Rip Curl’s The Gum Movie

The fine folks over at Rip Curl have put together a free 20 minute snowboarding video called ‘The Gum’.

Transfer Snowboard Magazine | Alex Cameron

Who likes a free movie? Everyone right? Well then you’re going to enjoy Rip Curl’s ‘The Gum’. It’s 20 minutes of powder, jumps and rails cut up with bizarre old black and white movie clips. Although the storyline doesn’t make much sense, the snowboarding is good enough that it doesn’t really matter. There are a bunch of highlights – some epic Euro backcountry jump sessions and a spooky avalanche experience. There is also some creative urban riding and face-deep powder turns that will get you psyched to go snowboarding.

Want to know what happens next? Watch ‘The Gum’.

Most of the film features the exploits of Rip Curl’s Euro team. Most of the names will be unfamiliar to all but the most enthusiastic riders, so it is surprising to see depth of talent in the European scene. The film is well shot and well put together and easy to watch. Just don’t spend too much time trying to work out what the black and white movie clips are about…