The Newest Trend on Snow?

The snowboard season is coming to an end, snow is melting, resorts are closing and I was running out of ideas to blog about for snow UNTIL a friend sent me a link to this website. It made me laugh, it made me wonder and cringe all at the same time. Introducing Boot Chic. The website claims them to be 'swanky' and 'practical' and the 'ability to wow the crowd'.
So... if your spandex snow pants that you walk around the village in aren't enough, please feel free to add this wonderful, woolly accessory to your wardrobe. They even give you descriptions... to look Posh in Aspen or Funky in Boulder....
To look POSH in ASPEN order this one:

Or if you are feeling funky, try the 'funky in boulder' look.... Cause isn't this what you want to wear after a day of pow turns?


They even have east coast looks named after Stowe. Which makes you look like the Yetti that no one has been able to catch yet. And if you think these are for skiers only, well you're wrong!
Rock 'em with your snowpants to get that ever-sexy boxy look that most women try to avoid. You can also tell she is an experienced rider with her stance and angles... Imagine Kelly Clark or Hannah Teter rocking these? Maybe they can also pick up a sponsorship with Boot chic.

Big in cougar land i'm sure. Check out the website www.bootchic.com and they show you other ways you can wear these. Soccer practice, aerobics class, shopping, with a skirt, jeans... you name it, boot chic allows it. Maybe i'll start rockin' these next season and start taking myself very seriously. Seriously.

RIP Shane McConkey.

On March 26 2009 legendary skier, base jumper, father, friend and idol was killed in a base jumping accident in Italy. He was 39 years old. He reportedly experienced problems in the air while filming a ski-base jump with Matchstick productions and Red Bull.

He has been an idol to young skiers and extremists out there and will truly be missed by all. He is survived by his wife Sherry and his 3 1/2 year old daughter.

It is such a sad and tragic accident and just a reminder to all in the extreme sports world that you can't take anything for granted. Shane was a pioneer in the skiing video world with his ground breaking and entertaining segments that inspired so many of the freestyle skiers out there.

Rest in peace. 1969-2009.

Bills For Spills Rail Jam!

WHO: enclave, academy printwear, chill foundation, red bull, burton, Heal Clothing

WHAT: a rail jam and fundraiser for Heal clothing and The Chill Program

WHERE: 956 Chapel Street (Temple Courtyard) NEW HAVEN, CT

WHEN: Tomorrow (SATURDAY March 28) from 7-10pm

AFTER PARTY?: You bet. At the ivy Lounge with complimentary red bull cocktail (21+)

CAN I THROW DOWN?: You think you can? Go for it. Features provided by Hunter Mountain

IS THERE A PRIZE PURSE?: No, but don't be greedy. All money raised goes to excellent causes and not someones bar tab

WELL, WHAT CAN I WIN?: Prizes in the raffle! Including a snowboard, outerwear and free stuff. Also giving out beanies and tee shirts if you can grab 'em quick enough! And just dance your pants off, 2 DJ's will be there spinning beats.

See you tomorrow!!

US Open '09 Recap

This past week in Stratton, VT was Burton's US Open. A week-long snowboarding event that brings people from both coasts and foreign countries together once a year. It was a good time to see old friends, make new friends and as usual, it was a constant party. RJD2 performed Friday night after the quarter pipe finals and Santogold killed it on Saturday after the half pipe!
On Saturday, March 21 Danny Kass took home his 5th US Open Halfpipe title and Torah Bright earned her third. Sunday held the slopestyle competition, Chas Guldemond (USA) and Kjersti Oestgaard Buaas (NOR) won slope style finals and $20,000 each. Chas Guldemond and Jamie Anderson (USA) are the new Burton Global Open Series Champions, each taking home $100,000. Check out www.burton.com for more information and details!

Here are some pictures from the crazy weekend........


Santogold:

RJD2 + Crowd:

Enclave News!

enclave is now New Haven's exclusive spot to get NIKE SB! that's right!!!
We will start receiving them in next few months so keep an eye out for the hotness.


Also, some new additions here at enclave are;
Altamont Apparel altamontapparel.com
Supra Footwear suprafootwear.com which will be here in the middle of may.
We have the Skytops, Vaiders, and the new TK Society.

Don't forget that we still have lots of great deals on sale items from fall/winter :: boots, bindings, boards, hoodies, tees, etc....


ALSO, enclave was featured in a magazine! Woo!
Check out www.steezminimag.com and ch-ch-check us out!

US Open :: Do not Miss This!

Alright folks, spring riding is here and the end of the season is near... And the biggest snowboarding event of the year is going on this week with the finals this weekend in Stratton, VT. So, call out of work, find a babysitter, returns cans for some dough and find a way to get up to the hill. You do not want to miss world class riding and Olympic athletes competing for the titles. Plus some pretty cool prizes. If you roll up there with 4 or more people in your car, Burton will give you a raffle ticket that could give you (and your carpool peeps) to win 2010 GMP gear. Siiiiiick.

ALSO, RJD2 will be performing Friday night and Santogold will be performing Saturday! BOTH are FREE!Hope to see you there. Enclave will be there in full force and expect pictures to follow next week!

FREE RJD2 Concert
Friday, March 20 at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Sun Bowl base area at Stratton Mountain Resort, Vermont
Get there early to watch US Open quarterpipe finals at 7:00 p.m.
For more information on RJD2, head to: http://www.rjd2site.com/

FREE Santigold Concert
Saturday, March 21 at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Sun Bowl base area at Stratton Mountain Resort, Vermont
Get there early to watch the US Open halfpipe finals at 2:00 p.m.
For more information on Santigold, head to: http://www.myspace.com/santigold

Come get your green!!!

Happy early St. Patty's Day! Tomorrow is the New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade and if you've ever been to one before then you know that this town does it right. But beware, if you aren't wearing the traditional green be prepared to get pinched.... or worse! New Havenites take this seriously. But don't fear, we've got you covered. Stop in and pick up one of the items down below to save yourself some harassment. We've got hoodies, backpacks and if the ladies really want to get crazy we have bikinis and flip flops to show 'em you really know how to get down St. Patrick's style. Have fun tomorrow and be safe!

NEW(er) SPRING 2009 PRODUCT

Another spring update!! New stuff from Sector 9, Volcom, Matix.... Here are some pictures to give you a taste of what we have. So much more is coming in every week so be sure to check our facebook + myspace pages plus this blog!







WOMENS:

Bills for Spills :: Rail Jam

We're inviting you to New Haven's first snowboarding event. It's about time! On Saturday, March 28 at 7pm, head downtown to the courtyard behind Temple bar and grill and the Ivy Lounge (956 Chapel Street). It'll be a night filled with snowboarders, music, giveaways, SNOW, prizes.... Bound to be a good time!

The event, called Bills for Spills, will help hundreds of young athletes—some learning to build self-esteem through sports, others injured extreme athletes who must fight their way back to health. Bills for Spills is a benefit to support the work of HEAL Clothing and The Chill Foundation.

Other sponsors include: Red Bull, ENCLAVE, Academy Print wear, Heal Clothing, Hunter Mountain, DB Studios, The Ivy Lounge.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=58111121764 :: Facebook page event

What is happening to the industry?

I found an article about this new snowboard to hit the market... and it made me laugh, cringe and then wonder who would actually spend an obscene amount of money on this. Ladies and gentlemen, CHANEL has crossed over to our side and entered the snowboard market. Now you can match your designer bag, with your designer moon boots with your designer snowboard.
Ok, so who would actually buy it? No one I know, unless some of my snowboard bum friends have been holding out on me. I doubt the board even performs well, and after doing some research I could not find any reviews on the board, etc. It says it is made out of wood, resin and fiberglass. I hope that they 'forgot' to mention some other ingredients otherwise this board would be an interesting ride. I wonder how many sizes it comes in?
I have a small feeling that whoever does purchase this board is much more concerned with fashion, image and brand-names then actually riding. The most action this board probably sees is the roof rack and the ski rack or wall outside of the lodge/bar.