Author: Warren Currie

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Easy Rider x Nixon Contest

The store ran a contest in conjunction with Nixon Watches last fall.

One lucky customer and one of our staff won a trip to Nixon’s head office in Encinitas, California to build their own custom watch.
We also tied the trip in with the Supercross event in San Diego.

It was a great trip of a lifetime.

Thanks to Nixon for making it all happen.

I’ll let the photos tell the rest of the story.

Nixon's head office - the building was originally an old lumber yard.
Nixon’s head office – the building was originally an old lumber yard.

 

Upon arriving - we headed straight to the beach for some lunch - with a view.
Upon arriving – we headed straight to the beach for some lunch – with a view.

 

We conveniently ran into Nixon co-founder Andy Laats at lunch.
We conveniently ran into Nixon co-founder Andy Laats at lunch.

 

We also met up with the other half of Nixon - co-founder Chad Dinenna for breakfast the next day.
We also met up with the other half of Nixon – co-founder Chad Dinenna for breakfast the next day.

 

Contest winner Marc (left) and shop Staff Griffin - getting their first look and the "parts" that they can make their watches from.
Contest winner Marc (left) and shop Staff Griffin – getting their first look and the “parts” that they can make their watches from.

 

Once the face / case / winder / hands / band were chosen - the watch was assembled.
Once the face / case / winder / hands / band were chosen – the watch was assembled.

 

Another part of the customization was being able to have the case back customer laser engraved.
Another part of the customization was being able to have the case back customer laser engraved.

 

I was also able to make a watch - here is my case back.
I was also able to make a watch – here is my case back.

 

All three finished watches.
All three finished watches.

 

The next day it was over to Coronado for a little beach time.
The next day it was over to Coronado for a little beach time.

 

After the beach - we headed to the Supercross race - and ran into Steve Caballero (who is also big into MX).
After the beach – we headed to the Supercross race – and ran into Steve Caballero (who is also big into MX).

 

Ryan - back in Edmonton - hooked us up with VIP access to the KTM / Troy Lee Designs pit area.
Ryan – back in Edmonton – hooked us up with VIP access to the KTM / Troy Lee Designs pit area.

 

Chad Reed - had to put this one in for Marc!
Chad Reed – had to put this one in for Marc!

 

The winners hanging out at Supercross.
The winners hanging out at Supercross.

 

First corner action!
First corner action!

All in all it was an amazing trip.  Thanks to Nixon / Stance / Troy Lee Designs and our rep – Dirk – for an great time.
Once again proving that it pays to shop at Easy Rider.

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29th Annual Easy Rider Snowboard Cup

Burton Snowboards presents
29th Annual Easy Rider Snowboard Cup.

April 2 & 3, 2016

Panorama, BC

2016 marks the 29th year for the Easy Rider Snowboard Cup.

It is the longest running snowboard contest in Canada and the third longest in North America (only behind the Burton US Open and the Legendary Banked Slalom at Mt. Baker)

It is FUN event designed so the snowboarders of all ages and abilities can take part and have a great time.
The events are a Banked Slalom (one run through the course each day), a fun “Flatland Style Contest” on a fresh groomed run at the base on Saturday afternoon and a Snowskate event on Saturday evening.

The entry fee is the same as it was 29 years ago – $25.00.   This gets you entry into ALL the events during the weekend, an event T-Shirt, discounted lift tickets and accommodations, and entry into the draw prizes on Sunday afternoon.

Early Registration is now open at the store – Cash Only, and you must have a parent sign the waiver if you are under 18.
**Note** – there will be a special draw prize of a snowboard – for Pre Registered competitors.

Schedule of events:

FRIDAY
On Hill Registration – Friday, April 1 – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Great Hall at Panorama.

SATURDAY
Late Registration – Saturday, April 2 – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in the Great Hall at Panorama.
Racer Meeting at Top of Course (Loose Moose run) 10:00 AM
First Run of Banked Slalom – 10 :00 AM – All Day Saturday.
Flatland Style Contest – 4:00 PM at Village base.

SUNDAY
Late Registration – Sunday, April 3 – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in the Great Hall at Panorama.
Second Run of Banked Slalom – 9:30 AM – Last run at 2:00 PM
Awards – 2:30 PM on the deck of the Great Hall.

**Note** – to be eligible eligible for the draw prizes – you must take both runs in the Banked Slalom.

There are discounted accommodations as well as discounted lift tickets for competitors.
Scroll down for accommodations sheet – and make sure you mention the “Easy Rider Snowboard Cup” when you call in for reservations.

 

 

Easy Rider Cup Rates