Much needed progress report

Oh Yeah, I am supposed to do this. So here is the season thus far. We shifted gears a little on production this year. Brought it back to where it all started, in Sandpoint. Grinded through the Christmas game, and are happy we got everyone's orders out on time. Since that time, we have been busy going all directions.
We have been bringing back the winger model, which allows us to reach a lower price point without compromising durability. Thanks to Batwaves teamriders Dash and Kix Kamp, along with Jake Mehrens, Batwaves teamrider and Ski coach for Schweitzer's SARS freeride team for all of thier imput. Skis, yes I said it. These mitts are designed to fit in those straps on those ski poles much easier. We are very exited about these mitts, both from a cost point, as well as fit and of course durability. The freeride team will be showing them off at USASA Nationals this year, and will be available for the masses next season.
I have had the opportunity to be involved with the USASA Inland Northwest Series this year, both as a judge at some of the events, and as a PROUD SPONSOR. This series has some of the best competetors in the country. Dash and Kix Kamp, along with Ashlyn Parker, Logan Sanborn and possibly even her dad Dave are among the Batwaves team riders attending Nationals this year at Copper. Huge thanks to Dave and Courtney for letting me be a part of the big show, you guys do a great job with these events!
Canyon, my two year old has been getting in some days on his little Burton Chopper, hopefully some of the video will turn out. I didn't try my Burton board out much, I guess I love my Libtech it is bomb!
In more important news, my awesome wife is about to have another baby boy. Like maybe today or tomorrow and she is awesome. Can't wait! Really though, today or tomorrow.

Noviembre!

Wow what a summer. We spent a lot of time in locations undisclosed plotting our take over. I am sorry we haven't kept up with blogging in months. I live in the real world.

I am happy to announce that Dash and Kix are on board. The Camp brothers are two of the best in the northwest. I look forward to following their season, they are all class, on and off the hill.

I am also happy to announce that I will be riding Burton this season. Mt Hood rep Leia Sherblom has done a hell of a job all summer convincing me that EST is where it is at. She deserves a raise! Either that or we are going to steal her from Burton's team. Powder days are still reserved for my Libtech however.


And on the Batwaves home front, I am very happy to have another baby boy on the way! Canyon is now two, and learning how to ride the half pipe on his skateboard. My incredible wife has been working on the Winger design, which is a scaled down Batmitt. They are now in prototype development. We will have them available in six sizes, which pretty much should cover everyone size wise from birth until death.

By scaled down, I don't mean compromised. We will still be using the best fabrics on the planet, they are simply faster to put together, which translates to lower price point. We don't cut corners, These mitts are incredible! Stay tuned, we will get some photos up soon- really!

The new

So my friend Del called me last night and reminded me about this thing. Wow, we have a new President! Alright, so let me take it back a little bit. We had a very good (for our standards) Christmas rush. I was very happy to deliver some last minute on Christmas Eve to several people around town. Per his request, we drank several beers on that same night in honor of our friend Ryan Wells, who spent Christmas in Afghanistan. Thankfully he is back home now, at least for a bit.

Oddly enough, a friend and I took a drive to undisclosed places in North Idaho on New Years Eve. Now here is the weird part, Team Batwaves literally picked Bruce Wayne up hitch hiking into town. I still think can't get over that. Shortly there after, we created the Armani Purple's for newest team rider Ronnie Armani. Stand by for new photos. Ronnie, Ryan Anderson, and Noah Armstrong have been up a couple times with the legendary photoghrapher Chris Brunkhart, I think they along with the rest of us are waiting for some fresh.

We have been having a great time trying to keep up with the Holland brothers as well. Nate is currently the hottest on the planet, with Pat right behind. Keep it rollin'.

We also have been supporting some local events, my friend Matt over at Dethbox is gearing up for a rail jam tomorrow night.

And lastly, I am working on getting stuff out to our friends in Utah, Colorado, and Oregon. Please keep bugging me though.

OH yes, and everybody should check out my friend Ken Barrett's Selkirk Powder company up on the mountain, you haven't seen crazy North Idaho until you spend a day with them. Peace.

Thanksgiving Name Droppin

November is over and the jet stream still has not shifted. Don't worry though, my prediction is five days until snow. I had a chance to check out the Seattle snowboard forum, Thank you to all of the people who have posted, we appreciate it. I even see a little name dropping going on there- nice.

Unfortunately, Matt Goodwill didn't wear Batmitts. I wish he did based on the response, but don't feel that you guys should be discouraged by the news. So I decided to do a little name droppin, because I can. Team Batwaves began back in the Baker Hardcore days. Some riders are still around, some are dead, but one thing is for certain, they are all from the Core. Some names you have heard of, and some probably not. Team riders have spanned the globe, and some continue to do so. So here goes- the most complete Team rider list we have come up with to date:
Tex Devenport
Jeff Fulton
Jay Liska
Nate Holland
Pat Holland
Anton Pogue
Annell Allen
Cyrus Briggs
Dan Coffey
Dustin Varga
Dylan Omlin
Eric Holdridge
Jaime Moore
Josh Korvin
Matt Krovisky
Scott Stamnes
Steve Adkins
Todd Mason
Tom Nordwall
Tory Madsen
Weegee McAuliffe
Wendy Keller
Aaron Kennedy
Andy Brewer
Bryan Hollenbeck
Cassie Tauber
Charles Patterson
Dawn Fidler
D.J. Smith
Gavin Skilton
Jacob Tyler
Jason Basarich
Jeff Yates
Joe Bailey
John Ledford
Jordan Ketchersid
Katrina Sweet
Luke Edgar
Madalina Silva
Mike Cotes
Mike Waldrup
Nick Rust
Dave Sanborn
Rob Skala
Steve Fisher

And the list undoubtedly goes on. Last weekend we sponsored a showing of the Let It Ride Craig Kelly tribute put on by Keith Wallace. Jeff Yates, John Ledford, Steve and Terry Mathews, and a whole crew attended. Good times were had by all.

Ryan Anderson and Noah Armstrong are the newest team riders- Look out!

And I think this concludes my name droppin session. As for Batmitts, Del got his before the snow flew- what about you? Oh yeah, and Happy Thanksgiving-Josh

THE BIRD IS THE WORD

Wow I managed to put this off for a while. So let's get right to it. Batwaves is working on sponsoring the USASA northwest series. Roots. Batmitts are on location at Dethbox Skate and snowboard supply as we speak. Groundzero will have them next week (provided Bucky's melon heals). We should also have them available in time for opening day at the Schweitzer employee store. Roots. Batwaves basically originated on midway of legendary chair one.
We will have a new long sleeve tee available for Christmas. The black short sleeve tees are nearly gone forever, get them while you can. Batmitts are going quick, I have said it before, order them soon.

Batwaves is also very happy to be keeping Ryan Anderson's hands warm this season. We will have a bio up soon for him. Noah is riding Rome this season. A shout out to http://www.oneshotproduction.net/ and their release of the Corndog Diaries, check it out! And also a special thanks to Angela Miller at the Tower Theatre in Bend, for letting us be a part of the Warren Miller extravaganza. And also a shout to the core over on the west side
www.snowboard seattle.com forums have been very kind to us, thank you. And also to Annie Fast at Transworld, for mentioning us in her blog. And to Marianne Love, who managed not even to mention that she was our number one investor in that wonderful article in the River Journal. Funny how that works.

Sooner or later, I will find time to be a little more organized with my thoughts and blogging. Maybe I will even be more regular with them, but in the mean time,
THE BIRD IS THE WORD -

Red October update

And so with the elections coming up, It seems everybody knows everything. Isn't it funny how we all seem to know one way or another why we are right and everybody else is wrong. It is my opinion that they are all nuts anyway. Who in the hell in their right mind would want that job? Simple answer: nobody. I heard a funny reggae song for Obama the other day. OH maybe I should vote for him. But then again, I was born and raised Republican. Palin was born in Sandpoint, so maybe I should vote for them.
That in itself should be a red flag warning. I know plenty of other crazy people born here, so it kind of adds to my theory. I guess my feeling is that it is a wash. There is so much wrong right now that whomever the next President is, their entire term, good or bad will have this shadow of doubt cast over them. I wonder where they want to start a war. It is all a hypocrisy. Thomas Jefferson is rolling in his grave right now wondering what it takes anymore for people to really force change. The sad thing is that all of this political crap consumes the airwaves instead of important things like Afghanistan. Rumor I get is that things are heating up over there. I don't know if anybody got to see the photos of our banner in combat, but check them out. The mountains in the background are more or less the Tribal region of Pakistan. Now, that is the real deal.

Sandpoint is still here. Batmitts are in high demand as the mornings get seemingly colder and colder by the day. Our 300 Polartek fleece is guaranteed to keep you warm even when you don't really need them. But seriously, they have been tested at -40 By Bob Hempstead on Everest. Really, they are the last mitten you will ever need to buy.
I also wanted to give a shout out to the Tower Theater in Bend Oregon, MT. BACHELOR rocks! Sorry we weren't there in person, but I know that Angela can represent! With any luck at all, we will be there next year.
Another shout out to Dave Sanborn, the new Director or the USASA NW series. Congrats man, we will see you up there.
Hope this blog has gotten you up to date. For the record, the elk are losing with Team Batwaves this year. Captain Andy got his boat out of the shallow water before it was too late. Sam is busy preserving the sanctity of the Sasquatch. Well, that and he found himself a wonderful girlfriend. Noah has good grades. Life is good in the panhandle-Josh

Viva Afghanistan!

I do a pretty good job of avoiding this blog. I am busy making mittens. Snowboarding is very enjoyable with them on. Snowmobiles are more fun with Batmitts. Back country adventures, it is a given. These babies rock.

The economy might be crashing all around us, but people will always have cold hands. We at Batwaves are unharmed by the outcome of the elections. We are not effected by the Government bailout or the inevitable crash. Fuel prices still suck though. It is funny how we all get caught up in the mundane worries of modern society.

We tend to focus on these stupid things instead of what really matters. On September 11, our private pilot flew one of our banners in combat over Afghanistan. For me, the pictures really hit home. It is so easy to forget about the crazy shit we have going on daily around the world. Right or wrong, good or bad, real people that we all know are there. We all sit back night after night and catch the short blurb about another car bomb or suicide attack. We all have become desensitized to the situation.

I guess it is easier not to think about what is going on. Ryan Wells doesn't work that way. After serving four tours as a Ranger in Iraq, he decided to get into flying helicopters. He is very much the real deal. We were very excited to fly our banner, but in hindsight, I a very glad to have cheered up a local who is a long way from home right now. That is what is important. Check out the photos, they will be on the site soon.--Josh