5.2.12 4:03 PM
GNU’s Forest Bailey, Blake Paul, Max Warbington and Matt Edgers all killed it at Rhythm N Bruise last weekend at White Pass in WA… also check out the story and pics from George Crosland up at TWsnow>>
2.14.12 5:54 PM
The 2012 Legendary Banked Slalom went off again for the 27th year in a row! The GNU team showed up and kicked some ass on the course bringing home at least 4 duct tape trophies! Thanks to the Howats, all of the LBS crew, racers and spectators.
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“This year’s course was a little rough, but I’m pretty sure I’ve seen worse at the LBS! There was a little of everything from top to bottom… from blue ice to sloppy slush, and it was snowing by the time we took our final runs. I felt pretty lucky to make it down without getting chewed up by any of those turns, and it was nice to finally get some more duct tape, it’s been a while.”-Barrett Christy
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Gnu Team Results:
Women’s Pro Masters:
1st Place! Barrett Christy (1.39.43)
Men’s Pro:
3rd Place! Temple Cummins (1.26.27)
Women’s Pro:
3rd Place! Maria Debari (1.37.93)
Men’s Younger Ams:
2nd Place! Gus Warbington (1.35.15)
1.28.12 9:49 AM
Gnu rider Forest Bailey wins gold in Snowboard Street at his first ever Winter X Games appearance. Forest absolutely pickled the rail set up with a standout 270 to frontside on the metal cargo container into the concrete Jersey barrier and a set of handrails and ledges riding his very own Gnu Psychedelic Park Pickle.
He showed up to Aspen just one hour before Thursday’s elimination round fresh off two weeks of riding powder at Mt. Baker. The Vermonter’s skate influenced take on snowboarding is decidedly un-kosher. He rides hard, wins contests (even X Games!), wears sweaters, is salty and has achieved supreme balance through asymmetry. Congrats Forest!!
“I can’t believe this,” said an overwhelmed Bailey. “I never thought I would come to X Games let alone win a medal. X Games 2012 was sick; the setup was awesome and the crowd was awesome.”
Bailey’s total score of 88 was five points better than Minnesota’s Ryan Paul, who finished with 83 points and the silver. Truckee, California’s Nick Visconti’s score of 76 earned him the bronze.
12.6.11 3:05 PM
Forest Bailey has two covers out right now check out this one in Snowboarder’s Minor Threat issue!
12.1.11 3:37 PM
Check out the latest cover of Onboard Mag featuring Forest Bailey!
“I took this photo of Forest Bailey, who I had just met a few days prior while here in Aspen, Colorado filming for Givin Vids ‘One’ last November. I’m most def a Forest fan. Not just because of his riding skills but more a fan of his character. While sessioning another spot we found this rail-to-roof drop on a hotel property and quickly got to the set up. It was dumping this day so we had plenty of snow to work with. As we were finalizing speed bumps a property management plow came through and shut down the black op. No worries: if you don’t succeed, try again, right? Another attempt in the afternoon and we were busted yet again. Arggh! Later that night while talking about kicking adversity in the mouth we decided to get that rail first thing in the morning. We awoke to cold bluebird conditions and Jedi’d this shot of smooth tittied back tail. Coincidentally, the guy who lived in this apartment (the door that opens bottom left in this shot) came out and was stoked on the sesh.” – Zach Hooper
11.23.11 10:01 AM
Forest Bailey talks snowboarding: Why he loves the sport, his inspiration and how he plans to progress as an athlete.
10.25.11 10:31 AM
Banana beats Camber! Forest Bailey out ollies all comers in Snowboarder magazines America’s Next Top Pro Model high ollie contest on his Park Pickle with Banana technology. Banana technology, there is a little camber at each end. Want big pop go small banana, its our weird little secret!
10.3.11 8:15 AM
Downtown Throwdown is back! Noon October 8th Seattle Washington, Occidental Park. Last year’s champ Ryan Paul and at least this many photogs and filmers will be on hand to experience the mayhem and the glory as $10,000 is awarded. It’s not “total coverage” unless your there too!
Confirmed DTTD/SEA Rider List:
1. Ryan Paul (2010 DTTD/SEA winner)
2. Nick Visconti (2009 DTTD/SEA winner)
3. Jess Kimura
4. Ted Borland
5. Dylan Thompson
6. Sean Black
7. Forest Bailey
8. Austen Sweetin
9. Dylan Alito
10. Bradon Hobush
11. Jonah Owen
12. Yale Cousino
13. Nial Romanek
14. Niko Cioffi
15. Derrek Lever
16. Andrew Brewer
17. Gus Engle
18. Ivan Marcinko
19. Brandon Hammid
20. Nick Poohachoff
21. Scott Stevens
22. Kevin Hanson (The Feeders!/Clackamas qualifier)
23. Stefan Krumm (The Feeders!/Spokane qualifer)
Guest Judges:
1. Sean Genovese
2. LNP
3. Zac Marben
4. Bode Merrill
5. Johnny Lazz
6. Darrell Mathes
Emcees:
1. Jesse Burtner
2. Preson Strout
Plus:
- Live Art by Lib Tech’s Quincy Quigg
- DJ Matty Mo
- Nourishment by Cobra Dogs
- Arnette Afterparty with live music by Scott Sullivan
- Huge product raffle to benefit tSB (the Service Board)
9.20.11 9:16 AM
The debate is settled. Banana ollies higher than camber! Forest Bailey wins the High Ollie Contest at Mt. Hood with his New Pickle Banana Pro Model.