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Last weekend over in Europe we went on a mission down to the huge ice block of Der Dachstein Glacier where the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam 2008 was going down.  Der Dachstein Glacier was a nice solid chunk of ice with a rad park shaped into it that made perfect for a nice minishred. 

MAX LOOS

On our way there we picked up O-Matic Snowboards teamrider Thomas Schwarz (Germany) and photographer Said Burg.

THOMAS SCHWARZ

Other teampeeps like Max Loos (Germany), Maya Gehrmann (Germany), and Robert Wallner (Austria) had already adventured there a few days before us.

During the qualification of the 4-star TTR event, Robert cracked his rib and had his only highlight saturday night when he had some cups, slept in a car of somebody he doesn’t know, with no permission, nor did they unlock it for him…

The Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam 08 ended with a sensational super-final. Blue skies, awesome vibes, happy faces all around and more than 2000 people visiting the Atomic Superpark Dachstein to cheer for the 18 starters of the super-final.  The riding-level was incredibly high and the riders showed some of the most technical tricks as expected.  Go to the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam website to check a video of all the excitement.. 

Friday night we threw down a video premiere of Airblaster’s “August” movie in the mansion of Pleasure Mag.  ”August” is a new movie that everyone should check out!

In the end it was a really fun trip and great after parties that some peeps the following days weren’t able to function properly.

MAYA GEHRMANN

All pics by Said Burg

Hampus Mosesson and the rest of his family over at Actionhorse along with Omatic Snowboards, Quicksilver, Skullcandy, Transition, & Method.tv just released their new movie “PONY TALE” for free download!!! You can download the movie on their website in HD as well as for your iPod…  Now CLICK HERE and you will be on your way to one of the seasons best snowboard films!!

Pony Tale will premiere with That´s It That´s All at the following places, after parties TBA:

Oct 31 - London, United Kingdom / Village Underground / 20.00

Nov 1 - Antwerpen, Belgium / Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles / Party @ Barrio Club / 20.00

Nov 2 - Paris, France / Théatre du Temple / Party @ La Favela Chic / 20.00

Nov 4 - Lausanne, Switzerland / D Club / 21.00

Nov 6 - Milano, Italy / Cinema Apollo / Party @ Lime Light / 20.30

Nov 7 - Wien, Austria / Planetarium / 19.00

Nov 7 - Reykjavik, Iceland / Laugarásbíó / 18.00 / Free

Nov 8 - Munich, Germany / Forum der Technik / 20.30

Nov 8 - Akureyri, Iceland / Borgarbíó / 18.00 / Free

Nov 10 - Prague, Czech Republic / Retro Music Hall / 20.00

Nov 11 - Warsaw, Poland / Multikino Zlot tarasy / 20.00

Nov 12 - Barcelona, Spain / City Hall / 20.30

Nov 14 - Stockholm, Sweden / Park Cinema / Party @ Grodan / 20.00

Nov 15 - Oslo, Norway / Vila Kino / Party @ Cosmo / 20.00

Nov 17 - Moscow, Russia / Psuhkinski cinema

OMatic Co-Founder, Uber Pro and all around nice guy Todd Richards went out to visit and show some support to our East Coast Shops who are holding it down for the O!

Pinnacle Sports in Reading PA was stop 1. The folks at the shop were super stoked to have Todd come by and sign copies of his book (P3: Pipes, Parks, and Powder), some boards, and other goodies for the “Snow Out Cancer” benefit they raise money for each year. It’s all about giving back; thanks guys!

As we drove further into PA we made a startling discovery. The entire state is completely covered in Sheetz!  Sheetz is a family owned convenience store chain based in Pennsylvania.  Believe me my friends, with Todd stuck in a car driving the barrage of Sheetz jokes never ceased.

 “Nothing like a steaming cup of Sheetz to start your day!”

Next stop was the Scranton Branch. The Ski Corner to be precise. One of the most legit shops in the East; and one of our biggest  supporters since day one. Thanks guys!

This was also where we met the infamous Shaun White stalker. Todd was a super nice guy to call up Senor Tomato and let her leave him quite the unsettling message on his phone. Oops.

The 3^rd and final stop was at The Ski Company in Rochester, NY. Their huge dome sale event was quite impressive to say the least. Todd sold some boards, signed some autographs and helped make the event a great success.

We just want to say a giant thanks to all our retailers out there in the East for holding it down. We’re stoked to know how well Omatic is supported on the right coast!