Dan Spooner Full Part: The Re-Edit!

Damage team shred and Rome Regional Rider Dan Spooner 
slayed everything in his path last season... Here's the 
footage to prove it. Re-edited by Hunter Gulan. 

Can't wait to see what Dan's got in store for us this season! 

Mount Wheeler Invitational Recap

Sunday March 24th marked the 1st annual "Mt. Wheeler Invitational", a skateboard/snowboard get together at Wheeler skatepark. We shoveled off the park a few days before so we had a dry surface to skate on, but still had enough snow to set up some snowboard features on the side and even hit the volcano at the bottom of the park. The weather cooperated and invited riders got to skate and snowboard right next to each other, something you don't see everyday. Later on we fired up the grill and roasted some hot dogs (and turkeydogs) for the crew. It was a blast and we can't wait to do it again next year!

Edit and photos: Matt Kako

Stephen Pestalozzi and Dan Spooner doubling down on the hubba.

SMILE, YOU'RE ON CAMERA

Your favorite skater's favorite skater "Twaun" laying one out for Wyatt. Spooner gets background props while chowing down a dog. 

Damage Welcomes...

Damage proudly welcomes Dan Spooner to the Shred Team.
Congrats Dan, welcome to the Damage family.

Film / Edit by Hunter Gulan

Lord of the Ropes

Lord of the Ropes returns to the sacred hills of Trollhaugen tomorrow night, Friday February 21st presented by IPP, Trollhaugen, and Indeed. Last year Kyle Kennedy claimed the crown in the "Return of the King." Can he do it for a third year in a row in "New Found Shores"? Come out tomorrow night to watch 64 of the best Midwest riders go head to head for the grand prize of $2000. Oh, did we mention shop riders Kristin Jessen, Josh Kuno, and Dan Spooner are taking part this year?

Last year's edit by Trevor Slattery and Dan Pergrin.

Spoon Season

Shop rider and employee Dan Spooner cruised through Duluth this winter with Stephen Pestalozzi behind the lens.

 Dan's unique spot choices paired with his fun, laid back trick selection complement Stephen's approach to film making like milk complements chocolate chip cookies.   

Rope Tow Wednesday's!

Rope Tow Wednesday's! 

High speed rope at Mont Du Lac is open till 9!

Watch Josh Kuno, Dan Spooner, Paul Lavold, Andrew Dahl and Scooter Stanko tear up the park last week!

Edit by Scooter Stanko

Rome regional rider's will be here on the 17th! Be there or be square!

Hooks and Hammers!

Bald-Egal's final flick "Hooks and Hammers" is NOW AVAILABLE and features some of the midwest's best up and coming riders, including our very own team shredder Dan Spooner! 

Stop in and grab a copy, support midwest snowboarding! 

PBF 1 Edit by Hunter Gulan!

Park and B-Footage from Hunter Gulan's desk.

Featuring team rider Brian Wilson, also Danny Kiolbasa, Josh Kuno, Dan Spooner, 
Colton Allen, and Kai Sandal.

FRESNO

FRESNO - A peppery hot production from your boy Stephen Pestalozzi featuring Dan Spooner, Wyatt Hotchkin, Andrew Dahl, and Eddie Fauth.

Rome Snowboards!

The first round of Rome Snowboards are here!

Dan Spooner is down with The Buckshot.

What board are you riding this year?

Damage Days, welcome back the half pipe!

It been a few hard-pressed years of missing the halfpipe.

 But now, It's back! Standing at a mellow 8ft, it is the perfect stunt ditch for any rider looking to have a good time.

Gettin blunted.

Team shred, Dan Spooner was ripping all night.

"Sometimes you need to test out your knee 

strength by sending it to the flats."

Damage OG Eric Christopherson still rips harder than you.

Eddie Fauth is on the come up.

Keep an eye out for this kid.

Welcome Tony Ledin to the party!

A big thanks to Spirit MTN!

Thanks to Nick Green at Elm co., Skull Candy, 

and Stepchild for sponsoring the event.

Thanks to Jacob Romberg for all of the rad photos!

And most important, thanks to everyone who 

came out and was a part of Damage Days!

Damage Revisited.

The sun was out, the beers were flowing, the swivels were real, 

and some even decided to send a line of their own through the grass. 

A big shout out to all of the sponsors, all of the people who slaved to dig in the features, Spirit Mountain, and most importantly the riders who came out for our 6th Damage Revisited. 

We couldn't have done it without you!

Sit back and enjoy the recap!

Peter Limberg

Photo: Shane Pehrson

Viktor Simco and Eric Enquist

Photo: Shane Pehrson

Dan Spooner

Photo: Lloyd Fisher

John Rapinac

Photo: Lloyd Fisher

Eric Christopherson and Carter Nguyen

Photo: Lloyd Fisher

Check out the full photo recap HERE!

OZZY'S GAP

As snowboarders, we're always looking for something to jump over, whether it's in the middle of a city, in the mountains, or somewhere in between. We're always on the hunt for airtime. 

This gap, now known as "Ozzy's Gap", is pretty much the perfect spot. Lots of speed, landing clear of obstacles, plenty of snow... it checked all of these boxes. We knew we had to hit this thing.  

After hours of planning and shoveling, it was go time. The crew was assembled. Weather wasn't perfect, but it was good enough. Cameras and phones came out and the session was on!

All photos shot by: Ben Ahrens

Hunter Leon - Backside 180

"You'll be fine just go fast!"

Dan Spooner - Frontside 180

Kai Sandal - Ollie

Ben Olson - Ollie

Ricky Havron - Method

Brett Stamper - Backflip

Dan Spooner Full Part!

#danspooner just dropped his full part from Bald E-Gal's new flick HOOKS AND HAMMERS! CLICK THE PHOTO YO! 

Check it out then come grab a DVD copy here at Damage Boardshop! 

Spirit Mountain Fall Throw Down

Second time around for the Fall Throw Down was a great turn out. Four different features with their own drop in got everyone tuned in for the season to start! High fives to team rider Eric Christopherson and everyone at Spirit for moving snow all week and helping make this happen!

Such a fun feature. Everyone was ripping!

 Team O.G. Eric Chirstopherson laying a perfect front board.

 Team rider Dan Spooner pressin' hard.

 Spoonbaby layin' a smooth nosepress.

Big thanks to Dragon for the free prizes!  

Rome - Artifact

Our boy Dan Spooner and his go to 

Artifact Rocker from Rome Snowboards.

Ask about the all around park killer next time you're in.

CVT Buck Hill Recap

The 2nd stop of the Core Values Tour went down last Saturday and it was a blast. With temps in the 40's it was a spring-like day and everyone was hyped to try and claim their spot in finals. 

Tent city.

Heavy hitters hanging around the Damage tent.

How good do those signs look?

Non-stop action.

SKOL!

Who let these guys in?

Paul Lavold didn't plan on riding the contest but ended up earning a spot in finals! That's how you do it in the pros.

Celebratory beers!

Intermediate Results

1st - Liam Johnson

2nd - Cole Solner

3rd - Riley Haglund

Expert Results

1st - Mike Darflinger

2nd - Dan Spooner

3rd - Josh Kuno

Thanks to Zombie, Buck Hill, all of the shops/sponsors involved, and everyone who came out to ride. This tour wouldn't be possible without you. The next stop is at Hyland on Saturday, February 10th presented by Cal Surf. Show up and keep it core!

Videograss Premiere Photos!

If it wasn't one of the most anticipated 

premieres to date, I don't know what was. 

The triple threat premiere of Mayday, Nothing to Prove, 

and Hooks and Hammers went OFF at Clyde Iron on 

Saturday night and here's the photos to prove it... 

 A big thanks to Clyde Iron for letting 

us rip these vids BIG SCREEN style. 

 One of the only clear photos of the night... 

The door ladies kept everyone in check... 

While they weren't busy with the occasional glass of wine.

 The speeches were the best. Bjorn, Joe and Mike reminded everyone how much work a video project is and gave everyone some teary eyes. Viktor hosted an Instagram contest and gave away some fine product to a few lucky comment-ers. And Durham reminded everyone how many beers he had. 

 Boss and Bald-Egal mastermind Mike Thienes. 

 Couldn't replicate this crew if we tried. 

 The main course, Videograss's Mayday... 

It's good. Really really good. Seriously, buy a copy. 

 Packed to the brim with serious on-lookers.

After the movies, Joe, Bjorn and Justin signed up some autographs. 

 Wyatt signed a few too...

 How about those 1817 posters! Thanks JOE! 

 This group definitely got hooked up. 

 When Justin Fronius's part in Mayday hit 
the screen, the whole place went nuts. 

Naturally he had some autographs to sign...

 Thanks Clyde! Now onto Pizza Luce for the 21 and up AFTERPARTY! 

 Kenwood Mansion kicked things off and 

things proceeded to get... a little weird.

 Interior Plain Project's Jeffy is DOWN with Duluth. 

 Backstage photo... Check. 

 Party on down.

Class of 86 ripped the final set to close out the night. 

A big thanks to both bands for coming out and absolutely ripping! 

We leave you with this photo of Joe covered in beer.

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An enormous thanks to Joe Sexton, Bjorn Leines, Justin Fronius, Riley and Durham, Thienes and Pettit, Dan Spooner and Viktor, Pete Harvioux, Kenwood Mansion, Class of 86, Pizza Luce', Clyde Iron, Justin at Videograss, and especially all the friends and foes who came out to show their support. We couldn't do these things if it weren't for all of you. Cheers!