TRANSWORLD SNOWBOARDING - NOVEMBER 08

Here is media coverage from the November 2008 issue of Transworld Snowboarding. Highlights include a Backside Disaster Trick Tip from Jake Blauvelt, a Check Out for Foregional Rider Chris Carr, and a hefty helping of editorial/advertising photos from Eddie Wall, Jake Welch, John Jackson and Pat Moore.

IAN RUHTER PHOTO GALLERY ON TWS SNOW

Forum Staff Photographer, Ian Ruhter, posted a photo gallery on Transworld Snowboarding's website featuring a plethora of pics (and informative captions) taken during the filming of Forum or Against'em.

"The things that really bother me about my job are also the things I love. I believe that I made the decision to do this with my life subconsciously. The things that I have seen and been a part of have changed my life forever. The snowboard community is the most dysfunctional group of people in the world. We’re anything but normal. That is why we’re all working together. Where else can you be free to express yourself in any way and be accepted? If you don’t fit in to society and you’re not considered a normal person, then come join us. We will welcome anyone who doesn’t want to be put into a cookie-cutter mold. Normal will never measure up to being extraordinary. That is what we are."
- Ian Ruhter

EDDIE WALL'S VITAL 20 QUESTIONS

Snowboarder Magazine (dot com) recently had a little sit down with Eddie Wall, and squared away some pending questions - twenty of them, packaged in little something entitled Vital 20.



So, after you read up over at Snowboarder's site, compare the questions and answers found there against the ones found on Eddie's team page on the Forum site.

PAT MOORE SIGNATURE SESSION (AKA: FORUM WEEK) AT HCSC

Pat Moore's Signature Session at HCSC was not to be missed. It was so good, in fact, that Forum Teammates decided to attend camp and take part in some of the festivities.. While there, Pat was joined by Peter Line, Eddie Wall, Jake Blauvelt, Jake Welch, and For'am, Austen Sweetin – whom all enjoyed some post-spring conditions, chilling with the campers, signing autographs, and testing / tweaking some prototypes.

TOP 5 SKATEBOARDING VIDEO PARTS

...according to Eddie Wall

As Eddie gears-up to get-down for the upcoming release of Forum or Against'em, here is a small list of what sets the stoke for his snowboarding.



5. Tony Tave - ELEMENTALITY
4. Colin McCay - VIRTUAL REALITY
3. PJ Ladd - PJ LADD'S WONDERFUL HORRIBLE LIFE
2. Jerry Hsu - BAG OF SUCK
1. Andrew Reynold - THE END

FORUM OR AGAINST'EM POST PRODUCTION SHOOT

Forum or Against'em was predominantly filmed in various snow-covered regions (like, duh), but a tiny bit of studio time is always mandatory, especially to add a little spice into the mix. And, what better place to find one of these studios than in the movie making capital known as Hollywood, California.

So yeah, the team came out for a few days to get some post-production work taken care of, and to "fan out" on all the various celebrities they didn't end up seeing. Have a gander at the photos taken on-set by Forum Staff Paparazzi.

PETER LINE - PHONE HOME

Pete states:
"Eddie doing tricks in the sticks"

THE WALLS HAVE COME DOWN

Eddie Wall's Mom and Dad came all the way out from their lovely home in Pennsylvania to check up on their little boy whom just finished a bit of shoulder surgery. And, after taking full advantage of all those wonderful things Mom and Dad provide in times of need, he reciprocated by escorting them on various sightseeing adventures, including a trip to the Forum office. Here they are.

JONI MALMI AND EDDIE WALL IN SOCAL

Ahhhh summertime... And what better place for a pro snowboarder to spend the off-season than the sunny beaches of Southern California. Forum team riders Eddie Wall and Joni Malmi have been soaking in tons of rays lately, but left the sandy beaches and salt water behind for a night to celebrate the birthday of their favorite (Forum) Team Manager. Here're a few shots from the evening's festivities.

BEHIND THE SCENES OF FOA VIA JONI MALMI PT.2

In case you've forgotten what members of the Forum team look like, the latest installment from Joni Malmi's digicam should bring you up to speed. Enjoy some head shots of some of the guys that Joni travelled with while filming for Forum's upcoming movie project Forum or Against'em.

FORUM ANNOUNCES “FORUM OR AGAINST’EM” VIDEO PROJECT

Forum Snowboards is proud to announce “Forum or Against’em”, a high-definition, full-color film starring the influential members of the Forum team.



Set to release in Fall 2008, Forum or Against’em will contain a compelling mixture of video imagery, documenting remarkable backcountry adventures, progressive urban exploits, and the notable times spent in-between.

Forum or Against'em will be Forum's fifth team-video release, upholding the progression of an acknowledged movie-making process that has made legacy releases so noteworthy – including The Resistance, True Life, Video Gangs, and That.

Forum or Against’em will feature the riding of Peter Line, Joni Malmi, Eddie Wall, John Jackson, Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Travis Kennedy, Jake Welch, Nic Sauve, and Daniel Ek with production and editing by Jeremy Pettit, Nathan Yant, Kurt Heine, and Mike Bishop.

Options for viewing the trailer:

1) Watch it big and bold right here
2) Watch it on YouTube
3) Watch it on Forum's Shred Or Die page
4) Simply download here