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GrindTV Newswire, Via Forum Snowboards: (August 31, 2010) Special Blend, Forum and Foursquare are pleased to announce the world premiere of their latest feature film F' It, and the start of this year's Global Tour. Starring John Jackson, Stevie Bell, Nic Sauve, Jake Welch, Niko Cioffi, Cameron Pierce, Austen Sweetin and The Youngbloods, and co-starring Peter Line, Pat Moore, Andreas Wiig and Daniel Ek.


North America

September 9: Newport Beach, CA at the Lido Theater with Peter Line, Pat Moore, John Jackson, Jake Welch, Stevie Bell, Nic Sauve, Andreas Wiig, Daniel Ek, Cameron Pierce, Niko Cioffi, Austen Sweetin, Alek Oestreng, and Rusty Ockenden.
October 14: Minneapolis, MN at the Suburban World Theater with Stevie Bell, Cameron Pierce, Jake Welch, Austen Sweetin, and Peter Line.
October 14: Toronto, ON (CAN) at the Underground Cinema with Nic Sauve, Pat Moore, John Jackson, Andreas Wiig, and Niko Cioffi.
October 15: Salt Lake City, UT at the Gateway Megaplex Theater with Stevie Bell, Cameron Pierce, Jake Welch, Austen Sweetin, and Peter Line.
October 15: Montreal, QC (CAN) at the 1234 Club with Nic Sauve, Pat Moore, John Jackson, Andreas Wiig, and Niko Cioffi.
October 16: Portland, OR at the Willamette Riverfront Warehouse with Stevie Bell, Cameron Pierce, Jake Welch, Austen Sweetin, and Peter Line.
October 16: New York City, NY at the Red Bull Space with Nic Sauve, Pat Moore, John Jackson, Andreas Wiig, and Niko Cioffi.
October 21: Denver, CO at the Bluebird Theater with Cameron Pierce, John Jackson, Stevie Bell, Andreas Wiig, and Pat Moore.
October 21: Vancouver, BC (CAN) at the Forum Sports Bar with Peter Line, Niko Cioffi, Nic Sauve, Jake Welch, and Austen Sweetin.
October 22: Boone, NC at the Appalachian State University with Cameron Pierce, John Jackson, Stevie Bell, Andreas Wiig, and Pat Moore.
October 22: Calgary, AB (CAN) at the Plaza Theater with Peter Line, Niko Cioffi, Nic Sauve, Jake Welch, and Austen Sweetin.
October 23: Portsmouth, NH at the Portsmouth Music Hall with Cameron Pierce, Stevie Bell, Andreas Wiig, and Pat Moore.
October 23: Reno, NV at the Grand Sierra Resort - Xtreme Bar with John Jackson, Peter Line, Niko Cioffi, Nic Sauve, Jake Welch, and Austen Sweetin.

Europe

September 23: Innsbruck, AUT at the Weekender Club with John Jackson, Nic Sauve, Daniel Ek, and Alek Oestreng.
September 24: Verona, ITA at (TBA) with John Jackson, Nic Sauve, Daniel Ek, and Alek Oestreng.
September 25: Freestyle (Zurich), CHE at Cocuna with Andreas Wiig, John Jackson, Nic Sauve, Daniel Ek, and Alek Oestreng.
September 27: Lyon, FRA at Le Voxx Bar with Andreas Wiig, John Jackson, Nic Sauve, Daniel Ek, and Alek Oestreng.
September 28: Barcelona, ESP at Club Mondo with Andreas Wiig, John Jackson, Nic Sauve, Daniel Ek, and Alek Oestreng.
September 30: London, GBR at The Grand Union Bar with Andreas Wiig, John Jackson, Nic Sauve, Daniel Ek, and Alek Oestreng.
October 1: Amsterdam, NLD at the Winston Kingdom with Andreas Wiig, John Jackson, Nic Sauve, Daniel Ek, and Alek Oestreng.
October 2: Munich, DEU at Puerto Giesing with Andreas Wiig, John Jackson, Nic Sauve, Daniel Ek, and Alek Oestreng.



For more information and complete coverage from the tour, go to
www.special-blend.com , www.forumsnowboards.com, and www.foursquareouterwear.com

This. looks. flipping. rad.





SPECIAL BLEND, FORUM AND FOURSQUARE PRESENT F'IT

F' It is the 7th team-inspired film brought to you by Special Blend, Forum and Foursquare, and stars John Jackson, Stevie Bell, Nic Sauve, Jake Welch, Niko Cioffi, Cameron Pierce, Austen Sweetin and The Youngbloods. Due to various injuries at the most inappropriate of times, F' It will co-star Peter Line, Pat Moore, Andreas Wiig and Daniel Ek.

Instead of dishing out the usual dose of marketing bullshit about how great the movie is and what to expect, here are some quotes on the film straight from the riders' mouths:

"With Pat out of the picture, I might actually have a shot at getting the opener!"

"Nic has such nice hair, I wonder if he is sponsored by Suave?"

"Peter's so legendary, he doesn't even need a part."

"How did John manage to have a better season than last year?!?"

"You think Andreas looks good when he's filming? You should see how good he looks when he isn't."

"Who the F is Austen Sweetin?"

Coming Fall 2010 to a snowboard shop near you, along with iTunes digital download, stay tuned for more information on F' It at special-blend.com, forumsnowboards.com and foursquareouterwear.com.

Why quit while you're ahead? Forum, Special Blend, and Foursquare sure as hell won't. With their award-winning (as in Video of the Year) 2009 release, "Forever" still fresh in our brains, they announced their next video release, "F' It." I'm digging this vibe already.

Here's what they had to say about this new project:

Still coming off the party from winning Video of the Year with FOREVER, Special Blend, Forum and Foursquare are proud to announce another release. Snowboarders across the globe know that each and every season has its fill of hardships. But, it's how you respond that's really going to matter. There are those who submit to Mother Nature or Murphy and his laws, but this project is dedicated to those who refuse to surrender and in the face of adversity have one solution for every problem...F' It.

1. It's overcast and didn't snow as much as the forecast promised? F' It. Wake up at 5am and sit in the clouds.

2. Just got broken off? F' It. Send in the Youngbloods.

3. The cops shut you down after you set up the zone and were about to drop? F' It. Go back at 3am.

4. The Canadian Border banned you from entering while it's dumping in Whistler? F' It. Pay a lawyer as much as it costs to fix it.

5. Your snowmobile just blew up in the alpine? F' It. Light up the credit card on rental charges until it's fixed.

6. You just flew across the country and the three feet of snow that was in the city melted overnight? F' It. Pack up and drive all night to the next zone.

7. Sprained ankle? Broken back? Fractured foot? Blown shoulder? Concussion? Broken ribs? Sprained pelvis? Shattered heel? F' It. Injuries happen...keep going.

F' It is the 7th team-inspired film brought to you by Special Blend, Forum and Foursquare, and stars Peter Line, Pat Moore, Jake Welch, Stevie Bell, John Jackson, Nic Sauve, Daniel Ek, Andreas Wiig, and Youngbloods Niko Cioffi, Cameron Pierce, Niki Korpela, Alek Ostreng, Austen Sweetin, Rusty Ockenden, and Mario Kappeli. Filmed in several locations around the world from Lake Tahoe CA and Whistler BC to Buffalo NY, Finland, Japan and more, see what happens when the guys say F'It and do whatever it takes to keep going.

Coming Fall 2010 to a snowboard shop near you, along with iTunes digital download, stay tuned for more information on F' It here and www.special-blend.com or www.foursquare.com

Yeah boy it's coming up! Snow is falling and this season looks a little bit more promising, but what are you gonna wear? Can't decide? You know I got you read up...

Need to get boots, check the DC Park boot in black. Super clean looking and catered towards park rats. $200



You're going to need a first layer and no, you can't just wear some pajamas out of your closet or something.
For the bottom, check out the Burton Midweight pants in true black for $40



For the top, check out Burton's Tech line like the Tech Polo in black/gray for $70



On to the second layer, we have Burton Cargo pants in true black. Simple and effective. $150



On the top, the Special Blend Beacon jacket in South Beach Thugby Icon colorway. So smooth. $190-205



Especially cold where you're at? Need an extra top layer? Try the Burton Cymbal hoodie in gray. $80



You gotta have a beanie, it's a must. Peep the fresh beanies from Coal like the Frena in lime. $20



Also, gloves are really important and you want something fitting like the Dakine Omega. $50



Goggles are very important for riding, and for looks, so peep these Oakley Splices in black with fire iridium lenses. $150



A few friendly tips for your "giddup" in the mountains.

*Make sure your socks are snow specific. Don't be the person caught on the slopes complaining about their soaking feet.

*I know you want to rep your favorite ironic tee or brand name tee, but if you're soaking wet and heavy with your t-shirt you won't want to anymore.

*Last but not least, if you don't live in Southern California and it's real chilly out, you must wear one of these. Neff headwear. Hulk Hogan facemask. $20