Burton Snowboards and Bindings

Looking for Burton Snowboards and Bindings. Burton has been ripping up the snow industry for decades. These guys were the frontiers, and they helped pave the way for the sport we know and love today. Burton Jackets and Pants have the best designs, and they will keep you toasty warm on the slopes. So if you are looking for the new Shaun White gear, or if you just love Burton snowboard gear and equipment and Burton bindings you will find them here at Tightboards.com your Burton online warehouse. Oh, and remember our free shipping policy always rocks!

Special Blend Outerwear

Special Blend Outerwear has been creating top of the line outerware for those of us who pound the slopes. Chosen by some of the top riders in the world, Special Blend, competes and comes out on top. Chwck out our Special Blend Mens Snowboard jackets and Mens Special Blend Snowboard pants. We also carry Snowboard Jackets and Pants by Special Blend for Women. Below you will also find other Special Blend apparel like, Hats, beanies Special Blend T-shirts, Hoodies and Belts. Be sure to make note of the discounts on Special Blend as well as the free shipping that we all love!

Element Skateboards

Element Skateboards is at the top of the very top of the Skateboard industry. Element is more than a brand, its a lifestyle. Check out the gear with everything from Decks and Skate Shoes to Tees, Shorts, wallets and more! Give your mouth a rest and let Element say it all for you this summer.

Billabong

Billabong International makes Billabong-brand surf and extreme sports (skate- and snowboarding) apparel and accessories. Products sporting its wave logo include: board shorts, swimwear, T-shirts, jackets, backpacks, and footwear. Board riders and wannabes can buy the firms gear at specialty sport stores and a few Billabong stores in more than 90 countries. The company sponsors surfers, skaters, and pro surfing tournaments in Australia, South Africa, and Spain. In 2001 it bought Element (skatewear) and Von Zipper (sunglasses and goggles).

Spy Optic Goggles

Spy Optic Goggles are snowboard goggle with a message. Spy offers the top of the line in Goggle technology and style that is both impressive and expressive of the rider. Even if you cant ride very well...you will be able to see all of the good riders clearly even in the driving snow...and you will look totally cool while you sit on the mountian and "take a break". So pick up you pair of Spy Optics this season with discounts and free shipping...you cant go wrong!

Smith goggles

Our goal over the past 40+ years has been to drive technology and create products that are engineered to fit and perform perfectly every time. Our products evolves, our goals remain the same. We continue to offer the most fashionable and technologically advanced products on the market.

Oakley Sunglasses

Oakley Sunglasses are the very best in quality design, polarized glasses and goggles that will last for years. Trust the brand that has outlasted and out performed its competitors. Pick up your new oakley sunglasses or goggles today and save with free ground shipping!

Granade goggles

This movement has been going strong for seven years now. We have never worn a suit to work a single day in our lives and are not about to start now. Our eyes are open. Each day we use them to view the world in a new light. Each day we learn new lessons and we incorporate these discoveries into new possibilities, you have become exactly what THEY want you to be. Humans are not submissive by design. They allow themselves to become that way. We are kids; we will never lose that. Even when our skin has turned splotchy and wrinkled we will still be listening to rock and roll and coming to work hung over. We are here to live on, join us!

Quiksilver eyewear

Quiksilver was founded in 1970 in Australia, when Torquay surfers Alan Green and John Law came up with the idea of selling wetsuits for a living. They redesigned the wetsuit, creating one that was specifically designed for surfing, and over time, introduced a range of surfwear products, at a time when there was little competition.
They were successful enough in Australia that they caught some attention overseas, and in 1976, agreed to sell the distribution rights in the United States for several million dollars. This was followed, in 1984, by a move into the European market, and the creation of Quiksilver Europe. More recently, they have begun a foray into the Asian market. Along the way Quiksilver has been setting the bar high in the board industry, with cutting edge style, comfort and quality.

What is a Chalet Holiday Anyway?

A White Planet Chalet Holiday has all of the benefits of a luxury hotel, combined with the pleasure of staying with friends.

The chalet is fully catered (breakfast, afternoon tea and 4 course evening meal). Your food - inclusive of your holiday, will be prepared by highly professional chefs who have a wide range of experience both in the UK and in Europe. Let them help you to enjoy the whole Alpine experience when you sample our unique style of food: a mixture of modern-European and traditional-French style cuisine accompanied by complementary local wines.

In the evening sit at the table to enjoy your meal and discuss the day's skiing or boarding over a candle-lit table. Finally, adjourn to the lounge with fresh coffee and after dinner chocolates to relax in front of a log fire. Why not choose something from the chalet bar. You will be guests in our chalet, run by "hosts", who wish to make you feel at home. Your bedroom and the communal areas are cleaned every day (excluding staff day off) and your towels are changed mid week.

So, you can help yourself to the tea and coffee, put your feet up on the sofa and feel free to walk about the chalet in your slippers.

The Battle is Tightening for the Freeride World Champion Title

Final Two Contests Are:
Nissan Freeride de Tignes, France 8-13 March
Nissan O’Neill Xtreme, Verbier, Switzerland 14-16 March

Mammoth – Sochi – The Alps – Tignes – Verbier

Tignes,– Two more contests to go before the first ever Freeride World Champions, men and women, will be revealed. The world’s best freeride skiers and snowboarders have just completed a week of top level freeriding at the Swatch O’Neill BigMountain Pro. In a few days it is time to meet up again for the Nissan Freeride de Tignes and then the final stop of the Freeride World Tour in Verbier for the Nissan O’Neill Xtreme one week later. The suspense is growing with a very tight ranking. Who will be crowned Freeride World Champion in skiing and snowboarding in 10 days? Stay tuned to find out…

The Freeride World Tour started off in January with the Nissan Mammoth Challenge, before heading to the Nissan Russian Adventure, at the 2014 Olympic host resort, Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi in Russia in early February. Last week, the male riders showed their skills at the Swatch O’Neill Big Mountain Pro, a mobile event in the Alps. Legendary snowboarder Jeremy Jones won the event overall with fast and fluid riding and Swede Kaj Zackrisson won the skiers category, with powerful skiing, taking huge air and riding at 112 km/h at one stage of the contest! We are now close to the final epilogue of the Freeride World Tour.

This weekend, the top 45 male and female riders are meeting up in Tignes four the fourth contest, Nissan Freeride de Tignes, Saturday 8 March. A number of freeride contests have already been held in this resort, famous for its freeriding with a number of local stars, like the Freeride World Tour contestant, re-known skier and Paris-Dakar stage winner Guerlain Chicherit: “It’s a special feeling to ride a contest at home, a lot of friends will watch the contest and I really want to do well, even more than elsewhere.”

Local organiser Dino Raffault, who has a vast experience in sport events management including a number of freeride contests in the Alps, is looking forward to seeing the best riders of the sport in Tignes: “We are happy and proud to be part of the first edition of the Freeride World Tour and to host the best riders of the circuit for a few days here at the number one freeride resort of France.”

All is at stake to crown the Freeride World Champions in less than two weeks but there are a few riders standing out so far. On the male skiers’ side the battle for top podium is tight between the French veteran skier Seb Michaud, soon 35, and one of the oldest riders in the skier’s line up, and the young but talented former freestyler Henrik Windstedt from Sweden. Henrik Windstedt, 24, has not been competing in world circuits of freeriding before, but has five victories of the Nordic Big Mountain Championships under his belt. The young Swede is currently leading the Freeride World Tour (FWT) ranking, watched very closely by second placed Seb Michaud. Aurélien Ducroz, the French skier from Chamonix, is nipping at their heels on third position after a great performance at the Big Mountain Pro, taking second place behind Swede Kaj Zackrisson, who won a second year in a row. Kaj Zackrisson could not collect any points for the FWT ranking though, as he entered the Big Mountain Pro as a wild card.

Austrian snowboarder Flo Orley is leading the snowboarders’ ranking list after two solid contests, taking a win in Russia and a second place in the US with fast, fluid and steady runs. He maintains in the lead of the ranking system after a fifth place at the Big Mountain Pro. With an impressively strong first run at the Big Mountain Pro, French boarder cross world champion and snowboard pro Xavier de le Rue took second place and has therefore climbed to second overall on the FWT ranking followed by the two Swiss riders Cyril Neri and Alex Coudray, both on third place.

On the female side, the riders have not been competing in the Freeride World Tour since the Nissan Russian Adventure in early February. Among the world’s top female freeriders American Jesse McMillan is leading the skiers ranking, closely followed by Swedish Marja Persson and Alaskan Elyse Saugstad, both on second place. Elyse Saugstad was qualified from the Freeride World Qualifying Series and has proved to be one of the strongest female skiers out there.

On the snowboard side Austrian Bibi Pekarek is leading the Tour, and in points Swiss pro snowboarder Geraldine Fasnacht is second but unfortunately she had a bad landing in Russia, tore her crossed ligaments and cannot continue riding this season.

The Grand Finale: Nissan O’Neill Xtreme de Verbier, 15 March (reserve days 14-23 March)
Since its start in 1996 the “Xtreme” has been considered the most prestigious event in the world of freeriding. For the “grande finale” of the Freeride World Tour the elite of freeride skiing and snowboarding will tackle the mythical North Face of theBec des Rosses, 3222 m, Sunday 15March.

Live Coverage of Nissan Freeride de Tignesand Nissan O’Neill Xtreme Verbier
In Tignes and Verbier, for the first time ever, a Freeride contests will be broadcasted live, thanks to a satellite feed, with different camera angles directly from the mountain. With a growing interest of the sport of freeriding, the live feed will get a broader audience as close as possible to the action.
The two contests will be transmitted live on www.freerideworldtour.com and www.freecaster.tv as well as on TSR2, National Swiss TV.
Click directly on the images below to download them in hi-definition:

Check out news, updates, photos, riders and events information on: www.freerideworldtour.com

Partners: the partners of the Freeride World Tour events are:
Nissan, O'Neill, Swatch, The North Face, Tignes, Verbier, Mammoth, Scott and Da Kine.



The Freeride World Tour (FWT) consists of five contests with the world’s best male and female skiers and snowboarders:

1. Nissan Mammoth Challenge (USA), 22 - 26 January – first possible contest day 23 January. 56 riders in total: 19 male skiers and snowboarders, 8 female skiers and snowboarders, including two wild cards men, one wild card women per discipline and three riders per discipline from the Nissan Mammoth Quest (first contest of the Freeride Qualifying Series). Prize money: 40 000 USD

2. Nissan Russian Adventurein Sochi (RUS), 31 January - 5 February. 44 riders in total. 16 male skiers and snowboarders, 6 female skiers and snowboarders, including two wild per discipline. Prize money: 40 000 USD.

3. Swatch O'Neill Big Mountain Pro, a mobile event in the Alps, 24 February - 2 March. 26 riders in total: 13 male skiers and snowboarders, including fivewild cards per discipline and the top 8 of the Freeride World Tour ranking after the two first contests. Prize money 80 000 USD.

4. Nissan Freeride de Tignes(FRA), 8 - 13 March. 44 riders in total: 16 male skiers and snowboarders, 6 female skiers and snowboarders, including two wild cards per discipline. Prize money: 40 000 USD.

5. Nissan O'Neill Xtreme in Verbier (SUI), 14 - 23 March. 32 riders in total: 12 male skiers and snowboarders. 4 female skiers and snowboarders, including four wild cards men and two wild cards women per discipline. Prize money: 100 000 USD.

The Freeride World Qualifying Series (FWQS) consists of three contests:
1. Nissan Mammoth Quest (USA) 15-17 Jan 08. 76 riders in total. The top 3 placed riders per discipline progress to the World Tour and the Nissan Mammoth Challenge one week later.

2. Nissan Freeride Montafon (AUT) 9 – 14 Feb 08. 76 riders in total.

3. Roldal Freeride Challenge (NOR) 1-4 May 08. 22 riders from the FWQS.

The best athletes(top 4 men + top 2 women)of the FWQS 08 qualify for the Freeride World Tour 09.

Results:
Please see complete result and FWT ranking lists at www.freerideworldtour.com

45 Riders competing at Nissan Freeride de Tignes 8-13 March (scheduled contest day Saturday 8 March)

Snowboarding at Alpe d'Huez

click here for lift pass details and pricing Snowboarding Whether you are a jibber or a freerider Alpe d’Huez is the place for you. It boasts 235km of groomed piste riding in an area that stretches over 10,000 ha. The lift system is superb with many gondolas, cable cars and chairlifts which can move 98,000 people per hour! The great news for beginners is that there are protected areas where excessive speed is prohibited and the resort doesn’t have too many drag lifts which will be helpful in your progression. The system is also very efficient and gives you great riding time for time spent on lifts. From Pic Blanc (3330m), you can descend the Sarenne piste which at 16km is Europe’s longest black run, which takes up to one and half hours! Or you can take on the steeps of the infamous Tunnel run; a real knee trembler! Snowpark If you prefer jibing or “air time” the snowpark is the place to hang out. It offers a 300m vertical drop and 2km of descents with more than twenty bumps and jumps, a boardercross, a halfpipe and a 12x10m swimming pool in the spring. Freeride If your passion is freeride, Alpe D’Huez is exceptional with over 20 classic long off piste routes with all terrains; steep faces, open plateaux, gun barrels, couloirs and plenty of hits with a vertical drop of over 2210m making a trip off piste a real must. The must do’s are La Grand Sablât, La Pyramide, Combe da Loup, Col de Couard. Mountain guides are available and you can even get back to resort in true free ride style with a heli pick up from the more remote parts of the mountain. Floodlit Boarding at Night If that’s not enough you can even ride at night on the Signal floodlit piste 3 times a week.

Ken Block must really like Missouri! Last weekend he proved dominance at the state's 100 Acre Wood Rally, round two of the 2008 Rally America National Championship, taking the win there for the third straight year. His teammate Travis Pastrana was hot on his heels, taking 2nd place.

100 Acre Wood is one of the fastest courses on the circuit as gravel roads flow through trees and blind corners and crests… commitment is a prerequisite here. This year's event saw sleet, below freezing temperatures, and chilly rain in the days leading up to the start, making the roads icy and even more treacherous.


While most of the competitors were struggling with the gnarly conditions--spinouts, crashes, flats, and mechanical issues--Ken seemed to just settle in. Ken looked confident as he charged on the roads he's become familiar with, as he bagged wins there for the last two years. Travis stayed within striking distance for most of the rally, but just couldn't seem to close the gap to less than 30 seconds.

Electric Eyewear

Electric Eyewear, founded in Southern California, is a premium lifestyle brand in the Surf, Ski, Moto/MX, Skate, and Snowboard industry. Electric eyewear is an industry leader with a forward approach to eyewear fashion and technology. With Rock Star styling and Marketing Mojo, Electric’s energy can’t be stopped!

Electric eyewear makes sunglasses and snow goggles with the consumer in mind. Electric sunglasses come in a variety of styles including polarized lenses, non polarized lenses, wire frames, and acetate frames. Electric snow goggles are one of the best in design and functionality. With a roster of professional athletes and musicians including Riley Metcalf, Amanda Scheller, Bam Magera, CKY, Derek Garland, and Matt Hayward to name a few, Electric Visual has proven to be a leader in today’s market.

With the design skills of Kip Arnette, Electric Visual will continue to push the limits. Combining fashion forward thinking with modern design and functionality, Electric Visual will continue to produce quality eyewear for surf, skate, snow, ski, and moto sports. Start your day off right with a pair of Electric sunglasses.

YES to Hold 2008 Massachusetts Snow Challenge

BOSTON – Youth Enrichment Services (YES), a non-profit organization that offers low- and moderate-income Boston area kids outdoor and practical learning activities, announced the 2008 Massachusetts Snow Challenge to be held at Wachusett Mountain ski resort on March 15.

Skiers and snowboarders are invited to spend a fun-filled day on the slopes while raising money for YES to support positive Boston youth experiences.

Highlights of the day’s activities include the following:

• There will be a slope-side barbecue for families and friends.
• There will be a boot throwing contest, ski pole spinning contest, frozen t-shirt challenge, and other activities for the whole family.
• Skiers and snowboarders will form four-person teams (individuals are also welcome and will be placed on a team) for a fun race down a NASTAR course. To participate, teams must raise or contribute at least $300 while individuals must raise or contribute $80.
• Prizes will be awarded to the fastest teams, those that raise the most money and the one that demonstrates “YES I Can” effort. For each additional $200 raised by a team, one second will be deducted from the team time, so snow sport prowess isn’t necessary.
• The price of registration includes a lift ticket, lunch, goody bag and participation in the race.

“The Massachusetts Snow Challenge is a great way for skiers and snowboarders to spend a day with their friends, co-workers, club members or family while raising money for a good cause,” said Mary Williams, president of YES. “And the focus is on having fun. Whether you are an experienced or beginner snow sport enthusiast, this event is for you.”

The slopes open at 8am, while the challenge race is from 11:30am – 2pm. Children under 11 taking the MBTA Ski Train to Wachusett will get a train ride for free. In addition, discount lift tickets to Wachusett ($25) can be purchased at the www.masssnowchallenge.com and are valid from 3/15/08 through the end of the season.

Event sponsors include Citizens Bank, Wachusett Mountain, Wachusett Ski Shop, Egan Entertainment, BEWI Productions, Mountain Dogs Alpine Outfitters, and the MBTA Ski Train. To sign up as a participant, please go to www.yeskids.org or call 617-267-5877.

About Youth Enrichment Services (www.yeskids.org)
Since its founding in 1968, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) has helped more than 100,000 low- and moderate-income Boston area youth build self-esteem and foster life-long respect for themselves, others, and the environment through participation in outdoor and practical learning activities. Research shows that YES kids who remain committed to the program over time - serving as junior counselors and volunteers - graduate high school, attend college, and obtain jobs at a higher rate than their peers. YES also helps local youth agencies and schools offer challenging programs to reward and motivate their members/students. YES is unique in taking kids out of their familiar urban environment and challenging them with both summer and winter outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and biking. YES is a 501(c)3 educational institution and is registered with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office of Public Charities.

XTERRA Winter World Event

The XTERRA Winter World Championship will be held from March 7 - 9 at Utah’s Snowbasin ski and snowboard resort.

The event includes the much awaited and extremely unique XTERRA Snowboard Scramble which is more commonly known as the Dash for Cash. In this competition, snowboarders ride the lift to the top of the Snowbasin for LeMans style start. After reaching the mountain top, they will strap their boards and race to a spot down the slopes for the next short ridge climb.

The first male and female snowboarders to cross the finish line at the lodge will win $500 each.

Aside from snowboarding, the XTERRA Winter World Championship involves other activities: ski mountaineering, mountain biking, running, and snowshoeing.

What is Windells Camp?

It's a place in the mountains to experience unstoppable camp fun! It's a place to make friends, a place to ride with the pros, a place with the friendliest staff, and a place with the best superpipes, kickers and rails. It's a place where beginners to experts can fine-tune their skills. By complimenting our incredible on-hill program with an abundance of off-hill activities, we've formulated the perfect solution to all your camp needs.

10 Things to know about Windells Camp

1. Windells is the only snowboard/ski camp with its own private campus
2. For 21 years Windells has been the leader in snowboarding camps
3. Park and pipe maintained daily
4. Skateboard campers at Windells take day trips to visit Oregon's legendary skate parks
5. Every US Olympic medal-winning snowboarder has attended Windells
6. Windells has camp sessions in the summer, winter and spring to help you progress year round
7. Windells features poured concrete obstacles throughout the campus
8. A majority of campers come back year after year
9. Everyday campers enjoy the best coaching on the hill and a variety of activities in the afternoon and evening
10. Windells is called the "funnest place on earth" for a reason

Off-Piste Clinics

Intro to off-piste (two days)
This is a great clinic to introduce you to your first taste of powder. We will supply you with all necessary equipment required, transceiver and shovel, and explain how to use them. Once you are feeling comfortable with your equipment we can then venture further and further off-piste. By the end of the day you should have more confidence, knowledge, and know how to ride the different snow conditions you will come across off-piste.

Ability
Level 3

Advanced off-piste (two days)
This clinic will take you steeper and further off-piste spending a maximum of time in the deep stuff. Again we will supply you with the necessary equipment and run you through a quick a transceiver search as well. After that we will take you to some of the most beautiful hidden spots Verbier has to offer. We will work on developing your technique and show you how to always be safe when hiking, riding and choosing lines off-piste.

Ability
Level 4 and above

Coaching
Do you feel like you want to go faster but lack confidence and control? Find bumps impossible? Do you tense up and go back to your old habits on the steeps (just kick that board around)? Can’t hold an edge on a carve turn? Want to go off-piste but keep getting stuck? Want to learn some new tricks but don’t know where to start? Well if you can relate to any of these or if you feel like you are not progressing any more and want to avoid the pain aches and bruises then maybe private coaching is for you. If you’re getting frustrated or even thinking about going back to skiing then let our snowboard coach improve and transform your technical riding all over the mountain weather it be pulling tricks in the park, carving, bumps or simply guiding you into the untracked.

The Volcom Peanut Butter Jam 2008

Waterville Valley(February 16, 2008)- The Peanut Butter and Rail Jam is Volcom’s amateur snowboard contest series. The goal of the series is to give something back to the kids. Deviating from the established way snowboard contests are run, we put our heads together and came up with a fresh format. Instead of having three rails in a row, we put them side by side to create a rail zone. This boosts the energy level and fun nature of the contest because everyone is together, riding, hiking, and watching in a big group. There are four divisions; 15 & under, 16 & over, Girls and Open (pro-am). The contest runs in a jam format so there are no scheduled runs. You can hit each of the rails as many times as you want during your 20 minute heat. The judges only care about tricks you pull, so you don’t need to worry about falling. The event is absolutely free, on a first come first serve basis, and boasts tons of free prizes and PB&J sandwiches! Also, Everyone who enters walks away with a bag of Volcom goodies! See you on the hill!

Bansko Snow & Board

Discover Snow and Spa Bansko, a perfect destination for intense relaxation and well-being during your mountain spa holiday. During the winter, Ski or Snowboard in the amazing Pirin Montains and then indulge yourself and enjoy spa delights with our exclusive body & beauty treatments. Get some new energy and vitality in sauna area, and let our qualified beauticians and masseuses pamper you! During the summer months enjoy the world famous Bansko Jazz Festival, horse riding, walking, Kaikking and other alpine pursuits in this stunning environment.

One bedroom suite living room.

Five Star Accommodation

Five star Luxury self catering accommodation in arguably the best new development in the old town of Bansko, Bulgaria. We offer self catering apartments with 5 star hotel service with concierge and full room service. A thriving, modern, inexpensive ski destination Bansko is Bulgaria’s number one ski resort.

Indulging head massage

As well as having the best snow record and the longest ski season (15 Dec – 15 Apr) of all Bulgarian resorts, the new multi-million Euro investment in the ski area has provided Bansko with one of the most advanced ski centres in Europe. The highlight of this being the direct gondola ride which carries skiers and snowboarders from the town, right up to the first stop in the resort.

Pirin Mountain.

Bulgaria's most popular destination

Bansko is located in South Eastern Bulgaria just two hours from the Capital Sophia, the newly developed resort is currently being considered for the winter Olympics 2012 and its popularity with skiiers & snowboarders of all skill levels has made this one of the most popular skiing locations in recent years.

Old town of Bansko, close to apartments.

We can arrange transfers for you, ski and snowboard hire and lessons, and of course your Spa and Beauty Treatments. There are 5 apartments in total to book together for Groups, perfect for Girls Weekends, Birthdays, Special occasions and Corporate Bookings.

Meribel & La Tania Chalets

ALL THE WORLD LOVES MERIBEL!

For more than 60 years, skiers from all over the world have come to spend thier holydays in MERIBEL. Located in the heart of the 3 Valleys, the biggest ski area in the world with 375 miles of groomed runs, Méribel have one of the most efficient lift systems. In the Méribel Valley alone, more than 400 ski instructors are at your disposal. The village has kept its traditional style, in harmony with the mountain setting. Every building has been constructed using local stone and wood.

MERIBEL-MOTTARET is a small friendly hamlet with doorstep skiing, a perfect location to discover the 3 Valley's area. The resort offers a wide choice of high quality hotels, chalets and apartments. Good amenities ensure that non-skiers and skiers alike will find plenty to do in the resort. Besides, Méribel has developed a host of facilities for children.