We often get asked to decipher the code of different snowboard companies at the shop and Mervin Manufacturing's board technology and key terminology is no exception.  We have been thankful to be involved with these amazing brands and want to share the good word.  So we are going to take this opportunity to enlighten the masses in our own words (and theirs) to shed some light on an often confusing concept. Camber Profiles: The bend of the snowboard. - Original Banana (BTX): Flat to mild camber directly under your feet with a reverse camber profile overall from contact point to...

Know what you get when you cross the most classic and iconic Vans Skateshoes from the past with the cutting edge materials and technology of today?  You get the Vans Pro Skate Skateshoe line!  Reengineering success from the past to meet the demands and potential of today is what Vans Pro Skate is all about. Here's a quick run-down on Vans key terminology for the upgrades on Pro Skate footwear: DURACAP: An added rubber reinforcement layer in high-wear areas. RAPIDWELD: An advanced stitchless upper panel weld that replaces the need for stitching by fusing panels together between layers using heat....

Spring time in New England is an amazing season for multiple reasons.  We typically get a ton of snow in March and even April which makes for a few of the best months of Maine Snowboarding.   Also, this is when snowboard gear starts going on sale making for the best selection of discounted product.  Spring is also when all of our Skateboard product starts hitting the floor.   SALE SNOWBOARDS SALE SNOWBOARD BINDINGS SALE SNOWBOARD BOOTS SKATE SHOES rolling through the door weekly We've been spending many days the last few weeks at Sugarloaf and the snow is SO...

One of our favorite events of the season is fast approaching.  The 7th annual Sugarloaf Banked Slalom will be held on March 11 & 12.  This is a snowboard only event and typically brings 225 snowboarders together with the same goals in mind.  Have a blast hanging out and ride as fast as possible. One of the great things about the Sugarloaf Banked Slalom is that all levels of riders participate in the event every year ranging in age from 5-65.  The course changes every year but is always amazing.  Maine's own Olympian Seth Wescott is one of the course...

We're very excited to have one of each of the all new Burton Kilroy Custom and Burton Kilroy Process that will be introduced in next years line up for 2018.  Burton Released a few of these snowboards to limited snowboard shops to help build awareness of the new project.  Stay tuned on more from this.  We have one 154 in the Burton Kilroy Custom and one Burton Kilroy Process 152.  They are both cambered snowboards with a killer fun shape. Thanks for checking them out.  If you're interested in purchasing the Burton Kilroy Custom or the Burton Kilroy Process you...