The Snowboard Test 2011

Another year, another edition of The Snowboard Test

ian — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:16:13 +0000

Hi and welcome to The Snowboard Test website. This years event is set to take place between the 5-11th May 2012, once more at the Kaunertal glacier in Austria.

We are finalising prices for this years event as I type this and the information will be up here by 25th January 2012, so please check back then. To give you an idea of how The Snowboard Test runs, please take your time to look around the 2011 website but please note that the current information is for reference only and should not be used to make travel plans.

The Snowboard Test 2011 event video

ian — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:45:10 +0000

Here’s the full event video from the 2011 event. Watch this space for some very interesting announcements to come from the 2012 event

A little reminder from last year

ian — Thu, 05 May 2011 09:17:56 +0000

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With less that 72 hours to go to the kick off to The Snowboard Test 2011, now is the perfect time to reflect on last years event and here is the perfect clip, as put together by Tim Warwood

Kaunertal got a dusting last night!

ian — Thu, 05 May 2011 08:48:04 +0000

I’ve been feverishly checking the Kaunertal webcams over the last couple of weeks, stoked to get out there, and as you’d expect for glacier at this time of year, there’s still tons of snow. Over the four years we’ve run the test at Kauenrtal, two times we’ve been able to ride down to the bottom lift and two times there’s not been enough snow. With just under 72 hours to go until testing begins in earnest it looks as thought the bottome section WILL be open once more!

What’s more, the resort got a light dusting light night (the image shown here was taken around 0630 this morning) and the weather forecast is for around 4cm to fall throughout the week of the test. That should mean that there’s no repeat of the socked-in, shitty weather that we endured last winter!

SIGB announce cashback scheme

ian — Wed, 04 May 2011 04:10:59 +0000

If you’re a trade member of the Snowsports Industry of Great Britain – SIGB – (organisers of the Slide trade show) and you’re attending The Snowboard Test, then you’re going to be stoked. They’ve announced that for a second year in a row, SIGB members who attend the test will receive cashback from the SIGB towards their costs. The breakdown is a little complicated, but looks like this

Member Distributors/Manufacturers
Cashback of £100 per Member. For example, whether you have one brand or ten, you will receive £100 back in total.

Member Retailers. Based on the number of stores and staff attending

If you have one store, you can claim for up to two attendees at the test for a cashback of £120
If you have two to four stores, you can claim for up to three attendees at the test for a cashback of £180
If you have five or more stores, you can claim for up to four attendees at the test for a cashback of £240

All claims must be made to Leemo@raremanagement.co.uk by 31st May and funds will be paid out on a first come, first served basis up to a max total budget of £6,000 – so get in quick!

If you’re not an SIGB member, don’t worry, the cashback can be claimed retrospectively, so now is a fantastic time to join the SIGB. Whatever you may think of the organisation, there are now a healthy number of snowboarders on the committee which is helping to guarantee increased support for snowboarding. And let’s face it, it’s easier to change things from the inside…

A Right Royal Knees Up – Analog style

ian — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:18:45 +0000

This year’s Analog party is going to celebrate the Royal Wedding – what else?

Make your way to the Zapadello bar on the evening of Tuesday 10th May for the biggest party of the week. We’re not sure exactly what they’re planning, but it’s no doubt going to involve plenty of booze, lots of stupidity and almost certainly hot women. Here’s a little gallery from last year’s shamefulness to whet your appetites!

Shredneck Mini Ramp Jam – on snow!

ian — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:53:57 +0000

Here’s something that hasn’t been attempted at The Snowboard Test before… Never Summer, Bluebird Wax, The Reason Mag and FBBB are joining forces to host an on-snow mini ramp jam on Tuesday 10th May. With the help of the resort, several tons of snow will be piled up near to the test area, which will then be shaped by the team into a mini ramp, complete with pump bumps, coping and some extra fun sections. The Shredneck Mini Ramp Jam will then go down in the afternoon with spot prizes for best tricks, best riders and most amounts of fun being had. This one is gonna be epic! Check the clip at the bottom for a little inspiration!

Volcom SausageFest Announced…

ian — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:47:59 +0000

Do you like beer? Yep? Sausages? You DO!? Me TOO!

In that case, we’re all going to love the Volcom SausageFest that will make it’s triumphant return for the second year running. Make sure you’re at the Test area around 2pm on Monday 9th May to eat your fill of delicious, FREE sausages and beer… Yum Yum…

Time is running out!

ian — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:11:35 +0000

To book your accommodation for The Snowboard Test 2011!

We’ve confirmed more than 170 people now, before we count event staff and media, which is very close to the numbers we enjoyed last year!]

Bookings close at the beginning of May, so if you haven’t booked yet click here for info on how to do it…

White Lines Rail Jam announced!

ian — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:31:44 +0000

We’re into the last ten days before the biggest event in the UK calendar kicks off and we’re getting news of all the events that are being held during the week.

First off is the White Lines Rail Jam in association with Lib Tech, Gnu, Quiksilver and FBBB. The event will be held for the third year in a row and will take place on the nursery slope in Feichten, handily located opposite the PfiffAlm bar where the party will take place later on. The White Lines dude organise a couple of rails and several tons of snow to be brought down the mountain especially for the event and build a mini course that is always a riding highlight. This event will take place on Sunday 8th May, make sure that you’re there!