Author Archives: Warren Currie
Stand Up Paddleboard SELECTION
We get comments from people in the store all the time that can not believe the SELECTION of Stand Up Paddleboards that we have in stock. I have always strived to offer the best selection of SUP’s (and all other sports we carry). For those of you that like to shop from your couch – [...]
Battle at Lake Summerside SUP Race
Easy Rider is super stoked to be bringing you the first ever “Battle of the Paddle” style Stand Up Paddleboard race. It will be on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Lake Summerside in south Edmonton. Battle of the Paddle style races involve a beach start, turns around buoys, and are multiple laps. We will be [...]
26th Annual Easy Rider Snowboard Cup!
The 26th Annual Easy Rider Snowboard Cup – presented by Burton Snowboards at Panorama Mountain Resort was once again the highlight of The Easy Rider snowboard season. We had 226 competitors show up to race the Banked Slalom and take part in the new and super FUN – Handplant Contest. Saturday morning saw the first [...]
Stand Up Paddleboard Clearance.
We have a few boards left from last season. These will be on sale until May 15, 2013. After that they will be back to regular price. Only one of each model in stock. Summer is finally coming – act now to save yourself some cash! We also have a few paddles form last season [...]
Stand Up Paddleboard Indoor Demo – May 14
The Easy Rider will be hosting another introductory Stand Up Paddleboad Demo on Tuesday, May 14 in the Water Park at West Edmonton Mall. **NOTE** This will be our last Indoor Demo until next January. If you want to come to a “warm water” one – this is it. The cost is $10. per person [...]
Powell Factory Tour with George & Stacy
During the launch of the Bones Brigade Autobiography film (that we hosted a showing of last fall) – they were offering a tour of the Powell factory. The tour was to be hosted by George Powell and Stacy Peralta. I purchased one of the two tours available and in early March I took my family [...]
Stand Up Paddle Demo – Feb. 19, 2013
We had a great flat water Stand Up Paddleboard demo in February. Over 50 people new to SUP came out and learned how to paddle. The Demo on March 19 is fully booked. Stay tuned to this space for information on our April SUP demo day.
Retro Skateboard Collection Sale – for a good cause – HELD OVER
I am “thinning” my personal collection of Old Skool Skateboards this coming Saturday (March 16). All Proceeds will be going to the Youth Emergency Shelter. The decks in the photos will be at the store for one day only – and will be $80. each. (the Madrid Lucero is $120. as it is signed by [...]
Starboard SUP’s have arrived!
We just received our shipment of 2013 Starboard Stand Up Paddleboards. If you are thinking about getting a board from the world leader in SUP – Now is the time. Selection is at its absolute best. Some stores say they can “get you a board” or “we don’t have that model” or “we can order [...]
Splitboard riding.
Last weekend I managed ot squeeze in an awesome night time Splitboard session out at Tawatina Valley. I was riding the Burton Freebird with Karakoram splitboard bindings on it. The ease of this set up is amazing. It took me longer to stop and take photos than it did to change from ski to ride [...]