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Vans' Introspect web series wraps up with a look inside the day to day riding of French halfpipe master Arthur Longo. Arthur has a great perspective on riding as he is incredibly skilled at halfpipe but talks about his thoughts on being a well versed snowboarder on all aspects of the mountain. In this episode we get a look at Arthur Longo's training for the most anticipated halfpipe contests of his life. Watch as he talks about working through unexpected injuries and his thoughts on snowboarding in the Olympics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DDV6MbsYDk#t=142

In this edit Iori Podladtchikov kills it gently in the urban street setting. People expect to see him boost 20+ feet out of a halfpipe or do technical maneuvers. This is different. This is not about being the best or doing the hardest tricks. This is about the simple joy and playful feeling you get when you cruise down a street on a board. Riding provided by Iouri Podladtchikov.

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Art of Flight 2, Travis Rice and crew undertake a new film project after over 2 years spent in pre-production. From the producers of the game changing snowboard films “That’s It, That’s All” and “The Art of FLIGHT,” Red Bull Media House, in association with Brain Farm Digital Cinema, are proud to announce production of the next feature in Travis Rice’s iconic franchise. The multiple-year project will build upon the success of these earlier films, employing higher levels of cinematography, the use of cutting edge technology, rich storytelling, and exploring even more remote and untouched locations than ever before. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7e6_L7fQJ0

This may just be the sickest compilation of snowboarding ever. Recapping the best tricks, shenanigans, and ridiculous stunts from the 2013-14 season. Kickflips on a snowboard? Yeah we've got that. Yodeling and HUGE kink rails...? Yep. Headstands on a half pipe? Jah. What else? Just watch and see for yourself. This is snowboarding at its finest innovation of self expression. People are awesome, and so is snowboarding.

Ståle Sanbech is definitely one of the best snowboarders in Europe, and the world. He took silver in this year's Olympics for Men's Slopestyle. At 20 years old and from Bærum, Norway Ståle is making a ton of progress. Station to Station is a new web series that will showcase Ståle's laid back style as he tours the top snow culture destinations around the world, competing in contests, shredding parks, and overall just doing his thing. Episode 1 starts off in Rykkinn, Norway and Ståle gets to show us where he grew up and how he developed as a rider. This episode is packed full of killer shots, awesome tricks, and rockstar style. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rzVKa3RYZJ8

Max Van Helvoort may be better known as a pro-wakeboarder from The Netherlands, but he just threw down such a sick backside rodeo flip on the slopes and got some massive exposure for it in the snowboarding world. He doesn't really do contests, he just rides for the fun of it and does what he loves most about snowboarding. Mad Props to him for going this hard. Check out the video below, and then compare it to Billy Morgan's Triple Backside Rodeo Flip (bottom). Who do you think pulled it off best? Leave your thoughts in the comments. Max Van Helvoort: Billy Morgan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBYzGl-ylKM

Finnish Pro Snowboarders Roope Tonteri and Peetu Piiroinen have a nice relaxing shred sesh in Breckenridge, CO after all of the Olympic madness. It's always a blast watching pro's do what they do best; when they just ride and enjoy the day snowboarding on their own time. Check out this easy but steezy edit.

If you've had an abundance of snow this winter and aren't stoked about it, we feel for you bro. For 2 reasons... 1) You don't know how to enjoy a good thing. 2) You may be like this guy. Watch this hilarious video of a guy having a terrible winter morning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoYN5-8BE2I

The Fun just doesn't end with this killer snow edit from the Swiss Resort, Laax. Great hits, mellow flow, and lots of style from these riders. Check out the Germans, Swiss, and Norwegians all shredding together to fill this video with diversity and distinction. Riders: Gido Gfoellner, Flo Geiger, Joelle Juchli, Severin Van Der Meer, Dave Hablützel, Marius Schafferer, Sindre Cottis, Matthias Wattinger

Hahahah!!! Possibly the funniest ski jump Fail ever. Watch this guy fly through the air over, and over, and over again as he overshoots the park kicker and barely makes it through. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODG_Wj7sWHs#t=52