2010-02-28 In Travel News...
Josh Oakes just recently returned from a trip to Michigan to skate with Icon's newest addition to the team, Neil Berg. Rumor has it that some pretty gnarly tricks were done. Matt recently returned from a trip to Vermont, with this to show for it. Don't worry, some intentional tricks were done too.
Camera's in the repair shop at the moment, so capturing is at a standstill. Good news is we've got a solid Janebuary Edit coming in the next few weeks. Keep an eye out!
2010-02-22 Welcome to the Team
Quite a few sick things went down in Wisconsin. Watching Neil Berg ride was certainly one of them. I had heard his name before, but I know most names in our close-knit snowskating community. Long story short, the dude rips, asked him if he'd be down to ride for Icon and he was all about it. Keep an eye out for him, and Neil, welcome to the team.
2010-02-19 Icon Classic 2010
Visit the Icon Classic page to learn more about where to go, what's going down, and who will be there. Plus, take a look at last year's Classic. This year there's giong to be plenty to do and even more to see. Take a look and discuss in our forum.
2010-02-15 2010 Sale
It's that time of year. Snow, and boards for you to skate in plentiful amounts. Want to know the best part? We're selling them super cheap. Now you can get the most impressive board in snowskating starting at a base price of just $119.99! That price includes Xtremetgrip™. Want a more skate-like feel? Add some TrueConcave© for just $15. That's over $30 off! There's plenty of season left, and our snowskates are shipping immediately. Get them while you still can!
2010-02-13 Midwest One-Two
With Icon's Josh Oakes, Matt Plays, and the rest of the sick riders in attendance, the 2010 Midwest Open was sure to be an amazing event. Such was the case, bringing in quite a few contestants and spectators alike. Look for footage in the coming weeks, and a more decent write up in the days to come. For now, here are the results of the Expert division:
- Josh Oakes
- Matt Plays
- Phil Smage
Thanks to Phil Smage and all the sponsors of the event. Keep an eye out for more about the Midwest Open and perhaps some team news soon to come.
2010-02-06 5-0's & February
These months travel by a bit too fast for my liking. January has come and gone, now we're cruisin' through February. Good news is, Matt, Steve, and Josh Oakes will be heading out to the Midwest Open of Snowskating in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Keep an eye out for updates on our update feed.
Next up for February we've got a new trick tip, back 5-0's. Check it out, learn a new trick, and hear Matt's goofy, temporarily acquired accent. That's what you get for spending a week with a Wisconsinite and a Canadian. Eh?
2010-01-25 GSSD Video Contest Winners
Thanks for the great response in Go Snowskating Day Videos. It was evident that there were quite a few fun-filled days going on last weekend. We're stoked you guys had fun with that list. Anyway, without further ado, the winners of the contest are Jake Algren, Alex Sterling, and Erin Miller. These guys were not only able to make a solid standalone edit, but they were able to complete ten out of ten tasks along the way. Check it out here. Congratulations guys!
2010-01-17 Go Snowskating Day Wrap Up
Well as many of you have already observed, the first Go Snowskating Day was a complete success. I'd like to thank everyone who participated, it certainly was a fun day. The session at the Icon Snowskates park went swimmingly. We even have a nice edit to show for it. Between myself and the all guys that stopped in, we were able to complete every task on the Go Snowskating Day list. Check it out.
While we won't be in the running for the contest, you can still find out where to submit here. Solid edits are already filling up my inbox! Keep them coming, and be on the lookout for more Go Snowskating Day media in the very near future.
2010-01-15 Go Snowskating Day Video Contest
The ever so creative folks at Icon have come up with yet another video contest. This time, it'll take just one day, and there will be quite a bit of fun to be had. Head on over to our Online Contests page to learn more. Have a Happy Go Snowskating Day!
2010-01-13 GSSD Changes
Despite our wish to have a low-key get together, the town of Hudson considered Go Snowskating Day an organized event. As an organized event, we'd need to go through quite a bit of legal formalities. Instead, we're inviting everyone to the Icon Snowskates park in Uxbridge, MA.
Same time, just different place. The address is:
115 South Main Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569
2010-01-11 Image Method, Team Trip, & Go Snowskating Day
Josh Oakes made the homepage of snowskate media's newest website, Image Method. Run by snowskate veteran Nick Ahrens, Image Method will surely be a great source for the sickest snowskate content.
The Icon Team Trip is going extremely well. Hope you're all following us via our update feed. We've skated some really sick spots, and we have plenty more planned. Look for more content in the very near future.
If you can't make it to Hudson, be sure to organize your own local event, or even have a session with a couple friends. The whole point of the day is to get out there and snowskate - it's as easy as that.
2010-01-05 New Content & Team Trip 2010
Icon Snowskates is proud to announce their 2010 Team Trip. Kaylan Wiebe and Josh Oakes arrive in Boston today to kick off the first day of our trip. Keep an eye out for updates and find out what the team is up to on our update feed to the left.
Also, we've added a new video demonstrating how to wax your snowskate. The perfect way to keep your board riding like new. Check it out here.
2010-01-02 Matt Plays Morning Edit
Woke up this morning with some extra motivation, so I went outside and had a little session. Documented it for you guys too. It was a fun way to start my morning and I hope you guys enjoy it.
2009-12-31 December Edit & Happy New Year
Hope you all had a sick holiday, here's to another one tonight! In light of the ending of December, Icon gives you a solid three minute Monthlies Edit. Check out the edit in the media section, and have a great night guys!
Be sure to head to the store to pick up anything that might have been missed this holiday season. Perhaps an Icon 2010 Winter Survival Kit? Find that, and more in the store.
2009-12-18 Domestic Shipping by the 24th
Get your Icon Snowskate just in time for the holidays. For this weekend only, get your Icon on or before December 24, 2009. Simply select the standard shipping option, and we'll take care of the rest. Applies to domestic orders only.
Snowskates are shipping immediately, and we have plenty of rush delivery options available for any last minute shoppers! Start shopping here!
2009-12-06 November Edit
The season has officially started. Matt Plays, Josh Oakes, and Jared Plays kill it on the new Icon's for the November Edit. Jared and Matt skate the Icon setups in Massachusetts, while Josh Oakes takes us to the Colorado streets and mountains. Check it out guys.
Most of the team has natural snow now, so look out for a really sick December edit, and we're looking forward to start filming for our next video. We'll let you know when we start getting clips!
2009-12-04 Survival Kit & LTDU DVD's
Icon has made it easy for you to get ready this season. The new Icon 2010 Winter Survival Kit comes with a 2010 Snowskate, hoodie, tee, wax, poster, stencils, dvd, and stickers all for 15% off of what you'd pay if purchased separately! There's no better way to start off the season, whether your on the snow, or off, this kit will keep you stoked.
2009-11-29 LTDU Live Premiere
Last night's premiere of LTDU went extremely well. With over 50 attendees, the film got people really stoked and introduced a lot of new people to the sport. Everyone was pumped on the boards and apparel - people waited in line for purchases! Look for a more lengthy writeup in the coming days.
Thanks for all who attended, The Haywagon Restaurant for hosting the event, and everyone who contributed to the video.
2009-11-27 Project Seed Winners
Well guys, we've wrapped up another successful online contest. This time, we got to see some real passion from the contestants. Everyone is really down to spread the word about snowskating, making this a super tough decision. At Icon, we know snowskaters themselves are the people that will introduce snowskating to others, and expand our constantly growing community. Icon Snowskates is proud to announce that the winners of Project Seed are as follows:
- Nick Barney
- Pat Junor & Alex Pitzel
- Jake Boss
The winners will recieve a 2010 Icon Snowskate of their choosing which will serve as a tool to promote snowskating. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all who participated!
2009-11-25 What to Wear 2010
One of the most frequently asked questions in snowskating is "What do you wear?". It makes sense, it's not quite the same weather conditions as skateboarding, and it's not quite snowboarding either. Snowskaters have to dress somewhere in between. Icon has come up with a little guide helping everyone out this season. Without further ado, I give you What to Wear 2010.
Speaking of what to wear, be sure check out our new apparel in the store.
In other news, Josh Oakes is on a trip to Colorado, purchasing a new computer and hunting down snow in shaded areas. His reports indicate that Icon Snowskates are super fast even in slushy conditions. Look out for his footage as well as more from myself and Jared in the November edit coming in a few weeks. Last but not least, Project Seed. Just a few days left to submit Project Seed entries, the winners will be announced this Friday!
2009-11-20 Online Premiere & New Products
Also, we've added new accessories and apparel to the store. Just in time for all you early holiday shoppers. Check them out in our store, and be sure to check out the photo set as well.
In addition to the premiere, we're giving away some prizes to anyone signed up to our mailing list. If you've already signed up, you're already eligible to win, and if you haven't signed up, sign up here. Here's what you can win:
1st Prize - Copy of LTDU and 20% off any order in our store
2nd Prize - Copy of LTDU and 15% off any order in our store
3rd Prize - Copy of LTDU and 10% off any order in our store
Enjoy the video guys!
2009-11-16 Premieres Galore
Also, a few site changes have been put in place, including our new community page. The perfect resource to find out what's going on in snowskating or how you can get involved. New products are in, and are ready to be photographed!
2009-11-10 As Promised...
Kicking off the season right with some more updates. First up, we've got a lot in store in the media department. Today we're unveiling our new video series. Check out the first Never Dunnit edit to get an idea. To find out more about the other series, click here. Look out for more edits in the coming weeks.
Also, the shop's looking pretty sick as of late, and boards are flying off the racks. We wanted to show you our stacks of snowskates while they're nice and tall. Check out the new photo set here.
Don't think we didn't forget about the new products, those are coming soon!
2009-11-06 Twenty-Four Hour Premiere
At 8pm (EST) on November 20, this video will change to display the full length Icon Snowskates team video, Let The Day Unfold. It will be available to watch for 24 hours. Spread the word, and embed this video wherever you'd like!
In team news, you can now read up on what we've been up to in our team blogs. Kaylan posted a sick new entry about a skate trip in August. Check it out here.
Due to an overwhelming amount of emails, we'd also like to point out that Icon Snowskates ships worldwide, so wherever you are, you can buy the sickest snowskates around. Also, be sure to stay on the lookout for more product additions to the store, media updates, and much more!
2009-10-30 LTDU Trailer Two
It's that time of the week guys. Our next Let The Day Unfold edit, Trailer Two, has been posted on the LTDU page. This edit just goes to show you one of the benefits of snowskating. Check it out for yourself!
Next week's edit entitled "Spread The Word" is awfully cryptic eh? I just had to. Discuss any speculations on the forum, and in the meantime, you'll just have to wait.
2009-10-22 It's About Time
After months of waiting, I'm sure you guys must be just dying to see what went down at the first annual Icon Snowskates Classic. Check out the Media section to find the edit, and also be sure to check out the LTDU page to find out what's coming next week!
By the time you read this, LTDU is officially out for pressing. The Classic edit is featured as bonus material as well as a whole slew of other bonus sections. Look for a more complete list of features in the coming weeks!
2009-10-16 Project Seed and LTDU Updates
This week's LTDU edit's up, check out a Behind The Scenes clip with editor Matt Plays. Look for it in the Media section or the LTDU page.
2009-10-12 Stay Steezy Interview & Pre Season Action
Once again, Christopher Boe has provided the snowskate community with an insightful and informative interview, this time with Icon's co-founder, team captain, and technical advisor, Matt Plays. Check it out here. Thank's Ceb!
Also, check out Matt's new Pre-Season Mini-Edit. Matt sessions a new setup on both the 32" and 34" snowskates. Watch the video in our Media Section.
2009-10-08 Let The Day Unfold - First Trailer!
Icon Snowskates is proud to present the first trailer for our new full-length snowskate DVD, Let The Day Unfold.
Thanks for the great response towards our 2010 line! Start this season off right with a new Icon Snowskate.
Also, if you haven't signed up for our mailing list, get to it here.
2009-10-02 Icon Snowskates 2010 Line
Here at Icon we've been waiting for this day for quite some time. Over the past six or seven months we've been working tirelessly on improving our already incredible product. This release is the culmination of our efforts. We've created videos, taken photos, and written about our new features so that everyone can get a feel for how much went into these boards. Our line is one of the largest, if not the largest, snowskate lines ever produced. Here are some of the major improvements:
- TrueConcave© Technology - Creates a 3/8" cavity on the top of the snowskate, while keeping the bottom flat, giving the rider increased feel, control and trick consistency. This has been the most requested improvement by snowskaters based on feedback from the community, and will appeal to skaters outside of snowskating.
- 32" & 34" Deck Sizes - Our snowskates are now available in two sizes, 32" and 34" long, 8.5" inches wide. The 32" board is great for technical street skating and is the obvious choice for smaller riders. The 34" board is perfect for snowboard parks, bigger gaps & stair sets, and larger riders as well.
- New Graphics - Our line features 8 full-color sublimated graphics. All graphics are available in both 32" and 34" deck sizes.
Things to Check Out:
| Store - Snowskates are available to order now! Check out our new apparel and accessories! |  |
Videos - 2010 line trailer, line overview, installing TrueConcave© Kit and more. |  |
| Photos - New photo set feature has been added to our media page. See TrueConcave© & the new line in photos! |  |
TrueConcave© - Learn about the research and development of Icon's newest innovation. |  |
| LTDU - Icon Snowskates' first team video. Check out this page for a timeline of LTDU events. |  |
Mailing List - Sign up for our new mailing list to get monthly updates and notice about special events. |  |
Oh yeah, hope you dig our new look, we figured it was a good time to switch things up a bit. Lots of content has been added with the launch, and you can expect to see much more in the coming weeks, so start exploring guys! Discuss the new line and ask questions on the forum. This season's going to be sick.
2009-09-17 Fall is in the air...
Winter's right around the corner, and we're working super hard to bring your our new line. In the mean time, sign up for our forum and get pumped.
2009-09-08 Oops.
I apologize to anyone who visited to the site yesterday. Our server had some issues, but all is fixed now! Keep a look out in the coming weeks for more updates, you won't be disappointed!
2009-09-03 New Snowskate Communities
Man, just when I thought I couldn't be any more pumped on snowskating, I come across Christopher Boe's new site. It's called staysteezy.com and it looks like it'll be quite the community site. Gets me stoked to see so much hard work and dedication put into snowskating. We're the ones that are going to take it places, snowskaters have to make stuff happen, and sites like this are proof of that.
Check it out here
Also, in case you missed it, check out isnowskate.com too for another sick online community.
On behalf of Icon, I wish Ceb, Matt, and the rest of the crew the best of luck, and we hope to help in any way possible.
2009-08-22 Store temporarily unavailable
Our store is temporarily unavailable. We've been recieving several orders as of late, and with this season's line on the way we feel it's worth the wait for the new snowskates. Keep an eye out.
2009-07-11 New GSSD Sponsors
If we're going to have a Go Snowskating Day, we'll have to do it right. That's why Icon Snowskates is partnering up with Ambition and Premier to really make this landmark a day to remember. Event coordination is underway, keep checking back for more updates.
2009-06-23 Matt Plays ETV Throwback Part
Yes, I know it's summer. Yes, I've posted content in the past two days, but you can't complain about new content! Check out Matt Plays' section from Enjoy The View (2006). Let us know what you think on the forum and perhaps we'll post more parts, or better yet, maybe the whole thing...
2009-06-21 Go Snowskating Day 2010
In the spirt of Go Skateboarding Day, Icon Snowskates would like to announce its wintry counterpart, Go Snowskating Day. The event will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2010. In the coming months, check back for updates including local event details, tee shirts, and much more. Feel free to offer suggestions and ideas on the forum.
2009-04-23 Get Icon Snowskates Near You
During the off season, while we're working on creating an even better line than before, let us know where you'd like to see our boards! Check out our new campaign here.
2009-04-08 Happy Birthday, Z
When you're my cousin, you probably deserve for me to say happy birthday, maybe a present if I like you. But when you're a cousin who spreads the word about Icon, rides as much as they can, competes in our competition, and gives us feedback all of the time, then you deserve a bit more. So thanks a lot Zadok, or "Z" in the world of snowskating, and have a Happy Birthday!
2009-04-02 David Haines Team Page
Just added new Icon rider David Haines' team page. Check it out.
2009-03-31 And the winners are...
The "Be the Next Icon Rider Video Contest" has come to a close! Check out the winners here! Congrats to Andrew and David and thanks to those who particpated!
2009-03-31 The Clock's a Tickin'
The Clock's a Tickin' guys, only a few hours left to submit your video for the Be The Next Icon Rider Video Contest. There has been a great turnout thus far, and I want to thank everyone who has participated... but there's still time! For more info, click here.
2009-03-23 Icon Classic Photos
Just added some photos from the first annual Icon Snowskates Classic. Photography thanks to Justen St. Onge and Zadok Emerick. Thanks Guys! The photo album is at the bottom of the Classic Page.
2009-03-16 Icon Welcomes Josh Oakes to the Team
As most of you know, Icon has added a new rider to the team. He goes by the name of Josh Oakes, and he rips. From his footage it was clear the kid had talent, but after skating and snowskating with him, I could see that he was overflowing with pure natural ability and a drive for progression. Placing second in the Icon Snowskates Classic, his first snowskate contest, he awed snowskaters and spectators alike with his smooth skate-style. With his sheer skill and great personality, Josh is surely someone to lookout for in the future of snowskating. Welcome to the team Josh.
Check out his team page here, and look for more pictures/video of Josh in the near future.
2009-03-14 Icon Snowskates Classic Results - New Icon Rider Josh Oakes Takes 2nd
The first annual Icon Snowskates Classic was a complete success. All the riders were stoked on the event, and it ran super smoothly. The results were:
1st Place Justin Majeczky
2nd Place Josh Oakes
3rd Place Alex Crowcroft
Everyone killed it, and our new Icon Rider, Josh Oakes, with his debut competition, took second place among seasoned veterans. Honorable mention to Team Rider Jared Plays for killing it all day. Congratulations to the winners, thanks to Stalefish Skate and Snow, Blue Hills, the judges, and all of the riders for making this a sick event. Look for pictures, videos, and a more lengthy write-up shortly.
2009-03-10 Down Time
Sorry for the site being down temporarily, we recently swapped our domain registration and were out setting up the Classic park before we could rectify the problem. Everything's better now!
2009-02-20 Icon Snowskates Classic 2009
Icon Snowskates is happy to announce our first snowskate contest, the Icon Snowskate Classic at Blue Hills Ski Area on March 14, 2009. Click here to learn more.
2009-02-18 NEWSR Show & February Edit
Icon Snowskates was present at the New England Winter Sports Representatives Show in Providence, RI. Check out what went down. February Edit added to the Media page as well, check that out here.
2009-02-15 Nosepress Trick Tip
New Nosepress Trick Tip edit added to the media page, check it out.
2009-02-06 A few more updates
Contest entries have started coming in, and they're looking sick, keep them coming! Added another picture to the photo page as well.
2009-02-02 Decade News and More Updates
Added a new picture of Kaylan to his team page, as well as a photo of him at a skatepark on the XGames trip. Also added a new page explaining the Decade situation.
2009-01-28 Be the Next Icon Rider
Icon is looking for its newest rider! Enter our video contest for your chance to get on the team. Click here for more information.
2009-01-23 January Edit
New January edit added, check it out. Be sure to keep updated with the Icon Team at Winter X 13, the Snowskate Showdown qualifiers start tomorrow at 11 a.m.
2009-01-17 Welcome to the New Website!
Welcome to the new Icon Snowskates site! Be sure to check out the store, we're having a killer sale to celebrate the launch of the new site. Don't forget to browse the media section and join our new Community Forum!
2009-01-17 Flying out to Aspen
Icon riders Matt Plays and Kaylan Wiebe are flying out to Aspen this coming week for Fuse's Snowskate Showdown Contest at Winter X 13. Good luck guys! Keep track of their progress here: Icon Team at Winter X 13
