Team Tinga Curling Season

Well this year was the first year Tinga's Hats decided to have a curling team. The Intramural Curling League at UMD started off its season in later October. All of the players were rookies this year and we finished with better than a .500 record so we are all happy. Here are some pictures from this season.

David Duea throwing his stone down the sheet

 

Aaron Schiller throws the hammer for one end

 

Brent "Griz" Louis likes throwing stones at houses 

Matt Boetcher focused in on his target 

Jonathan Portinga calling the shots as the skip

Jonathan and David sweep the way for the stone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Team Dinner after the last game

 

Friends Projects: Good Excuses to Blog

Good friend and even better supporter of Tinga's Hats Matt Boetcher has quite a fine picture he would like you all to vote for. The picture in question is shown below.

 

Lots of people from our area can relate to their favorite hunting spot. Especially as the sun sets. Let's all help out our friend and vote for his picture. Link below.
Contour Photo Contest

Twing Cities Ski Movie Premiere

Friday October 29th at Summit Board Shop there will be a showing of TOO Nice from Paramaj Media A Long Way Home from Jake Strassman and Come Find Us from Montana




Here is the Facebook event page

 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162347020461892&index=1

Too Nice Showing in Mankato Tonight

For all of our friends and fans in south central MN this is the premiere for you. Along with Too Nice you will get a raw uncut documentary of the world's best freeskier. Like a Lion.

Make sure not to miss the great opportunity. here is the link to the facebook event for more information:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100818229986971&ref=ts

Duluth Too Nice Premiere

Everyone make sure to make arrangements to make it to this special event. After Last years first MN collaboration Too Nice is the second installment. Featuring MN skiers MN locations and MN music. This movie is a genuine representation of what Tinga stands for. Tight knit community of friendly patrons with similar ideals and motives. Check it out.

  Make sure to show up early as seating is limited and demand is unlimited. This evening will be a fun filled time. Link for more information.:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165365570147447&ref=ts

Flying Penguin Rail Jam

For all of our friends in the Mankato area or those who are willing to drive for some preseason rail jammage. Flying Penguin Sports Shop in Mankato, MN is hosting a rail jam this sunday for those so inclined to participate.

All the information can be found on their facebook event page link below.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=166032533409406&ref=mf
so sign up and shred or show up and show your support for a great little shop.

Tinga DIY Winners

As this contest came to an end I can say we were happy with the diversity of entries we saw. We were also delighted with the creativity shown with entries ranging from fashion forward projects to large scale public defacing. Now without further ado here are the winners:

In third place is Andrew Parrish with his ski equipment layout.

In second place we have Andy Ritter's fashion visionary

and now in first place we have Matt Boetcher's entry. The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Thanks to all those that entered the contest. You will all be contacted via facebook for your information so we can get you all of your prizes.

Tinga DIY Contest

    Alright guys. This will be our first contest and we are pretty excited about it. A hand made feel is important to us here at Tinga's Hats. This is why we slave over our products, so that they arrive to you they have that feeling of being hand made.
    So first of all you need to be a fan of Tinga's Hats on facebook. If you are not currently here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tingas-Hats/  hit become a fan to be eligible. The goal of this contest is to build, make, fashion, paint or construct the word TINGA in the most creative way you can. Post a picture of your creation on the facebook wall. Plain and simple.
    These projects can be as large or as small as you want. They can be made out of anything you want as well. Just as long as you can spell Tinga correctly and have fun with what you make you are eligible to win one of three prize packs.
    Third place receives a New Trinity Tinga Hat and a new Tinga Rice Sack. Second place receives Trinity Hat, Rice Sack and Tinga Headband. First places walks away with a brand new Tinga Hoodie as well as a Trinity Hat and Rice Sack. Total prizes worth close to $200.
    Video will drop on Monday to show prizes and talk a little bit more in person about this contest. Contest ends in one month on May 19th 2010 to give you plenty of time to get into your projects and produce the best thing you can. Any questions about the contest can be posted on the facebook wall. We look forward to seeing you projects.

Contest update!

The details for The Spring Contest will be made public on Sunday. Little tid bits right now include prizes. 1st place prize new sweatshirt sweatshirt new rice pack new trinity hat

Nate Kranz Honorary Team Member

Minnesota native Nate Kranz and friend of Tinga's Hats competed in the Cricket Tour Rail Jam this past week. Check out this article about it.

 http://zacharystephenmiller.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/cricket-rail-jam-2010/

In the first picture you can see the Tinga 1.5 under his helmet.

Freeskiing in the Olympics?

This debate has been long on going since skiing has begun to get more public attention via the x-games. With a larger audience some people feel it is about time skiing hit the global screen in the Olympics. Of course, there are those who oppose this idea. Here is an interesting article written by Derek Taylor of Powder Magazine. Check it out here:

http://www.powdermag.com/features/news/olympic-big-air/ 

There are a couple interesting view points there. Leave a comment and voice your opinion.

All Is Good In the Hood

All Is Good In the Hood

 

Just doing a little product development. 

Austin Torvinen Snags Second in Gatorade Free Flow Tour.

Team rider Austin Torvinen scores second place in the gatorade free flour tour. Slopestyle finals held this weekend in Mount Snow Vermont. Check out Some coverage here.
http://www.allisports.com/news/gatorade-groms-impress-freeski-pipe-and-slope
We're all happy for you Austin. Congratulations!

We're going to start updating more. I promise>

First post in like what? 2-3 months. Woofffffff. Well here is a group of friends from my home hill of Welch Village who are making a little video project for fun. Check it out. Basically everything Tinga supports. Fun times, friends and adventure.


The Orange Shovel Adventures - WI trip from Matt B on Vimeo.

Join their facebook group and show them your support.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Orange-Shovel-Productions/277783225966