So, as we said in our recent posts, things are getting exciting over here at FreshPow!

One of those things is ready to be announced!!!

We are going to be performing reviews!

Tim received a really sweet jacket from Orage the other day and will be wearing it everywhere (especially the hills) to give you an honest review of what it’s like!

We also have formed a few key friendships with people that have access to reviews that we don’t (yet!).

One of those People is Shannon a.k.a Shayboarder. Shay does reviews on numerous accessories and boards throughout the season and writes an honest review, complete with pics and links; all for your information and enjoyment.

When we contact her to be able to provide her reviews with you, she was very pleased to help spread the word.. so without further ado… here is FreshPow!’s first ever review.. as reviewed by Shayboarder!

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2008-2009 Salomon Sanchez

Location: Loveland, Colorado

Snow Conditions: Snowing with hardpacked groomers to icy groomers to fresh snow on the runs.

Setup: I rode the Salomon Salomon Sanchez with Salomon women’s relay-e bindings and my Vans Omni Focus boots.

First Impression: Full Article @ The World of Snowboarding through Fembot Eyes

So, I am hoping that you’ve heard about the broo-haha with Burton and their “controversial” LOVE line of boards; 80’s era Playboy Models on the topsheet of their snowboard - MAD Chaos!!

Bans at resorts, public protests, stress! Comeon people!! Why!? All Burton wanted was some press and they got it! SEX sells and they knew that! You don’t think for a second in that development meeting the whole design crew knew what was going to happen?! Absolutely, and they got what they wanted.

Thanks to Shayboarder for bringing this to my attention, and thanks to TransWorld for publishing it, but it seems as though Sabre has leveled the playing field (or has attempted to) with their new line-up of scantilly clad gentlemen.  Apparently though, the public seems to be missing the actual design of the board and is more focused on the grooming (or lack thereof) of the models on the boards.. I guess they weren’t in the same strategy meeting as the Burton Team..

Check it out and see for yourself.. (be aware though, the pics are revealing!)

Transworld - Sabre Unveils ‘Dudes on the Mountain’ Graphics (SABRE)

Shayboarder - Don’t Blame the Graphics (BURTON)

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The only thing that burns me is that we didn’t get to publically vote on the models!

Stay Fresh!
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