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Black Panther in my house on Election Day!

yeah, i finally got this sucker mounted. you don’t see too many Day-Glo Black Panther posters out there these days. and without boasting, i can say you don’t see any FLOCKED ones. that’s right, the black color on this poster is a fuzzy velvet flock. suh-weeet! I been carrying this thing around in my life for about 15 years, but it’s from way before that. i finally got it framed, by my old friend jeff ross. check out his artwork at www.jeffrossart.com . i cut obama out of grip tape, painted it red and have been sporting it on my favorite sessions hat all Fall.

Big Show Friday

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Premature Jibulation Afterparty

Rome and Snocon present the Premature Jibulation afterparty this Saturday at King Cobra. Festivities begin at 9:30pm with live music.

Jump Snow Premiere November 20th

Hey you, yeah you, check out this awesome premiere! Thursday November 20th 2008, you can check out “JUMP” a totally awesome snow film that will have your jaw dropping! Show up and you get a free lift ticket to Stevens Pass! Now you’re intrigued right? Mark your calendars!

Heavy Metal Halloween Skate Jam Video

Halloween maybe over, but you can relive the memories with this video from the Heavy Metal Halloween Skate Jam that went down a couple weeks back.

Ladies Only Snocon Tee Design Contest

That’s right, ladies, get your design on. Snowboard Connection is hosting a contest where crafty women can design a tee shirt layout for a prize package that will include the winner’s design on a future Snocon shop shirt and hoodie.

The Rules:
The contest is open to female artists only.
The design should be a maximum of two colors. Monochrome time!
The design should be winter inspired.
The design should incorporate the Snowboard Connection logo, available at the following two links:
Snocon Logo (Hi-Res JPG)
Snocon Logo (Vector EPS)
The final design should be 300 dpi or vector based and should be print ready.
Designs are due December 8, 2008.

Send your final design to kelly@snocon.com

Grand prize:
A $100 gift card to Snowboard Connection, a tee shirt and hoodie with your design printed on it, and many other goodies.

Vote:
We all know how important voting is. The top 10 designs will be on display at Snowboard Connection Ladies Night, December 10, 2008 at the A24 (South Lake Union) location of Snocon. The winner will be selected that night.

Good luck to everyone!

Skate Like A Girl Presents Wheels of Fortune

Here we go, the Women get a shot at skateboarding glory with this awesome December 13th event. Wheels of Fortune will feature a ton of good skateboarding from the women’s skate community! Also, support local rider Nancy Chang, as she’s been nominated for L’Oreal’s Women of Worth! Vote for her via the official Women of Worth website, and check out Skate like a girl too. The ladies are ripping it, and we’re proud to sponsor this. Check it out.

Countdown To Shred Movie Premiere

Alright folks, check this out! November 14th 2008 you are invited to check out Sandbox Films “All Day, Every Day” & Stepchild’s Film “Downloaded” at Newport High School in Bellevue! Come one come all! Show up at 6pm and get some Pizza, and help support the Snowriders ski & Snowboard Club! Should be an awesome event.

November 15: 5th Annual Premature Jibulation

Whoa, what a name. The 5th annual Premature Jibulation from the dudes at Rome is coming up on November 15th. This is an open jib event taking place at the summit at Snoqualmie at 11am on next next Saturday morning. Entry is free!

Ego and Parskid Supernatural

This Thursday November 6th, 2008 Snocon (waterfront) will be having EGO + Parskid in a show called “Supernatural”. Not since The Nam #1 have I been so excited. Be there, the Waterfront from 6 pm to 9pm