NXTZ OG REUNION // Words and Photos by Andrew Mutty

NXTZ has finally got the original team together and had a great big "Thank You" party to the original 11 members of the NXTZ team. NXTZ made its start from a small group of hard working individuals in the New England Area, and after the sale of the brand to Flow Snowboards in 2009, the crew deserved this long awaited get together. Some eager members showed up early on Friday night in Sunapee NH, to be in the woods before the fun began. The guys all got up early and hustled out to play golf at Ragged Mtn in the poring rain, while the girls shuffled around Southern Vermont in search for dinner. The evening followed with a large dinner made by our hostess Rosann Schwartz, who is a wiz in the kitchen with her heritage in Italian Sicilian cooking. Later that night was followed by a NXTZ ping pong tournament, and finally capped off with a special surprise... NXTZ awards. Everyone that contributed a roll in the brands beginnings received a very special award. The Hand crafted trophies were made by Andrew Mutty, who felt that everyone who contributed to the success of NXTZ was well overdue for some recognition. No reunion could be complete without a sneak peak at next years.... 2011-2012 NXTZ line. Dale Rehberg was very gracious in sending the newest product to the team, and people were stoked. A great weekend for everyone involved and many good wish's to the originals, and to the current NXTZ lovers! Here is a list of the awards and their recipients: Graham Hoffman: The Handsome Sales Man of the year award. Drew Bedard: Mr Go Get 'em sales award. Kate Bedard: NXTZ Girl with "Brains" Chelsey Robinson: NXTZ Girl with "Bod" Catherine DeLuca: NXTZ Girl with "Muscle" Matt Savino: NXTZ Web Nerd award Mike Otto: Mr 40% - Investor award Arthur Schwartz: Cash Cow - handling the finance award Matt Schwartz: Juvenile Delinquent Visionary Award Rosann Schwartz: The Machine Award