First things first with this write up. Standard historically does not have premieres in SLC. In fact they arent very Utah heavy in really any aspect of their movies. Im not sure if theres some behind the scenes drama or what but it is what it is. However this year Standards release “The Storming” includes long time SLC rider/resident Erin Comstock and I guess she just wasnt having any of that. Erin went out on her own secured a venue, posted the flyers around the local shops, and then hosted (along with Hana Beaman) the event to close out the premiere season in Salt Lake for 2010/2011. So props and thanks to Erin for showing some SLC pride and getting this thing done.

Standards films are some that I always enjoy but to be honest I dont purchase them every season. I think the last one I purchased was Catch the Vapors (good flick). Part of that is probably due to the Utah stuff I mentioned above because I like to see movies with people I know or places I get to ride and since Standard isnt Utah heavy they usually dont make my must buy list. Thats just a personal thing however and doesnt reflect on the quality of the movies that Standard produces because as I said above I do always enjoy their films.

The Storming had several standout parts this season…

Luebke’s big mountain lines were insane as were Xavier De Le Rue’s. Its amazing some of the stuff these guys are doing out there in the wild.

In the urban jungle both Helgason’s hold it down with their patented brand of rail combos and I was also stoked to get a little glimpse of Rome rider and personal fave Will Lavigne.

This season Standard has a large portion of the film dedicated to the ladies. Its good to see a large production company dedicate a big portion of their film to the girls. Pelosi, Fasani, Beaman, Comstock, and young DC rider Raewyn Reid all hold it down with back country booters, rails to banks, wallrides, and big gaps. I was really impressed with Reids riding shes definitely a glimpse into the future of ladies riding and the result of trail blazers like Beaman and Comstock. Speaking of Erin I was also super impressed with her stuff. Having been around for quite a while Erin could easily get away with the “established pro” part of a few big stock tricks but she doesnt do that. She brings it full on with gap out wall rides and some nice shots including her ender gap over stairs/railing to flat .. fully legit. One more note on the ladies, Hana Beaman hits a cornice and does a huge BS 5 (possibly a BS5 im not sure it was first viewing and obviously I couldnt rewind it) and although she doesnt land it she raises the bar for all the ladies in the future, the crowd definitely recognized it and gave a rousing cheer.

Of course ender goes to Horgmo who once again slays all terrain from backcountry to park to rails. Culminating with the infamous triple cork that circulated around the interwebs towards the backend of the summer.

All in all a great flick as always from Standard. After the movie there was the traditional product toss thanks to Neff, Burton, Roxy, and Vans. On this night there was also a costume competition for boards, a raffle for lots of other prizes and finally a raffle for a Park City season pass (sweet!).