N Nashoba ParksWinter Newsletter 2015-16

Rails from the Crypt On Sunday Nov. 1, Nashoba Parks held their annual “Rails from the Crypt” preseason rail jam. Over 400 riders and skiers dusted off their gear to hit four rails set up by the Nashoba Park Crew. Sponsors including Big Manga, Smith, Monument, NOTB Snowboards, Technine and Go Pro gave out prizes to skiers and riders such as clothing, cameras and even a $500 cash prize for best trick. Jack Kohan won best trick by pulling a switch 360° onto the down rail. Nashoba’s park crew additionally set up two grills to feed and hydrate contestants and audience members.

Riders and skiers stayed past sundown to hit the setup Nashoba’s Park Crew built.

Photo by Nashoba Parks

0 In This Issue 0Page 1• Rails from the Crypt• Think Bigger

Page 2• Shop Local, Shred Global

Page 3• Save the Date

Page 4• RiderProfile• Taking Boston

Think Bigger: New Features

Aiming to boost creativity and difficulty, thePark Crew worked relentlessly this summer to bring new features to Sundance Park including a creeper ledge, canon log and down-flat-down-kink rail. “We wanted smart progression,” Steve Mahon, assistant park manager, describes. “While we wanted bigger, more challenging features to increase progression, we ensured each feature was waxed smoothly, stable and easy to approach so riders could safely practice new tricks.” With renovations to old features and altercations to make new, the Nashoba Park Crew builds larger, more creative parks every year to help riders progress quicker.

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Founded over 20 year ago and stil l thriving, Eastern Boarder is one of the East Coasts oldest and most influential boardshops supporting local riders. Professionals like Mike Ravelson, Scott Stevens, Chris Grenier and Pat Moore are just several of the talented riders who stil l ride for Eastern Boarder. Snowboarder Magazine named Eastern Boarder the “Coolest Shop in the Country” for its dedication to providing excellent service and supporting riders as they develop. Despite competition from major website sellers and larger companies, Eastern Boarder continues to be the No. 1 choice for dedicated riders. “By supporting local board shops, you are investing in the future of the sport because it allows us to support more riders and events.” Andy Bub, owner, explains.

Young guns like Bar Dadon, Cole Navin and Zack Normandin continue to grow in skill as well as notoriety. Competing against some of the best riders across the U.S., Normandin won Eastern Boarder ’s “Last Call” at Loon Mountain in New Hampshire last March. Additionally, Navin and Dadon made their premier appearances in a major snowboard film.

Andy Bub sets up next to a jump to get a better angle at Eastern

Boarder’s “Last Call.”

Photo by Tanner Pedleton

“By supporting local boardshops, you are

investing in the future of the sport...”

Shop Local, Shred Global

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• Christmas Photo Jam- Dec. 19 Christmas comes to Nashoba Parks. This is an open jam session to get your Christmas photos out of the way by getting some joyous tricks photographed on our decorated features.• Sundance City Rail Jam- Jan. 9 Nashoba hosts an urban-themed rail jam at the bottom section of the park. • Slopestyle- Feb. 6 Skiers and riders pick their best line out of three runs through the top half of the Sundance Park. • USASA Slopestyle & Rail Jam- Feb. 21 USASA hosts a dual event beginning with a slopestyle competition through the top half of the Sundance Park.There will be a rail jam at the bottom of Sundance Park on the rail plaza after the slopestyle.

• Big Air- Feb. 27 Skiers and riders lay down their best jump tricks off our biggest jump in the park.

• Last Chance on Sundance- TBD This postseason event boasts some of the most creative features not usually built in the park during the season.

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Jack Kohan 5-0’s down the kink rail at last year’s Christmas Shoot.Photo by Jonathan Damon

JobClayburnfrontflipsatNashoba’sBigAir competition last season.Photo by Jonathan Damon

ColeNavinthrowsabackflipoffacourthousestaircasein

Worcester, Ma.Photo by Eli Olson

Taking Boston: ‘Rendered Useless’ Last winter brought abundant snowfall to the North East. Consequentially, snowboarders did not hesitate to hit the streets. Jon Stark, with the help of Tanner Pendleton and Eli Olson, setouttofilmoneoftheyearsmostcreativeandheavyfilmsthiswinter.LocalridersincludingMike Ravelson, Parker Szumowski, Bar Dadon, Cole Navin and Nick Doucette tackle Boston’s streets among other locations along the East Coast.

Jon Stark has hallmarked “Rendered Useless” as the standard for progressive, creative street snowboarding; consisting of the newest urban spots and tricks recorded on film. Furthermore,Stark succeeded inmakingoneoftheyear’smostinfluentialfilms under an extremely low budget.With a DIY attitude, Stark ensured he captured the barebones, creative side of street snowboarding that often goes unappreciated. “Rendered Useless” can be purchased online at rendereduseless.bigcartel.com or at your local Eastern Boarder.

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Top:Kohanexecutesanunderflip540° during the USASA Slopestyle.

Bottom: Kohan poses with new snowboard after winning slopestyle.

Photos by Nashoba Parks

0 Rider Profile: Jack Kohan 0 Jack Kohan, 14, started riding when he was 6 years old and hasn’t stopped pushing the physical limit on his snowboard since. At only 13, Kohanbecame thefirst rider todouble-cork1080°on Nashoba Park’s 50-foot jump at an unusually young age. Last winter, Jack competed in USASA competitions all over the North East before qualifying for semifinals at Breck in Utah. While committingtime to compete, Jack also put in months of work to filmforNashobaPark’smonthlyinstallmentsaswellas his own full part. Despite his young age, Kohan continues to learn new tricks and master old, paying attention to detail with every execution. “I grew up riding with a lot of great snowboarders who influenced my style a lot,” Kohan reflects.“People like Zack Normandin and Kevin Court who are now killing it and getting their name out there.” Almost as comfortable riding switch as he is riding regular, Jack expands his list of tricks until every movement is precise.