FORUM FRIDAY VIDEO IN QUEBEC

In conjunction with the release of Forum or Against’em, this exclusive clip is part of the Forum Fridays project – select clips, not part of the final cut, but worthy of your viewing pleasure.

This installment features Quebec with bonus footage from Stevie Bell, Eddie Wall, Jake Welch, Nick Sauve

Forum or Against’em is Forum’s fifth team-video release, upholding the progression of an acknowledged movie-making process that has produced prior noteworthy films. The video can be downloaded for $5.99 in the United States iTunes store.

STEVIE BELL WEB INTERVIEW ON SNOWBOARDERMAG.COM

Stevie Bell crept into Snowboarder Magazine's office and sat down for a short interview with Pat "The eYe" Bridges to talk about Forum or Against'em, the European Tour, and his fellow Forum team mates. To find out in detail, all that Stevie had to comment on, follow up with links above (or below).

AUSTEN SWEETIN WINS BACKYARD BANG

For'am, Austen Sweetin made the trek to the Pearl District in Portland for this year's Back Yard Bang contest. Doing a bang-up job, as expected, Austen took the top spot and walked away with, well, not much more than bragging rights. Nice work kid.

ONBOARD MAGAZINE - DECEMBER 08

Recent editorial coverage from December's issue ofOnboard Magazine. Highlights include shots from Joni Malmi, For'am, Cameron Pierce, Pat Moore, and a "High Society" column on the Forum or Against'em European Tour.

FOA PREMIERE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER

The Station Hotel in Vicco hosted the most recent showing of Forum or Against'em in Australia. Don't think they had any shrimp on the barbie, or kangaroos there, but you can assume that a Fosters Oil Can or two were consumed. For more photos from the premiere, check out this link to Popmag.

SNOWBOARDER MAGAZINE - JANUARY 09

Recent editorial coverage from the January issue of Snowboarder Magazine. Highlights include Superpark coverage from Pat Moore and Peter Line, Peter Line’s Colon, and Twenty Paces with John Jackson.

FORUM FRIDAYS IN WHISTLER

In conjunction with the release of Forum or Against’em, this exclusive clip is part of the Forum Fridays project – select clips, not part of the final cut, but worthy of your viewing pleasure.

This installment features the Whistler backcountry, with bonus footage from John Jackson, Peter Line, Joni Malmi and Pat Moore.

Forum or Against’em is Forum’s fifth team-video release, upholding the progression of an acknowledged movie-making process that has produced prior noteworthy films. The video can be downloaded for $5.99 in the United States iTunes store.

METHOD MAGAZINE - SEPTEMBER 08

Here is some long overdue coverage from the September 2008 issue of Method Magazine. Highlights include spreads from Pat Moore and Jake Blauvelt, Methodology with European Rider, Vince Pages, and an "Employee of the Month" column featuring Forum's very own European Team Manager, Jon Weaver.

FOA PREMIERE AT PUSH.CA LAUNCH PARTY

PUSH.CA recently had their official release party in Toronto, Canada. Aside from a Forum or Against'em showing & Board giveaway, it's hard to say what even went on up there. That link above there should fill you in with a bit more detail. Below are some photos courtesy of their site.

SNOWBOARD MAGAZINE REVIEW ON THE 100S COLLABORATION

THE HUNDREDS

JOHN JACKSON ON THE COVER OF TWS JAPAN

John Jackson just landed himself the cover of Transworld Japan, along with a nice little interview within its contents. Although you fully deserve some insight into what was said, it's proven a bit difficult to decipher the majority of those Japanese symbols in the write-up.

TWS TRICK TIP TUESDAY WITH PAT MOORE

By now you should be well aware that Pat Moore has been known to throw down (or kick out) one of the better Methods in snowboarding. If you have any interest in learning to do this timeless trick the proper (Pat) way, indulge in this informative video courtesy of Transworld Snowboarding.

FOA PREMIERE AT MARTINI AND TWC

The one and only Peter Line took a weekend trip to Michigan and Ohio for Forum or Against'em premieres at Martini and TWC Sport. While taking in the usual anticipated antics of shop premieres, Peter was kind enough to sign a few autographs, and do custom topsheet graphics for some lucky dwellers in the crowd.

MAXIM & THE LOVE GLOVE

Next time you pass the news stands, pick yourself up a copy of Maxim's December Style Guide. Within the contents, Forum's Love Glove gets a little editorial love of its own.

MAMMOTH OPENING CELEBRATION WITH THE FOR'AM TEAM

Although the weather in Mammoth felt more like late Spring than early Winter, the mountain provided many with their first turns of the 2008/2009 season. For'am Team riders Trevor Jacob, Greg Bretz, and Niko Cioffi were around to take a few of their own as well, along with their first jumps and jibs; some of which are documented below.

STEP INTO THE DARKSIDE

How about these window displays at Darkside in Stowe, VT?

MORE FROM BARCELONA

Nothing more here than a few extra photo submissions from the Barcelona stop of the Forum or Against'em European Tour. Enjoy yourselves.

INVITE ONLY

If you're a close enough pal to Peter Line, you might have recently received one of these custom Thanksgiving invites from him. If you're not, well, you just got it from us. Good thing he didn't put an address on there, or there'd be a lot of crashers dropping in on his Seattle pad.

Here's an invite if you want to drop in on last year's Turkey Day.

FOR'AM FRIDAY on TWS

In conjunction with the release of Forum or Against’em, this exclusive clip is part of the Forum Fridays project – select clips, not part of the final cut, but worthy of your viewing pleasure.

This installment features additional footage of the For’ams – aka The Forum Amateur team. While not the entire crew, it does feature multiple nuggets in a variety of terrain from the likes of Daniel Ekj, Greg Bretz, Trevor Jacob, Cameron Pierce and Niko Cioffi.

Forum or Against’em is Forum’s fifth team-video release, upholding the progression of an acknowledged movie-making process that has produced prior noteworthy films. The video can be downloaded for $5.99 in the United States iTunes store.

DANIEL EK IN HINTERTUX

Daniel recently left the comforts of his Norse homeland and headed to Austria for some early season turns and pow. Along with the pics he sent, there was also this message:

"here some funny pics i toke inn hintertux peace"

FORUM OR AGAINSTEM PREMIERES IN EDMONTON

Jake Blauvelt shipped up to Calgary for a Forum or Against'em showing at the sold-out Garneau Theater. The usual ensued. What else can we really say?

GREG BRETZ ON THE DAILY HABIT

For'am ,Greg Bretz was recently featured on an episode of Fuel TV's Daily Habit. Tune in and check him out as he gives you the scoop on the contest circuit and his closing shots in Forum or Against'em. Also making a cameo in this episode is Christopher Mintz, better known for his role as "McLovin" in Superbad.

IT'S THE TIME OF SEASON

Ol' Man Winter has made his presence known and bestowed upon us the opening of several Winter Resorts. From Killington to Mammoth, and Snowbird to Breck, some of the more geographically blessed have had the opportunity to get in their first turns of the year. Here are some photos from opening days across the country. Raise your glasses, as the time for celebration is upon us.

SLASH SNOWBOARDING - SEPTEMBER 08

Here's some (not-so) recent coverage from the September 08 issue of Slash Snowboarding. Highlights include spreads from Travis Kennedy and Nic Sauve, along with single page shots of Daniel Ek (mislabeled as Jake Blauvelt) and Kareen El Rafie.

SHRED SHOP WINDOWS IN ILLINOIS

Skokie, Illinois is home to The Shred Shop. If you're in the area and need to pick up some Forum goods, head over to the 10,000sq ft sales floor and get your hands on some product...only after checking out their lovely window displays and light boxes.

10% OF FORUM PURCHASES GO TO FIRSTDESCENTS.ORG

FIRSTDESCENTS.ORG uses outdoor adventure sports to promote emotional, psychological and physical healing for young adults with cancer. 10% of every Forum purchase on moosejaw.com will go directly to the organization and help benefit those in need.

A SEASON SPENT WITH PAT MOORE ON TWS

Pat Moore is someone you can all ways count on. I spent the whole season shooting with Pat. In that time I got to see a side of him that many people don’t get to see. Pat is all ways willing to lend a hand or help anyone out at any time. He’s actually one of the nicest guys in snowboarding. He gives 100 % every waking moment. Let’s just say he is a very passionate person. Check him out in the Forum movie “Forum or Against ‘Em” and you will see what I mean.
Oh yeah, he is really good at snowboarding too.
-Ian Ruhter