Photo: Daniel Blom
Most of you reading this right now know exactly who Eero Niemela is. Most of you also know that Eero is from Finland, and along with the likes of Heikki Sorsa, Paavo Tikkanen, Iikka Backstrom, Lauri Heiskari, and Eero Ettala, Niemela made the move to North America to progress his game and finally step up to the big show. What most of you may not know is that Eero made his move to Whistler, BC (as opposed to the States), and was taken in by the infamous “Wildcat” clan, a group of rough-and-tumble, raucous Whistler locals consisting of Chris Brown, Devun Walsh, JF Pelchat, Kale Stephens, Gaetan Chanut, and a smattering of other debaucherous tag-alongs. From that moment on, Niemela and crew proceeded to take it to the backcountry equally as hard as they took it to the bottle, and catapulted themselves into the upper echelon of shred superstardom in the process. Though he now spends his summer months on the beaches of Southern California instead of the barstools of British Columbia, Eero was and always will be a Wildcat at heart. Viva la Wildcats!
Tom Monterosso ––
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED
And the winner is:
Dan Ladue of Missoula, MT. Good luck on those switch back 5’s, I’d wait for a big dump.
K2 Slayblade 161
M.S.R.P.: $499.00
“It’s a flat line board (0 camber) and floats in the deep snow. It also works sick in the park, pipe, and rails!”
K2 Maysis
M.S.R.P.: $249.99
“Fast in and out, one of the most comfortable boots out there. I’ve been riding pretty much all season with one pair and they still have amazing support and are holding it strong.”
K2 Auto
M.S.R.P.: $249.00
“This is a fast in and out system! It’s a solid and comfortable binding!”
Volcom Gigi Rüf Jacket
M.S.R.P.: $260.00
“It has a sick design and I love the zipper system on the powder skirt, it keeps your jacket down and keeps your ass dry!”
Volcom Condition Gore-Tex
M.S.R.P.: $280.00
“Gore-Tex: the key for long, long shred days is staying warm and dry.”
Spy Zed
M.S.R.P.: $119.95
“I really like the shape of the goggle! It fits my head perfect, plus the lens doesn’t fog up!”
Volcom PC Glove
M.S.R.P.: $45.00
Vestal Destroyer
M.S.R.P.: $230.00
“Vestal Watches and Monster!”
Eero is one of the world’s most gifted riders of the new millennium, and he’d like to extend his thanks to our readers by giving away his entire promodel setup for absolutely free.
This issue, we’re giving away Iikka Backstrom’s head-to-toe kit. All you have to do is click HERE and enter to win Backstrom’s boardin’ gear.
In my honest opinion, Jesse Burtner is one of the most influential snowboarders alive. In fact, Jesse’s lucky to even be alive.
It’s hard to get over your first time and that’s why we went back to Hana Beaman for another round of Guestbook action.
SNOWBOARDER Mag’s Womens Rookie of the Year Sarka Pancochova stepped up her game in web coverage with a little Secret Guestbook of Aspen action.
The Burton Am Series rolled into Winter Park CO for its third stop of the season and everything just clicked.
It’s no secret that Brooke’s a hooker, but Sage Kotsenburg has a few secrets up his sleeve and we’re here to spill ‘em.
Hana Beaman got Raewyn Reid to pause from hoarding gummy bears in the Winter X Games 14 riders lounge just long enough to sign The Secret Guestbook of Aspen.
TJ Schneider and friends have a good ole fashioned German jib fest.
Mike Ravelson, Brendon Rego, Dylan Dragotta, and Devon Gulick flowin’ through the Loon Mountain park.
Matty Mo, Parker Duke and Wyatt Caldwell get some sun in the park at Park City.
Once the Winter X Games 14 Slopestyle Event came to a close, The Winter X Games 14 were over. Eero Ettala took the gold and rookie Eric Willet snagged second and one Charles Guldemond deserved third.
While Eero Ettala traveled to Sapporo, Nicolas Müller stays after in the woods of Hokkaido. And takes “getting lost” to the next level.
Photos and results from Winter X Games 14 men’s and women’s slopestyle. Eero Ettala and Jenny Jones come out on top.
With the best female halfpipe riders in the world on tap in Aspen, all eyes are on Buttermilk to see who will take down snowboarding’s original Olympics. Also going down was the Big Air which returned to Aspen with a new format, new riders, and new excitement.
Here are a few shots from SIA day 2. Blue Montgomery, founder of CAPiTA Snowboards, invited key retailers, friends, and family to countdown to the 10th Anniversary of CAPiTA Snowboards.
Aspen is in full swing as of tonight. The Winter X Games 14 Halfpipe was the place to be this evening as Shaun White, Louie Vito, Kazu, Ipod, Greg Bretz, Lago, Aono, Steve Fisher, JJ Thomas and others went at it under the lights.
Men and Women’s Superpipe eliminations went down yesterday and the photos are in.
Travis rice's spin looked like the hardest one to me - was that frontside off the toes? Whatever it was, it was off the hook!
I'm gonna have to guess and say Travis Rice just becasue I think he can really pull this one off.
what the fuck? denco and word? being corked doesn'treally mean you have to go inverted, just off axis. to me, it looks much cooler the way tyler and sage do them compared to a double backflip 180..
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This is the best haul of swag yet! Whoever wins this one is soooooooo lucky!
it would be tight to rock this gear this season. i would definatly keep the gapers attention flossin this set-up. if you feel so inclined to shoot it my way…
I need new gear this season and that gear looks pretty sick, so hook me up
make that move to north america to be a robot pro. real stylin guy right here. i hope the future of snowboarding wants to be like this guy.
Dang son, that is some tight gear. would love to get it!
dam thats some sicky gear….ps we got almost 2 feet bruin at my home mountain!!!
i think that whoever wins this UFG contest is going to be the happiest son of a B**** on the montains….I know I would be! -_-
HOLY CRUMBLE CAKE!! setups ShnaZZy …the curvs..THE collors…the envy thing of beauty…congrats to whoev gets to sport this
I just got back from my third tour to Iraq….I’m ready for this season…..and apparently I’m shamelessly pimping out the Iraq thing for some swag. Word.
Cause I’m already growing out the winter beard!
Rollin to the mountain, checkin my swag
lookin fly in this new gear i got style in the bag
but i gotta give props to snowboarder mag!
without it id be akwardly normal
all my gear is sadly formal
my board is crap, it brings no thrill
this new board here is insanely ill
so atleast consider me, a desperate shredder
if you do i promise i represent this like no other
That gear is sick but man that watch sure would look great!!
i would love to win this, my board is 5 years old, its either i keep using the piece of junk or dont go anywhere with a new one
too bad survey monkey wont let me answer
says this question requires an answer on every question even though theyre all filled out
That Slayblade is so sick!
Awesomeee!!! Anyone who win this is one lucky bastard!
haha thats a sweet board and im a girl and i love it cause i love monster and volcom(: i really need a new board too i say i should win it because im just that cool(;
SiiiiCk set up, sweet ride – I would rock the sh*t outtta that gear !!!! Fingers crossed, either way its gonna be a killer season everyone =)
win win win
inb4 lose
i want so bad, pick me
*cross fingerz luck!
That is so much swag.
would love to have it in my closet.
jk. i would prolly wear that all that swag all day long
Wow! Amazing gear, Id love to see how the board works in deep powder. Hope I win
Oh man i dont got much money but… if i won this contest i would be the happiest kid on earth. I have to scrape by all summer to afford my lift ticket but hey its worth it just to go shred with my friends. This gear would be an awesome change from my old gear thats torn up and small. So choose me to win so i can still look good for the ladys.
Who ever wins is going to be as speachless as Eero looks in that picture. =)
again….. ill LOVE u guys long time and forever more…really miss the chill of snow… me gots no gear and i live with out fear…kinda like the croc hunter. yeah . . .so right on ..congrats to u who gets it ;D shakka!!
I would LOVE this setup, right now im rocking a board that nobody knows of, and out dated scratced goggles, and sweaters that the zippers are blowen.. PLEZ hook a bro up……
droppin this gear my way would definetly make me inclined to give away mine. not all the homies can nessasaraly afford to pick up new gear themselves and im sure they would apperieciate it. i bet they would thank snowboarder mag as much as i will. so here’s to luck. thanks.
Eero…. I love you! you are such an amazing border! …. Envy!
Eero Niemela has only been riding for ten years, talk about a god given talent. An inspirational guy, just living life to board and now surf. He is a MC
Wow i wish i had some gear like taht u know….
I would shit my pants if i got this gear i ride a nitro that is 7 years old and beat to shit… i really don’t know what it is like to ride a smooth board. i have subscribed to snowboard mag for only two years now but i love it. heres hoping for a fresh ride
That gear is way too sick i could really use that. it look sick on the slopes
I just got done watching Electro . . . the movie was way too sick.
wow i wish i had something like taht
If I had Niemela’s gear the only way I’d leave a days powder would be by force.
“Sam on October 28, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I would shit my pants if i got this gear” haha you should def. give this set up to Sam only on the condition though that he has to shit in his pants. Make it offical too..! Have him post it up on here, like him doing a acouple kart wheels or something all shitted on and shit.
wow, this has to be one of the most loaded prizes for awhile, complete set up, all the way down to the watch,.yowza
notice the DOB on my liscense. . . i really need this set up im desperate
well i tried setting up my gravatar to be my license but it didnt work but its 10/22/1990
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wOw!! this is still up for grabz! cwazy …dude its still lookin prtty snazzy verry sexy for some freshness.. i WANT IT haha pleeeeaz jusy choose soeone to have it caz im sick of seeing it here saying i might still have a chanc to get it …F
I am the luckiest motherfucker alive!
one minute changing a flat tire and then i’m on the phone with the dude from snowboarder mag. i mighta shit my pants a little bit
Give me this stuff cuz givin it to older dudes is mainstream
YES! its another contest closed with no winner posted. i love this. i wonder if anyone won? well as for now ill watch my mammoth hot laps video you gave in the mag and the skeleton video that just released on the site. cuz let me tell you holding out… is gonna work out for us the same way it worked out for my ex-girlfriend. (luv ya!)
your the best out of all