FORUM SUPPORTS MODA 3 BOARDFEST

BoardFest 2008 is going down on Saturday, Oct 11th from noon until 8PM.
Hosted by MODA 3 in Milwaukee, WI, the event has doubled in size this year and offers a larger set-up with twice the field of competitors.

One lucky attendee will be receiving this misty Forum or Against'em snowboard, signed by the entire Forum Team. Swing by to check out the action and to get cracking on your favorite Forum Product at a discounted price during the event.

FORUM OR AGAINST'EM PREMIERES IN TOKYO

Peter Line and John Jackson crossed the pond (or ocean, however you view it) to promote/premiere Forum or Against'em to Eastern Civilization. Below are some photos from the theater, which not only included the premiere, but also your traditional product give away, and autograph signing.

ONBOARD MAGAZINE - OCTOBER 08

Here is some European editorial coverage featured in the October issue of Onboard Magazine. Highlights include a write-up on "Jib Vid", featuring For'am Peter Konig and Joonas Mustonen, along with Kids of the Future, Jan Scherrer, Sparrow Knox, and Jesse Augustinus.

OUTSIDE MAGAZINE'S GEAR OF THE YEAR

Don't miss Forum's John Jackson Pro and women's SuperStar Snowboard and VSP Binding in Outside Magazine's 2009 Winter Buyer's Guide. "Superstiff and powerful, this thing tore through the park," is how one tester described the John Jackson Pro, placing it in the Top 8 for this season.

ROAD READY CALIFORNIA LOVE - COME AND GET 'EM

Forum's California Sales Force has added a new addition to it's promotional crew. Not in terms of "man-power" per say, but have a look at some of the wheelings and dealings and assorted meets / meats and greets that will be hitting the concrete wasteland. So yeah, if you are into snowboard videos (hint: Forum or Against'em), bar-be-que, beer, and full flavored parties, then you'll undoubtedly have to come see the Amazing Dewey and his mystical meat-wagon. No need to be AGAINST'EM' cause this is 100% Forum.

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

SNOWBOARDER MAGAZINE - NOVEMBER 08

Look right here for media coverage from the November 2008 issue of Snowboarder Magazine. Highlights include an 11 page interview with Peter Line, solid shots from Jake Blauvelt and Stevie Bell, the release of the Forum/The Hundreds collaboration ad, and a Minor Threat with Foregional Rider, Keith Bennett.

FORUM PHOTO SHOOT IN PORTLAND

By now you should have heard that the Forum or Against'em World Premiere was recently held in Portland, Oregon. While staying in the City of Roses, the team also set aside some photography time for all sorts of upcoming Forum collateral. Sip' on the following photoset.

WORDS OF WISDOM - JAKE WELCH

In a recent discussion regarding certain sexual choices pertaining to Mormon practices, Jake Welch had this to say:

"For those of you soakin', you might as well be pokin'."

FORUM OR AGAINST'EM (WORLD) PREMIERE IN PORTLAND

Forum Snowboards recently let loose FORUM OR AGAINST'EM to the world in downtown Portland, Oregon. Media moguls and various snowboard types alike (along with the entire Forum Team) attended the event. Taking place at a comfortable little situation entitled The Living Room Theater, two viewings were shown, a helping of food was gobbled and one hefty bar tab was maxed. Now, it's time for you to feast your eyes on the situation. All other premiere stops can be found here.



You might see these girls thanked in the thank you section, nah mean?





This is the 2-DVD Collector's Edition Box Set.





John Jackson and Jake Blauvelt courtesy of theTRANSWORLD SNOWBOARDING world premiere update





Stevie Bell and Travis Kennedy courtesy of the SNOWBOARDER MAGAZINE world premiere update





Party scene, courtesy of the YOBEAT.COM world premiere update





Eddie Wall intro shot, courtesy of the SNOWBOARD MAGAZINE world premiere update

FORUM SNOWBOARDS PRESENTS FORUM OR AGAINST'EM

iTUNES RELEASE DATE
Set to release across United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom on Monday, October 13th within the Forum Snowboards Studio on iTunes. This will be your one stop shop for a premium quality digital download of Forum or Against'em. Click here to download it from the iTunes store.




2-DVD COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX SET
Available at snowboard retailers throughout the world starting Wednesday, October 15th, this box set is sure to please as it is loaded to the load limit with all types of stuff. Inside the hard-bound special packaging is a Forum catalog, FOA photo booklet, TWS postcard, sticker sheet, Forum die cut sticker, FOA 4-in-one beanie, FOA patch, FOA keychain, and a huge double-sided FOA poster. Oh yeah, also included is a couple of DVD's - one containing the feature film and the other with a grip of featured features. You'll surely be poppin a bonus feature when you view it.




ABOUT
Forum Snowboards is proud to announce Forum or Against'em, a high-definition, full-color film starring the influential members of the Forum team including Peter Line, Joni Malmi, Eddie Wall, John Jackson, Travis Kennedy, Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Jake Welch and Nic Sauve. Containing a compelling mixture of video imagery documenting remarkable backcountry adventures, progressive urban exploits and the notable times spent in between, 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 Resistance, True Life, Video Gangs and That.





TOUR DATES
Following the release of the film, the Forum team will be making key visits and stops across the globe, at retailers and theaters. Dates and locations to be added to this page. Maybe press refresh and some (more) will appear...


September 27 at 7:30PM - WORLD PREMIERE
The Living Room Theater / Portland, OR
Attending: Forum Team
Coverage: Blog Post | Transworld | YoBeat | Snowboard | Snowboarder


October 5 at 8PM
Q-AX Cinema / Tokyo, JAPAN
Attending: John Jackson, Peter Line
Coverage: Blog Post


October 9 at 8PM - €7 Entry
Cafe Capital / Antwerp, Belgium
Attending: Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Joni Malmi, Daniel Ek
Coverage: Blog Post | Onboard


October 10 at 10PM - €7 Entry
Badeanstalt / Munich, Germany
Attending: Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Joni Malmi, Daniel Ek
Coverage: Blog Post


October 11 at 8PM - €5 Entry
Weekender Club / Innsbruck, Austria
Attending: Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Joni Malmi, Daniel Ek
Coverage: Blog Post


October 11 at 9PM
Imperial / Quebec City, CA


October 12 at 8PM
Kanzlei / Zurich, Switzerland
Attending: Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Joni Malmi, Daniel Ek
Coverage: Blog Post


October 13 at 8PM
Pop Plage / Annecy, France
Attending: Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Joni Malmi, Daniel Ek
Coverage: Blog Post


October 13 at 8PM
First Street Draught House / Winston-Salem, NC
Hosted by The Boardroom


October 14 at 8PM
Club Mondo / Barcelona, Spain
Attending: Pat Moore, Jake Blauvelt, Stevie Bell, Joni Malmi, Daniel Ek
Coverage: Blog Post


October 18 at 7PM
Sierra Snowboards / Sacramento, CA
Attending: Travis Kennedy, Stevie Bell, John Jackson

October 18 at 8PM
Ride Forever / Lenexa, KS

October 22 at 7:30PM
Rusty Nail / Stowe, VT


October 23 at 7PM
Pitcrew / Fredrick, MD


October 25 at 4PM
Big Boulder / Stroudsburg, PA
Hosted By: Arrival Boardshop


October 29 at 7PM
Boise State University - Barnwell Room / Boise, ID


October 31
Squaw Valley OVL Building / Squaw Valley, CA
Attending: Travis Kennedy, John Jackson
- Under 18 - 7PM to 10PM, $5
- Over 18 - 7PM to CLOSE, $20 tickets available at Porter's in Tahoe
- Costume contest and live musical performance from Travis Kennedy


November 4 at 8PM
Centennial Theater / North Vancouver, British Colombia
Attending: Peter Line, Jake Blauvelt, Nic Sauve


November 5 @ 9:30PM
Garneau Theatre / Edmonton, Alberta
Attending: Jake Blauvelt


November 6 @ 8PM
Garfinkel's / Whistler Village, British Colombia
Attending: Peter Line, Nic Sauve


November 14 at 7PM
TWC / Sylvan Lake, MI
Attending: Travis Kennedy


November 15 at 7PM
Martini / Northfield, OH
Attending: Travis Kennedy

JONI MALMI - FOA BANGER SCREENSHOT / ONBOARD INTERVIEW

Here's a follow-up to Pete's previous banger on the Skibowl Spine. Joni Malmi in Mt. Hood after the transformation from spine to wall.

Joni will soon be heading through Europe on the Forum or Against'em tour. As a little precursor to the kickoff, Onboard Digital had a question session with The Mog about some of his adventures this year.