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Guys, The magazine will have a section called YOUNG GUNS. That means kids >18. There will be plenty of OUR AGE in the magazine but we realy want to push and promote the younger riders. Everyone that wants to contribute stuff like exceptional pictures of riding or even a nice groomed slope just email it to me in hi-res with the name of the photographer and the rider. Anyone else that wants to write a piece regarding a group of carvers in a specific area anywhere in the world can go ahead and do so as long as he can provide good quality photos. And anything else you can think off. The ultimate goal is to promote our community.

Hi everyone, I hope summer was good. The magazine is at full speed right now so if you have stuff, ideas, photos to contribute, NOW IS THE TIME!!! The deadline is end of October. Looking for young riders!!! If you are, or you have, or you know any young hardbooter get in touch!!!! By young I don't mean 40!!!

Definitely worth having!!

Whoever wants me to put him on the mailing list please send email to: alexis@gforcecarving.com subject: CM mailing list This way I can send you updates on the material that is going in and any other development of the project.

guys, for me to put you on the list please send email to: alexis@gforcecarving.com subjest: CM mailing list

Thanks again Hans!!! One of these days you have to teach me how you do this!!!!

Guys, if you want me to put you on the mailing list please send me an email: alexis@gforcecarving and in the subject put: CM mailing list This way I can have a list of emails for people that are interested in this and send updates for the contents and the progress of the issue.

Dear all, As I mentioned in the previous post the magazine is happening. Hopefully this thread will help bring people together that want to contribute material : photos, articles, ideas, etc. In terms of advertising we will be working as follows. Companies related to the carving industry can advertise for free (full page) in return they have to promote the magazine through their website. (banners, etc.). I hope people will find it reasonable. Concerning the contents, the overall layout will almost remain as is. Carving events a coverage of events that take place around the world. We have material for SES 2011 We have material for GCS 2011 (Greece) We will be going to the Carving Masters 11 in Solden. Anyone who has material for any other event (text and quality photos) please get in touch. Interviews Open to suggestions. Technique tips Begginer, advanced and expert tips by Jack Michaud and others Young Guns Kids that are into carving (photos, info, background). Rider profiles Each issue will feature 5 riders from different countries and different riding styles Manufacturers Presentation of manufacturers, their products and the development process The final price has not been detrmined yet but ny no means it will exceed 15 - 20 $.

Steph, sorry about that but please send me another email so I can get in touch with you. Thanks

I have some good news everyone. The magazine is a go!!!! We have resolved the funding issue so we are looking at November or December for the first issue to come out. I will be starting a new thread to try and get people involved.

We have concidered the online magazine but what would the difference with BOL be? BOL has everything a magazine has. Articles, photos, etc. The general idea was to have something that everyone would keep. There are so many people that have kept the snowboard life issues that had articles related to alpine snowboarding with pictures of Cliff Ahumada and a bunch of other guys. There was also an issue that had a full spread of NIKE ACG ad with Shannon Melhuse on a heel side turn. Overall I think that when there is something printed it becomes part of history. Ads for related stuff is not easy since the most of the companies do not know what carving is. If we had had an issue in our hands it would be much easier to approach them and sell advertising.

Even if the trip for us is halfway around the world, it is the highlight of our season. It is an amazing experience to ride with everyone and to watch everyone ride. The level of riders is just getting better every year. The photos and videos for sure keeps our minds busy until the next session. Ray, We definitely missed you and Anja this year!!! I am looking forward to see you in Soelden for the CM event. Till then, enjoy Europe as much as you can!

Nice one. Thanks Hans!!!

The problem regarding the production of this magazine was that none of the manufacturers were willing to pay for the advertising. We were trying to get half of the production cost covered by the ads. Unfortunately we were unable to get even that. We still have all the material for the magazine and we still want to do it but we are looking for alternative means of funding this project.

here is a video from the Greek Crew http://www.youtube.com/user/alexgforce does anyone knows how to embed the video in the thread?

As did my friend Steve, I also created an album in Photobucket for everyone to view and download pictures: http://s1128.photobucket.com/albums/m495/alexgforce/

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These are some of the photos we made during SES!!!

Almost too good to be true!!!! Can't wait

actually it had nothing to do with the groom. I was filming him and he had his mind on the camera instead of watch where he is going!!! It was funny as hell though.. after I made sure he was ok.

take a look at this video!!! definitely worth watching!!

Here is my point of view as a company owner/rider. The companies that you have mentioned (Swoard, G-force, Pureboarding, F2) design and produce boards according to how they think that a board should work based on their riding experience. These boards are part of a small production (compare to the total snowboard production) and thus are considered semi-custom boards. When someone decides to run a production of boards he has to make a lot of compromises as to who is riding it (level, weight, strength), where he is riding it (snow conditions, etc.). Based on my experience it is impossible to produce a board that will fulfill 100% of the riders therefore by trying to increase the percentage and widen up your market you tend to make more compromises. Manufacturers like Donek, Coiler etc. can give you the oportunity to have a board made exactly for you not to mention using your own graphics. Discussing with them your level, weight etc. will give them a prety good idea what the board should be in terms of flex, length, width and sidecut radious. The only downside is that you have to wait for the board to be made. At the end of the day however the board is not going to make someone a rider. It is only the tool. The most important is to get the technique down and then fine tune it with the board that is going to work for you!!!!