FORUM OR AGAINST 'EM
FOA OFFICIAL TRAILER
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FOR'AMS AT SQUAW VALLEY
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GET AND SHRED (WITH) IT - Volume 2
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GET AND SHRED (WITH) IT - Volume 1
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ABOUT FORUM OR AGAINST'EM:
Forum Snowboards is proud to announce Forum or Against'em, a high-definition, full-color film starring the influential members of the Forum team. Set to release in Fall 2008, Forum or Against'em will contain a compelling mixture of video imagery, documenting remarkable backcountry adventures, progressive urban exploits, and the notable times spent in-between.

Forum or Against'em will be Forum's fifth team-video release, upholding the progression of an acknowledged movie-making process that has made legacy releases so noteworthy -including The Resistance, True Life, Video Gangs, and That.
TRANSWORLD SNOWBOARDING - SEPTEMBER 08
07.21.2008       Filed Under: Stevie Bell, Trevor Jacob, Transworld Snowboarding, Jake Welch, John Jackson, Photosets

This is some Forum media coverage as seen in the first issue (of the 2009 season) of Transworld Snowboarding Magazine. Highlights include "Mastering the Method" with Pat Moore, along with ads from Stevie Bell, Jake Welch, John Jackson, and For'am Trevor Jacob.



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THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD - PART 3
07.21.2008       Filed Under: Forum Or Against'em, Post Production

"The Editing Suite" - a term that has come to define the process of editors and producers alike, confined into an equipped area - all in the name of producing a video project. And throughout the movie-making process, this "Suite" is often as the name implies (sweet) while at other times, the ups and down of sitting on your ass make this sweet a bitter sour.

However you slice it, Forum or Against'em is in full production and the editing suite can only be described as being chained to a computer, avoiding all distractions, and working non-stop. Sweet or sour, you make the call, and in the process say hello to the new FOA intern, Andi (bottom left photo) as well as the fixed gear bike and potential distraction (also in the bottom left photo).

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BATTLE AT BAW BAW
07.17.2008       Filed Under: Mt. Baw Baw

Here's a contest type thing that Forum is presenting on July 26, 2008, at Mt. Baw Baw, Australia.

ba_baw

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TOP 5 SKATEBOARDING VIDEO PARTS
07.16.2008       Filed Under: Eddie Wall

...according to Eddie Wall

As Eddie gears-up to get-down for the upcoming release of Forum or Against'em, here is a small list of what sets the stoke for his snowboarding.

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5. Tony Tave - ELEMENTALITY
4. Colin McCay - VIRTUAL REALITY
3. PJ Ladd - PJ LADD'S WONDERFUL HORRIBLE LIFE
2. Jerry Hsu - BAG OF SUCK
1. Andrew Reynold - THE END

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PETER LINE - PHONE HOME (AND THEN SOME)
07.15.2008       Filed Under: Peter Line

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dis what peter said bout dat
Pete states:
"Like the US, gas prices have the automobile market teetering in Europe as well"




PETER'S TOP 5 iPHONE APPLICATIONS

5. PANDORA - You input a band or song, and it becomes a web radio station playing bands of similar style, plus you can skip songs you don't like.

4. SHAZAM - Say you hear a song at a bar and you want to know who it is...Pull out your iphone, press two buttons and SHAZAM, it's there, with links to itunes to download. Even works in noisy crowded bars.

3. AIM - iChat on your iphone for free and cut down on costly text messaging fees.

2. REMOTE - Turns iPhone into a remote for your computer, works over wifi, and lets you change songs from the shitter.

1. LOOPT - Plot yourself on a map (using iphone's gps, wifi of triangulation ) and let your buddies know where you are without having to tell them directions, etc.

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JAKE BLAUVELT RAISING THE ROOF
07.14.2008       Filed Under: Jake Blauvelt

When Jake Blauvelt heard that the real-estate market is a buyer's market, he took to the streets and started shopping around. Opting for Mt. Baker as his new stomping grounds, check out this collage of Jake's new residence in Bellingham, Washington. Looks like a solid investment, homeboy.

Crib Collage

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SNOWBOARDER MAGAZINE - AUGUST 08
07.10.2008       Filed Under: Stevie Bell, Summit at Snoqualmie, Pat Moore, Snowboarder Magazine, Peter Line, Media Coverage, Austen Sweetin, Nic Sauve, Niko Cioffi, Photosets

This is some Forum media coverage from the first issue (of 2009 season) for Snowboarder Magazine. Highlights include a Super Session at Summit at Snowqualmie article, as well as the release of a Pat Moore / Slayer / Scheme ad.


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FORUM OR AGAINST'EM POST PRODUCTION SHOOT
07.10.2008       Filed Under: Stevie Bell, Travis Kennedy, Pat Moore, Peter Line, Forum Or Against'em, Eddie Wall, Nic Sauve, Forum Team, Jake Welch, Joni Malmi, Photosets, Jake Blauvelt

Forum or Against'em was predominantly filmed in various snow-covered regions (like, duh), but a tiny bit of studio time is always mandatory, especially to add a little spice into the mix. And, what better place to find one of these studios than in the movie making capital known as Hollywood, California.

So yeah, the team came out for a few days to get some post-production work taken care of, and to "fan out" on all the various celebrities they didn't end up seeing. Have a gander at the photos taken on-set by Forum Staff Paparazzi.


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5 THINGS TO DO BEFORE NOON
07.09.2008       Filed Under: Jake Welch

...if you're Jake Welch, and it's the off-snow season.

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1. Brush the teeth
2. Check email
3. Park café for breakfast
4. Skate
5. Make a tee-time

Photo caption: Jake Welch, with photographer Ian Ruther creepin' in the back.

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PETER LINE - PHONE HOME
07.09.2008       Filed Under: Peter Line

phone_home_parnell

dis what peter said bout dat
Pete states:
"My dog, Parnell (meaning, little Peter in French).
More than a threat to the neighborbood."





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TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN LAKE TAHOE
07.08.2008       Filed Under: Travis Kennedy

...This Summer, according to Travis Kennedy

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5. Fishing the lake
4. Writing music
3. Wakeskating
2. Going to the shooting range
1. Riding my Seadoo RXT225

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PETER LINE - PHONE HOME
07.02.2008       Filed Under: Peter Line, Eddie Wall

phone_home_eddie

dis what peter said bout dat
Pete states:
"Eddie doing tricks in the sticks"




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FIVE QUESTIONS WITH DANIEL EK
07.01.2008       Filed Under: Daniel Ek

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What was your favorite session this Winter?
It would have to be "the spine" that (Kurt) Heine built in Mt. Hood.

What was the worst part of the season for you?
Rupturing my spleen, while skateboarding, at the US Open.

Whose part are you most looking forward to seeing in "Forum or Against'em?"
Jake Blauvelt's part.

Any serious plans for the summer?
I just want to chill and skate as much as possible.

Plans for next year?
Let me get through the summer.


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FORUM WEEK AT CAMP OF CHAMPIONS
06.28.2008       Filed Under: Stevie Bell, Camp of Champions, Daniel Ek, Nic Sauve, John Jackson, Photosets, Jake Blauvelt

With session number one (aka: Forum Week) kicking off at Camp of Champions, members of the Forum team were more than enthusiastic about taking a trip to Whistler and getting some snow under their feet. Aside from the usual dose of jibbing, jumping, bonking, spinning, sliding, and slashing, plenty of time was spent hanging out with campers and kicking it during various off-hill camp activities.


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STEVIE BELL - WORDS OF WISDOM
06.25.2008       Filed Under: Stevie Bell

On Canada...

"I've been questioned so many times coming through the border that I can be the spokesperson for Canada."

WOW

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