Union’s still got its hooks in me. Martino and I worked all day today figuring out new bindings for the 2010-2011 season. We meet four times a year. This is always the funnest part. We get to think up the new colors and graphics and positioning within the line. We work quick, and make a mountain of stuff, and then all of, including the reps, riders and Union employees battle it out for the best lineup. Democracy, in the form of plastic, EVA and magnesium.

So we’re hammering today, readying ourselves for a couple days up north starting tomorrow.

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READING THIS ONE: Get In The Van by Mr. Rollins. Can’t get enough of it. What were you doing at 21 years old? I was snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor and sneaking into the local community college to poach time on their Macs. Henry Rolllins was traveling the world playing in a punk rock band. Incredible.