STEEZ MAGAZINE® – Snow, Skate, Culture

What Exactly is it that you do?
I am the General Manager of Rye Airfield which means I get to do everything from clean toilets to shout tricks for kids to do on demand. There is never a normal day, today I built a gate to make it easier for us to get mop buckets to the vert ramp, repaired a couple boxes, laughed at Ben’s funny story and tried not to look at the sparks when he was welding BUT IT’S SO HARD! Then we built a railing and closed in a ramp that was a little too open. The real work started after that, calls to the insurance company, planning for ramp camp, some quick editing on flyers Ryan did then pack it all in for a quick ride home and a 3 hour meeting with my local park & rec department, about a 15 hour day, but it’s so fun.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Working with people of all ages and walks. It’s pretty rad when you can talk with a 7 year old about school and skating then turn around and talk to their parent about hitting the slopes.

If you could go or ride anywhere in the world where would it be?
I’d love to snowboard out of Baldface Lodge, look it up, my bud just got back and already put a deposit down for next year.

On a lighter note, whats one thing you can’t live without?
My wife & kids, ok that’s 4 things, but they are all that matters. Then it’s M&M’s

Who’s your favorite super hero? If you could have any power in the world what would it be?
Iron Man thanks to Robert Downey Jr. It would be sweet to fly.

And last but not least, whats the last thing you ate today? Was it good?
A granny smith apple and it was the first good one I have eaten in a while so they must be coming into season somewhere. Last month they were complete crap.

Internviewed By: Ben Meadows

Oneoheight Ltd drops it’s new line last week and it’s beyond dope. With extra attention to details, the product speaks for itself. The boys at Oneoheight rolled out new hoods, tees and hats with east coast pride. Get some now!

Skatefest 3 Game of Skate Comp.

Zero Gravity camps have been offering skiers and riders a unique summer camp experience for 16 years. Summer is the best time to improve your on snow skills and Zero Gravity’s skate park, trampoline, foam pit, and summer jib set-up along with excellent coaching mean you get the most our of your summer. Past pro coaches include: Nick Martini, Lucas Magoon, Shea Flynn, Tyler Lynch, Alex Martini, Dylan Lynch, among others. Camp sponsor “Ski The East” Check out the details about Zero Gravity summer camps online.

The 2011 Battle For The Bronx skate comp is going down on May 21st from 2-6pm at the River Ave Skatepark. Don’t miss out on live music, a product toss and some dope skating as usual.

561 to NYC teaser from Colin Read on Vimeo.

The 2011 Thuggin on a Box tour came to an end this past weekend in South Lake Tahoe, people from all over the west coast cruised out to the final stop and watched as over 16 riders throw down in a jam style format that included 2 qualifier heats and a final. This stop was dedicated to Lake Tahoe snowboarder and philanthropist Scott Serchen from South Lake Tahoe who passed away last year from cancer. Scott was a great snowboarder that raise lots of money for non-profit organization through his company HIVE Projects. The item9 Skateboard team was on hand premiering their latest threads and skate vids while causing ample ruckus and mingling with the crowd. The great staff at Brothers kept the bomb food going and cheap beers flowing as the crowd cheered on their favorite riders while grooving the beats by DJ AZ Redsmoke. In the end in came down to 8 riders 6 guys and 2 girls in the final. For the Men it was a battle to the end with all the competitors landing sick manuvers. Big Props to Nathan Owen, who not only helped set-up the event, but also through down the best trick of the night with a 450 nosepress 270 down the box. What’s even more impressive is he did it while still recovering from a gnarly crash that left him with plates and screws in face only 2 weeks ago!! As the competition was coming to a close the cops showed up and made sure it was time to turn off the outside DJ and move the party inside, AZ blasted “Bad Boys” and then turned it down Half Volume while the winners were announced. Scott Hoffman took first place overall by clearly destroying every feature on the course including a roof drop and handcap rail jib. Alec Sellars took 2nd with his 360 blunt stalls on the fence post and overall clean style. Rounding out the top 3 was Jeremiah Hoffman (no relation) with a smooth and consistent style and a variety of tricks. For the ladies, Diana Spencer and Natasha went head to head for the title but it was Diana who pulled it out on the last run landing the 50/50 180 out on the rail, after clearly destroying the flat down box. Natasha showed smooth technique and lots of spins but just came up a lil short. Jaron took home best skier with a sick mix-up of tricks on both features.

BEST TRICK – NATE OWEN – 450 Nosepress 270 out
MENS – SCOTT HOFFMAN, ALEC SELLARS, JEREMIAH HOFFMAN
WOMENS – DIANA SPENCER
SKIER – JARRON

Special Thanks to all the TOUR sponsors!!
Tyrant Snowboards, S4 Optics, Vulgar Villains, Grenade Gloves, Item9, King Duce, Civilian Clothing, The Horror Project, Layer 1, Rebel Icon, Ballers Choice, Vivo Headwear, IS Design, Explosive Industries, Couchboys, Blaze1, Thug Bunniez, Tavik, Spacecraft, Partysnake, Monster Energy, Axtion Magazine, Steez Mini-mag, Snowrev.com, gnarcore.com, The Dirty Hype, Bad Boarderz, Sno Bro, Nothings Changed, Kalvery, TreeTapPro, Thug Krew Snowboarding and Zsu Swimwear!!

April 22nd is Billerica Skate Fest 3, a fundraiser for the Billerica Skatepark. Tons of dope music, food, drinks and other good stuff.

SPRINGshottaas from Wynn Berns on Vimeo.

It’s here, April’s Issue 5.3 has officially dropped online and in stores now. View it online for free now, buy a single copy or Get Unionized and get every issue to your door. 5.3 features an interview with Niko Cioffi, a Checking In with Pat Milbery in Chicago, a day trip to Western Mass, an interview with artist Don Pendleton, product reviews and so much more. Check it out now!