Jason Borgstede is an OG snowboarder who isn’t afraid to tell it how it is. While Burton kind of screwed him over, he has and still is making a huge impact in the sport of snowboarding. On the podcast, we talk about sponsorship, The US Open, X-Games, money, JB Deuce, his breakup with Jesse, founding Blue, and Gold AK, and the importance of building culture and community in snowboarding.
Jason Borgstede Part 2 Show Notes:
6:00: King of the Hill car chase story, gnarly snowboard OG’s, being straight edge, and peer pressure.
14:00: Vibing and Volcom, Jesse Burtner, and NSB
21:30: High Cascade Snowboard Camp: The most important snowboard camp on the planet
Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.
Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
24:30: Mack Dawg, filming for JB Deuce, his first US Open, writing an essay to get into big air, and video parts
38:00: X Games, other contests, print coverage, money, and buying a house
45:30: Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet.
Stanley: Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast
Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
48:30: Getting screwed by Burton, Brushie and being a reality tv star
60:00: The end of JB Deuce, putting it all on the line for Blue and Gold AK and threats to his business
70:00: Inappropriate Questions with Mike Arzt and Me