The crew of Finnish badasses responsible for last year’s most excellent movie, Snake Bite, are back with the teaser for their new project, dubbed Golden Years. It looks hyper rad. Get the lowdown and check the teaser like right now!

KBR have in the space of a short few years gone from plucky upstarts churning out bro-cam edits to Euro movie crew heavyweights. Check their full movie from last year at the bottom of this post and you’ll see they mean business. For 2013 they’ve added a few more Finnish ninjas to the roster, switched up the format a little – they plan to release three ‘chapters’ followed up by an extended full movie this autumn – and by the look of the teaser Golden Years is going to be stoking the asses off street-focussed shredders, while even giving those with a penchant for pow a li’l something something too.

KBR’s Golden Years presented by Battery.

Three chapters and extended full movie dropping in Fall 2013.

Filmed by Eemeli Nättinen, Gus Tible & Jon Vital.

Riders: Toni Kerkelä, Petrus Koskinen, Sami Luhtanen, Janne Lipsanen, Teo Konttinen, Antti Jussila, Sakari Lähdesmäki, Niko Länsiö, Jani Sorasalmi & Elias Veijola.

Supporters: Battery Energy Drink, DC, K2 Snowboarding, Junkyard.com, Iso-Syöte, Quicksilver, Rip Curl, Dye & Smokin

Media partners: Onboard Magazine & Transworld Snowboarding.

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The finals of the inaugural Ästhetiker Winter MÄSH lit up the Saalbach-Hinterglemm Nightpark last friday night, and now you can check the highlights of the teames that rocked out despite the heavy snow. Banging event, banging riding, banging Gang Bäng doubles format. Nice work Ä team…

These boys sure know how to put on a gig that’s ‘for us, by us’, and the riders were stoked. “It was super fun to ride, like normally riding with your friends – following each other – so it was one of the best contests I’ve ever been to,” said a Finnish-pumped Janne Lipsanen. You can read our recap of the Winter MÄSH finals, and the qualifiers too for that matter.  Thanks to all involved for an epic contest and goodtime vibe.

Mosl. Photos: Mike Weschelberger

[For a run-down of what went down on the previous day in the qualifiers, check HERE.]

Before we launch into the press release about the final day of the inaugural Ästhetiker Winter MÄSH in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, let us spend a few moments reflecting on what sets Ästhetiker contests apart from the majority of bib-heavy, dull riding gatherings that take place all winter.

First of all, the invited riders aren’t so much a list of X Games finalists or World Snowboard Tour top 10s, they are for the most part sound dudes who have as much riding capabilities as they are creative and willing to share their passion and stoke with everyone present.

Then there’s the format, a unique tag team event over an equally unique slopestyle course, offering plenty of options for both riders. It becomes clear that creative lines are  just as important as the tricks performed.

Also, the Ästhetiker have a keen sense of partner resorts that back snowboarding enough to make it worth their while. For the Wängl Tängl (now on hiatus) it is Mayrhofen and its endless options of park obstacles and drinking holes in town, for the Winter MÄSH it is Saalbach-Hinterglemm, one of the few resorts in the central Alps with a proper night park, a interesting glitzy vibe in town, and a vast resort with a crazy amount of backcountry options.

And finally, it is the art and music they bring to the mountains. Be it woodcarvers, graffiti artists, Austrian hip-hop act Texta or the afterparties: At an Ästhetiker event you know you’re in for some inspiring action. No matter if MÄSH or Tängl or both – we can’t wait for next year to have at it again! (and now on to the press release…)

The inaugural Ästhetiker Winter MÄSH presented by G-Shock is a wrap

With the first edition of the unique Music, Art and Snowboard Happening, the resort of Saalbach Hinterglemm experienced some serious snowboard action, infused with an extensive music lineup and interactive streetart. Finnish double force ‘KBR’ Janne Lipsanen and Sami Luhtanen took the first spot on the podium of the Crew Battle Finals at the Nightpark Hinterglemm on Friday Night. Austrian Snowboard Stars Mathias Weissenbacher and Clemens Schattschneider took second with their team ’Blue YMC Tomato’. Philipp Gruber and Thomas Minichberger completed the podium taking third place with their team ’GM ’, wth Michi Stanschitz earning the Most Valuable Rider of the competition. With prize giving done and dusted, the Austrian HipHop Crew Texta headlined the closing act, honoring 20-years of Texta and Ästhetiker history with a free Open Air Concert in the event arena backed by the S.K. Ambassadors.

A slice of the setup. Photo: Lars Baerenfaenger

The World Premiere of the Ästhetiker Winter MÄSH 2013 presented by G-shock went down in Saalbach Hinterglemm from February 13th to 15th 2013. As every Ästhetiker Jam, the MÄSH was an amalgamation of the elements Music, Art and Snowboard Happening; a focus on the fundamental ethos of board sports culture – the crews!

SNOWBOARD RESULTS – ÄSTHETIKER SNOWBOARD CREW BATTLE

Ästhetiker events have become famous for their ‘Gang Bang’ style teams formats, and this has again been front and center at the inaugural Winter MÄSH, featuring a 2-Man hit squad. Twelve invited teams met four qualified teams for the 16-team Head-to-Head Knockout night time finals on Friday. Despite heavy snow falls a great audience fronted up to watch the action at the Nightpark Hinterglemm. The riders were throwing down double packs of rail wizardry meeting air time on the slopestyle setup featuring the ‘Fiat Triple Down,’ the ‘Vans Double Booter,’ the ‘G-Shock Block’ and the renown Red Bull End-section. The battlefield narrowed to three teams fighting it out in the Super Finals. Finnish riders Janne Lipsanen and Sami Luhtanen took victory delivering an unbeatable performance with their team ‘KBR’. Team ’Blue YMC Tomato’ became second with Austrian rippers Mathias Weissenbacher and Clemens Schattschneider. Philipp Gruber and Thomas Minichberger completed the podium in third place as team ’GM’. Michi Stanschitz was rewarded ’Most Valuable Rider’ for his overall performance.

Photo: Mike Wechselberger

ART
Dedicated walls of Hinterglemm, a Fiat 500 and other creative surfaces were turned into an interactive art space. Artists from !OnArt.eu, Mafia, Biocut and Fresh Max (aka Saim) were joined by Nic Ripz from the BlamBlamBlam Graffiti Gallery, Zurich for one big creative session, with a number of new pieces the result of this cataclysm of art Flo Breitfuss and his team from glemmart.at created the Snowboard Contest Winner´s trophees in a live carving session which took place during the event.

HAPPENING
For the first time at a Snowboard contest, Whiteout Golfing Bunker ́s Up! Tour and the Alpine Palace presented a Longest Drive Golf Challenge – the “BIG BÄSH AT THE WINTER MÄSH.” Held on a full sized golf simulator, riders, media and special guests had the chance to demonstrate their plastic whacking abilities – with real clubs, real balls on a cyber course at the Alpine Palace. In the Super Finals of sixteen ambitious golfers, Peter Koenract from Holland took the top spot with 273 meters, while Australia´s Drew Stevenson became second with 261 meters.

MUSIC
Three days of musical mayhem kicked off on Wednesday with the infamous Red Bull Brandwagen Street Party bringing “The Ruff Pack“ feat. Holunder (Blumentopf) to the streets of Saalbach Hinterglemm. Right after, the Desperados x Vice x Winter MÄSH Opening Party presented The New Tower Generation feat. DJ Buzz in the Älternative Location – the Glemmerkeller. Thursday Night ́s FM4 Club featured the mighty Stereo MCs vs Bam (Jungle Brothers) Dueling DJ Set, supported by DJ Chrisfader and DJ Testa at the Der Schwarzacher in Hinterglemm. The Austrian HipHop Crew Texta was the headlining closing act on site, honoring 20-years of Texta and Ästhetiker history with a free Open Air Concert backed by the S.K. Ambassadors after the Friday Night Finals. The winners finally celebrating until the early morning at the Official Winter MÄSH Äfter Party at the ‘Der Schwarzacher’.

Podium with the Finnish boys on top. Nice work Janne & Sami. Photo: Lars Baerenfaenger

This was a winning debut for the Ästhetiker Winter MÄSH presented by G-Shock at Saalbach Hinterglemm. We look forward to next year´s event!

The 10th most popular free snowboard movie of 2012 was KBR Productions’ Snake Bite. Finland’s best up-and-comers get their shred game on, mostly on rails, in parks, and around town. Their best movie yet? Hell yeah.

Riders: Petrus Koskinen, Sakari Lähdesmäki, Elias Veijola, Toni Kerkelä, Sami Luhtanen, Antti Jussila, Janne Lipsanen, Niko Länsiö, Roope Höynä and more.

KBR’s latest free full movie is now LIVE and features some of Finland’s best up-and-comers getting their freak on. Their best movie to date? You betcha.

If you’re after more Snake Bite action, make sure you check out our interview with rider/producer Petrus Koskinen for the full story.

Riders: Petrus Koskinen, Sakari Lähdesmäki, Elias Veijola, Toni Kerkelä, Sami Luhtanen, Antti Jussila, Janne Lipsanen, Niko Länsiö, Roope Höynä and more.

Supported by Battery Energy Drink, Iso-Syöte, K2 snowboarding, Rip Curl, Dakine, Dc, Nidecker, Junkyard.com and Omenahotels.com.

Mediapartners: Onboard, Slammer and Snowextreme.

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KBR’s latest movie, Snakebite, drops online on November 5 2012. Till then, they’ve decided to wet your appetite by dropping this edit of shots that didn’t quite make the final cut.

Don’t let the B-roll moniker phase you; there’s some fancy railboarding on show in this. After watching it already, we can attest that the full movie itself is fully worth a watch, so stay tuned for that – or you could even head to the the Helsinki Snakebite premiere should you be bold enough to party Finnish style.

Riders: Toni Kerkelä, Antti Jussila, Elias Veijola, Sakari Lähdesmäki, Niko Länsiö, Janne Lipsanen, Sami Luhtanen & Petrus Koskinen

Rip Curl’s upcoming movie “Alive and Kickin” looks amazing. Plenty of gnarly big mountain action, combined with some decent jibbing.

It’s been a long summer and we’re ready to rip the white sheets with our rides. It’s been a hard year for some, it’s been good for others. Some of you might feel like survivors so we wanted to dedicate a movie to all who share the stoke of winter pleasures. Have a seat and get ready: it’s time to kick the summer blues with Rip Curl’s saucy footage brought to you by our most innovative, talented and ‘all around nice guy’ riders. Victor De Le Rue, Elias Elhardt, Janne Lipsanen , Nils Arvidsson and more are still Alive and Kickin’ like tomorrow’s their last day of winter.
Enjoy!

Finnish KBR Productions stepped things up from their previous productions: Here’s the trailer for their upcoming snowboard movie “Snake Bite“, featuring Petrus Koskinen, Sakari Lähdesmäki, Elias Veijola, Toni Kerkelä, Sami Luhtanen, Antti Jussila, Janne Lipsanen, Niko Länsiö, Roope Höynä and more.

And in case you were wondering: We’re media partners!

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There’s a few shot in these parts from the Japan story in our latest print mag too, so check this clip y’all.

Rip Curl gives us all an early Xmas present: The Full Gum Movie. How considerate.

This early season is starting not too bad: our European mountains start to be covered with fresh snow, last week-end 2 of our riders made a 5*TTR podium in Stuttgart! (Elias Elhardt won and Victor De Le Rue got 2nd) and Lucile Lefèvre, our young Frenchie rider, won the Halfpipe World Cup in Ruka!!

But last season, there was no snow in Europe, and that was just a good reason for our riders to start to live the search and discover new spots. From Argentina to Japan, the only thing they had in mind was powder!!!

This movie deals with their moves all around the world, and we’re happy to share this epic snowboard adventure as a special Xmas present!!

Riders :Victor Delerue,Nils Arvidsson, JF Fortin ,Janne Lipsanen,Elias Elhardt,Nate Johnstone,Victor Daviet,Mati Radaelli,Dani Sastre,Nico Fuentes,Wiley Tesseo,Martin Seiler,Urska Pribosic