Inspiration is a funny thing. Sometimes it slaps you in the face, and other times it's elusiveness is the only thing present. In the context of creating a snowboard graphic, you probably want to be leaning more towards the former, but you can't always choose your battles. We like to think Sam Taxwood and Griffin Siebert were somewhere in the middle for this undertaking, and given they're both no stranger to the process (1, 2), the perfect aesthetic presented itself last summer. Stax found himself on a arid ranch in Utah, testing out the waters as a cowhand, while Siebs picked a rather unconventional art studio to set up his canvas. Both got dirty, but both found the perfect aesthetic for their 2025 deck. Sometimes that's what it takes to find the inspiration.
Still reminiscent of the days when Sam was spearheading the board reviews. While we wait for that, here's a bit about the 2025 T-1: Over two decades of know-how and technology packed into the T1, this undisputed reigning park champion has won more awards than most because of its ability to improve park riders‘ progression and the overall park lap experience. The T1 is built on the philosophy that by working together, we can continue to make the best park board – built for all park riders who never stop progressing, pushing, and don‘t stop until the lights turn off.
Griffin's go-to all of last year for Buoy Pop. That should say enough, but here's a reminder about the 2025 Alternator: The Alternator has instantly become a team favorite because of its capable backcountry freestyle snowboard attributes – Designed for those looking to step up their game from the marked trails to the backcountry with a classic directional silhouette shape with an oversized width and loads of power under the hood —the brainchild of all-mountain maniacs Griffin Siebert and Tommy Delago.