Lets, at minimum, be objective here...
Should the kids have gone off the jump with the mountain guy right there? No, that's just asking to be yelled at.
Did the kids handle himself in the "I didn't do anything wrong" when obviously he should have just gone around the guy? Sure.
Did the Ski Patrol guy come down heavy handed? Yeah. That's just stupid.
Somebody in a position of power telling a rider to "shut their fucking mouth"? Totally uncalled for.
Should the kid have gotten a warning? Yep.
All in this isn't a controversy or harassment it's just a kid being a kid and a ski patrol dude going overboard to the point he needs to asses how he communicates with others
Harassment at Snowbasin - Extended & Unedited from Garden Stories. on Vimeo.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Michael Sieben's Upset With Shaun White (but really Target)
Michael Sieben is upset with Shaun White. Well, Shaun's just the face in a "I-am-a-golden-tight-pants-god-ala-Russell-Hammond" snowboarder sort of way. So, I guess Michael is really upset with Jesse, Shaun's brother. Jesse is like the Major Domo to Shaun's growing empire of authentically merchandised boardsports apparel articles. Sorry, I can't call that stuff clothes although I know my kids will be getting after it if they ever quit futzin' around with my old skateboards. But, I digress Micahel Sieben is really mad at Target.
I like Micahel Sieben's art and for the most part between Bueno and Roger seemed down to earth in a Sheckler world of skate marketing gone wild. Kind of like Austin, Texas (where Michael lives) Roger and Bueno were an outpost of the fun and normalcy in being left of center that once drove skatings ideals. Yep, amidst the stupid crap of bong hits, dumb ass trends, MTV reality shows they were just fun.
So to see work resembling his show up on the Shaun White line in Target is a bit depressing but I also have to say - if you refuse to sell out don't complain when you can't buy in. So, if these are really that similar to your designs - lawyer up and go after Target. Quit pandering to the skate world. We aren't going to buy your are today because the man is ripping you off anymore than we were going to do it last week. So here's what you do:
1. Call a lawyer. Maker sure it's somebody well versed in copyright law.
2. Establish a pattern or connection of design appropriation.
3. Asses the potential financial impact!!!
4. Make it well known you would have loved to have been a commercial account.
5. Maybe contact Geoff? Might have good advice, ya?
Finally, don't be mad at Shaun. We have plenty to hate on Shaun about and while this may be the most visceral to you - it doesn't even begin to account for the general scale of weirdness that has evolved out of him (ahem next Hosoi downward spiral) over the past few years.
No, be angry at Target and if you have a case. Unleash the hounds.
I like Micahel Sieben's art and for the most part between Bueno and Roger seemed down to earth in a Sheckler world of skate marketing gone wild. Kind of like Austin, Texas (where Michael lives) Roger and Bueno were an outpost of the fun and normalcy in being left of center that once drove skatings ideals. Yep, amidst the stupid crap of bong hits, dumb ass trends, MTV reality shows they were just fun.
So to see work resembling his show up on the Shaun White line in Target is a bit depressing but I also have to say - if you refuse to sell out don't complain when you can't buy in. So, if these are really that similar to your designs - lawyer up and go after Target. Quit pandering to the skate world. We aren't going to buy your are today because the man is ripping you off anymore than we were going to do it last week. So here's what you do:
1. Call a lawyer. Maker sure it's somebody well versed in copyright law.
2. Establish a pattern or connection of design appropriation.
3. Asses the potential financial impact!!!
4. Make it well known you would have loved to have been a commercial account.
5. Maybe contact Geoff? Might have good advice, ya?
Finally, don't be mad at Shaun. We have plenty to hate on Shaun about and while this may be the most visceral to you - it doesn't even begin to account for the general scale of weirdness that has evolved out of him (ahem next Hosoi downward spiral) over the past few years.
No, be angry at Target and if you have a case. Unleash the hounds.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Vans Waffle Sole iPhone Case
Yep, another brilliant item from Vans. Haul ass because rumor is there are only a handful at Vans stores.
Find your nearest Vans store here and buy one for my stocking while you're at it m'kay?
Saturday, December 17, 2011
The Best Ski Clip I've Seen This Year (so far)
Winter is taking it's sweet old time to come settle in on the Least Coast. It seems like once a week I'm talking with Dave from Monument snowboards and we're lamenting over our quiet trudge towards the snowy months. See, here's what really bugs me - it's major inconvenience from the activity planning perspective. December to March should all be about shred. April to September Bike, skate, surf and fall - cyclocross. Well, maybe some early shredding. But, you get general the idea.
Instead I have more gray days than I can clearly recall. Temps steadily meandering in the 40's and a general malaise to rival the population of Belgium or Cleveland. Not to split hairs you see. So, I talk to Dave. back and forth.
"Lets go west."
"What are you working on?"
"Who will open?"
Yeah, I know this East Coast blogging stuff is thrilling. But, within the boredom a nugget gets tossed our way reminding us of the end goal. I mean, that is to say, it's never far from the mind but truth be told with the distractions of life (see: responsibilities) it's easier to get bummed out than remain hopeful. Today's small blessing was in the form of this clip I caught on the Mouse of J. P. Auclair.
Yes, I know it's a ski clip.
You are equally right that I don't care it's a ski clip. It's brilliant. Sure, snowboarding has been doing urban lines for years. So has skiing to some small degree but to treat a freeride line in a urban environment it great. Why/ lets face it skiing and snowboarding are pretty much a rich mans sport. You either got cash or you have to want it to the point you'll hustle your buns off. Gear is one thing. Lift tickets - that's another story. This clip is a change of perspective that can democratize skiing and snowboarding for the better.
So, shred your backyard, your sidewalk, your gold course, local park just if there's snow get our and ride. Hike, take the bus, have friends take you back and forth but make it happen. Because from where I sit I have to wait for winter. If you don't have to then go ride now.
Instead I have more gray days than I can clearly recall. Temps steadily meandering in the 40's and a general malaise to rival the population of Belgium or Cleveland. Not to split hairs you see. So, I talk to Dave. back and forth.
"Lets go west."
"What are you working on?"
"Who will open?"
Yeah, I know this East Coast blogging stuff is thrilling. But, within the boredom a nugget gets tossed our way reminding us of the end goal. I mean, that is to say, it's never far from the mind but truth be told with the distractions of life (see: responsibilities) it's easier to get bummed out than remain hopeful. Today's small blessing was in the form of this clip I caught on the Mouse of J. P. Auclair.
Yes, I know it's a ski clip.
You are equally right that I don't care it's a ski clip. It's brilliant. Sure, snowboarding has been doing urban lines for years. So has skiing to some small degree but to treat a freeride line in a urban environment it great. Why/ lets face it skiing and snowboarding are pretty much a rich mans sport. You either got cash or you have to want it to the point you'll hustle your buns off. Gear is one thing. Lift tickets - that's another story. This clip is a change of perspective that can democratize skiing and snowboarding for the better.
So, shred your backyard, your sidewalk, your gold course, local park just if there's snow get our and ride. Hike, take the bus, have friends take you back and forth but make it happen. Because from where I sit I have to wait for winter. If you don't have to then go ride now.
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