our community ideally from different parts of the world. What is missing is an intro section with the why and how. Big Thanks to everyone for their comments an support!!!

Thanks Hans, We don't put the postage ourselves. The postal employees do. If any one else has this problem please let me know so I can refund him for the excess charge.

The magazine is sent out through the regular Postal service. We did get a quotation from most of the courier companies but the cost was just unbearable. But please keep this thread only for feedback. If you have any questions send me an email. Thank you

As some of you will start to receive the issue within the next following days, I would like to use this thread and get your feedback, comments, ideas, things you like and you don't like. This information will be used to make the following issues better!! Please use this thread only when you have already viewed the magazine. It will be a big help to us. Thanks for the support.

John, In the website? I just checked and you are re-directed to the paypal page. I didn't have this problem before with anyone. Try again and if not send me an email and we can figure this out. Thanks

Hehehe!!! Imagine my state of mind when I went to the publisher to pick up the first print. Just taking it in my hand and smelling the ink and paper...I cannot describe this. The weight of the responsibility however is pretty heavy. Making the first magazine to express, describe, represent our community!!!! We will see!!!!

I think I had received 1 email from you and answered right back that we will accept any ad for free. Apart from that I have received nothing else. Please send me an email so we can figure out what happened. Whatever the problem is it is not intentional and we will definitely make it up for you.

Received!!!! Will ship first thing on Monday. Thank you Colin!!! I have a soft spot for SanFra, I wish I could crowl into the package!!!

It is so overwelming to see people responding to the magazine. Within the first 24 hours from the launch of the website we have gone over the 100 barrier with orders coming from all over the world. US, Canada, Russia, Switzerland, Germany, Finland, Sweden, The Netherlands, Japan, Australia...etc. We have a long way to go yet in terms of sales but I would like to thank everyone for their trust, going forward and buying something that they don't know exactly what it is and if it is worth it. BIG, BIG THANKS!!!! I hope what you will be holding in your hands in a few days will meet your expectations!!!!

It is finally out!!! And as the first copies are already on their way, I cannot describe the feeling of having the magazine come to life. After all the work and the countless hours in front of the computer screen we get to have a magazine dedicated to our community. Will it be successful in bringing our community together and promoting it in the right way? Thats for all of you to judge and evaluate. Personally I am happy that I decide to do it and went through with it even if the economics of the project prove to be unsustainable. Hopefully people can use this thread to post their comments. Here are some facts about the magazine that everyone should know. - Not a single ad that is included in the magazine was charged. All the ads were free. The goal is to break even only with the sales of the magazine. - All or at least most of the manufacturers (globally) were contacted to provide material for the magazine (ad or company profile). The ones that are included in this issue were the ones that submitted material. Nobody was excluded. - The price of the magazine is not what we were hoping for. Unfortunately our intention to produce a luxurious publication ended up with a magazine (book more likely) that weighs 800 gr. As a result we made the postal service very happy since half of the price is shipping. Still, I would not go for something less (in terms of printing quality and paper) than what it is since it is an annual publication even if it affect the sales. I hope you enjoy it!!! Thanks for the support.

WE ARE ALMOST DONE!!!! The issue is now officially closed and I am making the final tweaks. On Friday the magazine will be at the publisher and from then on........wait. Here is an updated list of the contents: - Intro. Craving the carve article by Jack Michaud (illustrated), foreword to the magazine by Jasey Anderson. - Sessions. SES2011, World Carving Session 2011, Velvet 2011 (Russian EC session), Greece Carving session 2011, Carving Masters 2011. - Community. Frozen Backdide, PureBoarding. - Rider Profiles & Young Guns on hardboots. - Company Profiles. Bomber, Kessler, Pogo, Boheme, SG, Apex, Snowboard Plate, Sense, Kaane, Carve Company. - New Products. MK plates, ACCS for Deeluxe. - Technique. Anatomy of a heelside turn. - Science. Why Wax - History. Portrait of a MADD man. - Photobooks. Sean Martin, Steve Recsky, Christoph Burbach. - Photography. An article about extreme sports photographer Loukas Hapsis with samples of his work. - Nutrition. Carves Love Carbs an article by sport nutritionist Sofia Pantazi - Go for it Ladystyle by Anna Von Boetticher - SNBRD Racing. Alpine Racing Team from Poland. ...and more

I did answer your email. There will be no subscriptions. It is an annual publication and you will be able to buy directly from the website as soon as the magazine is out. Currently we are looking for 15 of December if there is no delay from people that we expect stuff from to close down the issue. Mainly from Asia, Japan, etc. We are trying to put as much stuff as possible regarding the global carving scene which proved to be quite hard. It has been very difficult to find people to communicate there. Hopefully when the magazine is out we will be able to get more people involved in submitting material.

The plan is to have one price (will be announced) in the website that will include free shipping worldwide. Overall we are going to keep it low.

Very True! This is one of those things that if you see it as a business move or as an investment you are never going to do it. But none of the people that are involved in the alpine snowboarding business and most of all the manufacturers do it for the profit. It is obvious that they love what they do. And so do we. It is all about making something about the sport that you love most and reaching people around the world that are equally passionate. And here is the interesting thing. Indeed the project concentrates on a niche market. Lets suppose that we would do a magazine about a much bigger audience like music or sports cars. What would be the chance of being able to sell that all over the world?? Close to none!! With this we can reach everyone and everywhere as long as the quality of the product is as it should be for an annual publication. The good thing about this market, our market, is that although it is small you know where to find everyone. But I am also curious about the success of this project regarding the acceptance of the magazine from the international community and the sales capacity. Not in terms of profit but in terms of covering he expenses. It will be interesting to see what happens. I will keep you all posted.

This will be definitely a hard copy magazine. 128 full color pages plus covers and the best printing quality we could get.

The magazine is running at 100% + right now and it looks like we are going to meet the deadline that we have set. To start sales on the 15th of December. There is a website: www.carvingmag.com All the sales will take place through this web site. There is also a facebook page: carvingmag. The contents of the magazine so far are the following: - Intro. Craving the carve article by Jack Michaud (illustrated), foreword to the magazine by Jasey Anderson. - Sessions. SES2011, World Carving Session 2011, Velvet 2011 (Russian EC session), Greece Carving session 2011, Carving Masters 2011. - Community. Frozen Backdide, PureBoarding. - Rider Profiles & Young Guns on hardboots. - Company Profiles. Bomber, Kessler, Pogo, Boheme. - Technique. Anatomy of a heelside turn. - Science. Why Wax - History. Portrait of a MADD man. - Photobooks. Sean Martin, Steve Recsky, Christoph Burbach. - Global market. A world map with what is where. ...and more

Basicaly, I need any hi-res good quality photo I can get my hands on.

Does anyone has any hi-res photo of a Madd board??? I need it for an article. The article will include some original artwork from Madd. I would also like to include a photo or photos of a board. Please send to: alexis@carvingmag.com Thanks

Allready did. Dave has sent a bunch of stuff about the boys. Will be a nice piece!!

I think I have completed this questionaire. The magazine will include articles on various communities around the world. Their history, the people involved, the mountains they ride etc. There is a piece like that on Frozen Backside. Maybe you are interested on doing something similar for your community in Italy. Send me an email. Our goal is to cover whatever happens in relation to our sport in different parts of the world.

Anything you want to send please use the following address: alexis@gforcecarving.com