Capita's "Shredflick Overload 2006" goes Metal

Capita isn't known for doing things the way others do. From their graphics, team, board shapes, and overall image, Capita has built a reputation for the unorthodox. In keeping with this philosophy, Capita threw an unforgettable party at Neomo's in Seattle on none other than Friday the 13th. The night featured four independant snowboarding films showcasing snowboarding and the lives of some of the most prolific riders of our time. Travis Parker's "Bikecar" and Lukas Huffman's "Ir77" which document more than just great riding, but great rider's off-hill endeavors were shown alongside of Whiteout films' "Wear it Well", and Sandbox productions' "Flavor Country" . Most people would scoff at showing 4 movies in one night. Not so with Mr. Blue Montgomery who chose to round out the event card with the hardest hitting metal act to hit Seattle since the "Monster's of Rock" show at the Kingdome in 1986. Early Man exploded on the stage with over an hour of power chords, flying hair, and pure-unfiltered rock. Thanks to several donated 10 foot stacks of Marshalls, everyones eardrums were left ringing louder than the late-bell you heard in junior hough.

In attendance were the majority of the Capita Pro and Am-teams. TJ Schneider was found holding a video camera to document the debauchery, while Cory Smith just tried to hide from fanatical shredders of both sexes. Up-and-comers Dustin Craven, Scott Shaw, and Dan Breisse showed the Seattle scene that you don't have to be from the NW to drink cheap beer and party like a rock star. Look for these guys to throw down some amazing shred skills in the coming years. Eddie Lee had the Etnies and Thirty-two bus double parked out front with untold malt beverages consumed inside. Matt Sickles from Ride and Randy Torcom of Dakine were in attendance to support the cause and rack up the bar tab as well. Rumors were confirmed on stage that legendary pro Jeff Brushie was even in the house.

A big thanks to Blue and the whole C3 (Capita, Coal, Union, Deeluxe, GMC/Defcon) crew for a kick-ass night. Other shout outs to Snowboard Connection, Dakine, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Airblaster, and Oakley for sponsoring the event. Support the brands that support heavy metal and independent Snowboard films.

Left: Throwing the Horns
Right: Pat McCarthy and John Logic