Remember Delaware

Gogglies

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:13:00 +0000

GOGGLIES?!
We’ve got ‘em, cheap, good, and nice priced!

Spy, VonZipper, Smith, Giro, Electric, Anon, and Dragon are just a few of the names from a list of great goggles we have, both brand new, and on closeout!

We’ve got your kids goggles, men’s and women’s goggles, goggles for high and low light, under your helmet, and over your beanie. Whatever your needs are, we’ve got options for you.
For all closeout goggles, we’re throwing in free shipping! If you get your goggles and they end up not fitting, we’ll even include free shipping to return the product to our warehouse (on orders over $75)
And remember to go to http://www.rememberdelawre.com/ for all your other winter needs too!

New Site, New Look and Still The Best Gear and Service

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:48:00 +0000

New Site, New Look and Still The Best Gear and Service
(And if it’s a pow day, we won’t answer the phone till around 12pm MTN time)

Ok everyone, we’ve got the new site up and running. There may be some screws loose, but give us a few days and we’ll have them all tightened up and things will be running smoothly.
We’ve still got all the stuff you’ve grown to expect from us, and even some new gear for the new year. Keep your eyes open for great deals and awesome products, from skis to snowshoes, and goggles to gear bags!

Come to http://www.rememberdelaware.com/ for all your favorite ski, snowboard, and gear brands today!

TOO MUCH STUFF LEFT OVER!!!

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:32:00 +0000

TOO MANY RIDE PRODUCTS!!!
We've got too many products in our warehouse and it's time to get rid of all of this year’s stuff. The easiest way to do this is for us to give this awesome gear to you at lower, awesome prices!

It really doesn’t matter what your favorite color or style is, because we’ve still got plenty to choose from! Whether your feet are big or small, or you want a black boot or a green boot, we’ve got them all! And to make this deal extra spicy, we’re throwing in free shipping, and if that’s not enough, take another 10% off the price!
Coupon Code: 454532253RID
(expires OCT 31st, 2009)
And don’t forget to get on the newly updated website to check out our brand new Ride Snowboard Co products too!

hats?

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:15:00 +0000

What is it about flat brimmed hats that everybody finds so cool? A few years ago the only place you'd find a flat brimmed hat is on a thug on the wrong side of the tracks, pullin his pants up cause they're too big. But now, you'll find them everywhere. From the white kid next door, to the ski slopes, to the Irish pub.
Why, oh why, are they so popular now? Can someone fill me in?
I'm mostly curious because I, too, have fallen into this thing. I know that the flat brimmed FlexFit hats aren't quite "cool" enough, I know that you're supposed to leave the gold "59fifty" sticker on the top of the brim, I even know how to position it on my head to make it look cool. But why? is it because of TV? All the rap videos on Mtv or whatever? Or is it because hiphop music stuck it's head into extreme sports?
All in all, i'm not sure. but what i do know, is that www.rememberdelaware.com has flat brimmed hats from just about every cool extreme sports company we carry.
I just bought one from Elecrtric, and have had my eye on some Von Zipper one's too.
Whether you're new to the hat thing, or you're also addicted to it like i am, you should come in and find some new hats. you can never have too many!

the squirrel and other board related ramblings

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:02:00 +0000

I couldn't find a picture of the board i just bought because it's last year's model. they stopped making it. it's the Arbor Bogart. the picture above is the bamboo Pocketrocket. they're about the same size, different shape though.
I just bought the bogart, which i renamed the squirrel due to it's squirrel like handling, because my flexdex got stolen. I'm a big fan of this board. Arbor has done a great job with building their boards. not to mention the art on the bottom of the deck is super cool. i also really enjoy the wood grain finish on the top of the deck. they've made the grip out of crushed up glass, sprayed on so you stick to the board, but you can still see the design of the wood-grain.
While we don't have the bogart anymore (my fault) we do have the pocketrocket and all the other models that you should definately look at here and here.
It's summer time. you've got a few good months of longboarding before it's time to pull out the snow toys!

Transformers?!?!

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:07:00 +0000

The Dakine Zip Away is almost as cool as Megatron, except it's nothing like a semi truck.
If you want a great small rolling travel bag, this is your bag. If you want a backpack, this is your bag. If you want both, this is your freakin bag!
The main portion of this piece of luggage is expandable for mass storage, it's got split level storage for easy access, and it's got wheels. There's not really a better setup out there.
The Backpack has a fleece lined goggle/sunglass/mp3 pocket and four (count 'em, 1 2 3 4) other pockets for whatever you might need.
This is an amazing deal! I've had our last model sitting by my desk for about a week, and I think if we don't sell it soon, I'll be buying it!
I'm about 30 seconds from posting it on our Ebay store so look for it on there!
You can travel anywhere you want with this for only $80 plus $13 dollars for shipping! AMAZING!

What's The Point?

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:21:00 +0000

I've never understood the point in having a bunch of different purses... I guess it's not something a guy will ever understand, but still... it's confusing.

Most girls I know not only have multiple different purses, but they're all weird designs that (sorry) honestly are just ugly! Does the ugliness get cancelled out by the number on the price tag? The higher the price, the less ugly a purse becomes?

I guess I just don't understand the joy that comes from dumping out your purse and all of it's contents onto the floor, just to pick them all up and put them into a different purse...

Ogio has begun producing some of these ghastly bags... so here's some pics. I figure if you're into this type of thing you'll be happy to see what's new on the market. And if you're not into it, but your girlfriend is, you can see what you'll have to deal with (because of me).

deville

tote

hobo

Anyway.... If someone could enlighten me on the coolness of the ugly purse, it'd be greatly appreciated

call to arms

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:03:00 +0000

There's a tiny company in a dirty industrial park in Salt Lake City, Utah. Very tiny. There's only three employees. And yet, somehow, you can find them competing with companies like http://www.backcountry.com/ and others with multitudes of employees. If you haven't figured out by now that I'm talking about the company I work for, something's wrong....

I find it maybe a bit too easy to boast about Remember Delaware because I'm the newcomer... I still see the company from the outside in rather than the opposite. I even have a hard time referring to the company as "us" when talking to my bosses.

Anyway, back to the subject. We're a small militia of three people, but somehow we've grown to compete with some of the best. And I'd like to think we've got followers (look here and here). Things are going pretty good considering we're in the gray space between seasons... But I personally think a change is in order... We need more people supporting us, more people throwing our name around. I mean, there are plenty of "household words" that you hear all the time, that it'd be hard to argue if they're any more deserving than we are (Susan Boyle, American Idol, Heidi Montag, Jennifer Aniston, Iraq, Afghanistan, Obama, etc). So this is what we're gonna do....

This is a call to arms!

The people of Utah, and of The World must know of our existence!

We ask that our friends, family, and followers begin spreading the word like they spread butter on their morning toast. Just as the butter we will melt into the cracks and crevices of society and become coveted by the common man.

We will dominate the world of Ski and Snowboard.

But remember! We cannot do this without your support and help! Do anything and everything you can to help us rise to the top!

Thankyou,

Andy

This Jacket is Cold... But Louder Than Anything

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:25:00 +0000

The Skull Candy Full Metal Jacket is a tiny earbud that packs a punch that'll slap your earbuds back to Africa. It's got outstanding frequency separation, crystal clear mids and highs, and enough bass to fuel a hip hop concert. If only these things existed back in the day of Run DMC!

I just bought these for myself and I love em. I play the drums, and I play them loud. So when I want to play along with the music on my iPod, I need some good headphones. I've got the SkullCandy Hesh, which are great, but they're not the best in this situation. Instead, I go with ear-plugging earbuds like the Full Metal Jackt, the Smokin Buds, and the Riot.

Not only do they sound great, but they look amazing! There's a bunch of different color choices. If you've got a bunch of extra green, go ahead and buy FMJ's for every outfit you own!

And for all you rich guys (and gals) with iPhones, they've got an in-line microphone! Killer sound and the capability to stay attached to your phone constantly!

Electric!

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:46:00 +0000

I worked as an electrician for 7 months. It wasn't all that great, but I learned a lot about electricity and getting zapped at 4 in the morning during an all night shift. I was a technician, and so are these sunglasses. The Electric Technician is a great pair of sunglasses. They're not very expensive, and they're not gigantic so you won't drown in them.

Electric is a great company. From looking at their shades to looking at their company, you can tell they're going far. And coincidentally, they sponsor a member of the Nitro Circus! Jolene Van Vugt! This girl is shocking. Attractive, athletic, and as hardcore as they come. Don't believe me? Go watch Nitro Circus!

So they're not as big of a company as Smith, but they're still quality... If they weren't, we wouldn't sell em. nuff said.

that one company!

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:55:00 +0000

Ok, class, today we're going to be talking about sunglasses again! This time we'll be talking about a company called Von Zipper. They're a top contender in the world of optics.

In my research, I took the same approach today as I did for yesterday's second blog. I went to us.vonzipper.com and went directly to their team page. Naturally, the first thing that caught my eye was the pavement team. This means skate, bmx, etc.

Literally, the first two people I noticed were Mike Vallely and Rick Thorne. Mike Vallely's a hardcore streetskater that looks like a 25 year old Santa. He'll rock you if you cross him wrong. Rick Thorne is kinda like Rodney Mullen, but on a BMX. He's a living BMX legend. A forefather, an originator, a pioneer.

So what do these things say about VonZipper?

They're legendary, pioneering, originating, hardcore. They're so many amazing things. They have so many great qualities. Unfortunately they aren't Santa Clause, but you get the picture.

The products from VZ are unique, but clasic at the same time.

For example: The Skitch

These are a classic rendition of an aviator. The only difference is, the skitch is made by VonZipper, so they've got some attitude (kinda like Mike Vallely).

So you can't hang with the new age flair of Smith? You'd rather stay away from Anon and their wall-flower act? Well, be a pioneer. Pull up your Zipper and stun a few folks.

Anonymous.... maybe

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:13:00 +0000

Anon sunglasses are pretty dope... Every time I see their logo I get this feeling that they're greatly under-rated. So we're gonna take a deeper look into this mystery. I think to really see what this company is like, We have to take a look at their team of professional athletes, the people that are hired to give the company a good image.

Keir Dillon is a god in the world of snow. He has always been on top of his (and everyone else's) game. He has accumulated two bronze medals at the winter x games, took back to back gold at the World Superpipe championships in 04/05, and has secured second and third place at the U.S. Open. Dillon is a member of the Frends Crew, which is a group of riders who turned their initial friendship into a formal alliance in 2007 to move the sport away from its recent competitive and business focus and return the sport to its grassroots beginnings.

So we've got a pro snowboarder who's 30 years old... Almost a dinosaur in the sport. He's started a team of athletes that have dedicated themselves to having fun on the slopes, rather than trying to win. I personally think that says tons about what kind of company Anon must be. So now we'll look at an Anon product, The Shotgun.

This is a killer pair of sunglasses. (no pun intended). Wearing these, you'll look amazing and still be able to see after a long sunny day. Who doesn't love their retinas?

Or what about the associate, allnighter, fletch, fairfax, or hombre? Any way you spin it, you've got amazing shades from an amazing company. All that's missing is a chicken burrito, a few happy midgets, and The Aquabats.

Pants?!?!

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:34:00 +0000

YOUR PANTS!

So I've only worked here for a few weeks, and I was under the impression that we didn't have any pants, at least no jeans or normal pants. I walk into the warehouse and i see masses of winter clothing, but not much summer clothing. We've already talked about boardshorts, shirts, and sunglasses, so now we'll talk about jeans.
I just bought the DC Renegade tshirt last week, and I can honestly say I love it. I wore it for three days (it's clean, don't worry). But I think it would've been cooler if I had been wearing some DC jeans. Most people would go for the Rinse Straight. These are right in between tight and baggy for those that want a fitted look without resorting to wearing their sister's pants.

But I think I'm more interested in the slim... I'm not sure why. But isn't it great to know you've got a choice?

We've also got a few other fits and styles, but these are what caught my eye. I guess it's nice to know that I have a great place to go to when I need new pants. Especially DC pants. I mean, I've always loved jeans, and now that I have great people like Rob Dyrdek running around in DC's softgoods and makin them look disgustingly awesome, why wouldn't I want to wear them?

I guess I'm a sucker for looking cool.

More DC than you can handle!

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:35:00 +0000

I asked Taron what I should write about today and he suggested something having to do with spring or summer. That's kinda vague, but I just so happened to have seen our gigantic stock of t-shirts in the corner of my eye. So I took a picture with my phone, which hardly does any justice for the huge mass of product.

But even still, you can see that there's multitudes of DC shirts.

DC has done a wonderful job of bringing us designs and styles that successfully draw people's attention while remaining simple and blunt.

It's called the Star. The design comes on their shirts, longsleeve and short, hats, hoodies, coats, and more. But for something so simple, it's extremely powerful. Everybody know's that symbol. I mean, it's even hard for me to write more about it. It's that simple.

As you can see, there are plenty of different colors of the same design to meet your personal style.

And if you're still lost, maybe you should go to our store and look for more options!

The DC Universe

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:37:00 +0000

Ok, so the title of this blog is a bit misleading, at least for some of you. I'm NOT blogging about The Green Lantern or Superman. So maybe it's not "The" DC Universe, but we'll be talking about one of them.
DC is one of the biggest, most successful skate companies I've heard of. Vans is pretty big, and so are companies like Element, Volcom, and many others. But there's just something about DC...
They cater to skaters, surfers, BMX, snowboarders, motocross riders, musicians, absolutely everyone!

Some examples:
Nate Adams : Motocross
Travis Pastrana : Motocross, Rallycar
Travis Barker : Blink182, Transplants, Aquabats, Boxcar Racer
Rob Dyrdek : Skateboarding, Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory (Mtv)
Iikka Backstrom : Snowboarding
Corey Bohan : BMX

And that's not even all of the people we know about!

DC's gotten into the minds and closets of everyone in the world. They've got shoes, shirts, pants, shorts, hoodies, hats, socks, flipflops, jackets, winter pants and coats, snowboard boots.... just about everything you can imagine! I wouldn't be surprised if they started marketing energy drinks. (Note to DC, if you read this and get any ideas, i want a lifetime supply of your energy drinks, and a few pairs of shoes!)

Today we're gonna focus on the summer season. When I think of summer, I think of sun, watersports, skateboarding or longboarding, sunglasses, and of course, hot girls! So we've got the sun... That's a given. We can take care of the watersports no matter where you live (turn on the sprinklers, bro!). If you've been reading my blogs you know where you can get an awesome longboard and some stunna shades. So we're missing two things: Girls and, something I haven't mentioned yet, shorts!

I'm not really sure where to find the girls unfortunately (if you've got any tips, let me know), but I know where to find some awesome shorts!

DC's Dubbed boardshorts are perfect for a killer summer. They're functional as boardshorts so you can surf, swim, or run through your neighbor's sprinklers, and they're also comfortable enough to wear around the house or the neighborhood. And for you oldschool junkies, you can feel comfortable repping your age with these shorts because they're entirely covered with old audiotapes! (you see, before we had ipods and cd's we had these things called tapes. they sounded like crap and you couldn't skip from track to track, so you actually had to listen to a whole song. tapes were also fun when broken apart cause you could string the actual tape acrossed streets and canyons and they made awesome messes!)

Anywho, all I'm sayin is, the Dubbed short by DC is a pretty darn good choice for a new addition to your summer style. And from a company like DC, if you don't like the Dubbed, you've got countless other options to choose from. Believe me, I've got the DC product catalogue next to me... It's four huge books, absolutely full to the brim, of mindblowing products!

Longboard Addicts Anonymous

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:38:00 +0000

Hello, my name is Andy, and I'm.... addicted to longboarding.
(Hi, Andy!)
It's been nine years since my first experience with a longboard... I started with one of the best boards I've ever seen: The FlexDex Wingnut Pro Model. It was a 180 cm. pintail. Completely unbreakable. You could jump as high as possible and come down on the middle of the board and nothing would happen. It was beautiful. Not to mention fast! I had her built up with Swiss Bones bearings. I named her The Widowmaker. Everyone that had ever ridden her (but me) had gotten speed wobbles and walked away bleeding.
I took a short break from The Widowmaker with a Sector9 Bamboo Waimea. I thoroughly enjoyed the Sector, but noticed cracks forming in it's beautiful bamboo. That deck now hangs on my bedroom wall to showcase the beautiful art on the underside of the wonderful bamboo.
I went back to my Widowmaker for a short time before winter hit, and then she got stolen. It's been a hard time, full of withdrawls and temptations, since I lost that board. But now I've found a new object of my affection. As soon as I have enough cash to restart my habit I'll be back in the game with a wonderful product from Arbor Longboards:

The Arbor Pin Koa

Oh! I'm drooling just thinking about it! Look at that amazing artwork! And the woodgrain finish on top of the deck is beautiful!

"Koa's dense grain adds structure, which improves return, while providing a unique pattern on each skate and true heritage. Koa wood was used by the Hawaiians to build the 1st surfboards 1,000 years ago." (taken from http://www.arborsports.com/ product description)

To have a quality board made from a product that was originally used to make surfboards is like having car tires on your car that were originally used on a race winning Nascar stock car. It's amazing.

Not only do you get a sturdy board made from high quality wood, but you get a unique grip system on your deck: "Recycled Glass - Crushed recycled glass is used in our clear re-grip to replace highly processed grip tapes - allows the natural grain to remain visible, while providing better performance than the silica bead-based alternatives." (also from http://www.arborsports.com/ product description)

I'm super stoked for the rain to stop so I can go out and enjoy the weather and the feel of an amazing board under my feet. It's been too long since my last session. I miss the feel of my wheels lightly vibrating over the pavement and the sound of them as i take steep carves back and forth on the street. Oh boy.... I need this!

So, fellow addicts, please stay strong. Keep your guard up, and only go for the best! Arbor makes some amazing products, and I know you can find something to curb your temptations at http://www.rememberdelaware.com/

BOOM!

Throwback

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:35:00 +0000

There seems to be a new trend floating around, one that I really don't know how to react to. Mainly cause I'm not sure if I should treat it like just another fad, or if I should fall in line and follow suit. I know you've seen what Im talking about. You've heard talk of dance clubs doing 80's night once a week, you've seen the brightly colored sunglasses, and the super bright colored hightop style skate shoes and throwback Nikes.

At first glance it looks like just another obnoxious style the kids are bringing back to get attention. And it would make sense cause 90% of the kids out there wearing these clothes were born in 1990 or later. Another 5% are like me, born during the 80's. I lived through that scene but I can't honestly remember any of it. By the time I was 5 (about the time my memory kicks in) it was already the 90's and styles were starting to change.

If you take some time to really look into this fashion statement, it really seems to be coming back with a vengance....

Skate shops are selling bright colors, surf and swim companies are mass producing old-school tank tops and shorter board shorts, most of which are either neon colored or made to look faded, like maybe you pulled them out of your 35 year old brother's storage. It's kindof a weird trip for me. It reminds me of my older brother, who actually remembers the 80's.

And then there's also the subject of music (as many of you know, this is a big deal for me). Bands like Family Force Five, Forever the Sickest Kids, and Cobra Starship are taking today's popular "emo" style music and throwing it back, mixing it with classic 80's dance club synthesizers and vocals. It's actually quite catchy. You really can't help but sing along and/or tap your feet.

So, like I asked before, is this just another cry for attention? Or should I fall for it?

Well, I'll be honest... I fell for it. Not only do I love Cobra Starship and Forever the Sickest Kids, but I bought pair of black/purple/neon green Osiris Hightops.

Now, should I be proud of all that stuff? I'm not sure.... But I am sure of this. I am very, very proud of my Smith Chemist sunglasses.

I mean, look at them! They're beautiful! The Chemist looks like the old RayBan's you see on Blues Brothers movies or old detective shows. But they're smaller, smoother, and made by Smith. I'm not trying to say that RayBan isn't completely awesome, but really? What 18 year old kid is gonna go looking for real RayBan's to take to 80's night? I know I wouldn't.

Not only do you get the Smith name to add to your rep, but if you're really feeling crazy you can get em with neon yellow and black frames! (hint: probably a good addition to any wardrobe full of Neff products)

Now here's a good tip for you guys.... If you buy the Chemist with the Platinum lense, you get a killer pair of sunglasses with mirrored lenses. What does this mean? It means that hot girl walking towards you in the mall can't see your eyeballs. So you can point your head to the sign five feet to her left, but really be staring right at her. BOOM! Automatic spy glasses! How cool is that?!

Either way you mix it, this throwback isn't just an obnoxious fad. It's a combination for coolness. You get the quality you've come to expect from Smith, good lenses, and an upgraded version of classic style. Now it's up to you to decide if they match your radical purple windbreaker, stellar acid wash jeans, and dirty, dirty mullet. Party on, dudes!

Be Prepared

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:01:00 +0000

I graduated from highschool in 2004. That year, as a graduation gift, I was given The Scout, an amazing Nixon Watch. I wore that thing every day for almost two years. I crashed some skateboards while wearing it, and it held up perfectly. The only reason I ever took it off was cause the battery died.

I think I like it so much because it's such a chameleon.

If you want a watch that has the same vintage look as watches with worn leather bands, you've got it, without having to worry about ruining the leather. If you want a watch that looks like something belongs on a black-ops soldier, you've got it, and you'll never have to worry about getting called out to assassinate anyone in the middle of the night. (see also, Jason Bourne). I love the ability to wear The Scout to a concert one day and then wear it with a suit and tie the next. It's adaptable.

Sweat through it, get it wet, bleed on it, do what you will.... like a good scout, it's prepared.

BackpackFacts

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:34:00 +0000

Recently, I've been looking at the Ogio Politan.... It's a pretty cool bag. It's kinda simple and self explanatory, but just in case you need more explanation, this is what was given on http://www.ogio.com:

"DESCRIPTION:
If OGIO was human, he would bleed fuel. The Politan embodies OGIO’s DNA - built for speed with impact-resistant storage for up to 17” laptops, dual-side mesh storage for liquid goods, and a weatherproof fleece-lined audio storage compartment with headphone exit port.
FEATURES:
Top entry padded laptop compartment / Large center storage area / Power cord and mouse storage / Weatherproof fleece-lined audio pocket with headphone exit port / Neoprene top grab handle / Dual side mesh pockets / Sliding sternum strap / Deluxe organizer panel / Fits most 17" laptops / Laptop sleeve 18"h x 12"w x 2"d"

Honestly? I really didn't understand any of that. Guys like me need a certain type of communication.... i guess i learn more from cool sounding words like "BOOM!" So, lets take a look at another description from http://www.rememberdelaware.com:

.... OH NO!!!! It looks like I haven't made it that far yet. hahahah! I'll get on that. But for the time being, it looks like we do have a picture. And everyone knows that a picture speaks a thousand words.

So. This is what I learned from this picture:

The Ogio Politan is awesome. It's great for students who have tons of books, a lunch, and a laptop to lug around the school campus. It comes in a few different colors, including the crazy white and red checkerboard design you see above. So you can choose to be inconspicuous and go through school without saying much, or you could choose the red and white and make even your teacher or professor lose his/her concentration! Personally, I'd choose the red and white, but that's just me.

Anyway, back to the pack. So you've got plenty of space for books, food, and a laptop, but what else? Why else would anyone in their right mind want to buy this bag? Well, it's got plenty of padding to protect your laptop, you can store two waterbottles in the mesh side pockets, you still want more reasons? Ok, you like music? Well, with this bag, you can stash your iPod or other mp3 player in a pocket lined with fleece and run your headphones thru the exit hole so you can listen to your music and still have space in your pants pockets for more important things, like crumbs and trash.

I personally think that's plenty of reason to get this pack, and on sale for $62.95? That's awesome. I say go for it.... connect four?

mix and match

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:02:00 +0000

I've been riding a bike around Salt Lake City for the past two years. I spent a few months as a courier, so you've probably almost hit me with your car or at least someone I know. I guess I kinda fit into the category of hipster or whatever you want to call it. I wear shoes that look like i bought them in 1970, but in reality I purchased in 2006 at a store in the mall. I wear t-shirts that look old as well, and retro biking hats, and a messenger pack.... I think the only thing missing is that I eat more than my fair share of meat....

Guys like Travis Pastrana have been riding motorcycles for years. They spend their time getting paid to do crazy stuff you never thought was possible, so you've probably seen him and his friends on TV or on various DVD's. They definately fit into the Extreme Sports category. a little bit surfer, a little bit jock... However you describe that style, it's definately big. Buy anything at PacSun or Zumiez, and you can probably fit in. Jeans, Skate shoes, T-shirts, and cool hats, are defining factors in this style.

There's a few ways our two distinct styles collide.... Yes, I kinda work in the extreme sports industry, but no that's not what i'm talking about.

I'm talking about products and marketing.

There's tons of companies out there that market to distinct groups of people, but under all the hype, they're marketing to multiple other groups of people as well.

Ogio's big moneymaker right now is Motocross and other extremesports. With products like the Erzberg, they center on moto riders. Bullet bikers have the No Drag and Less Drag, as well as the Fenderbag and a few others. Skateboarders can have their own corner of the Ogio scene with bags that hold their skateboards for easy travel. And surfing has even found a place in this empire, run by a company based out of land-locked Utah.

But did you know that Ogio's "gateway drug" was golf bags? A few years bag, the coolest golf bag I'd ever seen was a yellow one my dad brought home from a visit to the Ogio compound. Thankfully, they're still makin those wonderful bags, and hopefully there's a few golfers reading this that'll get stoked (however golfers get stoked, i'm not sure...) and go buy one.

And now, we've been given products that also appeal to the hipsters and road bikers out there. Messenger Bags! I mean, honestly, I'm perfectly happy with any backpack (especially one from Ogio), but how much cooler will I look with a real messenger bag? I could go with the Hip Hop, or even look a little more corporate (like my dad!) with the Director. Decisions, decisions.... Maybe I'll completely forget the messenger pack completely and get a fannypack.....

Other companies that obviously cater to all different types of people (companies who's products we happen to sell) are DC, Dakine, Nixon, Smith, etc. I think it's important to make a statement, as a company, as to who you're main target is, but also, as a consumer, remember to be open minded. Just cause you don't ride a Honda two stroke doesn't mean Ogio won't have something for you. And just cause you don't skate doesn't mean you won't like what DC has to offer. So come on into the store and look around for something that catches your eye!

Supercross in SLC!

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:21:00 +0000

Unfortunately I wasn't able to go to the supercross event at Rice-Eccles last saturday (april 25th), I was too busy watching Real Salt Lake tie for the highest scoring game in MLS history. They dominated New England at 6-0.

Anyway, back on topic, I've been having troubles with the internet today for some reason so it took me three hours to find this stuff.

Here's what i found:

It looks like James Stewart won (again), with Chad Reed in second, and David Millsaps in third.

Unfortunately, i can't brag about any Ogio riders this time, but then, with a rider like Stewart, there's not much chance of anyone else winning for a few years. He's the new Carmichael. Nuff said.....

Hmmm.... "Nuff"..... sounds kinda like Neff!

A couple weeks ago i was able to help pick out next years Neff products... Let me tell you, if you haven't seen their stuff, you should. It's gonna hit you like a ton of neon colored bricks. Once you stand back up and dust the brightly colored debris off your knees you'll realize one of two things. You absolutely love Neff's products or you absolutely hate Neff's products. There's no gray area. Only pink and purple and blue and green and black and yellow and red and........

Math Problem of the Day

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:06:00 +0000

"x + m = j"

x= extreme sports (anything related to anything sold on http://www.rememberdelaware.com/)

j= joy, happiness, amazingness, adrenaline rush

So, what does "M" equal?

It's my firm belief that to attain complete happiness, one must mix extreme sports or anything related to them with.... MUSIC!!!!

I absolutely cannot imagine what it would be like to fly off a kicker on my bike without my music pumping me up. Imagine your favorite snowboard or ski movie.... Now take out the soundtrack. It's still pretty cool, but it's not even half of what it would be with some killer tunes!

All my favorite videos have soundtracks with blood pumping beats and screaming guitars and crazy drums. Stuff like Swollen Members, Rush, Slayer, Rise Against, and the list goes on. Coincidentally, a lot of my favorite bands have ties into the extreme sports world as well. The Aquabats have a Vans Shoes sponsorship, as does Rise Against. Tons of my top bands have played at sports events like the X Games, the AST Dew Tour, and the Gravity Games. Travis Barker has a signature DC shoe.

So what does this have to do with http://www.rememberdelaware.com/ ?

Well, to begin with, here at the office, we've always got music playing. I actually get kinda nervous when it's quiet here. And then there's the fact that we sell awesome headphones like the Skullcandy TI....

The Skull Candy Ti Headphones are built for one reason and one reason only. And this reason is because you want to rock whenever and wherever you choose. Skull Candy makes some of the best audio systems on the market from the Smokin Buds to the Hesh, the Double Agent to the Pipe, Skull Candy is an awesome edition to your music arsenal. Slip them over your ears before and after a ride, whether on the slopes, the trail, or the backcountry, for the calming effects of your favorite tunes or to get pumped up higher than you've ever been in preparation for the craziness that you're about to engage in. Or put in the Smokin Buds and bump it while you run around on an adrenaline rush!

We've also got an extensive stock of audio packages for helmets like the Singleshot, the Twin Tip, and the Bluetooth kit!

We've also got tons of helmets with the audio packages already on them.

Choose wisely young grasshopper!

Save Lives, Not Money

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:36:00 +0000

About three years ago I was riding my bike in a small, upperclass town in Georgia. It was about nine o'clock in the evening and it was starting to get dark. Me and my friend were headed back to the apartment from a quick ride to the Wal-Mart. I stood up on my pedals to get a bit of force into my stroke so I could get up the next rise without problem. I put a lot of power into my pedals and then it happened. My chain skipped, causing my feet to slip off the pedals and hit the pavement. I was doing about twenty miles an hour at that point so it's not like I could just put my feet down without problem.

When my friend caught up with me i was laying face down in the middle of the street, snoring, in a puddle of my own blood. I personally don't remember any of this. In fact, the last thing i remembered was waiting outside our apartment for my buddy to finish tying his shoes. I had lost four hours of my memory. I was in and out of conciousness for the next hour as i rode to the hospital in an ambulance.

I didn't know where I was or why I was there. I knew who i was, but it's extremely frightening to not know where you are or remember how you got there. While I rode on the stretcher in the back of the ambulance, all i could think of was "Was I wearing a helmet?" and the EMT riding with me was getting a little annoyed that i kept asking him that...

Yes, I was wearing my helmet. When I ate pavement I opened up my right hand and shoulder, sprained both wrists and both knees, suffered a concussion, and got road rash up the right side of my face. While the helmet did save my life, it sliced my eyebrow clean open when it made contact with the ground. I got seven stitches over my right eye and wasn't able to open it for a week and a half. I looked like I got in a fight with a full sized gorilla.

There's a rule that most people don't know about helmets. Once you've crashed in a helmet once, no matter how hard the impact, the helmet needs to be replaced. Well, my helmet was completely ruined. Blood all over it, and one side pretty much ground up to oblivion. I wouldn't be suprised if there's still pieces of my helmet in the pavement on the dark street in Georgia.

There's also an even less well known rule about helmets... If it's a good helmet, one that's actually gonna protect you in an accident, it's gonna cost you a bit more money than a lid you'd find at Wal-Mart.

Well, I bought a new helmet... It over-drafted my checking account, but the point is, I needed a new one and i bought one. I wear my helmet whenever I ride. In fact, I have four helmets to choose from depending on what type of riding I do.

My point in telling this story is, It's important to wear a helmet. Ya, helmets are expensive, but in the long run, that extra money will save your life. Another argument may be bouncing around somewhere, helmets make me look dumb.

1) would you rather look dumb, or be dead?

and

2) there are tons of helmet companies that have come out with absolutely awesome helmets!

Buy yourself or your loved ones a good helmet.

what's in a name?

greenq_tip@yahoo.com (4letterword) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:43:00 +0000

The Enduro at Erzberg is a 35 kilometer (21 miles and around a thousand yards) rugged and hazardous trail-based motorcross race where only 30 riders out of 1500 will finish. It's pretty gruesome.
You can see footage of this deathrace on Travis Pastrana's dvd "Nitro Circus 3". If i remember correctly, our boy Travis doesn't even finish the race. Now, if you follow his antics at all, you know that he's darn near invincible. He wins at absolutely everything. He wins even when it means looking past broken bones and disconnected shoulders in order to push forward and destroy the competition. So what does this tell you? Travis Pastrana, the wonder boy, didn't finish Erzberg. This can mean only one thing: Erzberg really is that hard.

So, if you're on a motorcycle in the mountains of Austria (or anywhere else for that matter) and you want to get a hydration pack that will do it's job, but you want to make sure it'll go above and beyond, which one would you choose?

I think it'd be important to go with a company that makes quality products, so lets go with Ogio. They're kinda the obvious choice here. Now, if all you were given to make your choice was the names of the bags, you'd have a couple to choose from. You've got the Baja pack, the MX Hydration pack, the Flight Vest, or... wait... what's this? The Erzberg?!

Leaky bladder problems are now a thing of the past with the Ogio Erzberg Hydration Pack. With a low profile, you won't even notice that you are lugging around extra fluids. Ogio would even suggest you take this on a 20K marathon just to make sure it works.

Or even better, take it on a 21 mile motorcycle race from hell. You know Ogio made it strong enough to hold up to that. The real question is, are you up to it?

I know i'm definately not....

So, back to the title, What's in a Name? When you look at it this way, there's more in a name than you think.

Fashion an Ever Changing Masterpiece.

noreply@blogger.com (Bubba) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:43:00 +0000

Over the years we seem to just keep changing our look and feel. Take the picture attached. What on earth were we thinking. Do you remember the days when you were the one wearing the denim pant with the matching denim shirt and of course the braded belt. Or the sweat pants and sweat shirt that of course matched perfectly.

We find that some gear heads just hold on to the same stuff year after year with the mentality of if its not broke don't replace it. I like this idea but do us this one favor. Take a look at your self. If you are still rocking the perm, the matching denim or the matching sweat suit. Stop it, a new cheap coat is better then your old unfashionable coat.

Also no more perms...

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