![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2019-Sneak-PreviewShops-1st-Try.png)
Everyone loves looking at next years products and Shops First Try has quickly established itself to be the perfect location to do just that. Held in the picturesque resort of Alpbach, hundreds of brands, media, shops and riders make the trip over to sample the newest snowboard releases for the next season. Shops first try gives people the chance to actually test products, instead of only relying on the usual sales reps spiel. We had a great time testing everything out and below is what caught our attention.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2966-e1516790054495-768x1024.jpg)
DC got your youth covered
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2965-e1516790090733-768x1024.jpg)
DC with a selection for all types of riding.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2964-e1516790130749-768x1024.jpg)
More DC
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2963-e1516790151668-768x1024.jpg)
Transform looking fresh for 18-19
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2961-e1516790193968-768x1024.jpg)
Horsefeathers gets better each season, this technical mustard offering got our attention.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2959-e1516790229567-768x1024.jpg)
Horsefeathers and their technical streetwear in a timeless olive colourway
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2958-e1516790244437-768x1024.jpg)
Horsefeathers Tyler Chorlton signature line
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2956-e1516790259797-768x1024.jpg)
The Adidas Technical Boost in this desert storm inspired colour way
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2954-e1516790478522-768x1024.jpg)
Anoraks are all the rage for 18-19. We loved this 90’s style block colour offering from adidas.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2902-e1516791049311-768x1024.jpg)
Adidas Samba
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2901-e1516791061955-768x1024.jpg)
duo boa adidas
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2900-e1516791076365-768x1024.jpg)
More block colouring from adidas.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2951-e1516790527511-768x1024.jpg)
Bonfire always stands out, here are two super tech yet stylish jackets.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2950-e1516790630647-768x1024.jpg)
Sessions are one of the original brands and looking amazing for 18-19 with these two timeless pieces.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2946-e1516790656559-768x1024.jpg)
32 going floral for the ladies
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2945-e1516790677923-768x1024.jpg)
A really bad photo of some of 32’s new line
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2941-e1516790718980-768x1024.jpg)
Some of Capita and Springbreak’s quiver, The Capita Kazu pro model is on the left.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2940-e1516790733506-768x1024.jpg)
Jess Kimura’s pro model centre and other Capita female specific models
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2939-e1516790745407-768x1024.jpg)
Capita is looking stronger than ever.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2919-e1516790818453-768x1024.jpg)
Pow surfing is more popular than ever, these pow surfers from Konvoi got a lot of people smiling.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2915-e1516790922972-768x1024.jpg)
These Salomon Hillside project boards are now available for ladies and they are looking good.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2914-e1516790940368-768x1024.jpg)
The Salomon Assassin
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2913-e1516790958859-768x1024.jpg)
One of the most popular boards of this season, The Salomon Huck Knife
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2912-e1516790973876-768x1024.jpg)
Salomon’s quiver
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2908-e1516790998490-768x1024.jpg)
New shape for Dragon offering unparalleled peripheral vision
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2905-e1516791022423-768x1024.jpg)
If you have ever wanted your mitts to match your backpack then Dakine have got you covered.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2904-e1516791036985-768x1024.jpg)
More matching backpack and mitt combo from Dakine
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2899-e1516791090393-768x1024.jpg)
Burton’s Danny Davis Free Thinker and Custom X
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2863-e1516791517960-768x1024.jpg)
Burton have loads of new Family Tree boards for 18-19. Here is the Speed date, the bottom feeder and the stun gun.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2861-e1516791622860-768x1024.jpg)
The Burton flight attendant
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2860-e1516791638669-768x1024.jpg)
The Burton Kilroy process and Killroy custom.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2859-e1516791666292-768x1024.jpg)
A new female specific family tree model called the Burton stick shift
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2858-e1516791682691-768x1024.jpg)
More new family tree boards, The Story Board and Trick Pilot
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2855-e1516791724109-768x1024.jpg)
The Burton Danny Davis Freethinker
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2898-e1516791105501-768x1024.jpg)
Tangy Nitro Team binding with Vibram
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2897-e1516791117490-768x1024.jpg)
A powerful quiver of boards from Nitro
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2852-e1516791741876-768x1024.jpg)
Vimmana head honcho Tronna and his 165 Wufo
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2895-e1516791130731-768x1024.jpg)
Vimana boots now come with speed lacing- snus not included
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2894-e1516791143735-768x1024.jpg)
Vimana’s ever beautiful collection including pro models from Enni Rukajarvi, Brage Richenberg, Markku Koski and Michi Albin
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2891-e1516791158127-768x1024.jpg)
Weedo’s fun outerwear costumes will get your kids pumped to go up the hill
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2887-e1516791196555-768x1024.jpg)
tennis ball steeze from Volcom
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2944-e1516790695213-768x1024.jpg)
Arthur Longo’s Volcom outerwear of choice
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2886-e1516791211524-768x1024.jpg)
camo is back in hard for 18-19 and this is Volcom’s super tech camo offering.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2885-e1516791224163-768x1024.jpg)
More camo from Volcom with this ultra warm mid layer
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2882-e1516791251202-768x1024.jpg)
Volcom’s tech womens jacket as worn by new team rider, Hailey Langland
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2884-e1516791237941-768x1024.jpg)
Oakley have gone all sunkist with this yellow to orange fade colourway, available on all models
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2881-e1516791265160-768x1024.jpg)
This was my favourite graphic of the show, the new Nicholas Müller Pro Model by GNU. The Müllair
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2880-e1516791277986-768x1024.jpg)
Lib Tech’s Travis Rice The Orca looks like a fun ride
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2879-e1516791289695-768x1024.jpg)
Libtech’s Travis Rice is bound to be a popular choice
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2916-e1516790895185-768x1024.jpg)
The timeless Lib Tech graphics
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2878-e1516791302663-768x1024.jpg)
Union looking as solid as ever
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2877-e1516791343905-768x1024.jpg)
Deeluxe have some of the comfiest boots around and an ultra fast speed lacing system.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2876-e1516791355790-768x1024.jpg)
Airblaster is looking good for both men and women
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2875-e1516791372116-768x1024.jpg)
Not sure if we love or hate this outfit from Airblaster but can imagine a lot of people wearing it next season
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2874-e1516791388847-768x1024.jpg)
Stiff session carbon binding from Switchback
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2873-e1516791403852-768x1024.jpg)
Bataleon graphics are always a standout
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2872-e1516791420164-768x1024.jpg)
There were a lot of smiling people riding the Bataleon surfer during shops first try, this board rips through pow.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2871-e1516791439918-768x1024.jpg)
Bataleon and their board for the future stars
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2870-e1516791451633-768x1024.jpg)
Lobster have some of their best graphics yet for 18-19
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2849-e1516791767791-768x1024.jpg)
Sparrow Knox loving his Lobster snowboard with sick Danny Larsen graphics
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2846-e1516790351643-768x1024.jpg)
Rome’s Philip Kämmerer with Stale Sandbech’s new pro model
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2845-e1516790390509-768x1024.jpg)
Rome Buckshot
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2843-e1516790369187-768x1024.jpg)
Rome National
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2842-e1516790012504-768x1024.jpg)
Len Jørgensen stoked on his new pro model from Rome. The graphics look beautiful close up.
![](https://pyramidmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_2888-e1516791181373-768x1024.jpg)
Rome and the Len Jørgensen, Alek Ostreng and Stale Sandbech RK1 pro models