N Nashoba Parks

Winter 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 Riders and skiers stayed past sundown to hit the setup Nashobas
rail. Nashobas park crew additionally
Park Crew built.
Photo by Nashoba Parks
set up two grills to feed and hydrate
contestants and audience members.

Think Bigger: New Features

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Rails from the Crypt
Think Bigger

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Shop Local, Shred Global
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Save the Date
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Rider Profile
Taking Boston

Built with easelly.com

Aiming to boost creativity and difficulty, the
Park 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.

Shop Local, Shred Global

Founded over 20 year ago and still 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 still 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.

Andy Bub sets up next to a jump

to get a better angle at Eastern
Boarders Last Call.
Photo by Tanner Pedleton

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.

By supporting local
boardshops, you are
investing in the future
of the sport...

New to the Shop:

Union Super Force

Binding

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ThirtyTwo
Thompson Boot

VOLCOM
Womens Mitt

Burton Breach
Jacket

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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.

Jack Kohan 5-0s down the kink rail at

last years Christmas Shoot.
Photo by Jonathan Damon

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.

Job Clayburn front flips at Nashobas Big

Air competition last season.
Photo by Jonathan Damon

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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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,
set out to film one of the years most creative and heavy films this winter. Local riders including
Mike Ravelson, Parker Szumowski, Bar Dadon, Cole Navin and Nick Doucette tackle Bostons
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 in
making one of the years most influential
films 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
Cole Navin throws a backflip off a courthouse staircase in
Worcester, Ma.
rendereduseless.bigcartel.com or at
Photo by Eli Olson
your local Eastern Boarder.

0 Rider Profile: Jack Kohan 0

Jack Kohan, 14, started riding when he

was 6 years old and hasnt stopped pushing the

physical limit on his snowboard since. At only 13,
Kohan became the first rider to double-cork 1080
on Nashoba Parks 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 committing
time to compete, Jack also put in months of work to
film for Nashoba Parks monthly installments as well
as 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.

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Top: Kohan executes an underflip 540

during the USASA Slopestyle.
Bottom: Kohan poses with new snowboard
after winning slopestyle.
Photos by Nashoba Parks
-Background photos by Terrence Deignan