Automaton gets attention from Snowbroader's BROblogs. Go EU! Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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It's been a while since I've thrown up a shred photo because there's been so many other announcements that needed to get out. In fact, we have a bunch of cool ones lined up, but I thought I'd slip in this adorable blunt from Mike on the Unnatural. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Stefan at Canadian shred/design blog, 4 Snowboarding, gets the deep down story behind some of your favoritest Automaton graphics. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Usually a pic like this means Joe P. But this time it's John Vickroy, posting that cute plant up at Timberline, Oregon. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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This weekend at the Ginac Gallery is Super OK with visuals from your favorites Alex Funderburk, Joe Polillo, and others. Music by DJ GMO. Click the pic for event details, and we'll see ya there! Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Maybe it's too much coffee, or maybe I'm just a bit distracted. I'm not sure either way, 'cause I wasn't really paying attention. Sometimes this leads to us to posting the wrong pic. The pic in the last post was not of Konstanze. This one is; Konsti on the left, and Unfamiliar head honcho, Matthias, on the right. Agents by nature, Unfamiliar is taking Automaton into deep Europe. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Pre-season snow conditions seem to be hitting all sorts of places already, and shreds are crawling out of the woodwork to get some. Konstanze with the Unfamiliar crew from Stuttgart has been getting some shred time on the glacier at Hinterlux. He is in love with his Oddball. They are going to run away together. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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It's that time of year when shreds are heading back to the hills. Nate has returned to full-time lurking in Breck, living the life, patiently waiting for snow, and couch surfing. Hey, if anyone has an extra room to rent, send us the info and we'll pass it along! That's Nate in the pic. Sure he likes the High Life, but why not let him into your hearts and home? Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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As seen in the latest issue of Fine magazine which uniquely organizes new snow swords by color. Automaton has one in the pink. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Heck if my Polish is a bit rusty but I believe I spy some Automaton presence in this short clip for the 2009 ROTS event in Poland. Yes, I think I do. Click Here for the footy, courtesy of Sticky Stick. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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On the B's website showing their company photos, what's this? A pic of an Automaton Mixed Signals? Yes, it's there. I didn't realize Burton was backing us. Or is it us that's backing them? Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours? Hey, thanks for the exposure, B. Click here for the direct link. Thanks to Mike for the tip. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Here's a novel retail strategy: how about stocking shred products that aren't in every other shop? Hopefully you can feel the sarcasm, 'cause I'm laying it on pretty thick. Matthias Schweiker and crew at the Unfamiliar in Germany have been banking on this strategy for years and that's how they run their shop. Now with Automaton on board! Here's a link for those that Deutsch sprechen. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Back in Tahoe for the weekend. It's cold and some places are blowing snow. Venturing downtown, we caught up with the elusive Shawn Carney. Where will he be next? No one knows. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Shred Today (Because Tomorrow It May Melt). Brent shows off his mechanic hands. Just another part of getting the sled back into running shape. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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After the completion of the first contest party of the 09/10 Season you can tell this year is going to be a great year in snowboarding! Lets Party and prey for an early season!

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Joe P, Justin Lovato, & Alex Funderburk finally tell the world how they make such awesome shred graphics. Peep the Shay article here, or click the pic for more on these visual masterminds. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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The interviewer has become the interviewee. Shay gets some attention from ESPN, and in the process Automaton gets a wee mention towards the end. Too bad we didn't get any proper nouns in there, especially since I know Colin from his days as editor of Future, but screw the politics. Click the pic, or click here to peep the article. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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While the print media in the states isn't doing so hot, the land of Japan is still pumping out a myriad of mags over a wide range of topics and I don't mean those girlie soft core ones that are freaking everywhere. There's FINE that focuses on shred fashion, and in their latest issue, Agent Taka (and a 09/10 Time Fighter!) is featured in a cross-training article pushing wakeboarding, 'cause I guess not everyone heads south of the equator or to camp to shred over the summer. But you gotta stay in form to do work when the snow hits this winter. Click here to peep more FINE. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Fact: Many (not all) shred mags won't run editorial on a brand that doesn't purchase ad space. It seems that much consumer and industry-level snow news is left up to the bloggers to report. Here's a profile piece by Shayboarder, one of a handful of bloggers who do what media was supposed to. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Addix and Ronin Snow in Seoul threw together a promo party to showcase 09/10 product and get people thinking snow in Korea. Click for the pic gallery. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Tonight at Super 7 Gallery: Showing featuring Justin Lovato, John Stuart Berger, Ben Walker. 7pm, 1628 Post St.; San Francisco! Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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An edit from Mike and Crew down in South Lake. Just a little something to help us keep the anticipation for next winter. Click the pic, or Click Here. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Automaton interview with someone special on Angry Snowboarder here, and heck, I'll link into a 09/10 deck review on Shayboarder here. And here's a pic of a jackalope spotted in a German bar because why not? Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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I have a friend who thinks he's funny. He says my hair looks like Shaun White's hair. He now calls me the Flying Bok Choy. My friend thinks he's really funny. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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As the A-Train would say, Brent's rat tail is so real. Chuck Norris' mustache could possibly maybe beat it, but just barely. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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I'm definitely stoked on the recent uprising of shred bloggers. I don't mean the guys that drive up to the mountain, then write about the trip as if anyone cares and call themselves journalists. I mean the bloggers and new online/print publications that are consistently out-scooping the traditional mags in terms of NEWS. On one part, it's easy to get the jump on the mags since they generally lay out their April issue before New Year's. At the same time, a lot of bloggers clearly put a lot of effort into getting the real out there for us to read. To see what I mean, peep Angry Snowboarder, Boardistan, Shayboarder, Rider Tech, 4 Snowboarding, Pop, Blisss, The Mustachio. Sorry if I missed anyone this round, I'm sure I'll be updating this list frequently as quality snow bloggers are seriously popping up left and right, giving the mags a run in content quality. Also, if you're in Costa Mesa on the 30th, cruise by World Gallery to check out the "Things That Kill..." show by Chad Carothers and Alex Funderburk! Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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about your favoritest snowboard company? Of course you do. Click Here to peep a recent feature in Transworld Business, Automaton: Behind the Lines (but not behind the times). Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Promoting boobs and fighting cancer. That's what Casey and Deanna's B4BC event at Maple Falls, WA last month was (pretty much) all about. Here's a quick shot of Casey, Deanna, and another breast advocate, pre-event. Note the Automaton snowboard in full lurk mode. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Just 'cause the winter's over (in the northern hemi) doesn't mean your favoritest snowboard company isn't getting out there. Here's an Automaton appearance at the Faces and Laces art show this spring in Moscow. That's Mother Russia! Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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The winter season may have just ended here in Tahoe, but that just means it's time to hit the road. Agent Isidor put together a nice collection of footy while he and a grip of SMK snow warriors were out here in spring. Peep Isidor's edit for some smooth Spanish style. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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SMK snowboard camps and Automaton are proud to announce a partnership through Agent Distributions in Spain. Beginning summer 2009, campers will be able to shred with SMK's highly regarded program at Les 2 Alpes (France) and Saas Fee (Switzerland), and also score their very own Automaton snowboard!

"We are super excited to be participating with SMK this summer. Eduardo and company have a great thing going and Automaton is looking forward to being part of it. Our combined vision will make the camp experience that much better and bring positive exposure to Automaton in Spain. Ultimately we aim to foster snowboarding fun, creativity, and a culture we can be proud of." - the Wootang, Automaton.

"SMK is absolutely stoked to work with Agent Distributions and Automaton snowboard this summer. We can't agree more with Automaton's core values about snowboarding: being young, different and creative and above all... having fun. This is what SMK camps been all about since we were born 6 years ago!" - Eduardo Perez-Reyes, SMK

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The L.I.Z. and i cruised down to Mammoth yesterday to check out the PB&RJ finals, shmooze a bit, and also drop in on the brothers Anklam to see what's new. Other than showing me i have the cardiovascular fitness of a 90 year old, Brent let us in on his bevy of choice, the Manmosa. It's like a regular mimosa, the same OJ and champagne, but probably also infused with Chuck Norris sweat. Brent fights fires, so he can drink whatever the hell he wants. (PS. we learned that Jerod survived a spinal menigitis attack when he was 16. So we know WI breeds them Anklams tough.) Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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would you jump too? Joe P says, "No, I'll be the first to jump." And the bridge isn't even on fire or anything. Photo: Riley Proctor. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Secretly, Brent wanted to be the bigger brother, or at least the taller. Ok, I made that up, but the brothers Anklam just got back from a trip to the Jack Hole, scoring quality pow which is what I wish I could be doing right now but Tahoe seems to be storm-proof this season. These 3-inch "dumps" just aren't cutting it.

Tonight, April 11, 7pm, Joowana in Maple Falls, WA, 3rd Annual Boarding 4 Breast Cancer Benefit Show featuring Acorn Project, food, drinks, good times, fond memories, prize raffles including a 100% genuine Automaton shred board, and of course support for B4BC's prevention program. We all like music, we all like drinks, we all like boobies, so come out to support and have a good time! Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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would be his name in Spanish, but Agent Green speaks Russian. Apparently wooden jibs are the rage in Russia. Often, wooden jibs look like death to me. But death is black, not Green. Wow, the coffee is making my fingers spit out pure poetry. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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At the end of every season, shreds are looking for summer jobs to hold them off until the next winter. I know Joe P is lurking in LA, I've been referring to him as Hollywood Joe lately. But Google tells another story. Apparently Joe is looking to be mayor of Atlantic City. Really? I didn't know he was so political! Check out his campaign here. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Joe P isn't a vegetarian, but he does sustain enjoyment from some plants. This of the hand variety. Photo: Riley Proctor. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Young Agent Maria Rybenkova took 2nd in the Burton Am Tour at Zolotaya Dolina! Awesome! While we wait for pics, click here for event overview and results. However, we do have a real pic of the real Agent Green from Moscow getting his shred on. Automaton is on the Russian front! Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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7 weeks in, the doc says my collarbone has healed enough to pull the rod out. It wasn't the most pleasant experience, I guess there were some sort of "challenges" in grabbing the rod due to scar tissue and such. I didn't know doctors used tools referred to as "wrenches" on patients (at least live ones), but in the end he got the job done and I now have a really expensive stainless steel reminder to avoid plasticy jibs that've been sun baking all day. As a bonus, L.I.Z. got the whole operation on vid! Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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The flurry of entertaining fan mail continues, and I love it. Another happy shred in Europe's phenomenal snow season writes: "Thanks for truly transforming my season!! I luckily managed to pick up one of your boards, (mixed signals,154), and it totally rocks and has transformed my style, and technique and has given me some extra balls!!", proving a certain colored bovine might give you wings, but Automaton gives you sack! Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Could this be the elusive agent Green? Our man in Moscow? Caught on (digital) film? Rumor has it that Green has been recruited for his skills in snow shredding to help lead the Automaton insurgency in Russia. Future photographic evidence will reveal the truth. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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At Automaton HQ, we get our fair share of fan mail, sponsor-me "aka gimmie free crap" letters, and such and such. One of the latest is also the most unique. "I can't tell you how much I love my Independent, the ride is amazing. I'm kinda weird and like to dress up in animal costumes. I went to Copper Mountain Colorado and shredded it for a week." Upon futher investigation, homie says "Just to give you some background, I only did that once ever and only for a couple of runs. Just wanted to get some pictures wearing it and watch people's facial expressions as I pass! Other than that, I think I am pretty normal. Full time car mechanic, ride BMX, and eat with a knife and fork." Heck, I say rock the husky! I just saw some kid at the supermarket dressed as batman, and it's not even halloween. What's the difference between a sports fan dressed in colors and jerseys, people biting the style of the rapper of the month, comicon attendees dressed as super heroes, and a dude as a husky? Answer: not a whole lot. The reality is people can wear whatever the hell they want so long as they rock it. Let the husky run! Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Click the pic for yet another Nate Pahl edit of some shred action at his home hill of Afton Alps. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Mike knocking off a couple rounds at the DC Mtn. Lab. Oh, and what's this? Is he rocking the 09/10 Automaton Unnatural 156? Why, yes he is. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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Motelier Episode! Rob Visits THE BLOCK at Big Bear - All my Audio got cut from the tour I gave the guys, but I got a 5 second appearance! So much Funny Stuff was cracking on the tour! Im still stoked Rob was funny is hell!! Be Sure to Tune it Next Sunday 03/01/09 9pm for the newest episode of Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory on MTV!
View the Clip Episode 4 part 2

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