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Wille Yli Luoma’s New Heart

Just when I was starting to get tired of the other 519 coffee shops in Portland, Wille Yli Luoma decided to open Heart Roasters on East Burnside. Wille is out to prove, probably inadvertently, that just because you spend years as an influential pro snowboarder, you are not destined to a future of team management, announcing, or photography. Either that or he just really likes coffee. We’ll probably do a deeper expose into the inner workings of Heart in the future, but for now, this is a story about the kick ass opening party on Saturday, October 17. The classy, open space was filled with a DJ and hipsters from…
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Party Time Product Review: Gloves Part 3

Out of all the Party Time Product reviews, the glove reviews have definitely been the lamest. I mean, who really cares if you can eat tacos in gloves? But for the final test of the Drop, Dakine and Bonfire gloves we think we really nailed what matters. We lit them on fire. So now you'll know once and for all if you catch on fire, which gloves will protect you the best. No Party Time Nates were harmed in the filming of this test, however, you should still not actually try this one at home. [media id=34 width=555 height=320]
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Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah

[imagebrowser id=39] In these tough economic times sometimes you have to wonder how the other half lives. Are the rich and powerful forced to eat ramen and work harder for less money like us common folk? I  decided to investigate just that, and got the chance with an invitation to Jake Burton’s Annual Fall Bash Every year the Burton-Carpenter family opens its home to employees, industry-types and regional business people alike, for a blow out like no other. You can expect great food, a big-time band and plenty of recreational opportunities to go around. But in this economy, and with Jake and Donna forgoing a salary, I had to wonder,…
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Gloves part 1

Party Time Nate often wears gloves to keep his hands warm, and for that reason he is highly qualified to put the latest gloves to the test. Here, he checks out the insulation properties and grippiness of 2010 gloves from Drop, Dakine and Bonfire. Test #1: Insulation [media id=28 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Grippiness [media id=29 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Outerwear Part 1

Party Time Nate is a man of discerning taste, and simple snowboarding is not all he requires out of his snowboard soft goods. Over the next month, he will put gear from Bonfire, DAKINE, Drop, Airblaster and Atmosphere (and maybe some other brands) though a series of challenging tests to gauge their overall quality and effectiveness. First up: jackets. What's the street value and dexterity of each garment? Watch the videos to find out. Test #1: Street Value [media id=25 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Dexterity [media id=26 width=555 height=320] Check back Wednesday when Nate put some of the latest glove offerings to the test. Special thanks to Libery Buy-Sell, Kyle…
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How to Suck at Snowboarding (But convince people you don’t)

Snowboarding is not an overly difficult activity, but some people just possess a natural ability to do it better than others. If you are one of those “others,” you’re screwed. As a wise man once said, “Snowboarding is not about having fun. It’s about being good.” Let’s face it, that’s true, and people who tell you otherwise clearly suck. When you are good at snowboarding, not only do you look super cool, but you get more ass, tons of free gear, and needn’t have pesky responsibilities because you are getting so rich thanks to your talent. But since we can’t all do double corks and win the extreme games, there…
Read More

Viewed and Reviewed: Neverland

Absinthe Films All reviews are bullshit. That’s been the theme of my night, but I am going to try my very hardest to include as little bullshit as possible in this review of Absinthe Film’s latest video, Neverland. When I started watching this video, I was sort of afraid they might have blown their load on the first part. Nicholas Mueller riding bottomless pow through the trees might not seem like it could fill a full part, but it did. And it was a part (allow me to date myself here) that rivaled the Mt. Baker section of the classic Volcom video the Garden. It just looked so fun. Add…
Read More

DCP Says YES to Hump Day

Last winter when Burton announced it's 2010 Global Team Roster, a lot of names were conspicuously missing, among them David Carrier Porcheron. While many of the cuts came as a surprise, DCP's absence was especially shocking. It seemed like he'd be a lifer with the brand, his first and only sponsor. But the kind and gentle French Canadian didn't let it get him down and soon reemerged at SIA in a tiny booth behind Nidecker and a company called Yesnowboard. When life hands you lemons, start a snowboard brand, right? YoBeat: What is Yesnowboard about? Who's involved in the company? DCP: Romain de Marchi, JP Solberg and myself are the…
Read More

Hump Day Goes Dancing with Louie

He's no Jsak, but Louie Vito is the latest pro snowboarder to be cast on the mainstream stage of reality TV.  Whether you think it's the greatest or the gayest thing you've ever heard, Louie is one of 16 stars on this season of Dancing with the Stars. For this Hump Day quickie, we figured we might as well use our pull to get the inside scoop as Louie prepares for his big debut September 21st. YoBeat: How did you end up on Dancing with the Stars? LV: They contacted someone I knew asking if they knew anyone that was around my age, snowboarder type of kid, good personality and…
Read More

Wille Yli Luoma’s New Heart

Just when I was starting to get tired of the other 519 coffee shops in Portland, Wille Yli Luoma decided to open Heart Roasters on East Burnside. Wille is out to prove, probably inadvertently, that just because you spend years as an influential pro snowboarder, you are not destined to a future of team management, announcing, or photography. Either that or he just really likes coffee. We’ll probably do a deeper expose into the inner workings of Heart in the future, but for now, this is a story about the kick ass opening party on Saturday, October 17. The classy, open space was filled with a DJ and hipsters from…
Read More

Party Time Product Review: Gloves Part 3

Out of all the Party Time Product reviews, the glove reviews have definitely been the lamest. I mean, who really cares if you can eat tacos in gloves? But for the final test of the Drop, Dakine and Bonfire gloves we think we really nailed what matters. We lit them on fire. So now you'll know once and for all if you catch on fire, which gloves will protect you the best. No Party Time Nates were harmed in the filming of this test, however, you should still not actually try this one at home. [media id=34 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah

[imagebrowser id=39] In these tough economic times sometimes you have to wonder how the other half lives. Are the rich and powerful forced to eat ramen and work harder for less money like us common folk? I  decided to investigate just that, and got the chance with an invitation to Jake Burton’s Annual Fall Bash Every year the Burton-Carpenter family opens its home to employees, industry-types and regional business people alike, for a blow out like no other. You can expect great food, a big-time band and plenty of recreational opportunities to go around. But in this economy, and with Jake and Donna forgoing a salary, I had to wonder,…
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Gloves part 1

Party Time Nate often wears gloves to keep his hands warm, and for that reason he is highly qualified to put the latest gloves to the test. Here, he checks out the insulation properties and grippiness of 2010 gloves from Drop, Dakine and Bonfire. Test #1: Insulation [media id=28 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Grippiness [media id=29 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Outerwear Part 1

Party Time Nate is a man of discerning taste, and simple snowboarding is not all he requires out of his snowboard soft goods. Over the next month, he will put gear from Bonfire, DAKINE, Drop, Airblaster and Atmosphere (and maybe some other brands) though a series of challenging tests to gauge their overall quality and effectiveness. First up: jackets. What's the street value and dexterity of each garment? Watch the videos to find out. Test #1: Street Value [media id=25 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Dexterity [media id=26 width=555 height=320] Check back Wednesday when Nate put some of the latest glove offerings to the test. Special thanks to Libery Buy-Sell, Kyle…
Read More

How to Suck at Snowboarding (But convince people you don’t)

Snowboarding is not an overly difficult activity, but some people just possess a natural ability to do it better than others. If you are one of those “others,” you’re screwed. As a wise man once said, “Snowboarding is not about having fun. It’s about being good.” Let’s face it, that’s true, and people who tell you otherwise clearly suck. When you are good at snowboarding, not only do you look super cool, but you get more ass, tons of free gear, and needn’t have pesky responsibilities because you are getting so rich thanks to your talent. But since we can’t all do double corks and win the extreme games, there…
Read More

Viewed and Reviewed: Neverland

Absinthe Films All reviews are bullshit. That’s been the theme of my night, but I am going to try my very hardest to include as little bullshit as possible in this review of Absinthe Film’s latest video, Neverland. When I started watching this video, I was sort of afraid they might have blown their load on the first part. Nicholas Mueller riding bottomless pow through the trees might not seem like it could fill a full part, but it did. And it was a part (allow me to date myself here) that rivaled the Mt. Baker section of the classic Volcom video the Garden. It just looked so fun. Add…
Read More

DCP Says YES to Hump Day

Last winter when Burton announced it's 2010 Global Team Roster, a lot of names were conspicuously missing, among them David Carrier Porcheron. While many of the cuts came as a surprise, DCP's absence was especially shocking. It seemed like he'd be a lifer with the brand, his first and only sponsor. But the kind and gentle French Canadian didn't let it get him down and soon reemerged at SIA in a tiny booth behind Nidecker and a company called Yesnowboard. When life hands you lemons, start a snowboard brand, right? YoBeat: What is Yesnowboard about? Who's involved in the company? DCP: Romain de Marchi, JP Solberg and myself are the…
Read More

Hump Day Goes Dancing with Louie

He's no Jsak, but Louie Vito is the latest pro snowboarder to be cast on the mainstream stage of reality TV.  Whether you think it's the greatest or the gayest thing you've ever heard, Louie is one of 16 stars on this season of Dancing with the Stars. For this Hump Day quickie, we figured we might as well use our pull to get the inside scoop as Louie prepares for his big debut September 21st. YoBeat: How did you end up on Dancing with the Stars? LV: They contacted someone I knew asking if they knew anyone that was around my age, snowboarder type of kid, good personality and…
Read More

Wille Yli Luoma’s New Heart

Just when I was starting to get tired of the other 519 coffee shops in Portland, Wille Yli Luoma decided to open Heart Roasters on East Burnside. Wille is out to prove, probably inadvertently, that just because you spend years as an influential pro snowboarder, you are not destined to a future of team management, announcing, or photography. Either that or he just really likes coffee. We’ll probably do a deeper expose into the inner workings of Heart in the future, but for now, this is a story about the kick ass opening party on Saturday, October 17. The classy, open space was filled with a DJ and hipsters from…
Read More

Party Time Product Review: Gloves Part 3

Out of all the Party Time Product reviews, the glove reviews have definitely been the lamest. I mean, who really cares if you can eat tacos in gloves? But for the final test of the Drop, Dakine and Bonfire gloves we think we really nailed what matters. We lit them on fire. So now you'll know once and for all if you catch on fire, which gloves will protect you the best. No Party Time Nates were harmed in the filming of this test, however, you should still not actually try this one at home. [media id=34 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah

[imagebrowser id=39] In these tough economic times sometimes you have to wonder how the other half lives. Are the rich and powerful forced to eat ramen and work harder for less money like us common folk? I  decided to investigate just that, and got the chance with an invitation to Jake Burton’s Annual Fall Bash Every year the Burton-Carpenter family opens its home to employees, industry-types and regional business people alike, for a blow out like no other. You can expect great food, a big-time band and plenty of recreational opportunities to go around. But in this economy, and with Jake and Donna forgoing a salary, I had to wonder,…
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Gloves part 1

Party Time Nate often wears gloves to keep his hands warm, and for that reason he is highly qualified to put the latest gloves to the test. Here, he checks out the insulation properties and grippiness of 2010 gloves from Drop, Dakine and Bonfire. Test #1: Insulation [media id=28 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Grippiness [media id=29 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Outerwear Part 1

Party Time Nate is a man of discerning taste, and simple snowboarding is not all he requires out of his snowboard soft goods. Over the next month, he will put gear from Bonfire, DAKINE, Drop, Airblaster and Atmosphere (and maybe some other brands) though a series of challenging tests to gauge their overall quality and effectiveness. First up: jackets. What's the street value and dexterity of each garment? Watch the videos to find out. Test #1: Street Value [media id=25 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Dexterity [media id=26 width=555 height=320] Check back Wednesday when Nate put some of the latest glove offerings to the test. Special thanks to Libery Buy-Sell, Kyle…
Read More

How to Suck at Snowboarding (But convince people you don’t)

Snowboarding is not an overly difficult activity, but some people just possess a natural ability to do it better than others. If you are one of those “others,” you’re screwed. As a wise man once said, “Snowboarding is not about having fun. It’s about being good.” Let’s face it, that’s true, and people who tell you otherwise clearly suck. When you are good at snowboarding, not only do you look super cool, but you get more ass, tons of free gear, and needn’t have pesky responsibilities because you are getting so rich thanks to your talent. But since we can’t all do double corks and win the extreme games, there…
Read More

Viewed and Reviewed: Neverland

Absinthe Films All reviews are bullshit. That’s been the theme of my night, but I am going to try my very hardest to include as little bullshit as possible in this review of Absinthe Film’s latest video, Neverland. When I started watching this video, I was sort of afraid they might have blown their load on the first part. Nicholas Mueller riding bottomless pow through the trees might not seem like it could fill a full part, but it did. And it was a part (allow me to date myself here) that rivaled the Mt. Baker section of the classic Volcom video the Garden. It just looked so fun. Add…
Read More

DCP Says YES to Hump Day

Last winter when Burton announced it's 2010 Global Team Roster, a lot of names were conspicuously missing, among them David Carrier Porcheron. While many of the cuts came as a surprise, DCP's absence was especially shocking. It seemed like he'd be a lifer with the brand, his first and only sponsor. But the kind and gentle French Canadian didn't let it get him down and soon reemerged at SIA in a tiny booth behind Nidecker and a company called Yesnowboard. When life hands you lemons, start a snowboard brand, right? YoBeat: What is Yesnowboard about? Who's involved in the company? DCP: Romain de Marchi, JP Solberg and myself are the…
Read More

Hump Day Goes Dancing with Louie

He's no Jsak, but Louie Vito is the latest pro snowboarder to be cast on the mainstream stage of reality TV.  Whether you think it's the greatest or the gayest thing you've ever heard, Louie is one of 16 stars on this season of Dancing with the Stars. For this Hump Day quickie, we figured we might as well use our pull to get the inside scoop as Louie prepares for his big debut September 21st. YoBeat: How did you end up on Dancing with the Stars? LV: They contacted someone I knew asking if they knew anyone that was around my age, snowboarder type of kid, good personality and…
Read More

Wille Yli Luoma’s New Heart

Just when I was starting to get tired of the other 519 coffee shops in Portland, Wille Yli Luoma decided to open Heart Roasters on East Burnside. Wille is out to prove, probably inadvertently, that just because you spend years as an influential pro snowboarder, you are not destined to a future of team management, announcing, or photography. Either that or he just really likes coffee. We’ll probably do a deeper expose into the inner workings of Heart in the future, but for now, this is a story about the kick ass opening party on Saturday, October 17. The classy, open space was filled with a DJ and hipsters from…
Read More

Party Time Product Review: Gloves Part 3

Out of all the Party Time Product reviews, the glove reviews have definitely been the lamest. I mean, who really cares if you can eat tacos in gloves? But for the final test of the Drop, Dakine and Bonfire gloves we think we really nailed what matters. We lit them on fire. So now you'll know once and for all if you catch on fire, which gloves will protect you the best. No Party Time Nates were harmed in the filming of this test, however, you should still not actually try this one at home. [media id=34 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah

[imagebrowser id=39] In these tough economic times sometimes you have to wonder how the other half lives. Are the rich and powerful forced to eat ramen and work harder for less money like us common folk? I  decided to investigate just that, and got the chance with an invitation to Jake Burton’s Annual Fall Bash Every year the Burton-Carpenter family opens its home to employees, industry-types and regional business people alike, for a blow out like no other. You can expect great food, a big-time band and plenty of recreational opportunities to go around. But in this economy, and with Jake and Donna forgoing a salary, I had to wonder,…
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Gloves part 1

Party Time Nate often wears gloves to keep his hands warm, and for that reason he is highly qualified to put the latest gloves to the test. Here, he checks out the insulation properties and grippiness of 2010 gloves from Drop, Dakine and Bonfire. Test #1: Insulation [media id=28 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Grippiness [media id=29 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Outerwear Part 1

Party Time Nate is a man of discerning taste, and simple snowboarding is not all he requires out of his snowboard soft goods. Over the next month, he will put gear from Bonfire, DAKINE, Drop, Airblaster and Atmosphere (and maybe some other brands) though a series of challenging tests to gauge their overall quality and effectiveness. First up: jackets. What's the street value and dexterity of each garment? Watch the videos to find out. Test #1: Street Value [media id=25 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Dexterity [media id=26 width=555 height=320] Check back Wednesday when Nate put some of the latest glove offerings to the test. Special thanks to Libery Buy-Sell, Kyle…
Read More

How to Suck at Snowboarding (But convince people you don’t)

Snowboarding is not an overly difficult activity, but some people just possess a natural ability to do it better than others. If you are one of those “others,” you’re screwed. As a wise man once said, “Snowboarding is not about having fun. It’s about being good.” Let’s face it, that’s true, and people who tell you otherwise clearly suck. When you are good at snowboarding, not only do you look super cool, but you get more ass, tons of free gear, and needn’t have pesky responsibilities because you are getting so rich thanks to your talent. But since we can’t all do double corks and win the extreme games, there…
Read More

Viewed and Reviewed: Neverland

Absinthe Films All reviews are bullshit. That’s been the theme of my night, but I am going to try my very hardest to include as little bullshit as possible in this review of Absinthe Film’s latest video, Neverland. When I started watching this video, I was sort of afraid they might have blown their load on the first part. Nicholas Mueller riding bottomless pow through the trees might not seem like it could fill a full part, but it did. And it was a part (allow me to date myself here) that rivaled the Mt. Baker section of the classic Volcom video the Garden. It just looked so fun. Add…
Read More

DCP Says YES to Hump Day

Last winter when Burton announced it's 2010 Global Team Roster, a lot of names were conspicuously missing, among them David Carrier Porcheron. While many of the cuts came as a surprise, DCP's absence was especially shocking. It seemed like he'd be a lifer with the brand, his first and only sponsor. But the kind and gentle French Canadian didn't let it get him down and soon reemerged at SIA in a tiny booth behind Nidecker and a company called Yesnowboard. When life hands you lemons, start a snowboard brand, right? YoBeat: What is Yesnowboard about? Who's involved in the company? DCP: Romain de Marchi, JP Solberg and myself are the…
Read More

Hump Day Goes Dancing with Louie

He's no Jsak, but Louie Vito is the latest pro snowboarder to be cast on the mainstream stage of reality TV.  Whether you think it's the greatest or the gayest thing you've ever heard, Louie is one of 16 stars on this season of Dancing with the Stars. For this Hump Day quickie, we figured we might as well use our pull to get the inside scoop as Louie prepares for his big debut September 21st. YoBeat: How did you end up on Dancing with the Stars? LV: They contacted someone I knew asking if they knew anyone that was around my age, snowboarder type of kid, good personality and…
Read More

Wille Yli Luoma’s New Heart

Just when I was starting to get tired of the other 519 coffee shops in Portland, Wille Yli Luoma decided to open Heart Roasters on East Burnside. Wille is out to prove, probably inadvertently, that just because you spend years as an influential pro snowboarder, you are not destined to a future of team management, announcing, or photography. Either that or he just really likes coffee. We’ll probably do a deeper expose into the inner workings of Heart in the future, but for now, this is a story about the kick ass opening party on Saturday, October 17. The classy, open space was filled with a DJ and hipsters from…
Read More

Party Time Product Review: Gloves Part 3

Out of all the Party Time Product reviews, the glove reviews have definitely been the lamest. I mean, who really cares if you can eat tacos in gloves? But for the final test of the Drop, Dakine and Bonfire gloves we think we really nailed what matters. We lit them on fire. So now you'll know once and for all if you catch on fire, which gloves will protect you the best. No Party Time Nates were harmed in the filming of this test, however, you should still not actually try this one at home. [media id=34 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah

[imagebrowser id=39] In these tough economic times sometimes you have to wonder how the other half lives. Are the rich and powerful forced to eat ramen and work harder for less money like us common folk? I  decided to investigate just that, and got the chance with an invitation to Jake Burton’s Annual Fall Bash Every year the Burton-Carpenter family opens its home to employees, industry-types and regional business people alike, for a blow out like no other. You can expect great food, a big-time band and plenty of recreational opportunities to go around. But in this economy, and with Jake and Donna forgoing a salary, I had to wonder,…
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Gloves part 1

Party Time Nate often wears gloves to keep his hands warm, and for that reason he is highly qualified to put the latest gloves to the test. Here, he checks out the insulation properties and grippiness of 2010 gloves from Drop, Dakine and Bonfire. Test #1: Insulation [media id=28 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Grippiness [media id=29 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Outerwear Part 1

Party Time Nate is a man of discerning taste, and simple snowboarding is not all he requires out of his snowboard soft goods. Over the next month, he will put gear from Bonfire, DAKINE, Drop, Airblaster and Atmosphere (and maybe some other brands) though a series of challenging tests to gauge their overall quality and effectiveness. First up: jackets. What's the street value and dexterity of each garment? Watch the videos to find out. Test #1: Street Value [media id=25 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Dexterity [media id=26 width=555 height=320] Check back Wednesday when Nate put some of the latest glove offerings to the test. Special thanks to Libery Buy-Sell, Kyle…
Read More

How to Suck at Snowboarding (But convince people you don’t)

Snowboarding is not an overly difficult activity, but some people just possess a natural ability to do it better than others. If you are one of those “others,” you’re screwed. As a wise man once said, “Snowboarding is not about having fun. It’s about being good.” Let’s face it, that’s true, and people who tell you otherwise clearly suck. When you are good at snowboarding, not only do you look super cool, but you get more ass, tons of free gear, and needn’t have pesky responsibilities because you are getting so rich thanks to your talent. But since we can’t all do double corks and win the extreme games, there…
Read More

Viewed and Reviewed: Neverland

Absinthe Films All reviews are bullshit. That’s been the theme of my night, but I am going to try my very hardest to include as little bullshit as possible in this review of Absinthe Film’s latest video, Neverland. When I started watching this video, I was sort of afraid they might have blown their load on the first part. Nicholas Mueller riding bottomless pow through the trees might not seem like it could fill a full part, but it did. And it was a part (allow me to date myself here) that rivaled the Mt. Baker section of the classic Volcom video the Garden. It just looked so fun. Add…
Read More

DCP Says YES to Hump Day

Last winter when Burton announced it's 2010 Global Team Roster, a lot of names were conspicuously missing, among them David Carrier Porcheron. While many of the cuts came as a surprise, DCP's absence was especially shocking. It seemed like he'd be a lifer with the brand, his first and only sponsor. But the kind and gentle French Canadian didn't let it get him down and soon reemerged at SIA in a tiny booth behind Nidecker and a company called Yesnowboard. When life hands you lemons, start a snowboard brand, right? YoBeat: What is Yesnowboard about? Who's involved in the company? DCP: Romain de Marchi, JP Solberg and myself are the…
Read More

Hump Day Goes Dancing with Louie

He's no Jsak, but Louie Vito is the latest pro snowboarder to be cast on the mainstream stage of reality TV.  Whether you think it's the greatest or the gayest thing you've ever heard, Louie is one of 16 stars on this season of Dancing with the Stars. For this Hump Day quickie, we figured we might as well use our pull to get the inside scoop as Louie prepares for his big debut September 21st. YoBeat: How did you end up on Dancing with the Stars? LV: They contacted someone I knew asking if they knew anyone that was around my age, snowboarder type of kid, good personality and…
Read More

Wille Yli Luoma’s New Heart

Just when I was starting to get tired of the other 519 coffee shops in Portland, Wille Yli Luoma decided to open Heart Roasters on East Burnside. Wille is out to prove, probably inadvertently, that just because you spend years as an influential pro snowboarder, you are not destined to a future of team management, announcing, or photography. Either that or he just really likes coffee. We’ll probably do a deeper expose into the inner workings of Heart in the future, but for now, this is a story about the kick ass opening party on Saturday, October 17. The classy, open space was filled with a DJ and hipsters from…
Read More

Party Time Product Review: Gloves Part 3

Out of all the Party Time Product reviews, the glove reviews have definitely been the lamest. I mean, who really cares if you can eat tacos in gloves? But for the final test of the Drop, Dakine and Bonfire gloves we think we really nailed what matters. We lit them on fire. So now you'll know once and for all if you catch on fire, which gloves will protect you the best. No Party Time Nates were harmed in the filming of this test, however, you should still not actually try this one at home. [media id=34 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah

[imagebrowser id=39] In these tough economic times sometimes you have to wonder how the other half lives. Are the rich and powerful forced to eat ramen and work harder for less money like us common folk? I  decided to investigate just that, and got the chance with an invitation to Jake Burton’s Annual Fall Bash Every year the Burton-Carpenter family opens its home to employees, industry-types and regional business people alike, for a blow out like no other. You can expect great food, a big-time band and plenty of recreational opportunities to go around. But in this economy, and with Jake and Donna forgoing a salary, I had to wonder,…
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Gloves part 1

Party Time Nate often wears gloves to keep his hands warm, and for that reason he is highly qualified to put the latest gloves to the test. Here, he checks out the insulation properties and grippiness of 2010 gloves from Drop, Dakine and Bonfire. Test #1: Insulation [media id=28 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Grippiness [media id=29 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Outerwear Part 1

Party Time Nate is a man of discerning taste, and simple snowboarding is not all he requires out of his snowboard soft goods. Over the next month, he will put gear from Bonfire, DAKINE, Drop, Airblaster and Atmosphere (and maybe some other brands) though a series of challenging tests to gauge their overall quality and effectiveness. First up: jackets. What's the street value and dexterity of each garment? Watch the videos to find out. Test #1: Street Value [media id=25 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Dexterity [media id=26 width=555 height=320] Check back Wednesday when Nate put some of the latest glove offerings to the test. Special thanks to Libery Buy-Sell, Kyle…
Read More

How to Suck at Snowboarding (But convince people you don’t)

Snowboarding is not an overly difficult activity, but some people just possess a natural ability to do it better than others. If you are one of those “others,” you’re screwed. As a wise man once said, “Snowboarding is not about having fun. It’s about being good.” Let’s face it, that’s true, and people who tell you otherwise clearly suck. When you are good at snowboarding, not only do you look super cool, but you get more ass, tons of free gear, and needn’t have pesky responsibilities because you are getting so rich thanks to your talent. But since we can’t all do double corks and win the extreme games, there…
Read More

Viewed and Reviewed: Neverland

Absinthe Films All reviews are bullshit. That’s been the theme of my night, but I am going to try my very hardest to include as little bullshit as possible in this review of Absinthe Film’s latest video, Neverland. When I started watching this video, I was sort of afraid they might have blown their load on the first part. Nicholas Mueller riding bottomless pow through the trees might not seem like it could fill a full part, but it did. And it was a part (allow me to date myself here) that rivaled the Mt. Baker section of the classic Volcom video the Garden. It just looked so fun. Add…
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DCP Says YES to Hump Day

Last winter when Burton announced it's 2010 Global Team Roster, a lot of names were conspicuously missing, among them David Carrier Porcheron. While many of the cuts came as a surprise, DCP's absence was especially shocking. It seemed like he'd be a lifer with the brand, his first and only sponsor. But the kind and gentle French Canadian didn't let it get him down and soon reemerged at SIA in a tiny booth behind Nidecker and a company called Yesnowboard. When life hands you lemons, start a snowboard brand, right? YoBeat: What is Yesnowboard about? Who's involved in the company? DCP: Romain de Marchi, JP Solberg and myself are the…
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Hump Day Goes Dancing with Louie

He's no Jsak, but Louie Vito is the latest pro snowboarder to be cast on the mainstream stage of reality TV.  Whether you think it's the greatest or the gayest thing you've ever heard, Louie is one of 16 stars on this season of Dancing with the Stars. For this Hump Day quickie, we figured we might as well use our pull to get the inside scoop as Louie prepares for his big debut September 21st. YoBeat: How did you end up on Dancing with the Stars? LV: They contacted someone I knew asking if they knew anyone that was around my age, snowboarder type of kid, good personality and…
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Wille Yli Luoma’s New Heart

Just when I was starting to get tired of the other 519 coffee shops in Portland, Wille Yli Luoma decided to open Heart Roasters on East Burnside. Wille is out to prove, probably inadvertently, that just because you spend years as an influential pro snowboarder, you are not destined to a future of team management, announcing, or photography. Either that or he just really likes coffee. We’ll probably do a deeper expose into the inner workings of Heart in the future, but for now, this is a story about the kick ass opening party on Saturday, October 17. The classy, open space was filled with a DJ and hipsters from…
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Party Time Product Review: Gloves Part 3

Out of all the Party Time Product reviews, the glove reviews have definitely been the lamest. I mean, who really cares if you can eat tacos in gloves? But for the final test of the Drop, Dakine and Bonfire gloves we think we really nailed what matters. We lit them on fire. So now you'll know once and for all if you catch on fire, which gloves will protect you the best. No Party Time Nates were harmed in the filming of this test, however, you should still not actually try this one at home. [media id=34 width=555 height=320]
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Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah

[imagebrowser id=39] In these tough economic times sometimes you have to wonder how the other half lives. Are the rich and powerful forced to eat ramen and work harder for less money like us common folk? I  decided to investigate just that, and got the chance with an invitation to Jake Burton’s Annual Fall Bash Every year the Burton-Carpenter family opens its home to employees, industry-types and regional business people alike, for a blow out like no other. You can expect great food, a big-time band and plenty of recreational opportunities to go around. But in this economy, and with Jake and Donna forgoing a salary, I had to wonder,…
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Party Time Product Reviews: Gloves part 1

Party Time Nate often wears gloves to keep his hands warm, and for that reason he is highly qualified to put the latest gloves to the test. Here, he checks out the insulation properties and grippiness of 2010 gloves from Drop, Dakine and Bonfire. Test #1: Insulation [media id=28 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Grippiness [media id=29 width=555 height=320]
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Party Time Product Reviews: Outerwear Part 1

Party Time Nate is a man of discerning taste, and simple snowboarding is not all he requires out of his snowboard soft goods. Over the next month, he will put gear from Bonfire, DAKINE, Drop, Airblaster and Atmosphere (and maybe some other brands) though a series of challenging tests to gauge their overall quality and effectiveness. First up: jackets. What's the street value and dexterity of each garment? Watch the videos to find out. Test #1: Street Value [media id=25 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Dexterity [media id=26 width=555 height=320] Check back Wednesday when Nate put some of the latest glove offerings to the test. Special thanks to Libery Buy-Sell, Kyle…
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How to Suck at Snowboarding (But convince people you don’t)

Snowboarding is not an overly difficult activity, but some people just possess a natural ability to do it better than others. If you are one of those “others,” you’re screwed. As a wise man once said, “Snowboarding is not about having fun. It’s about being good.” Let’s face it, that’s true, and people who tell you otherwise clearly suck. When you are good at snowboarding, not only do you look super cool, but you get more ass, tons of free gear, and needn’t have pesky responsibilities because you are getting so rich thanks to your talent. But since we can’t all do double corks and win the extreme games, there…
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Viewed and Reviewed: Neverland

Absinthe Films All reviews are bullshit. That’s been the theme of my night, but I am going to try my very hardest to include as little bullshit as possible in this review of Absinthe Film’s latest video, Neverland. When I started watching this video, I was sort of afraid they might have blown their load on the first part. Nicholas Mueller riding bottomless pow through the trees might not seem like it could fill a full part, but it did. And it was a part (allow me to date myself here) that rivaled the Mt. Baker section of the classic Volcom video the Garden. It just looked so fun. Add…
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DCP Says YES to Hump Day

Last winter when Burton announced it's 2010 Global Team Roster, a lot of names were conspicuously missing, among them David Carrier Porcheron. While many of the cuts came as a surprise, DCP's absence was especially shocking. It seemed like he'd be a lifer with the brand, his first and only sponsor. But the kind and gentle French Canadian didn't let it get him down and soon reemerged at SIA in a tiny booth behind Nidecker and a company called Yesnowboard. When life hands you lemons, start a snowboard brand, right? YoBeat: What is Yesnowboard about? Who's involved in the company? DCP: Romain de Marchi, JP Solberg and myself are the…
Read More

Hump Day Goes Dancing with Louie

He's no Jsak, but Louie Vito is the latest pro snowboarder to be cast on the mainstream stage of reality TV.  Whether you think it's the greatest or the gayest thing you've ever heard, Louie is one of 16 stars on this season of Dancing with the Stars. For this Hump Day quickie, we figured we might as well use our pull to get the inside scoop as Louie prepares for his big debut September 21st. YoBeat: How did you end up on Dancing with the Stars? LV: They contacted someone I knew asking if they knew anyone that was around my age, snowboarder type of kid, good personality and…
Read More

Wille Yli Luoma’s New Heart

Just when I was starting to get tired of the other 519 coffee shops in Portland, Wille Yli Luoma decided to open Heart Roasters on East Burnside. Wille is out to prove, probably inadvertently, that just because you spend years as an influential pro snowboarder, you are not destined to a future of team management, announcing, or photography. Either that or he just really likes coffee. We’ll probably do a deeper expose into the inner workings of Heart in the future, but for now, this is a story about the kick ass opening party on Saturday, October 17. The classy, open space was filled with a DJ and hipsters from…
Read More

Party Time Product Review: Gloves Part 3

Out of all the Party Time Product reviews, the glove reviews have definitely been the lamest. I mean, who really cares if you can eat tacos in gloves? But for the final test of the Drop, Dakine and Bonfire gloves we think we really nailed what matters. We lit them on fire. So now you'll know once and for all if you catch on fire, which gloves will protect you the best. No Party Time Nates were harmed in the filming of this test, however, you should still not actually try this one at home. [media id=34 width=555 height=320]
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Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah

[imagebrowser id=39] In these tough economic times sometimes you have to wonder how the other half lives. Are the rich and powerful forced to eat ramen and work harder for less money like us common folk? I  decided to investigate just that, and got the chance with an invitation to Jake Burton’s Annual Fall Bash Every year the Burton-Carpenter family opens its home to employees, industry-types and regional business people alike, for a blow out like no other. You can expect great food, a big-time band and plenty of recreational opportunities to go around. But in this economy, and with Jake and Donna forgoing a salary, I had to wonder,…
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Party Time Product Reviews: Gloves part 1

Party Time Nate often wears gloves to keep his hands warm, and for that reason he is highly qualified to put the latest gloves to the test. Here, he checks out the insulation properties and grippiness of 2010 gloves from Drop, Dakine and Bonfire. Test #1: Insulation [media id=28 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Grippiness [media id=29 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Outerwear Part 1

Party Time Nate is a man of discerning taste, and simple snowboarding is not all he requires out of his snowboard soft goods. Over the next month, he will put gear from Bonfire, DAKINE, Drop, Airblaster and Atmosphere (and maybe some other brands) though a series of challenging tests to gauge their overall quality and effectiveness. First up: jackets. What's the street value and dexterity of each garment? Watch the videos to find out. Test #1: Street Value [media id=25 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Dexterity [media id=26 width=555 height=320] Check back Wednesday when Nate put some of the latest glove offerings to the test. Special thanks to Libery Buy-Sell, Kyle…
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How to Suck at Snowboarding (But convince people you don’t)

Snowboarding is not an overly difficult activity, but some people just possess a natural ability to do it better than others. If you are one of those “others,” you’re screwed. As a wise man once said, “Snowboarding is not about having fun. It’s about being good.” Let’s face it, that’s true, and people who tell you otherwise clearly suck. When you are good at snowboarding, not only do you look super cool, but you get more ass, tons of free gear, and needn’t have pesky responsibilities because you are getting so rich thanks to your talent. But since we can’t all do double corks and win the extreme games, there…
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Viewed and Reviewed: Neverland

Absinthe Films All reviews are bullshit. That’s been the theme of my night, but I am going to try my very hardest to include as little bullshit as possible in this review of Absinthe Film’s latest video, Neverland. When I started watching this video, I was sort of afraid they might have blown their load on the first part. Nicholas Mueller riding bottomless pow through the trees might not seem like it could fill a full part, but it did. And it was a part (allow me to date myself here) that rivaled the Mt. Baker section of the classic Volcom video the Garden. It just looked so fun. Add…
Read More

DCP Says YES to Hump Day

Last winter when Burton announced it's 2010 Global Team Roster, a lot of names were conspicuously missing, among them David Carrier Porcheron. While many of the cuts came as a surprise, DCP's absence was especially shocking. It seemed like he'd be a lifer with the brand, his first and only sponsor. But the kind and gentle French Canadian didn't let it get him down and soon reemerged at SIA in a tiny booth behind Nidecker and a company called Yesnowboard. When life hands you lemons, start a snowboard brand, right? YoBeat: What is Yesnowboard about? Who's involved in the company? DCP: Romain de Marchi, JP Solberg and myself are the…
Read More

Hump Day Goes Dancing with Louie

He's no Jsak, but Louie Vito is the latest pro snowboarder to be cast on the mainstream stage of reality TV.  Whether you think it's the greatest or the gayest thing you've ever heard, Louie is one of 16 stars on this season of Dancing with the Stars. For this Hump Day quickie, we figured we might as well use our pull to get the inside scoop as Louie prepares for his big debut September 21st. YoBeat: How did you end up on Dancing with the Stars? LV: They contacted someone I knew asking if they knew anyone that was around my age, snowboarder type of kid, good personality and…
Read More

Wille Yli Luoma’s New Heart

Just when I was starting to get tired of the other 519 coffee shops in Portland, Wille Yli Luoma decided to open Heart Roasters on East Burnside. Wille is out to prove, probably inadvertently, that just because you spend years as an influential pro snowboarder, you are not destined to a future of team management, announcing, or photography. Either that or he just really likes coffee. We’ll probably do a deeper expose into the inner workings of Heart in the future, but for now, this is a story about the kick ass opening party on Saturday, October 17. The classy, open space was filled with a DJ and hipsters from…
Read More

Party Time Product Review: Gloves Part 3

Out of all the Party Time Product reviews, the glove reviews have definitely been the lamest. I mean, who really cares if you can eat tacos in gloves? But for the final test of the Drop, Dakine and Bonfire gloves we think we really nailed what matters. We lit them on fire. So now you'll know once and for all if you catch on fire, which gloves will protect you the best. No Party Time Nates were harmed in the filming of this test, however, you should still not actually try this one at home. [media id=34 width=555 height=320]
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Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah

[imagebrowser id=39] In these tough economic times sometimes you have to wonder how the other half lives. Are the rich and powerful forced to eat ramen and work harder for less money like us common folk? I  decided to investigate just that, and got the chance with an invitation to Jake Burton’s Annual Fall Bash Every year the Burton-Carpenter family opens its home to employees, industry-types and regional business people alike, for a blow out like no other. You can expect great food, a big-time band and plenty of recreational opportunities to go around. But in this economy, and with Jake and Donna forgoing a salary, I had to wonder,…
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Gloves part 1

Party Time Nate often wears gloves to keep his hands warm, and for that reason he is highly qualified to put the latest gloves to the test. Here, he checks out the insulation properties and grippiness of 2010 gloves from Drop, Dakine and Bonfire. Test #1: Insulation [media id=28 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Grippiness [media id=29 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Outerwear Part 1

Party Time Nate is a man of discerning taste, and simple snowboarding is not all he requires out of his snowboard soft goods. Over the next month, he will put gear from Bonfire, DAKINE, Drop, Airblaster and Atmosphere (and maybe some other brands) though a series of challenging tests to gauge their overall quality and effectiveness. First up: jackets. What's the street value and dexterity of each garment? Watch the videos to find out. Test #1: Street Value [media id=25 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Dexterity [media id=26 width=555 height=320] Check back Wednesday when Nate put some of the latest glove offerings to the test. Special thanks to Libery Buy-Sell, Kyle…
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How to Suck at Snowboarding (But convince people you don’t)

Snowboarding is not an overly difficult activity, but some people just possess a natural ability to do it better than others. If you are one of those “others,” you’re screwed. As a wise man once said, “Snowboarding is not about having fun. It’s about being good.” Let’s face it, that’s true, and people who tell you otherwise clearly suck. When you are good at snowboarding, not only do you look super cool, but you get more ass, tons of free gear, and needn’t have pesky responsibilities because you are getting so rich thanks to your talent. But since we can’t all do double corks and win the extreme games, there…
Read More

Viewed and Reviewed: Neverland

Absinthe Films All reviews are bullshit. That’s been the theme of my night, but I am going to try my very hardest to include as little bullshit as possible in this review of Absinthe Film’s latest video, Neverland. When I started watching this video, I was sort of afraid they might have blown their load on the first part. Nicholas Mueller riding bottomless pow through the trees might not seem like it could fill a full part, but it did. And it was a part (allow me to date myself here) that rivaled the Mt. Baker section of the classic Volcom video the Garden. It just looked so fun. Add…
Read More

DCP Says YES to Hump Day

Last winter when Burton announced it's 2010 Global Team Roster, a lot of names were conspicuously missing, among them David Carrier Porcheron. While many of the cuts came as a surprise, DCP's absence was especially shocking. It seemed like he'd be a lifer with the brand, his first and only sponsor. But the kind and gentle French Canadian didn't let it get him down and soon reemerged at SIA in a tiny booth behind Nidecker and a company called Yesnowboard. When life hands you lemons, start a snowboard brand, right? YoBeat: What is Yesnowboard about? Who's involved in the company? DCP: Romain de Marchi, JP Solberg and myself are the…
Read More

Hump Day Goes Dancing with Louie

He's no Jsak, but Louie Vito is the latest pro snowboarder to be cast on the mainstream stage of reality TV.  Whether you think it's the greatest or the gayest thing you've ever heard, Louie is one of 16 stars on this season of Dancing with the Stars. For this Hump Day quickie, we figured we might as well use our pull to get the inside scoop as Louie prepares for his big debut September 21st. YoBeat: How did you end up on Dancing with the Stars? LV: They contacted someone I knew asking if they knew anyone that was around my age, snowboarder type of kid, good personality and…
Read More

Wille Yli Luoma’s New Heart

Just when I was starting to get tired of the other 519 coffee shops in Portland, Wille Yli Luoma decided to open Heart Roasters on East Burnside. Wille is out to prove, probably inadvertently, that just because you spend years as an influential pro snowboarder, you are not destined to a future of team management, announcing, or photography. Either that or he just really likes coffee. We’ll probably do a deeper expose into the inner workings of Heart in the future, but for now, this is a story about the kick ass opening party on Saturday, October 17. The classy, open space was filled with a DJ and hipsters from…
Read More

Party Time Product Review: Gloves Part 3

Out of all the Party Time Product reviews, the glove reviews have definitely been the lamest. I mean, who really cares if you can eat tacos in gloves? But for the final test of the Drop, Dakine and Bonfire gloves we think we really nailed what matters. We lit them on fire. So now you'll know once and for all if you catch on fire, which gloves will protect you the best. No Party Time Nates were harmed in the filming of this test, however, you should still not actually try this one at home. [media id=34 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah

[imagebrowser id=39] In these tough economic times sometimes you have to wonder how the other half lives. Are the rich and powerful forced to eat ramen and work harder for less money like us common folk? I  decided to investigate just that, and got the chance with an invitation to Jake Burton’s Annual Fall Bash Every year the Burton-Carpenter family opens its home to employees, industry-types and regional business people alike, for a blow out like no other. You can expect great food, a big-time band and plenty of recreational opportunities to go around. But in this economy, and with Jake and Donna forgoing a salary, I had to wonder,…
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Gloves part 1

Party Time Nate often wears gloves to keep his hands warm, and for that reason he is highly qualified to put the latest gloves to the test. Here, he checks out the insulation properties and grippiness of 2010 gloves from Drop, Dakine and Bonfire. Test #1: Insulation [media id=28 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Grippiness [media id=29 width=555 height=320]
Read More

Party Time Product Reviews: Outerwear Part 1

Party Time Nate is a man of discerning taste, and simple snowboarding is not all he requires out of his snowboard soft goods. Over the next month, he will put gear from Bonfire, DAKINE, Drop, Airblaster and Atmosphere (and maybe some other brands) though a series of challenging tests to gauge their overall quality and effectiveness. First up: jackets. What's the street value and dexterity of each garment? Watch the videos to find out. Test #1: Street Value [media id=25 width=555 height=320] Test #2: Dexterity [media id=26 width=555 height=320] Check back Wednesday when Nate put some of the latest glove offerings to the test. Special thanks to Libery Buy-Sell, Kyle…
Read More

How to Suck at Snowboarding (But convince people you don’t)

Snowboarding is not an overly difficult activity, but some people just possess a natural ability to do it better than others. If you are one of those “others,” you’re screwed. As a wise man once said, “Snowboarding is not about having fun. It’s about being good.” Let’s face it, that’s true, and people who tell you otherwise clearly suck. When you are good at snowboarding, not only do you look super cool, but you get more ass, tons of free gear, and needn’t have pesky responsibilities because you are getting so rich thanks to your talent. But since we can’t all do double corks and win the extreme games, there…
Read More

Viewed and Reviewed: Neverland

Absinthe Films All reviews are bullshit. That’s been the theme of my night, but I am going to try my very hardest to include as little bullshit as possible in this review of Absinthe Film’s latest video, Neverland. When I started watching this video, I was sort of afraid they might have blown their load on the first part. Nicholas Mueller riding bottomless pow through the trees might not seem like it could fill a full part, but it did. And it was a part (allow me to date myself here) that rivaled the Mt. Baker section of the classic Volcom video the Garden. It just looked so fun. Add…
Read More

DCP Says YES to Hump Day

Last winter when Burton announced it's 2010 Global Team Roster, a lot of names were conspicuously missing, among them David Carrier Porcheron. While many of the cuts came as a surprise, DCP's absence was especially shocking. It seemed like he'd be a lifer with the brand, his first and only sponsor. But the kind and gentle French Canadian didn't let it get him down and soon reemerged at SIA in a tiny booth behind Nidecker and a company called Yesnowboard. When life hands you lemons, start a snowboard brand, right? YoBeat: What is Yesnowboard about? Who's involved in the company? DCP: Romain de Marchi, JP Solberg and myself are the…
Read More

Hump Day Goes Dancing with Louie

He's no Jsak, but Louie Vito is the latest pro snowboarder to be cast on the mainstream stage of reality TV.  Whether you think it's the greatest or the gayest thing you've ever heard, Louie is one of 16 stars on this season of Dancing with the Stars. For this Hump Day quickie, we figured we might as well use our pull to get the inside scoop as Louie prepares for his big debut September 21st. YoBeat: How did you end up on Dancing with the Stars? LV: They contacted someone I knew asking if they knew anyone that was around my age, snowboarder type of kid, good personality and…
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