In his spare time, Nate has put this tight little edit together. Give it a peep by clickiting here. Also, a buddy of ours has launched what is aimed to be the first ever snowboard database. A wiki for shred sticks, so to speak. Check out Rider's Voice and leave reviews for your favorite snow swords!

From what I recall, Japanese shreds all seem super stoked to be on the snow. Fresh from the homies at Master's Tradition shop in Ozawa, Japan is this shot of a Japanese lass steezing it out in front of the crowd. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

Last weekend we were in Yazawa, Japan for a rail comp and some night action. Post-comp party was at Blue Balls Cafe, and Brent Michael Anklam was on point with purple jeans, rocking some local chick's shades, and a monster hangover the next morning. Standard, really. Snowboarding Saves Lives!

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It's tough to keep updates going when you're on the road. Shoddy internet service, hours in transit, working out accommodation, these are just some of the excuses. But Japan's been getting pounded with snow, so the 1 thing we can be sure of is that we're gonna be on it. Japan Agent Taka is about to witness Joe P landing in the good stuff. Seki Onsen, Japan. Photo: Jerod Anklam.

Japan is getting hammered with snow. 6 meters in Seki to be exact. I'm not joking, and that's not a typo. 18 feet of fresh white gold. Joe P bomb dropped a 2 story into a ravine at Akakura Onsen last night. And as I type this, we're getting ready to hit up Seki for the day. Thank god i have my powder 149. Snow is stresses out comp organizers and ruins pipes. But Brent Anklam wasn't stressed about this fs 7 at the Open. (Hit up the Automaton site to see the bigger picture.

Japan is only 3 days away, and in preparation, we've been hitting up the "rice competition" (and a box of giant pocky) courtesy of Automaton's Japan distributor. A collection of rice treats that look cool. We feel so authentic. If eating these things help Brent and Joe wreck house at the Open, then keep 'em coming!

The brothers Anklam, putting out the vibe at the AutoSnowCo. tent during the Mammoth demo days this week. Brent has secured a spot in the Nippon Open this month, so that means trip to Japan! With Jerod capturing all the moments on film, and Joe P up to his usual antics, Japan is gonna be fun! Snowboarding Saves Lives!

Gladle in AK. The weather in Tahoe's been awesome for days, and there's no sign of letting up! Do yourself a favor and get the snow while the gettin' is good! Snowboarding Saves Lives!

snowboard-mag's server hasn't been letting me upload images in months, but that won't stop me from spreading Automaton's recent media spotlight.

johan's (c3 worldwide co-owner) 07/08 board review:
Click here.

document magazine:

giant robot interview:
http://www.automatonsnowboard.com/images/giantrobot.pdf

Young knees and steez: a deadly combination, much like the Japanese fighting fish. Trevor Pound getting it done in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Photo: Jerod Anklam. Pick up the January '08 issue of Juxtapoz to peep this tasty review. Snowboarding Saves Lives!