Friday, October 31, 2008
Brand Spakin New.
Now onto the next! We received some new Analog, Matix and Mishka in. The Mishka stuff is so fresh! New tee's, hats. beanies and a crew neck hoodie. There more then what I've posted in the pictures so make sure you come down and check it all out.
Also, 2009 Burton and Forum snowboards have arrived! Since snow is falling daily up north, it'd be well worth it to come down here and get yourself a kit before you are left behind because you weren't prepared.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Snow.
However, Mount Snow in VT has a lil' jib park set up. You have to hike it and battle with 50+ other shred heads for a box or rail but it's worth it. They have about 2 inches just around the features. Epic.
Stowe has announced their opening day to be November 22nd
Killington, VT: November 14
Bromley, VT: Nov 28
Sugarbush, Stratton and Sunday River in Maine haven't announced any days yet! But I hope they will soon. As long as it's cold enough to make snow and the mountains are receiving snow almost every night it shouldn't be too long of a wait! Northern Vermont received their first winter storm warning this week. Winter's almost here! Make sure you have your board, boots and bindings all lined up. Come down to enclave and check out what we keep getting in! Do the snow dance!
Friday, October 24, 2008
SALE SALE SALE SALE
So come on down to 23 Broadway and check it out. You won't find a deal like this anywhere else on '09 gear!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Burton's Boston Premiere
Autograph Signing:
The actual movie premiere:
The Crazy Line!!:
Having fun with stickers (we put them everywhere):
Ben & Katie from enclave with pro riders Heikki Sorsa and Mikey Rencz and randoms:
People fighting over a free Burton Corona board then ro-sham-bo-ing for it:
Crowd in one of the VIP rooms:
Sunday, October 19, 2008
The Great Pumpkin
Friday, October 17, 2008
Ch-Ch-Check the Fresh!
AND (yes, there is more), tonight is COLLEGE NIGHT! Which means, bring your current student ID with you to enclave and receive 20% off everything in the store. Sorry ladies, it does not include Uggs but don't be sad, there's so much else to choose from I doubt you'll even think twice!
Here are some pictures to spark that interest and get your bum down to enclave. Hope to see you tonight!
Ladies Kicks & outerwear:
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
CoLLege Night.
All YOU have to do is show your current student ID for big savings. enclave is offering 20% off with ID (does not include Uggs) and you can save anywhere from 10% to 50% with our surrounding stores. So come on down, buy some sick stuff and make that dorm room a little more cramped!
Check out www.broadwaydistrict.net for more info! See you Friday!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Libertine Drunk Boot
Rome's website had this to say:
"Should we really accept them as a snowboard or skate company just because they can spend a ton of cash on some of the best, most iconic riders? Does the ability to cut a big check magically turn a pair of figure skates into a pair of snowboard boots?
Should snowboarders lie down and accept it when the mainstream tries to reduce snowboarding to just some other generic form of “athleticism”?
If you think the same logo that’s on that nut-hugger swim suit, golf ball, tennis skirt, jump rope, baseball bat and Rollerblade might as well be on your next pair of snowboard boots, what will snowboarding look like in five or ten years? Will it be influenced in a way that’s true to our history?
Does any of this matter?Does snowboarding even matter?That’s up to you.
Wow. Let us know what you think!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Boo!!
This place isn't necessarily haunted but it holds the grave stones of some of New Haven's founders. The Center Church was built over this colonial cemetery with construction beginning in 1812 and finishing in 1814. Beneath the church contains 137 identified people and over 1,000 unidentified remains. Among them, city founder Theophilus Eaton; Benedict Arnold's first wife, Margaret Arnold; James Pierpont, one of the founders of Yale College; and the grandparents of U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes.
Now on the spookier side... Midnight Mary's grave (at Cemetery Blvd and Congress Ave) is inscripted as, "And they shall pass away at midnight." It is said that if you are standing on her grave site at midnight you will see her or have some sort of ghostly encounter then the next day the individual will pass away. Spooky!
Also, the Union Trust building is said to have many, many hauntings. Including children's laughter, images of skulls appearing in the basement,voices, faces appearing and disappearing, banging on the walls and ceilings... On the corner of Elm and Church, the building was completed in 1928. An old man called 'Old Man Scott' lived on the 12th floor in the penthouse. It is said that he died due to alcohol abuse and it was many days till he was found. According to this spooky website http://www.geocities.com/epacel/The_Haunted_Skyscraper.html, two carpenters in the 80's were working on the 12th floor and Old Man Scott was hovering over one in a threatening manner. The other carpenter saw this and quit the next day.
Have you ever had any ghostly encounters?! Many of the old buildings are said to be occupied by ghosts. That you'll see them in the mirrors or floating down the halls late at night. True? I don't know, you tell us! You can also check out this website for more haunted spots in Connecticut! http://theshadowlands.net/places/connecticut.htm
Thursday, October 9, 2008
It's Always Snowing Somewhere
Go to www.burton.com to get more info. And hopefully we'll see you in Boston on the 18th!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Put your Stunna shades on.
Men's Oakley's range anywhere from $100.00 to $160.00. Some styles we are carrying are the Inmate, Felon, Gas can, Oil Rig, Conduct, Eye patch... You can even get the one's T-Pain is constantly rocking.
We have plenty of styles for women too. Including Ravishing and Ravishing Polarized ($175.00), Eternal ($129.99), Belong, Betray ($215.00), Breathless... They're hot. And the bands on them are cool too and not too loud for those not looking to stand out, just to look good.
And of COURSE, we have Frogskins. Just like the ones Trevor Andrews is constantly wearing. So come down, try some on, check 'em out... I know you'll like them!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Burton's Fall Bash 2oo8
(enclave reppin...yes we told Yale he had the stickers on his back after a lil bit:)
Anyways. After the family day winds down, dinner is served and the Shed Mountain Ale starts to flow...heavily. Most of the families start to leave cause the adults know what craziness comes out of the Fall Bash! After dinner the crowd generally moves down to the barn area which is mostly outside and has the stage, port-o-lets and Shed Ale bar. People start to get rowdy, your rubbing elbows with the riders you wish you could ride like on the DVDs, hang out with Jake in the kitchen, see old friends and make new ones. The whole experience is so awesome and I've been blessed enough to go for the past 3 years. This year Mickey Avalon played with Trevor Andrews aka Trouble opening, last year was Shiny Toy guns and prior to that they've had Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Presidents of the United States, etc...
At the end of the night, everyone stumbles up the hill to the field of cars... it's dark my friends. Finding your car is a challenge and finding your sober driver is even more of a challenge. Then everyone rolls into Burlington for last call downtown... if they can get in! This is just a basic overview. Come down into the shop for the real details that the Internet world shouldn't know about!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Support Local!
Well, what if I don't want a computer telling me what else I need in my kit. Why do I need that extra scarf steeze? Will that honestly improve my riding? Why do I need that Burton tee shirt? Buying your kit for the season should be a personal experience and one that fits exactly to your riding style. How is a computer going to offer me purple and pink snow pants to go with my black men's jacket I was going to buy?
Local shops (aka enclave) are what breathe life into the sport of snowboarding and skating. The people that work in the local shops have developed such a passion for the sport and want to share it with the customers. When you come in for your 1st board, I want to help you find one that will fit to what you want to do, what you like to ride and also give you options on what bindings and boots will work best to give you the ultimate ride. A computer can show you the options but can't explain to you why this will work best for you.
Or you can walk into one of the giant mall stores that sell shred materials and come over over-whelmed and with a kit that doesn't suit you. Cause half the time those kids don't know or don't care. I don't think myself or any of the kids I ride with would be where they were without the support of local shops to help get us into the contests, give us free samples or product, help us with tips on tricks...
Basically this whole rant has one theme, support local. We're here cause we love the sport! And want you to love it too! That's why enclave picked up the best of the best for the upcoming winter.
Friday, October 3, 2008
10 Commandments of Park Riding.
1. Do not lie in the landing of jumps when no one can see you.
Seriously! Unless you are seriously injured, no one finds it funny when you are rolling around, over-exaggerating your bruised bum. Get up and out of the way otherwise you might end up with an injury worse then a bruised body part.
2. Call out your drop ins.
and speaking of...
3. Snaking your fellow snowboarders on a jump is not okay.
It's just lame.
4. Don't teach your kids (or friends) how to ride for the first time on a park run.
Yes, sometimes the park runs are long and generally mellow (minus all of the features) but the mountain also provides you with green trails for this exact reason. Then you complain about the punk snowboarders and our potty mouths, well, don't bring the little ones around the park area. Some people will not respect the little ones.
5. Use your common sense.
You would think this wouldn't be a commandment but surprisingly, people don't use it.
6. Heckling needs to be kept under control.
Remember when you were learning rails and jumps? Falling is a part of the learning process so don't give the rider who is busting his butt trying to learn a new trick or slide a rail for the first time. It just makes you look like a loser with a loudmouth.
7. Respect gets respect.
If you are being a jerk in the lift line and cutting people off left and right you are going to get whats coming to ya. Karma, my friends.
8. Be aware of your surroundings.
While waiting for a jump, a skier snaked in front of me, doing his side to side swish deal and then slows down and pauses at the base of the jump! Then turns and looks up the hill as if to watch the snowboarders tear up the park. Well, buddy, I can't tear up the park if you are chillin' at the base of my jump. Pay attention for your safety and others.
9. Scope out your features
Nothing will ruin your day like flying off of a kicker and not knowing what lies on the other side. Have a point person go first to check out the landing, etc and give you the thumbs up. Landing on a little kid or unsuspecting skier having his lunch on the landing of the jump would not end your day well.
10. The park is not a pick-up-a-boy place.
Go ahead and compliment the cute boy who just stomped a trick, ride with the fellas, hoot and holler but don't go into that orange fence just to bat your eye-lashes and do some sweet carving in between features, trying to get noticed by the guys.
Kingvale Terrain Park:
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Attn: Jibbers, Jumpers, Freestylers
The Stash is a place where a rider can progress their all-mountain skills in a natural environment that involve tree runs, rainbow log jibs, boxes and jumps that are all constructed with wood logs, trees, etc. It is meant to combine the epic-ness of all mountain riding with the fun of park riding. About 12 acres of land will be dedicated to the Stash at Killington, where it will house 34 features.
The Stash is scheduled to open December 19, 2008. So if you haven't already shredded the one in Tahoe because it is way too far away then I suggest you add Killington to your list of things to do this winter! I was lucky enough to live in Tahoe last winter and was able to shred the Stash every day. Powder days were even fun in the Stash! It is an experience you haven't ever had before and once you do, you'll understand why the Stash is such a great idea to add to the world of shredding.
Check out www.thestash.com for pictures and info of the existing stash and stay tuned because the Killington Stash is going to kill it. Yeah East Coast!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Clear Snowboards.
So, this company based out of Tahoe decided to solve this dilemma with a clear snowboard. It is made out of Bayer Makrolon, also used in things as fighter jet canopies and bullet-proof windows. So, just in case there is a shootout on the mountain, you can use your board as a shield. The entire board is made out of this material and you can sharpen your edges if you like just like you would a 'normal' snowboard.
I have no idea how this board rides, considering I've never ridden one. But I hope this blog was insightful and for all of those plagued by the idea of a solid snowboard, this is your ticket to happiness. Check out their website at www.makboard.com for all of the details. They have pictures of riders and videos of the board moving down the hill, so they must be doing something correctly. (I hope some of you found this interesting and maybe were as weirded out as i was by this!) If any of you ride this, please fill me in on the details!
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- Brand Spakin New.
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- SALE SALE SALE SALE
- Burton's Boston Premiere
- The Great Pumpkin
- Ch-Ch-Check the Fresh!
- CoLLege Night.
- Libertine Drunk Boot
- Boo!!
- It's Always Snowing Somewhere
- Put your Stunna shades on.
- Burton's Fall Bash 2oo8
- Support Local!
- 10 Commandments of Park Riding.
- Attn: Jibbers, Jumpers, Freestylers
- Clear Snowboards.
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