Kamloops kid Graham Agassiz is the latest graduate from the Sombrio Amateur Team to the Cartel. With an impressive 2008 season under his jersey, he has earned more than just his stripes. His contest results speak for themselves; with a star studded field at Darren Berrecloth’s Invitational Slopestyle, Agassiz threw down for a solid 3rd place podium finish, battled hard for 2nd place at the Red Bull Round up, and landed 3rd at Jordie Lunn’s Peanut Butter Knife Fight earlier this spring.

“Agassiz’s riding style is a perfect match for our brand” according to Sombrio’s owner and founder David Watson. “He blends new school slopestyle flare with big mountain madness. He is a very talented, young rider who is on the brink of a great career. Sombrio is extremely pleased to have him riding on the Cartel.”

Agassiz’s big mountain debut will take place this weekend at the Red Bull Rampage in Utah’s burley backcountry, where he has been invited to compete with 26 of the world’s most talented riders. “I like to think of myself as a big mountain rider, but people don’t know that about me” says Agassiz.

Keep your eyes peeled on the big screen for the Sombrio Cartel’s newest member in New World Disorder 9 “Never Enough”, and CKD 2.

About SOMBRIO: The original rider-owned purveyor of world leading design and manufactured high performance apparel, outerwear and subversive street wear for core bike and mountain culture enthusiasts. Based out of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Sombrio was founded in 1998 and is led today by pioneering rider, Dave Watson.

Sombrio sponsored riders include: Greg Watts, Steve Romaniuk, Graham Agassiz, Rob Jauch, Jordie Lunn, Ryan Berrecloth, Kamil Tatarkovic, Andreas Hestler, Claire Buchar and Kathy Pruitt. Sombrio clothing and accessories are available in stores worldwide or online at: www.sombriocartel.com & www.sombriogirl.com