Category Archives: snow sports

A monumental day – Jenny Jones kills it and Team GB snowboarding shines!

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Well what can you say about that – other than FAN BLOODY TASTIC! After both Jamie Nicholls and Billy Morgan did us proud in the men’s snowboard slopestyle event yesterday (both finishing top 10), the ever bubbly Jenny Jones stepped … Continue reading →

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Was Shaun White right to quit Sochi slopestyle?

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Shaun White continues to rub members of the snowboarding fraternity up the wrong way – and not just because of his trailblazing fashion sense (Google Shaun White leather jacket for more on this). As the very first Winter Olympics slopestyle qualifying event … Continue reading →

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UK: slopestyle superpower – blowin’ up Sochi

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

With the likes Billy Morgan, Aimee Fuller (now confirmed as Team GB member), Jamie Nichols and Jenny Jones (to name a few) all about to fly the flag in Sochi, British snow sport is looking in fine fettle. But it’s … Continue reading →

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Lightweight style and comfort – Hey Dude Shoes Farty review

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

After reviewing Hey Dude Shoes’ Easy Life rigger boots, it was only right to put a pair of the the brand’s flagship Farty model to the test. Hey Dude Shoes Farty

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Getting sponsored – parts 1, 2 and 3

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

A few months ago I wrote a three part series focusing on extreme sports sponsorship, what it means to be supported, what endorsed athletes are expected to deliver in return and whether it’ actually a viable route for anyone thinking … Continue reading →

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