Vans Hi-Standard Series – Cairngorm

Posted on May 17, 2013 by thetrinders

So stoked that Vans Comp was back for another year on Cairngorm Mountain!

This year a new series of competition, the Vans Hi-Standard Series, traveled to three resorts, Les Arcs, Mayrhofen and finally Cairngorm Mountain. The focus was on style, winning cash spot prizes for every trick the judges liked. This was a great to run the comp and I have to say that it was the best format I’ve seen in a long while. Every rider came away with something and the fun, progressive vibe meant everybody could relax and enjoy the event.

BS 540 Indy – Angus

Shack came over the week and spent a good few days shredding Cairngorm, it was great to show him about and I think he was stoked on his first snowboard trip to Scotland! He killed it all day and went home £140 richer! Angus was stoked on his tricks getting a really nice BS 540 indy, it was great to see him ride well as I hadn’t been around much to ride with him last season. Andrew as well, throwing Fs 540 Tuck Knees! Insane Tweak! I was stoked to get n awesome shot of a new trick, FS 3 Chicken Salad.

©EdBlomfield

The jump was perfect, by far one of the best kickers we have had on Cairngorm! Not huge, but an ideal wedge with good airtime and a nice steep landing, European standard! The rail set-up was amazing and the way the comp separated into two jam sessions allowed for rail shredders to show their worth to judges. The emphasis being on style and creativity was a totally new thing for me, I have never competed like that as most comps are on difficulty and cleanliness. Awesome experience and defiantly helped to improve my riding!

All in all it was the perfect way to finish the season!

I had a great weekend with the Vans UK Team filming with Carter and taking part in the comp. Thanks to Chris and Janine for there support and I can’t wait for next season!

Peep the Official Vans Edit here:

http://mpora.com/videos/AAdgiwyk6mff

Brits 2013 – Slopestyle

Posted on May 17, 2013 by thetrinders

Unfortunately the weather was terrible all week, with heavy snow and low visibility. However that didn’t stop us riding and with an adapted course we dropped in for slope-style practice. The course consisted a single kicker and four different rail options. The weather was limiting everyone’s performance so putting a run down was the only thing on everyone’s mind. I was lucky enough to put down a bs 7 and bs 9 in the qualifiers sending me through to the finals. Shack also stuck a bs 7 melon and joined me in the finals.

Photo – Sam Mellish

In finals practice I over shot the kicker on a Cab 7 Nose and ended up busting my leg. I sat out for the rest of practice and watch the women compete. I made my way to the top of the course, waiting to drop. I managed to put down a bs 9 not as clean as I would have liked and put together an solid run.

BS 900

I tried for the Cab 7 again to try and push myself into medal contention, I went far too deep on the landing and was unable to hold it. I finished up 2nd in Youth men which I was stoked on and grabbed 5th place overall. Considering my injury I was happy to get some good results, hopefully next year I will be injury free and able to perform to the best of my ability. Everyone throw down even in the poor conditions which was great to see!

Brits 2013 – Bangers & Cash

Posted on May 17, 2013 by thetrinders

Tignes, France was set to be the new destination for the Brits, and it didn’t disappoint! The new Bangers & Cash Rail Jam lived up to it’s expectations and it was an amazing event. The Rail Garden set-up was awesome and with the competition broken down into three stages in which riders could qualify for the finals, allowed riders the chance to show the skills on a number of different features.

Bangers & Cash Rail Jam

I was lucky enough to make through on the first stage with a half-cab to frontflip out of the cannon rail, half-cab to bs 3 and a fs 270 gap on the double kink box. I was really happy with my riding and it gave me the chance to plan out my tricks for the finals.

The finals came round soon enough and I was excited to get going. My leg injury had been playing up which caused a few problems but I carried on regardless. I had a few ideas for the wallride feature and I was stoked to get a chuck flip into the wallride and was so close to my cab underflip. The level was insane! Nuddsy, George Scott and Lewis Sonvico were killing it with inovative tricks and massive gaps.

©EdBlomfield

In the end Andy Nudds took the win with a ridiculous combo, wallride 270 to the down box 270 off. I was super stoked to take 3rd place and come away with a medal. It was a great start to the Brits and everyone was stoked on the event. Hopefully see more of the same event next year.

Check the edit!

http://mpora.com/videos/AAdfnxmr6c6j

Bawbags Socks are Back!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by thetrinders

Bawbags socks are back!

Check out the latest designs here, like the pic, share it and we’ll pick someone who will win a 3-pack of each style!

http://www.bawbags.com/acatalog/APPAREL.html

Trinder Joins Colour Wear and Vans Boots!

Posted on March 2, 2013 by thetrinders

I had an amazing time riding for Quiksilver over the past few seasons and I like to thank Stenti and Meena for helping me to get to where I am today, I really appreciated all the support.

It’s a new season and with it comes a new start with new sponsors.

I am stoked to announce that I will be riding as part of the Vans and Colour Wear team!

Proud to represent these two awesome companies, had a sick day on CairnGorm Mountain Ltd in my new gear, getting ready for the World Junior Champs on Tuesday. I would like to thank Sam and Chris for their support and look forward to a good future working with both of you!

Stoked!

Head over to the Colour Wear website and check out this season’s threads! Stylish and technical Swedish Outerwear, a really sick company and I am stoked on all the kit, super good for riding, it looks awesome and still keeps you warm and dry…what more do you want?!

Make sure to watch out for CLWR dropping in TSA next season….

Swedish lifestyle brand characterized by a playful yet functional approach.

Vans have been a company I have always admired, I have ridden in Vans boots for years and years now and I am so stoked that they picked me up for the UK Snow Team. It’s priviledge to represent such a sick brand! Riding the Vans V-66 Boot today, loving the flex and design. A real stunning all-round boot! Head to Vans Snow Website and check out the latest kit!

The new V-66 provides classic styling with premium materialization and upgraded components. For riders looking for a comfortable, glove-like fit, the V-66 feels like your favorite pair of jeans.

Meribel Going Off!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by thetrinders

Shaped this hit in the DC Meribel Park and got some sick footage!

Past week has been sick here in the 3 Vallees! DC Meribel Park has been going off, with a load of new rails and jumps, the park is really worth a visit and we’re all looking forward to the GB Team Pre-Brits Camp coming up in March. So far we’ve managed to get a lot of good footage with Ollie’s pole and the iON camera! It was great for follow-cams and helped to steady out the film, Edit 2 of the Parklife Series is going to be a banger!

We have all been learning lots of new tricks and today I was stoked to learn cab 900′s! I gave cab 10 a rip and managed to get it to my feet but unfortunately skidded out. A load of different variations of spins, funky grabs and got awesome clips for my segment of episode 2.

I am looking forward to some more jump time before heading home for a few days and then flying off to Istanbul for the World Juniors!