Layne Treeter and Tim Ronan have joined Alex Stathis and E-man Anderson on the Stepchild “MAN AM” team, here’s a sneak peak of their parts
in Given “ONE” and D.O.P.E II . While your out battling the crowds on BLACK FRIDAY, grab a FREE copy of D.O.P.E II when you buy a STEPCHILD snowboard
from your local dealer.

Mark Reininga is out of Mammoth Mountain and this kid is a monster. He’s a powerful rider with some serious tricks and a style that’s all coming together. He rides Arbor’s biggest, widest snowboard, the Roundhouse 165 and jibs it like it’s a kid’s board. Watch out for Mark Reininga, he’s on the come up.

Arbor is proud to make all of our t-shirts right here, in North America. The goal ultimately is to offer an entire line of apparel manufactured in the good ole’ US of A. We currently make the t-shirt collection, including the viscose from bamboo/organic cotton tees that we are known for, the hat collection and now some of our knits all in Los Angeles. Arbor is well on its way to being a completely domestic producer of eco-friendly apparel.

Vancouver, BC – Friday Nov 4th 2011 – Wick Winder Distribution is happy to announce that Casey Jones and his agency will take over COMUИE & Ashbury sales for Western Canada.

Casey, who has a long history in the skate, snow and street wear industry, and previously sold Oakley as well as Dragon, Emerica, Altamont and eS for NLA recently went it alone and created his own sales agency.

Casey Jones

“It really is an exciting time to be involved in both of these brands” Says COMUNE Canada Sales manager Scott Murray-Burrows “With footwear and other additions in the line from the gang at COMUNE and another project in the pipe from the crew at Ashbury, I know that accounts are going to be excited for what’s to come”. “We’re looking forward to working with Casey and are excited to have him involved”.

All Wick Winder Distribution lines will be available to see at the next KNOW?SHOW, January 18-20, 2012. Please look out for future updates on booth locations and events during the show.

For more information about Wickwinder and their brands, please visit their profile page on cut & SHOW – www.cutandshow.com/wickwinder

For COMUNE/Ashbury/Super brand and other Casey Jones Agency lines please contact:

Casey Jones Agency
Tel: 604 872 5979

Cell: 604 836 7253

caseyjonesagency@gmail.com

Arbor Snowboards is proud to welcome Curtis Woodman to their snowboard team. Woodman was born in Sacramento, California and currently resides in Truckee, California. “I’ve been a Curtis Woodman fan since the Neoproto days and I’m fired up to be working with him now,” says Arbor team director, Brad Farmer. “Curtis has a snowboarding ability and style that most can only dream of. If last season is any indication of where he’s headed, it’s going to be exciting to watch over the next couple of years. I believe he will be an amazing leader of the Arbor ‘Roots’ snowboard program and I can’t wait to see what he does in the backcountry this season.”

“I have honestly heard that I should ride for Arbor more times than I can count and I feel blessed to be a part of such an amazing family of snowboarders,” says Woodman. “Arbor is raw and environmentally friendly, what else could I want from a brand?” Curtis is a big fan of Arbor’s traditional wood topsheet look. “There’s nothing better than looking down at a beautiful piece of wood underneath your feet. I like being in my element on my Arbor Element snowboard.”
Look for Woodman to be filming for a major film project this coming season. He will be riding Arbor’s Blacklist, Draft and Element RX snowboards as well as spending a season testing the Arbor Abacus splitboard that’s due to be released in 2013.

http://www.arborcollective.com/2011/10/curtis-woodman/

In the first installment of the 2011 Get Elevated Series, the Arbor Skateboards team including James Kelly, Kody Noble, Max Myers, Eric Singer, Jimmy Riha and Duke Degen meet up at the Skate House in Los Angeles before heading Northeast into the Sierras. After a long drive and by sheer serendipity, they find a driving guide which leads to a road nestled in the mountain range nearby. Turns out the pavement is super burly with huge cracks across the road the entire way down. After the impromptu session is over, the team rests their heads in Mammoth Lakes in preparation to skate the area the following day. Days 2 and 3 will be featured in the in episode of the Get Elevated Tour.

In the middle of August this year, the Arbor Skateboard team stepped out into the Sierra mountains with a common purpose. The idea behind the project was simple and ambitious, trek into the wilderness, and skate roads we’ve never skated before. The thrill was in the hunt, and the end product is indicative and inclusive of much more than our primary vision; it encapsulates what life is like on the road for us, outside of racing and competition, where the only concern was having fun with our friends. The trip was about the team, the locations, the lifestyle, but more than anything, it was about skateboarding.

Arbor Get Elevated

We put in the research and the time to find roads on maps, but had no idea what we’d be met with once we set foot on the pavement. There was no assurance of good surfaces, places to sleep, safe conditions, or cell phone service. We were on our own in foreign territory, and the only assurance we had was a drop in elevation.

For a week we woke up at the butt crack of dawn, tried to catch fish, slept in the cold, lost our way, got stuck on top of giant boulders, and skated some of the most unbelievable roads I’ve ever seen. People went down at 50 mph plus, and countless bystanders and tourists gawked as we trudged up and flew down the hills to get our shots. The end product is something we’re proud of and illustrates our passion for skateboarding.

It is our pleasure to offer you the teaser of Arbor Skateboard’s 2011 Get Elevated Tour.

The bizarre adventures continue for the Van Delirium crew as they make their way to Mt. Hood, Oregon for some quick laps and backyard sessions at the Summits. Then they head off to Stevens Pass, Washington for a couple days of backcountry fun (imagine rail kids in the backcountry.) Things get weird for the Van crew as the long trip and the Delirium settles in.

Arbor Snowboards sent a deep crew of riders to Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails including last year’s winner, Nick Visconti as well as Ian Sams, Scotty Vine and Cody Boan. This is their vision of Bear Mountain’s Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails much of which was shot through the eye of a Red Camera.

Saturday Oct. 8th before the “THROTTLED” event, all of the bike builders, Ray Gordon, and friends took a little ride through downtown Los Angeles.
We even dipped into the LA river for a little mayhem. The river bed proved to be a little slick with algae, but was good for getting sketchy. We stopped by Villan’s Tavern for a couple beers and food, then headed back to the event space to get ready for the evening’s event.

Ray Gordon didn’t have his bike with him so we loaned him a dirtbike! Like a champ, he accepted and had the most post-apocalyptic/Mad Max time of his life! Through tunnels, busy intersections, Occupy LA protesters, LAPD, and the grimy LA river, Ray was smiling ear to ear poppin’ wheelies, jumpin’ curbs, and having a blast.

“Never in my life did I think I’d ever be riding a dirt bike through downtown LA!” -Ray Gordon

After the ride we went back to the event space where the show was being held and started to prep for the evening. Everyone got their bikes in order. We got all the PBR’s on ice in a kiddy pool, and we started up the grill. We had a bunch of COMUNE/Ray Gordon tee shirts and mechanic rags to give away. The place was looking clean and proper. We were ready for the crowd to start rolling in.

The doors officially opened at 7 pm but people had already been showing up early to check out Ray’s photography as well as ten custom motorcycles on display. Ray’s huge macho prints were a collection of photos from the past decade of bikes, hot rods, hot girls, and partied out dudes. These are all the subject matter of “Throttled.” Nearly all of the photos are shot in the Pacific Northwest and Ray’s hometown of Portland. OR.

What draws people to Ray’s photos is that he captures people from all walks of life interested in bikes, cars, and the lifestyle that accompanies them. Ray has a passion for all things petroleum-combustion-engine related. Since he grew up in that culture he doesn’t feel like he has to document one scene of another regardless of trends. He digs it all, and has a deep respect and admiration for anyone who tinkers, cruises, or tears up the road.

Apparently Ray knows a lot of people because the place was packed to capacity. We grilled up some hot dogs and thanks to PBR we had enough cold beer to quench everyone’s thirst. At the end of the photography show Kiyo ripped a burnout inside the gallery leaving circular skid marks around the Throttled floor logo. The burnt rubber, smoke, and wild applause meant it was only time for the after-party!

We cleared everyone out of the gallery and went next door to Medusa Lounge where a dance party and chaos ensued. COMUNE/ Drop City contributors Plague Vendor performed at midnight and tore the roof off the place. After that it’s a little blurry but girls were kissing, people were dancing, and I definitely wasn’t going to be driving.

Throttled LA was hands down the best COMUNE event to date. Thanks Ray Gordon, PLG/VNDER, Pabst Blue Ribbon, all the bike builders, and all the homies at the Holding Company for helping out.

Joey C.
Falcon Motorcycles
Kiyo
Cro Customs Inc.
Boyle Custom Motorcycles
Austin Sherbanenko
Wes White
JD Sansaver

LOSER MACHINE CO. PRESENTS ‘SOUL SEEKERS’
2011 Toronto Motorcycle Photo Show

This Saturday, 24th of September will see Loser Machine Company present Soul Seekers, a motorcycle photo show at the Bait Shop on Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario.

Get down to The Bait Shop Saturday night for free flowing Pabst! You can see more details at the Facebook page >here<

Head on down to the Ivy Nightclub on St-Laurent on Friday, September 23rd for some good times.

Chippa Wilson heard we’ve got a new magic stick we’ve been working on, and he just had to have one. Coming in at 5’7 x 18 3/4 x 2 3/16, it feels good. Looks nice, eh? Don’t worry, this secret sled will be available for mass consumption in January. So hold your breath till then, and look for footage of Chippa on this board real soon.

RAY GORDON PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Opening Reception for THROTTLED Photography Exhibition
The Holding Company
Saturday, October 8th, 2011 7pm
104 Robinson, Los Angeles, CA 90026

info@thecomune.com RSVP is Required

After Party and Special Musical Guest TBA.
Beverages provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon

Ray Gordon’s THROTTLED presents an intimate look at people that build and celebrate traditional
hot rods and vintage motorcycles. The twenty-five or so large-scale color images tell stories of
hitting the gas and having a laugh. Gordon takes us to the places where he is at home: drag
strips, custom bike shops and secret forts where guys with grease under their fingernails seduce
beautiful girls that know better but can’t resist the promise of danger. Way more than a peek
under the hood, THROTTLED invites one and all to a way of life that’s as simple and fun as a fast
ride, good friends and a couple of beers.

THROTTLED is definitely going to be anything but your typical uptight photography show.

Ray Gordon has been a professional photographer for over one thousand years, working with all
sorts of spoiled brats, goldbrickers and filthy rich desperadoes. He’s really f*ing rad, if you’ve got
an hour, just ask him. In spite of being a tireless blowhard, he’s got a lot of great friends and an
incredible family and as you can see he takes a pretty good picture. A noisy dragstrip is one of
the few places he finds peace of mind.

Preview of images from the show available on request.

WWW.RAYGORDON.COM
WWW.THECOMUNE.COM

If you’re coming into town for KNOW?SHOW, be sure to come to the official party at Fortune Sound Club sponsored by NEFF!

Congrats to Neff Rider Jordy Smith for taking the gold this year at Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay. Check out these gnarly finals highlights and photos!

Legendary Rappers Method Man and Redman show their Neff love at their concert in Brazil!