MANTIS: MantisRodz stands for the proposition that designing and building rods and custom cars are best enjoyed with copious amounts of tastefully but scantily clad women, your favorite beverage, and any food with grill marks on it. As a RodzReader, you’ll come to enjoy plenty of the above – especially if you take the time to submit your favorite images.

Grub. Suds, Hounds. And, Chicks. Along with Rods, these are a few of our favorite things (though, not necessarily in that order). Submit your photos and commentary on Food, Beverages, Pets and Women. Here are a few other ideas to add to your lifestyle favorites: vacations, vaction homes, sports, rigs, choppers, boats and how about tattoos? Remember that kids play an important role on this site-and Mantis intends for this to be a suitable place for the entire family. All of these have some car-culture-connection. Blog away…

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Last day of Ski School at Snoqualmie


On the last day of ski school Mantis took to the slopes the extreme sports way-by foot. Maybe that's the foolish way, but it's still a great way to see a spectacular view and get some great exercise. Max and the ski school students sure had an action packed, fun-filled time. A special thanks to Ski Maters Ski School.


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Monday, February 25, 2008

My favorite little guy making it happen on the slopes!

Max of Mantis Rodz is blasted all over this site. It's about the kids after all! He's a huge fan of sports, hot rods, family and having fun. He's such a great sport about everything. Max-make sure and show/tell your friends that you are a super star skiing machine! His ski school is just about over-and then it's time for baseball....
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Saturday, February 23, 2008

Snowboarding Snoqualmie

Mantis spent an afternoon up at the slopes watching Max's ski school and seeing the snowboarders get some air. Enjoy the clips-and a special thanks to the snowboarders!
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Saturday, January 26, 2008

National Guard Hummer at Snoqualmie Pass




Max took in another 1/2 day in ski lessons at Snoqualmie. He met a member of the National Guard on his recent trip. Levi, the Career Counselor for the Washington Army National Guard, was happy to take a photo with Max next to his patriotic Hummer. Mantis Rodz thanks the U.S. Armed Forces for protecting our country. Thanks again, Levi!

Here is the 1-800-Go-Guard link to get more information on the National Guard and Go Washington Guard for the local info. Go to Hummer for all of you cool terrain vehicle fans.

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Sunday, January 13, 2008

Some Snoqualmie videos

Mantis made it up to Snoqualmie Pass in Washington State to capture some random videos. The Snoqualmie Ski Patrol made some comment, but Mantis continued to video while on the slopes. It captured some snow-boarders on a short clip performing a 360. It also saw some backwards manuevers from others on the slopes. Mantis will be sure to capture some rad jumps on the next visit.
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