Over on the Mpora | Gear snowboarding site there’s nigh on 26,000 products from over 60 stores to get the lowdown on and compare, and buy, so should you still be in the market for a new bit of kit then make sure you head on over and have a good poke around its undercarriage.

Not only this, there’s also a host of informative bits of scripture on some of the more confusing aspects of shred product – check the goggle lens breakdown, or the article on adjusting your bindings properly – plus product centric news and views, such as this article on the potential shakeup to the binding market next year.

Go have a snifter: mpora.com/gear/snowboarding

Here’s an interesting opportunity for budding young filmers, writers and photographers to get involved working with the Mpora.

Think you know your onions? If you can write or shoot about your passion then the folk at MPORA want to hear about you. They’re after motivated young shreds who know their kit inside out to contribute words, photos and video for product reviews. And it’s not just snowboarding – if you skate, surf, or are involved with any of the other sports they dip their fingers into, then you could be just the person they’re on the lookout for.

So if you fancy yourself a bit of a writer or think you have what it takes to express your views on camera, then this could be your perfect opportunity.

Jump over to the form you need to fill in and get your ass involved.

The Mpora iPhone app has just been upgraded allowing anyone with a 3GS or iPhone 4 to upload video from their phone direct to their Mpora account!

So if you’re at an event, your buddies spazz out doing funny shit or you just see something really interesting happening – share it with the world! And the best thing: this app is absolutely for FREE!

So get it now on mpora.com/iphone