“When I see rain, I think…What a waste of perfectly good snow”

This was one of many comments, which had me nodding at my laptop and publically crying tears of laughter – these guys are funny, British wit at its most parched…

‘The Ketchup Smugglers’, consisting of Jack Rabbit, aka film maker Paul Lappin, Bald Eagle, Lone Wolf, and Big Bear can’t understand why sponsorship eludes them – after all they can get a good 3 or 4 inches of air? Nevertheless this short movie shows how they manage to dodge the paparazzi and learn how to jump turn having had only a Tenants Special to start the day.

With clever editing - one of them comments on Lone Wolf’s “riding ability…as an accomplished rider” as he tumbles through the pow – and a complementary soundtrack, teamed with the guys’, board-clutched-close-to-the-heart, sincerity this is one hilarious amateur concoction!

I can’t believe they managed to keep a straight face throughout – these guys’ talents obviously aren’t just confined to their tremendous board sliding skills.

I’m sure they’ll do their new sponsors, their local fish n chip shop and hair salon proud!

You can see for yourself that these guys really could be, the world’s worst snowboarders on: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=aqe2QvnriCs

I have sorely missed the sun this summer - its warming energy infuses inspiration into me and enables the fulfilment of my persistent craving to be outdoors. Activities we poor Brits normally have to endure under grey skies and rain can, let’s face it, be far better enjoyed when the sun shines… Read more »

I heave a sigh of desolation as the rain relentlessly pours outside my kitchen window making my very leafy back garden frustratingly delicious for even more unwanted slimy visitors…I can think of nothing more perfect than to drive the 20 minutes to my local Airport (Bristol), and treat myself to a hot July/August amongst the mountains, shredding the irony that is summer snowboarding.

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Here at SnowSphere HQ, we’ve always had a whole lotta love for innovators. In the past, we’ve run articles on DIY Backyard Terrain Parks, the K-trak snowbike and even a story about an English entrepreneur who bought an entire mountain and built his very own ski resort: Košútka in Slovakia.

So when we stumbled upon a product that could help snowboarders and skiers get their freestyle fix - without needing any snow at all - we were intrigued. Read more »

Is it a bike? Is it a ski? NO, it’s Ktrak! Is it any good? Well, it’s looks pretty fun…

Ktrak is a special kit that converts almost any cycle into a snow bound bike.

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Unless you are a blind snowboarder or skier, you will have seen that SnowSphere.com has undergone a little spruce up of late. SnowSphere’s resident web master - Ben Capewell, has given the site a brand new look, as well as hacking into the code of our CMS to improve things behind the scenes too. Read more »

the SnowSphere Snowboard Japan Hoodies are available in 4 colours

SnowSphere is pleased to announce that we have just expanded our Snowboard Japan T-shirt range to now include Snowboard Japan Hoodies. The hoodies are currently available in four different colours and we will soon be expanding the range to include ladies hoodies too. Read more »

To celebrate the launch of the new Snowboard Japan T-shirts, we’re offering 20% OFF and FREE DELIVERY on all orders over £20.

Hurry - the offer ends on 30th March 2008.

Just visit the SnowSphere Shop and enter this discount code: EASTER2K8

Read more about the forthcoming SnowSphere line of t-shirts, and all about the snowboard Japan shirt.

Happy Shopping!