The new Teammovie from the austrian label LOVE. Featuring: Marc Swoboda, Seppi Scholler, Markus Keller, Dominik Wagner, Gulli Gudmunddson, Kurt Rubik, Senad Grosic, Thomas Feurstein, Clemens Schattschneider and Matevz Pristavec.

Marc Swoboda is an athlete, musician and actor who has been around in the snowboard world for a quite a while now, riding for Nitro, Volcom and Blue Tomato (among others) as well as filming with the likes of Loveolution and MOG Productions. But the best part of this little introduction is still to come as you can win day of riding together with the Austrian at the Kitzsteinhorn! 

That is, if you own a Nitro snowboard or plan on getting one for this winter. Because anyone with the Swindel Marc Swoboda Pro One off 52 or any other Nitro stick can now register online to get one of the 40 exclusive prize packages, including:
- a day of riding with MARC SWOBODA + friends
- day ticket for the Kitzsteinhorn (excl. 2 euros keycard pledge)
- Nitro and Blue Tomato goodie bags
- voucher for the Nitro Meet & Greet
- Nitro test snowboards

If you’re not riding the Nitro sticks yet, you’re still very welcome to join the team rider Meet & Greet on the mouantain at 1.00pm.

To try your luck, go to snowpark.kitzsteinhorn.at

Blue Tomato teamriders Marc Swoboda, Dominik Wagner, Diz Pichler and Love Mastermind Seppi Scholler having fun at the “RAINBOW SESSION” while filming for LOVEOLUTION movie at Hochkar. CLICK

The Austrian snow-, skateboard and streetwear Brand LOVE is very proud to release their first team movie. Download it now for free!

The film was done in cooperation with Blue Tomato and it is for sure one of the most different and entertaining snow and skate movies in 2009!
Love snow team riders Marc Swoboda (Blue Tomato team rider), Matevz Pristavec, Seppi Scholler, Thomas Feurstein, Dominik Wagner (also on the Blue Tomato team) and Flo Mausser were busy shooting the whole last year.

From big powder shots at the Arlberg or in Switzerland, massive park jumps in Slovenia, Sweden or the Superpark to the “rainbow jib session”. This movie is a good mix of powder, park and jibs! Also the skaters Xico Basabe, Allessandro Massotti and Thomas Vevjar spent days and nights filming and you will see that it was worth it.

Besides this, the riders show that some of them also got other “hidden talents” and the whole crew guaranties that this is for sure the most entertaining and flashiest movie in 2009…

The Video is ON NOW! To download the video just go to http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B00QA4TL

Further information can be found on the Love Website.

Also check out the trailer…

Catalogue Cover Shooting Story

It was in the middle of February and it was dumping since almost a week. As we heard the forecast saying that snowfall will fade overnight and the next day will be sunny, it was clear to us that on the next day we had to get up early. With great expectations we rose the next day as early birds and the blue sky and the shimmering winter landscape showed us that this was the only right thing to do. We packed our stuff very fastly, took our breakfast in the car and off we went to Flachauwinkl.

When we arrived in Flachauwinkl we were hurrying to get up the mountain. The guys (Roli Scharmer and Flo Galler) were highly motivated and the ride on the ski lift became a spot-search game. We went straight to the spot I discovered the day before with Josh (Absenger). I wasn’t sure if it would work properly as the landing was very flat. But the guys agreed that there was no problem because the powder was so deep. We quickly built a kicker, played Rock, Paper, Scissors and Roli was first at the Run In.

The final shot for the cover.

Unfortunately he had to wait for about 15 minutes because in the meantime there appeared too many clouds which were hiding the sun. Finally all was perfect and Roli cleared the tree with a lovely Shifty Bonk. Flo put another log on the fire with a FS 1 and the session was opened up. The guys did some more FS 1 until the shot was perfect and nothing had to be concealed anymore. Later on we realized that the landing was not as safe as we thought. In the middle of all the tracks we found the chop of a fence. It wouldn’t have been that much fun if anybody had landed on it.

Roli at his method pillow line.

Flo Galler at his pillow drop down.

So we packed our things and went of to the spot which Josh had already prepared. It was a Pillow Drop Down. Josh, Roli and Flo did a BS 1 over it and all of them looked like a lot o fun. After that we straight went to a pillow line which ended with a drop. The boys hiked the line twice and I had some fine Methods in the can.

Flo after his FS 3 bail.

From that moment the light was getting worst and we decided that this was it for the day. The guys offered to carry my foto stuff so I had the time to get my own powder line. On our trip home we were all stoked and reviewed the day by looking at the pictures. The camera was passed around in the car and we laughed about bails and gave props for style.

Flo and Roli are hiking the pillow line.

Thanks guys for the sick day. Those are the days of which I think in summer when I am looking forward to winter!

Ciao, Simon

And here you can order your catalogue for free!

Behind the Scene of Loveolution – Interview with Seppi Scholler

The Austrian Snow-, Skateboard and Streetwear Brand LOVE is very proud to bring out their first Teammovie. Premiere on October 24th in Vienna’s Volksgarten Banane. Open doors at 22.00 o’clock, premiere starts at 23.00 o’clock. Sound will be provided by Pezo Fox, Mosaken, Mastercash, Joshimizu, Stylestab & B.Visible. Further information can be found on the Love Website.

The film was done in cooperation with Blue Tomato and it is for sure one of the most different and entertaining Snow and Skate movies in 2009! It features the riding of Blue Tomato Teamriders Marc  Swoboda, Domenik Wagner und Diz Pichler plus Seppi Scholler, Matevz Pristavec, Thomas Feurstein, Flo Mausser, Xico Basabe, Allesandre Massotti, Thomas Vevjar and Friends.

From powder shots at the Arlberg and in Switzerland, massive park jumps in Slovenia, Sweden and the Superpark to the Special “rainbow jib session”. This movie is a good mix of powder, park and jibs! Also the skaters Xico Basabe, Allessandro Massotti and Thomas Vevjar spent days and nights filming and you will see that it was worth it. Besides this, the riders show that some of them also got other “hidden talents” and the whole crew guaranties that this is for sure the most entertaining and flashiest movie in 2009

Just for you we interviewed one of the Loveolution Masterminds Seppi Scholler:

Pic by Markus Rohrbacher

How did it come to making a Team Video?

There was some intention to make a video but the idea of making something own has been around for a longer time. There is always a lot of responsibility in “power”. I have to say that I have a lot of respect for each and every film production because now I experienced (in a smaller setting) how much work you have to invest if you want to make a good video. At this point I would like to thank my old friend Naisi for having that much patience with me in the past and also Gipsy who enabled us to film our movie!

You won’t believe how much work it is to do everything… from the first Team meeting on: filming, trips, PR of the movie, cutting, animation, stickers, shirts, flyers, video premieres, media partners and not to forget shoveling for days and hiking for spots. Hard to believe how much work hides in some spots.

As already mentioned, the project occupied me apart from snowboarding and office a whole year. But I think/hope that this work will pay off.

How was working on the movie? Were there some strange incidents?

Working on the video was/is quite intensive. Especially for me. I am responsible for a big part of the production, graphic design, direction and of course I was riding myself.

The whole season was full of strange incidents. But we have to say that altogether production went well and I think we all can be very satisfied. Of course you have to be quite spontaneous no matter if it is because of the weather, injuries, locked mountain passes or overnight stays in the car at minus 15 °C.

You say that your video is “different” to the others and has some sort of drive. What is it exactly that distinguishes your film from others?

I hope that it comes across and people recognize that we put in “loving attention to detail”. Just if you think of the music. Being “different” starts at the DVD graphics and ends with the last part of the movie.

It was our goal to portray the people not as the “super cool, awesome, whatever” image holders. We wanted to picture them as completely different. Just as we are in real life. I think being authentic is the secret.

What makes a really good video in your opinion?

Even if it is really hard but a video has to be some sort of “quirky” and as I said “different” from other productions. This “being different” can be triggered by several factors. However no such other elements should eever be used to conceal a lacking athletic performance.

It is important that all of the involved, so riders, filmers, musicians, illustrators, producers, PR people etc. should support the project with 100 %. At this point I would like to thank all of the supporters. Without their help, energy and emotion this project could have never been realized.

Which is your favorite part of the movie?

I don’t really have a favorite part. Each part has some elements I totally like. But I really like the intro and the last part.

What do you expect from the premiere on October 24th at the Volksgarten in Vienna?

I expect the pressure which I felt the last year to be relieved.

No, to be honest I have no clue. To speak absolutely freely I am really curious about people’s reactions. And I mean REALLY curious.

Where can the movie be bought? How do you distribute it?

The movie will be distributed over two ways: on the one hand via free online download on our Website and on the other hand the film (incl. a lot of good bonus material) will be added to the Blue Tomato goodie bag. Furthermore there will be some DVDs and Giveaways in every shop where you can buy LOVE stuff.

Closing question: What do you expect from the future? Are there further projects already planned?

I expect to keep well in future and that everybody I like is well off too. And of course I hope that I can reach self-fulfillment on the fields that I like.

There are already quite concrete plans for the future. But I’ll tell when the time has come. I like talking about things when they are ready and have some sort of surprise effect. That’s the reason why nobody should know how and what our movie will be about in advance

Also check out the teaser

Trip to the Hintertux Opening

Thursday evening, two weeks ago, Franki, Jürgen, Alex, Lukas and me started our trip to the Hintertux Opening. Franki got some sweet apartment for us in Zell am Ziller. Props to Franki, the flat was amazing! Friday morning we headed towards Hintertux. First it seemed to be real foggy however on the glacier weather was ok. In the morning it was super icy but thanks to the sun and temperatures about 6°C it got slushy at noontime. The park offered a medium and pro kickerline, pipe, corner and a jib line consisting of a downbox, downrail, rainbow box, flat box, up box, curved box and pyramid box. You see there was something to shred for everybody.

Additionally you had the chance to test some new shredsticks of the upcoming season. E.g. there was Rome, Forum, Burton, Lib Tech, Nitro, Ride, Bataleon and many more. On Saturday and Sunday weather was great, there was not a cloud in the sky. It just felt a little like being on summer shred and especially at the corner some nice sessions were going on. At Saturday evening we went to the official Opening Party, was cool but a little overcrowded. Anyway Alex found out that the garbage bags were real comfortable… at least he claims that. Sunday morning we took the gondola to the glacier with a little hangover. But after some relaxing and a second breakfast we beat it and took some laps through the park. In the end we arrived back in Schladming about 9pm, real tired but with a big smile on our faces.

Cheers,

Philipp
Blue Tomato Intern

Check our Blog for more pics

New Nitro Roadwarriors movie “Esperanto”

Gerfried goes Label!

Our big boss found his face on the new burton clothing labels…. keep the 80s alive!

Blue Tomato Graz 3 Years Party and Absinthe Neverland Premiere

On Saturday the 3 years Blue Tomato Shop Graz Party and the premiere of the Absinthe movie “Neverland” took place in the Postgarage in Graz

Everybody had a good time and the party was sweet. If you haven’t been there partying with us, here are some pics for you to get an impression of how great it was.

You can see the whole gallery here, also check the Magazine Story.

Winner of the Blue Tomato I am broke raffle

Five weeks ago we started the I am broke raffle on MySpace… All you had to do is choose a product from our webshop and write a blog on MySpace why YOU need this product. And the best one should get his/her fav. product. Today it’s over and now the winner is clear.

Sanda from Croatia made a sweet video for the raffle which ensured her the best blog entry. Here’s it:

http://www.blue-tomato.com/en/Snowboards-women/Forum-Craft-155-09-10-wms/product.bto?product=300098549&category=10500&brand=32

Hi,

So the story goes… Bad luck… Yap that’s d 2 words I can describe past few months. So many visas, traveling costs for nothing, broken snowboard and broken elbow and second surgery. Simply as that I’m officially broke. And then my friend said to me Blue Tomato is the answer.. Yeah maybe if i have the money…but no they are giving some stuff for free!! You guys are the bright light in the and of the tunnel… I am not good in witting this days with one healthy hand so my pics and video can describe what was i doing till yesterday… Hopefully I don’t need to do those things anymore… So my grandpa always says THEY been watching ussss…. So I hacked satellite and here you go the little story….

Thank you BlueTomato

See You soon! 

PS If nothing else I can mop up floors in Blue Tomato every cold November day

Watch her video here!

Sanda will receive the  09/10 Forum Craft 152 which she choose from our webshop!

And she already gave us a short comment about her winning:

“Thank you Blue Tomato! Yes, I have a new snowboard! Yes, I can not wait to start shredding… I’m so happy that even my elbow doesn’t hurt anymore So it’s really true – poor people are always in luck. hahaha 

PS:  Do I really have to mop up floors?  ”

Even everbody else who took part received a voucher as a thankyou for the support.

Stoked – The New Snowboard Videogame

Stoked finally brings realistic gaming to our XBoxes!

Stoked is the name of the newest invention in snowboard game. Using a wholly new approach the developers at Bongfish present to us a game which we have been craving for. Stoked is the first Open World World snowboard game and at the same time a game which puts the realistic mode onto your Xbox. The open world mode gives you the opportunity to explore 5 snowboarding worlds on your own and hit the mountains wherever you want. For support you will be able to use a helicopter which can drop you off at exactly the peak or mountain face you would like to hit next. But there is still way to go! The weather in Stoked is dynamic which puts your favourite mountains into different conditions. And finally once it starts snowing the snow stays, just as in the real world and you will be able to catch some thick pillow runs and great powder turns! No wishes stay unanswered in Stoked – daylight changes, snowstorms it is a 100% realistic game!

But the developers continued the realistic touch also in the rest of the game – it begins with real riders through real snowboard gear and ends at real board models. The Pros available in the game belong to the big names we know from contests and videos – riders like Travis Rice, Nicolas Mueller, Wolle Nyvelt, Annie Boulanger, Romain de Marchi, Tadashi Fuse, Gigi Ruef, and Bjorn Leines will definitely increase your fun gaming. But just as in real life nobody is born pro and that is why you have to teach your rider the sickest moves to turn him pro and get sponsored. The sponsor line up comprises more than 30 brands and names like: Burton, Dragon, Arcus, Von Zipper, Eleven, 686, Billabong, DaKine, Electric, LibTech, Nitro, Northwave, Oakley, Quiksilver, Ride, Hart, Rome, Salomon, TechNine, Vans, Volcom, Anon, Nikita, Raiden, Red, Roxy, Sodalicious and VonZipper cover everything snowboarder hearts are craving for. In addition a Blue Tomato customizer was built in the game which gives you the opportunity to scroll through different styles, just as in our shop, and out your rider into some great stuff. So, why wait any longer? Everyone who has been waiting for a game that gives you the real feeling better get themselves one right away! You can be informed about any new developments of the game on the Bongfish tweet right here. Stoked will be available soon at our shop

Check out the teaser at our Blog

Loveolution Premiere

After one year of hard work and keeping it really secret, the LOVE Teammovie “LOVEOLUTION” will hit the screen. If you want to see sick Snowboarding and of course hard Skateboarding, then you have to see this flick.

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freestyle.ch Travelblog

Lukas, Ursi, Lisi, Alex, Simone and me, hit the road to Zürich last Thursday about 1 pm in the afternoon. Due to some problems with the entertainment system (the radio) our first stop was a local electronic dealer. Hooked up with a new radio we arrived at our Hotel about 11 pm without any bigger occurences. Friday was the day for building up our booth, checking out Zürich, shopping and the opening of the freestyle.ch. The Zimtstern inventory-clearance sale was perfect for the shopping part of the day. But you should know one thing if you visit Zürich these days, never rely on a navigation system cause there are roadworks everywhere. And if I say that I mean really EVERYWHERE. 6pm doors opened at the freestyle.ch.

At our booth you could get Blue Tomato catalogues, gingerbread hearts, stickers and Clast headbands. Additional we had a photo-wall of our Lederhosen Boardshort. Big props to Renato and all the other Clast guys for the support!

We rotated with working so that everyone could have a look at some action going on and checking out all the other booths. Don’t have to mention how high the riding level was at the contest, sure you already checked out some of the videos which are online everywhere on the internet. In the evening Lisi and Simone visited the Zimtstern party, but the rest of us were too exhausted and preferred to catch up some sleep. On Saturday the doors opened from 11am till 11pm.

After doors were closed we headed towards the After Burner Party with premiere of the new Pirates flick “Jolly Roger”. Film was sick, party was fun, just have a look at the pics! Unfortunately we had to work the next day but we made it and spread the last catalogues, ginger bread hearts and Clast headbands to the masses so that we could enjoy the superfinals.

Around 10pm our booth found its way back to the van and we could leave the Landiwiese towards Schladming. The trip was some kind of weird due to some, let’s call it “burger-escape” and technical difficulties at the refuel station. Nevertheless we arrived Schladming at 4am. Totally done but also stoked about the great weekend.

Cheers,

Phil Blue Tomato Intern E-Marketing

for the Gallery check our Blog