The Del x Arnette Uncommon Projects goggle features a repeating Hiero logo on the frame, funkified strap with both the Hiero and Arnette logos, and an aqua chrome lens.
 
“This is going to look good out on the slopes, Series 3. That's what you SERIously need, some Series 3's. That way you ain't gonna hit no trees, I like these. You’re gonna see me with these on, all me, Series 3. Go get your own,” commented Del.
 
Arnette’s Uncommon Projects division features signature pieces that tell a unique story, commemorate a partnership or reflect the personal style of one of the company’s notable athletes. The Del x Arnette Uncommon Projects goggle is dropping on the heels of Arnette’s first Uncommon Projects release for the Team Captain of Arnette’s Global Pro Snowboard Team, Devun Walsh.
 
“Del has been a part of the Arnette family for a long time and he has a serious fan base in the world of snowboarding. There’s no better way to celebrate all of that than with a signature goggle color. The colorway had to meet the highest possible funk-standards, so we developed a graphic that was inspired by some of his early album art, complete with Hiero logo repeat pattern and strap patch," stated Arnette’s Global Brand Director, Joe Freitag.

 
The The Del x Arnette Uncommon Projects Series 3 is shipping right now to elite  snowboard shops across the world. Dealers looking to carry pieces from the Uncommon Projects division for this season should call their rep ASAP or place orders during SIA.
 
More information on what’s happening with Arnette can be found online through Arnette’s multiple Web presences.
 
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About Arnette
Established in 1992 in the humble surroundings of a one-car garage in Orange County, California, Arnette shades and goggles are found on today’s most influential action sports athletes and lifestyle personalities. Each product is meticulously designed with the highest quality materials, providing lightweight wearability for unmatched comfort, fit and style.
 
Arnette’s distinctive collection is available at action sports and specialty eyewear retailers worldwide.

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Devun Walsh, Zac Marben, Dustin Craven, Sage Kotsenburg - Welcome to the Family!

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As the official team launch party series, this three-stop tour celebrates the 2011 re-launch of Arnette’s goggle program and newly minted team of snow shredders including Devun Walsh, Zac Marben, Dustin Craven and Sage Kotsenburg.
 
All three stops will feature live performances by Del The Funky Homosapien and Bukue One, with Arnette Am, DJ Matty Mo, on the turntables.  Devun, Zac, Dustin and Sage will be at select stops, and free gear and good times will be flowing for all partygoers.
 
Arnette Brain Freeze Tour Schedule: (Note: Whistler is the final stop!)
(21+ to get in; doors open at 8pm; space is limited)
 
* 01/27 – Bender’s Tavern – Denver, CO
* 02/10 – Hyde Lounge – Mammoth Lakes, CA
* 03/12 – Garfinkel’s – Whistler, Canada
 

Check out the photos and videos from Denver and Mammoth. 

Special thanks to TransWorld SNOWboarding & Think Thank for their support. For more info check us out on Facebook and Twitter.

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Tahoe’s own Nick Visconti is a cerebral snowboarder who creatively explores shredding through filming for Think Thank and producing online media segments for “Tahoe Dangerzone,” a video blog that documents his on-hill antics and experiments.  Nick has a larger-than-life personality and unique style, and he is a dedicated skateboarder.  When not holding it down in Tahoe, he can be found lurking in Venice Beach with the Arbor crew.

North Lake Tahoe’s Johnny Lazz is one of the funniest dudes you will ever meet.  He is loud, super talkative and doesn’t give a f%#k what other people think.  An all-terrain dominator who can slay backcountry lines and handrails equally well, Johnny loves to bend the rules and has been known to outrun ski patrol on more than one occasion.

A proud Vermonter with deep Killington roots, Niko Cioffi has a scrappy swagger and style all his own.  He is a founding member of Rutland’s GBP crew, and over the past few years he has spent winters in Truckee riding and filming with the Forum team.  With several impressive video parts already to his credit and a deep bag of tech tricks on lock, the future looks bright for this versatile Green Mountain shredder.

Tim Eddy is an Alpine Meadows local and total ripper.  When the flakes are flying he spends his days in the backcountry dropping cliffs and carving out ridiculous lines.  When summer rolls around he packs his bags and heads to High Cascade to keep the good times rollin’.  A self-proclaimed foodie with a sweet tooth, Tim’s mellow demeanor and positive attitude make him an awesome guy to hang out with.

Norwegian powerhouse Alek Ostreng charged onto the scene a few years back and has been making noise ever since.  A dedicated member of the Youngblood squad, Alek is a top competitor on the Winter Dew Tour and has been hard at work this season filming for the new Forum team video.  Whether big air or slopestyle, Alek is always smooth as butter and can throw down with the best of ‘em.

Alex Tank is a Euro jibbing machine with a super clean style who kills parks and rails like nobody’s business.  Arguably the best thing to come out of Germany since Heidi Klum and Oktoberfest, Alex rides with the Eye of the Tiger and absolutely destroys it every time he straps on his board.

Be on the lookout for Arnette’s snow team at a mountain near you as they will all be wearing the new Mercenary and Series 3 goggles, which are slated to hit shops Fall 2011.

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2.28.2011 - Polar Opposites Webisode #1

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Bonjuorno! Alek Oestreng was in Italy this week to eat some pasta, drink red wine, and win some damn contests. Successful on all accounts, Alek won the Burn River Jump and took Fourth Place in Slopestyle. Originally, he was announced a third place finish, but then got pushed back to fourth....WTF is up with European judging? Either Way, Alek still murdered it and we are so proud of him.

Sage going for broke!

The podium with Sage on the left, Chas in the middle and Tyler on the right.

The people came out in droves to say the least...

Some stoked partygoers.

Del prepping for his perfromance.

Bukue One checking out our awesome array of new goggles.

Gimme gimme...I want some of dat!

The man of the hour, Del, not one to perform and bounce. This guy is truly amazing, and we're digging the fashion statement he's been making at our last couple of parties with the goggles. Trendsetter? Pretty soon peeps all over Oakland are gonna be rocking goggles instead of sunnies.

For photos and video recapping all of the action from the SIA launch party click here. 

Special thanks to TransWorld SNOWboarding & Think Thank for their support. For more info check us out on Facebook and Twitter.

If Sage Kotsenburg expected to be as good as he is now, he surely doesn't admit it.

The 17-year-old Park City slopestyle snowboarder has a low-key, laid-back persona that seemingly carries over onto his numerous competition circuits.
"It's a whirlwind," said Kotsenburg.
Having lived in Park City for 13 years, he grew up snowboarding on the slopes of Park City Mountain Resort with his older brother, Blaze. At the age of five, he strapped into his first snowboard and by the age of seven he was competing.
Starting at age eight, he won every U.S. Snowboard Series event he enrolled in for the next four years. He made his U.S. Open slopestyle debut at the age of 12, and with each successive year, Kotsenburg has continued to improve and to turn heads.

"It definitely worked out, like crazy fast," he said. "Time seems to go by in the blink of an eye."

As the 2009-10 Winter Dew Tour men's slopestyle season came to an end, he found himself sitting at No. 1, finishing with a season-high in total points (260). With a Dew Cup in hand, he also took fifth place at the Winter X-Games a year ago and took a silver medal in the 2009-10 X-Games Europe. Kotsenburg is enjoying his blossoming career, and says there's no feeling comparable to competing at the Winter X-Games. He is salivating at the opportunity in the next couple months.

"It's just so epic," he said. "There's a super good vibe and you're like in superstar status. Dropping into that lip at the X-Games it's a really big rush."

So far this season on the Dew Tour, there's been one stop at Breckenridge, Colo., an event in which Kotsenburg struggled a bit.
He said he had a run of successful practices before the competition started. However, the course got dumped on by sticky snow on the last day of the competition and snow accumulated in the middle of many jumps.

"It just wasn't working out," he said. "I couldn't clear the jumps."

Kotsenburg finished 11th overall. But he is ready to get back on track when the tour stops in Killington, Vt., next weekend.

But life for the 17-year-old isn't always snowboarding; probably just 99 percent. Kotsenburg is home schooled and has only two more classes to finish before he graduates. Most of his friends attend Park City High School and when he's not soaring through the air, he can be found hanging out with friends.

When asked if the college path is in his near future, he addressed the question as if he'd never heard it before.

"Right now, I don't really feel I need to go to college," he said. "I'm just not rushing into it."

His focus on improving his snowboarding technique is simple: just work and try things that have never been tried.

"You have to learn tricks so fast," he said. "It's not only about having ability. It's not just a double-cork 360; it's something that's pretty heavy. It's scary trying to go that another 10 feet."

Being an innovator at 17 isn't easy. While it may look fairly easy, the technique and thought behind tricks should not be underestimated.

"You take one rotation, you multiply it and you just hope it works out," he said. "Once you know how to do something you'll be fine.
"It's almost like going in slow motion. You think you're going to die almost; it's like a rollercoaster."

Even having broken his wrist three different times, his collarbone twice (repaired with plates and screws), and a knee injury, the youngster is able to keep a smile going, knowing full well what he's able to do.
"It's funny how it all works," he said. "It's all good."

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A few words from the team:
 
“I’m so stoked to have the opportunity to join such an influential brand, and it’s a true honor to be selected as Arnette’s snow team captain,” says Devun Walsh.  “All the guys are super rad and the new goggles have such a great fit and clean look.  The designers have done an awesome job putting a modern twist on a classic frame with the Series 3, and I’m psyched to wear goggles that work so well in all conditions.”
 
“I’m super excited to be on the Arnette team,” says Zac Marben.  “We all have our own unique style, but totally respect one another’s riding abilities.  The new goggles look and feel great, and people are stoked that Arnette is back on the mountain.  I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Arnette and the team.”
 
“Riding for Arnette is awesome because they were the first pair of goggles I ever owned,” says Dustin Craven.  “Arnette has a lot of history in snowboarding and being part of the goggle program feels great.  The team is rad and having Devun [Walsh] on the program is legendary.  I’m pumped on the quality of the new goggles, and their overall look and feel is really cool.”
 
“When I first started snowboarding, Arnette was one of the dopest brands around and I would’ve done anything to get my hands on a pair,” says Sage Kotsenburg.  “Now I ride for Arnette which is an awesome feeling.  The goggles work really well and the team is super solid.  Arnette has some big things coming up this year and I love being part of it.”
 
Arnette’s new 2011 goggles – the Series 3 and Mercenary – will debut at SIA (booth #1135) in Denver, CO, followed by ISPO (booth #A2.312) in Munich, Germany.  Retail prices start at USD $65.00, and they will be sold at finer snowboard shops worldwide beginning Fall 2011.

Zac Marben couldn't ne happier to join the ranks of the Arnette Family.