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A new rising star in summertime fun! OPD Skateboards is turning it up a notch!

For the past five years OPD (Original Poop Decks) Skateboards has been working away developing new concept longboards and now has the production capabilities to produce boards to the general market.  OPD offers many different types of longboards and short decks. I have been privileged to test the new OPD Downhill deck coined “The Steamer” and at speeds of 25-45 miles per hour this deck out performs anything else out there. It handles tight corners incredibly at high speeds and pushes in flats with minimal effort and resistance. The deck will premiere at “Blaze the Belt 2010″ on July 30th and 31st in Leadville, CO.  The “Original” OPD longboard has also been in my quiver and will perform to industry standards competing with Arbor, Sector 9, Gravity, and Bustin Boards. They are developing “The Warning Shot” which is a flex deck with a blunt kick tail and tapered kick nose; This deck will compete with the loaded boards “Tan Tien” and is on the cutting edge of the freeriding discipline of longboarding.  The Campus cruiser is a smaller deck designed to perform under most commuting conditions and is perfect for toting into class and work. There are girls models of these boards as well as every board can be customized to fit the individual needs of the rider. Custom graphics also available for a small extra charge, OPD privides true original longboards and takes pride in every board that is still rolling after 5 years of testing.

Click the picture to go to skateOPD.com

Company Info:

Founded in 2004, Original Poop Decks are handcrafted in Edwards, Colorado from the highest quality Baltic Birch and Rock Maplewoods. Our process produces a consistent design, however each board is a “Original” meaning no two boards will be identical. We create shapes and designs based on the ideas of our team members and customers. Let us create an Original skateboard for you! We at OPD anticipate that your deck will be the best poo you ever set your foot on.

We produce Standard skate decks, and a variety of longboard decks. Our standard skate decks are build strong and light, ready for the skateparks and the streets! We are constantly building prototype designs based on feedback from our team and mostly, our customers.

Our Longboard decks range in size, shape and flex. We also have a variety of styles, including sidewalk surfers and traditional cruiser shapes. We are working on a few new designs, testing different shapes, flexes and materials. Our Longboards are tested tough for speed, control, strength and durability.

“Original Poop Decks is a small skateboard manufacturer from Edwards, Colorado. OPD brings a blend of punk-rock, skateboard culture, ski/snowboard culture and and the laid-back mountain lifestyle to create their own unique style of progressive skateboard philosophy. The ethos of OPD is creativity, imagination and the ultimate skateboard ride. Always in pursuit of the ‘perfect ride’, the founders of Original Poop Decks continue to progress the sport through intuitive designs and inspired elements from their customers. Each skate truely is ‘Original’ .” -Ryan Spinks

Founders & Employees:

• Dustin Coit
  
• Phil Larsen
• Pizzo
• Cody Bennett
• Ryan Spinks

Contact OPD:

www.skateopd.com

poopdecks@gmail.com

Dustin Coit: @  970 - 376 - 2079

OPD would love to make you and Original longboard and also would love your feedback on the products, the website, the facebook page, and/or just anything give them a call or email and help to get OPD “rolling” for good!!

The Snow Beats Halloween for the 2009 - 2010 Beaver Creek Ski Season

It is October 28th and there is snow covering most of the higher elevations in Eagle County.  This is not usually the case, normally we get hit with a good winter storm before Halloween, but it then melts due to a warm front or the ground being still too warm. Not this year! We have more snow in the forecast, 1-2 feet by Friday the 30th.  If this continues we should have great opening day/early season conditions at both Vail and Beaver Creek resorts.  Beaver Creek is planning to open 11-25-09, just 5 days later than Vail’s 11-20-09 expected opening day.  Vail has been blowing snow in Golden Peak, using their new park snow gun setup, and according to rumor is planning to have their half pipe and jumps up very soon after Thanksgiving. For the best lodging, lift ticket, and equipment rental deals in the Vail Valley contact Beaver Creek West by calling 1-800-222-4840.

The 2009 - 2010 ski season is rapidly approaching  don’t miss all the great early season deals offered by Vail Valley Condominiums call toll free 800-222-4840

Ski Lodging Specials, Deals, Discounts, & Packages!!!

The 2009 - 2010 ski and snowboard season is approaching rapidly, and for many of us the market for Ski & Snowboard vacations is a little steep for our travel budgets.  That is why those of us here at EagleValleyBlog.com have devoted some special time to help the visitors of the Vail Valley find the “Gems” they may have overlooked in their searches for the best price and highest quality accommodations in the Vail Valley.  This season is following two things: 1. One of the best snowfall seasons in recent history & 2. One of the worst rental seasons in history.  That said, there are many deals out there to attract customers to come enjoy the great snow this year.

The People at Beaver Creek West Condominiums in Avon, Colorado are doing everything they can to help families across the United States and World find an affordable luxury vacation in Beaver Creek and Vail.  Beaver Creek West offers two to four bedroom fully-furnished condominiums with a year-round outdoor heated pool, three on-site hot tubs, sauna, tennis courts, Short Walk to Gondola!, 2 minute shuttle to gondola, elevator access, 24 hour emergency front desk support, 8am to 8pm Front Desk normal hours(During Ski Season),  and  all of their condominiums are individually owned and decorated making for a unique comfortable vacation every-time. The condos have a full kitchen, fireplace, washer/dryer, balcony or patio, BBQ, cable/HBO, wireless Internet, and voice mail. To view the all the available units at Beaver Creek West CLICK HERE

• Specials:

1.   Fall Getaway Special

Valid Through: 11/24/2009

Lodging Discount: 20% discount*

Rules:    5 night minimum, Use “Summer Getaway 20%” Rate Code online, Call 1-800-222-4840 for special handling.
*Not available with other offers/based on availability

2.   Early Season Stay Free & Ski Special

*Not available with other offers/based on availability.

Valid Dates: 11/25/2009 - 12/24/2009

Lodging Discount: 25% discount*

Rules:   4 night minimum, Use “Early Season 25%” Rate Code online, Call 1-800-222-4840 for special handling. *Not available with other offers/based on availability.

3.   Powder I Stay Free & Ski Special

Valid Dates: 02/15/2010 - 03/28/2010

Lodging Discount: 20% discount*

Rules:   5 night minimum, Use “Powder I 20%” Rate Code online, Call 1-800-222-4840 for special handling. *Not available with other offers/based on availability

4.   New Year Stay Free & Ski Special

Valid Dates: 01/03/2010 - 02/11/2010

Lodging Discount:   1 night FREE, with 5 night minimum stay !!! Ask about lift ticket discounts.

Rules:    5 night minimum, Use “New Year Stay 20%” Rate Code online, Call 1-800-222-4840 for special handling. Purchase 4 night stay and receive 1 additional night FREE !! Ask about lift ticket discounts. *Not available with other offers/based on availability.

5.   Spring Skiing Stay Free & Ski Special

Valid Dates: 03/29/2010 - 04/10/2010

Lodging Discount:   25% discount

Rules:   4 night minimum, Use “Spring Skiing 25%” Rate Code online, Call 1-800-222-4840 for special handling. *Not available with other offers/based on availability.

Packages:

4 night 3 day ski & snowboard packages start at $100 per person per night, and include Lodging, Lift Tickets, & Ski/Snowboard Rentals.   Please call 1-800-222-4840 for more package information or to customize your own Beaver Creek West Winter Package.

Call 1-800-222-4840 for your 2009-2010 Winter Lodging needs!!!!!

Vail has recorded over 100 inches of snowfall in 2008

The 2008-2009 ski and snowboard season is underway and booming! the snow in the Vail Valley and Summit County keeps falling and is not looking like its going to quit anytime soon. Vail has had 44″ of snow in the past week, Beaver Creek has had 48″ in the past seven days, Breckenridge has seen 19″ in the last week, and Keystone has reported 16″ in the past week. In my expert opinion, the skiing in Vail and Beaver Creek far exceeds that of the Summit County Resorts. Vail has 119″ of total snowfall this season, Beaver Creek has 118″ of total snowfall this season, this far exceeds Breckenridge’s 80″, Keystone’s 59″, and Coppers 97″. If you are planning a last minute Holiday vacation Vail and Beaver Creek are the place to be!!! Vail and Beaver Creek are surprisingly keeping up with the southern Colorado ski resorts in snowfall Wolf Creek has 128″ of year to date snowfall, Silverton Mountain has seen over 100″ since their opening day, Telluride has also seen 119″ of total snowfall this season. The resorts in Colorado are very excited about the recent snow and would like to see more people coming out to enjoy it. The facts and figures on this page are as of 12-19-2008, and the snow is still falling with no end in sight…. what a great feeling!!!

BEAVER CREEK OPENS FOR THE 08-09 SEASON

Today November 26, 2008, Beaver Creek Resort put the first skier of the year on the lift at 9am. With Haymeadow, and Upper and Lower Latigo OPEN, as well as the Junkyard freestyle terrain park there is plenty of terrain for some great early season fun. The gondola and Centennial Express are the two means of accessing the Beav’s terrain making he total ride time from The Westin Gondola in Avon to the top of the mountain 11 minutes. Thanksgiving is tomorrow and there is snow in the forecast here in the Vail Valley, we can only prey that it comes in as planned. Now that Beaver Creek is open all of the I70 ski resorts are up and running for 08 - 09. THINK SNOW! THINK SNOW! THINK SNOW! THINK SNOW! THINK SNOW!