Transfer - 2013 - Gear Guide

2013 GEAR GUIDE OVER 350 PRODUCTS INSIDE…

Bevan Hall, Snow Park, NZ Photo Daniel Blom

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SNOWBOARDS

Clint Allan, Thredbo. Photo Jake McBride

W

hen you walk into your local snowboard shop to buy a new board it’s easy to get overwhelmed.

These days there really are so many brands all screaming at you from the rack. With so many options how can you crack the code?

When shopping for your new deck here are a few things to think about…

First and foremost, think about the kind of riding that you’re likely to do. If you’re the type of rider who loves to bomb groomers then why buy a park board?

Similarly, that soft jib board isn’t going to be much use shredding the Extreme Zone at Mt Hotham. The stiffer the board, the more stable and responsive it is at speed.

On the contrary, a soft board will enable a more forgiving ride in the park and the softer flex allows better a press.

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Second, have a think about the type of board profile that’s going to suit your riding. The board profile is the shape of the board from tip to tail and is either regular camber, reverse camber, or a combination of the two. Regular cambered boards are suited to riders who prioritise edge hold and turn response. The negative energy created by a cambered board through a turn is what gives the board its drive as you exit from one edge to the other.

Reverse cambered boards enable the contact points at each end of the board to be lifted off the snow relative to the centre of the base profile. This design enables a ‘catch-free’ ride that suits freestyle riding and beginners. Some brands have other variations on their base profiles. For example, one other brand runs a tapered rise across the base, which lifts your effective edges while still allowing a stable

cambered profile between the nose and tail. Another uses a combination of rocker and camber in the single board. Other brands experiment with asymmetrical or wavy edges for a variety of ride feels. Do some research into these technologies and speak with the staff at your local board store to find out what suits you.

Last but cer tainly not least you should decide on an appropriate leng th that is tailored toward your own personal riding style. A ver y broad rule of thumb is that an all mountain board should sit somewhere between your chin and your nose. This changes when considering things like riding powder or rails. A longer board will give you more f loat when riding deeper snow and usually jib boards are ridden considerably smaller to reduce swing weight when spinning onto features.

ME N S BOARD S 2 0 1 3 Mens

ARBOR Formula (twin) $399 148, 152, 155, 158, and 161

ARBOR Coda (twin) $599 153, 155, 157, 159, and 165

ARBOR Element (twin) $699 153, 155, 157, 159, 161, 165

BATALEON Airobic $549 151, 154

BATALEON Whatever $549 151, 154, 156, 157w, 158

BATALEON Evil Twin $599 152, 154, 156w, 157

BURTON Barracuda $649.95 149, 153, 157, 161, 165, 169

BURTON Whammy Bar V-Rocker $529.95 150, 153, 155, 157

CAPITA SNOWBOARDS Ultrafear FK $699 147, 151, 153, 155, 157

CAPITA SNOWBOARDS Defenders Of Awesome $649 152, 154, 156, 158, 160

CAPITA SNOWBOARDS The Outsiders $669 149, 152, 152w, 156, 156w, 159

DC Mega $649.95 147, 150, 153, 156, 159

BURTON Mr Nice Guy $599.95 150, 152, 155, 158, 160, 157W

DC Tone $599.95 149, 153, 154w, 156, 157w, 159

BURTON Custom Restricted $649.95 151, 154, 156, 158, 160, 163, 158w, 162w

DC Focus $499.95 137, 144, 149, 153, 155w, 157, 159w

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DC Board Ply $549.95 147, 150, 153, 156, 159

DINOSAURS WILL DIE The BRAT $649 143, 147

DINOSAURS WILL DIE The RAT $699 151, 153, 155

DINOSAURS WILL DIE The GENOVESE $749 154, 157

DRAKE Regent Rocker (Directional Twin) $449 148, 152, 155w, 156, 159w, 160

DRAKE Urban Flat (twin) $499 149, 153, 156, 158

DRAKE DF2 (twin) $549 148, 152, 154, 155w, 156, 157w, 159, 159w

FORUM Destroyer Double Dog $649.95 148 152 154 156 158 154W 156w 158w

FORUM Youngblood Grandpops $599.95 152 154 156 155w

FORUM Scallywag $549.95 151, 155, 158

GNU Space Case $799 150, 153, 156, 159

GNU Carbon Credit $549 143, 147, 150, 153 156, 159, 162, 156w, 159w, 162w, 165w

GNU Riders Choice $749 151.5 154.5 157.5 161.5 158w 162w 166w

JONES AVIATOR $699 152, 156, 160, 160w, 164

JONES FLAGSHIP $749 154, 158, 161, 163W, 164, 168w

JONES Hovercraft $599 152, 156, 160, 164

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K2 Fastplant $799 151,154,157,160

K2 Happy Hour $729 151,154,157,159,161

K2 Turbo Dream $719 153,156,159,162

LIB TECH TRS $799 148, 151, 154, 157 narrow & 154, 157, 159, 162, 167

LIB TECH Trice pro $799 150, 153, 157 blunt & 161.5, 164.5 pointy

LIB TECH Attack Banana $799 153 156 159 161 159w 161w

LOBSTER Jib Baord $499 144, 148, 151, 153

LOBSTER Park Baord $549 148, 151, 154

LOBSTER Nosejob $579 Medium

NITRO SNOWBOARDS TEAM $629 152, 155, 157, 159, 162, 157w, 159w, 162w, 165w

NITRO SNOWBOARDS T1 $599 149, 143, 156, 159

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Board PYRO $649 149, 153, 156, 159

NITRO Justin Bennee Pro Model $529 152

RIDE Berzerker $719 152, 155, 158, 159w, 161, 162w, 164, 165w, 168w

RIDE Buck Up $749 149, 152, 154w, 155, 157w, 158, 160, 161w

ROME Artifact Rocker (twin) $599 147, 150, 152w, 153, 155w, 156

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ROME Shank (twin) $649 145, 149, 153

ROME Agent Rocker $649 151, 153, 154w, 155, 156w, 157, 158w, 159, 160w, 162w

SALOMON Official $699.99 152,155,158

SALOMON The Villain $579.99 150, 153, 155, 155w, 158, 158w

SALOMON Salomonder $499.99 145, 148, 151, 154, 156

SLASH HAPPY PLACE $529 149, 152, 154, 156, 158

SLASH STRAIGHT $629 156, 159, 161, 163

SLASH ATV $649 154, 156, 158, 161, 165w

TECHNINE Young Gun (twin) $399 119, 129, 135, 139, 144, 147, 150, 153

TECHNINE The Shark (twin) $599 147, 149.5, 152.5, 155, 158

WHITEGOLD Flyer $899 153, 156

WHITEGOLD Shaka $899 154, 160

YES. THE ASYM $699 150, 152, 154, 156, 158, 160w

YES. THE JACKPOT $649 149, 152, 154, 156, 158

YES. The PUBLIC $549 148, 151, 154

VOLKL Coal XT $899 158, 163, 168

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WOME N S BOARD S 2 0 1 3 WOMENS

ARBOR Cadence (twin) $499 139, 143, 147, 151

BATALEON Distortia $549 143, 146

DC Biddy $499.95 143, 147, 151

DINOSAURS WILL DIE The BRAT $649 143, 147

BATALEON Feelbetter $499 138, 146, 149

DRAKE Charm (twin) $399 141, 143, 146, 149, 152, 155

BURTON Feather $429.95 140, 144, 149, 153, 156, 148w, 152w

BURTON Nugget $499.95 134, 138

CAPITA SNOWBOARDS Jess Kimura $649 144, 146, 148

CAPITA SNOWBOARDS Space Metal Fantasy $529 140, 143, 145, 147, 149

DC Ply $549.95 146, 150, 153

GNU GIRLS Ladies Choice $799 145.5, 148.5, 151.5, 153.5

GNU GIRLS B Street $599 141, 145, 149, 153

JONES TWIN SISTER $679 146, 149, 152

K2 Eco Lite $719 145,148,152,155

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Runaway $549 142, 146, 149, 153

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NITRO SNOWBOARDS Lectra $399 142, 146, 149, 152, 155

ROME Board: Lofi (twin) $549 143, 146, 149

ROXY T Bird $499 142, 145, 149, 152

ROXY Banana Smoothie $679 142, 146, 149, 153

SALOMON Gypsy $579.99 138, 143, 147, 151

SALOMON Lotus $349.99 135, 138, 142, 146, 151

TECHNINE Glam Rock (twin) $399 138, 141, 144, 147, 149, 152

YES. THE HEL $649 146, 149, 152, 155

BURTON Afterschool Special $349.95 80, 90, 100

GNU Kass Mini $449 100, 110, 120, 130, 140

LIB TECH Lib Ripper $549 100, 110, 120, 130, 140

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Ripper $299 96, 106, 116, 121, 126, 132, 137, 142, 146, 149

ROME The Label $349 130, 135, 140, 145

ROXY Inspire $449 117, 128, 134

YES. THE TDF MINI $399 129

KIDS

ARBOR KIDS Draft Mini $329 120, 130, 140

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T R AV E L B O A R D S 2 0 1 3

BAGS

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he international nature of our sport means that travel with heavy gear is unavoidable.

Who has ever attempted to cram clothes, snowboards, boots, outerwear plus everything else you need for an overseas shred trip into a board bag that weighs less than 23 kg? It’s not easy is it? Mark our words; the most important consideration when choosing a bag is weight!

Lucky for all you keen shredders there are now a heap of options on the market that have been made specifically with a snowboarder’s needs in mind. Nearly all bags these days are made with wheels, which should be your number 2 priority.

When you’re dragging that bag through terminals, trains and between buses you will be thankful you didn’t skimp. Another tip, look for bags that have separated compartments inside them to keep your gear organized. Living out of a bag can be a messy business so it’s good to keep it tight.

BURTON Wheelie Case $279.95

3CS Featherlite Wheelie $159

ROME Escort $149 Holds up to 165cm Weight: 3.5kgs

ROXY Winter Days $169

DC Claimer $249.95

OAKLEY Large Roller $299.95

OGIO Roller 7800 $123.95

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Tracker Wheelie $179.95

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BOOTS & BINDINGS 2 0 1 3

BOOTS & BINDINGS

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ou should think of your boots and bindings in the same way as your car’s chassis and suspension. Would you trust a Ferrari with the chassis of a Holden? Similarly, would you drive a Mercedes with the suspension of a Toyota? Coupling your shiny new deck with a pair of boots and bindings that complement each other will keep your setup running tight, meaning that at the end of the day your snowboarding will be both more efficient and rewarding.

You should put your boots somewhere warm every night to dry out. If you don’t, you’re feet will be cold and wet the next day. If that happens, try warming them up in your gloves like Paul Edwards. Photo Vaughan Brookfield

Obviously, the extent to which your boots and bindings perform will depend on how far you can stretch your budget. At the pointy end of the market you are looking at options like flex pattern customization, tool free adjustability, better comfort, lighter weight materials such as carbon and the satisfaction of knowing that what you ride is no different from the pro athletes on the pages of this very magazine. Each year the brands tend to filter down this technology through their range, meaning that even if you can’t quite stretch to that top end boot, you can have the satisfaction of knowing that you’re riding the best gear possible.

When choosing your new setup, here are a couple of key considerations to make: How many days will you ride? The better gear on the market tends to be quite specific to those that expect the best in durability and performance. If you’re the type of snow-

boarder that pushes 50-80 days per year, invest a little more money and you will find you need to replace your gear a lot less often.

What kind of riding do you want to do? A park specific boot or binding will be quite soft, enabling the rider to enjoy slightly more freedom of movement when executing complicated maneuvers. While a freeride boot will be stiffer enabling better support and superior performance due to the stressors of riding fast and hard.

Does lacing matter? There are so many options for tensioning systems on the market these days. Have a try of mechanical systems like BOA™ and Speedzone™. All of these options have their advantages and disadvantages so the best bet is to sit down in store and try on as many different boots as you can to find out what works for you.

Convenience is key but sometimes regular laces can offer more street cred.

Fit – don’t get it wrong: Straight out of the box, a pair of boots should feel like a pair of shoes that are just too small. The perfect fit should involve feet flat on the footbed, a secure hold around your heel and your toes should be just touching the end of the boot without any pressure. Boots these days generally have a thermo mouldable liner so keep in mind that your boot liner will gradually change and mean that after the first few days you will end up with a perfect custom fit.

All these things aside, the most important factor when choosing your boots and bindings is to make sure that they integrate.

Some brands these days use mounting systems that are unique to their boards so be sure to buy from a trustworthy source.

Some boots will be constructed in such a way as to work better with certain designs of bindings; ask your local shop to guide you and you will never go astray.

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BOOTS & BINDINGS 2 0 1 3 MENS

BURTON Cobrashark! $279.95

BURTON Malavita $379.95

BURTON Cartel EST $349.95

DRAKE Super Sport $329

FLUX RK30 $329

FORUM Shaka $379.95

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Phantom $379

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Zero $299

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Pusher $269

NOW IPO WHITE $399

NOW IPO BLACK $399

RIDE El Hefe $499

ROME Mob Boss $339

ROME The Targa $399

SWITCHBACK Custom $299-$344

SALOMON Hologram $349.99

SALOMON Rhythm $199.99

SALOMON Chief $329.99

SWITCHBACk Eiki Helgason $339

SWITCHBACK Halldor Helgason $359

TECHNINE Team Brewer $319

TECHNINE Elements with Scrub hook $329

UNION BINDINGS Contact $299

UNION BINDINGS Atlas $399

BURTON Escapade EST $399.95

BURTON Scribe $299.95

DRAKE Jade $249

FLUX GU15 $329

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Lynx $269

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Rhythm $199

RIDE Fame $349

ROME Madison Boss $369

SALOMON Stella $229.99

SWITCHBACK Womens Complete $299

TECHNINE T9 binding Girls $249

UNION BINDINGS Milan $299

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BURTON Imperial $399.95

BURTON Hail $379.95

BURTON Moto $249.95

DC Terrain $499.95

DC Judge $449.95

DC Kush $349.95

DEELUXE BRISSE $399

FORUM Kicker $379.95

K2 Darko $399.95

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Team $439

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Ultra TLS $379

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Anthem $349

NORTHWAVE Legend $349

NORTHWAVE Decade $369

NORTHWAVE Prophecy $399

RIDE Jackson Boa $329

ROME Libertine $349

ROME Folsom $399

SALOMON F4.0 $479.99

SALOMON Pledge $449.99

SALOMON Dialogue $349.99

THIRTYTWO TM TWO $469

THIRTYTWO LASHED FT $399

THIRTYTWO JP WALKER LIGHT $349

BURTON Emerald $329.95

DC Search $279.95

DC Mora $449.95

SALOMON Ivy BOA Straight Jacket $329.99

SALOMON Kiana $349.99

WOMENS

BURTON Sapphire Restricted $299.95

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Fader $279

NORTHWAVE Opal (ladies) $329

DEELUXE ID LARA $389

NITRO SNOWBOARDS Crown $339

THIRTYTWO LASHED WOMENS FT $399

THIRTYTWO 86 FT $299

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BAC KCO U NTRY 2 0 1 3

Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin and Damon Hayler. Blue Lakes. Photo Jake McBride.

Will Jackways, John Waddell, Abby Lockhart, Jake McCarthy, Hokkaido back country, Japan Photos Johnny McCormack

BACKCOUNTRY B ackcountry travel can be a fickle beast.

Inclement weather, variations in the snowpack, navigation and the need to overcome the forces of gravity are all factors that must be managed when attempting to travel beyond the boundary. Thanks to extensive development in splitboard technology, at least the last problem has become a thing of the past.

Until recently, snowboarder’s backcountry travel options ended at snowshoes or a bootpack. Thanks to many snowboard manufacturers recognising the increasing demand for splitboards, we now have a huge array of choice.

A splitboard is a regular snowboard that can be separated into two skis enabling the rider to travel in the same way as a backcountry-touring ski. Splitboards are available in two flavours, DIY splits and factory manufactured. One slight caveat, splitting a board yourself is no simple task so unless your confident in your backyard engineering skills it may be best left to the experts. Factory splitboards are made with an edge insert on your inside edge, whereas

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most people who split their own boards will end up with a urethane seal over the wood core. This means that on icy ascents in ski mode, factory boards with an edge insert will be able to hold an edge more effectively.

Choosing a splitboard is much like choosing a regular board, only there are a few more things to consider.

BINDINGS

SHAPE

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

As splits are targeted at freeriding they are generally manufactured with pow riding in mind. Most shapes will be directional, with a set back stance to allow for better float in deeper snow. Some manufacturers also produce powder specific designs with a long nose and an unconventional tail design.

Don’t forget that in order to get out back you will need to invest in extra equipment on top of the board. This will include climbing skins, telescoping poles and the usual backcountry safety equipment.

Splitboarding can open up a whole new world of terrain. It has two big advantages: fresh tracks every run and no lift ticket necessary!

HARDWARE If you decide to split your board yourself, you will need to purchase a split kit, these kits include all the extra mounting hardware you will need, if you are purchasing a factory split make sure you enquire which system the board uses to mount bindings.

Split board specific binding systems are available for the perfect set up. It is possible to use regular snowboard bindings with mounting plates, however this means that the binding is raised off the deck of the board.

This will tend to decrease board feel, modify edge to edge response and add weight.

BAC KCO U NTRY 2 0 1 3

THE NORTH FACE VE 25 $1,100

THE NORTH FACE Prophet 65 Pack $399.95 DRAGON Apx Glacier Glass $269.95

JONES MOUNTAIN TWIN SPLIT $949 157, 160

WHITEGOLD Board North $999 158, 161

JONES SOLUTION WOMENS $1049 148, 152, 156

BURTON Board Family Tree Spliff $799.95 148

VOLKL Cashew Split $1349 155, 162, 167XW

THE NORTH FACE Inferno 0F, -18C $699.95

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OUTERWEAR

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elieve it or not, there was a time when outerwear wasn’t as advanced and accessible as it is today.

Nonetheless, the hardiest souls would endure soggy wet days on the hill to pursue the stoke which was keeping them out there just for the love. These days, we have it pretty easy. Almost all of the outerwear that you see on the shop shelf today is fundamentally more advanced than gear from five years ago. The result of this development in technology is that outerwear has shifted from something that is a bare necessity to a form of selfexpression. Look at any photograph of snowboarding beyond three years ago and you are sure to notice right away that it’s from days gone by.

Beyond the visual aspect of snowboard outerwear there remains a little science.

A piece of outerwear will always be rated in terms of breathability and water resistance. Generally anything above 5000 mm will keep you dry when it is raining, and Jackets will be rated up to about 20 000mm. This measurement is a method of standardization adopted by the snow industry; it means that a tube placed over the fabric will be able to resist a volume of water up to that depth before it will start to leak. So the higher the rating the more resistant the garment will be, but don’t forget that there are dynamic forces at play in nature and so if you value staying dry it might be worth getting something rated higher.

Membrane technology such as GoreTex™ usually offers the best in terms of a balance between breathability and water resistance and as such they are better for more active riding or backcountry travel.

At the end of the day the most important consideration is that you look and feel comfortable in what you are wearing.

Don’t forget, it’s your outerwear and not your snowboarding that people see at the bar so make it count!

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When the stars align and it’s on, you need to know your gear is going to be up to it. So do your research, choose your kit and get out there! Photo Adam Moran

OUTERWEAR 2 0 1 3 MENS

BURTON AK Stagger Jacket $549.95 Stagger Pant $429.95

ANALOG Greed Jacket $399.95 Thievery Pant $229.95

ANALOG Wasteland Jacket $279.95 Caliber Pant $249.95

BURTON Hackett Jacket $299.95 Southside Pant $199.95

WESTBEACH Ego Jacket $279 CUT Pant $229

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DC Servo Men’s Jacket $249.95 Amp $249.95

DC DCLA $329.95 Donon $199.95

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QUIKSILVER Travis Rice Hydro Jacket $349 Porter Pant $199

WESTBEACH Garage Jacket $349 Coclalorum Pant $249

QUIKSILVER Next Mission print $229 Line Pant $169

OUTERWEAR 2 0 1 3

HELLY HANSEN Mission Jacket $499.95 Mission Cargo Pant $349.95

HELLY HANSEN JPN Jacket $449.95 Legend Pant $249.95

L1 OUTERWEAR ESSEX $399 Premium Skinny $269

686 Smarty Command Insulated Jacket $429 Original Cargo Insulated Pant (3 in 1) $389.99

PATAGONIA Powder Bowl Jacket $629.95 Powder Bowl Pants $449.95

NOMIS The Connect Breaker Jacket (shell/ins) $369 The Connect Simon Says Pant Relaxed (shell/ins) $249

BONFIRE Arc $299.99 Radiant $229.99

BONFIRE Baker $319.99 Spectral $199.99

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OAKLEY Motility Jacket $399.95 Motility Pant $349.95

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OAKLEY Originate Lite Jacket $299.95 Shelf Life Pant $219.95

THIRTYTWO BLAHZAY $299 SHILOH 2 $379

RIP CURL Elias Enigma Jacket $349.99 Marker Pant $249.99

RIP CURL Ultimate Search Jacket $499.99 Ultimate Pant $349.99

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O’NEILL Toots Jacket $279.99 Stereo Pants $199.99

THE NORTH FACE Men’s Gonzo Jacket Fiery Red $399.95 Slasher Cargo Pant Fiery Red $279.95

THE NORTH FACE Reardon Jacket Eclipse Blue $399.95 Slasher Cargo Pant Glo Green $279.95

O’NEILL Alfabravo Jacket $299.99 Exalt Pants $179.99

HOLDEN Refuge Jacket $379.99 Durden Pant $399.99

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ROXY Torah Bluff Jacket $369 Torah Birch print Pant $249

ROXY Tundra $299 Lightning $179

BETTY RIDES Oyla Soft Shell Jacket $199 Acid wash print floral Pants $219

DC Contra $349.95 Verve $229.95

DC Riji $279.95 Ace $179.95

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OUTERWEAR 2 0 1 3 WOMENS

L1TA OUTERWEAR Dresden $279 Heartbreaker $179

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L1TA OUTERWEAR Adriana $379 Scarlet Pant $239

WESTBEACH Cadero Jacket $279 Kamtow Pant $229

O’NEILL Segment Jacket $269.99 Blazer Pants $249.99

O’NEILL Sparkle Jacket $399.99 Star Pants $139.99

OUTERWEAR 2 0 1 3

BURTON Prowess Jacket $279.95 Indulgence Pant $199.95

BURTON Method Jacket $249.95 Gloria Pant $249.95

PATAGONIA Powder Bowl Jacket $549.95 Powder Bowl Pant $449.95

NOMIS The Gleam Jacket $379 The Lyttia Pant Slim $189

NOMIS The Lumber Jane Jacket $449 The Guru Pant Skinny $249

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BONFIRE Kiso Jacket $259.99 Echo $179.99

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BONFIRE Safari Jacket $349.99 Prism $199.99

HOLDEN Snorkel Parka $399.99 Standard Skinny Pant $249.99

ROJO New Passport Jacket $279.95 Itinerary Pant $179.95

THIRTY TWO Shiloh2 $379 Wooderson $319

OUTERWEAR 2 0 1 3

OAKLEY GB Insulated Jacket $399.95 GB Soft Shell Pant $299.95

OAKLEY MFR Jacket $399.95 MFR Pant $349.95

RIP CURL Ultimate Search Jacket $449.99 Ultimate Pant $349.99

RIP CURL Knockout Jacket $349.99 Indie Pant $249.99

THE NORTH FACE Decagon Jacket Premiere Purple $399.95 Shawty Pant Timber Tan $279.95

THE NORTH FACE Morgan Jacket Kodiak Blue $299.95 Shawty Pant Brook Blue $279.95

686 Sync Insulated Jacket (3 in 1) $499 Crown Soft shell Cargo Pant $249

686 Avalon Insulated Jacket $379 Patron Insulated Pant $239

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GOGGLES

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id you know that without the proper protection your eyeballs can get sunburnt? Ain’t nobody got time for that! Make sure you don’t get rejected from the pub for looking like you’ve been drinking since last Wednesday by using proper eye protection.

Goggles are such a personal decision; the best plan of attack when looking for a new pair is to just try as many on as you can. Shop by look, there’s enough variation on the market in terms of fit that you’re sure to find something that fits right and looks the goods. Most manufacturers now offer lenses in either flat or spherical, framed and frameless, so you can decide on what you prefer and go from there.

Keep in mind that some will come with interchangeable lenses so you can keep a spare in your Jacket just in case storm clouds roll in as you’re making for base camp.

ARNETTE Skylight Uncommon Projects Slayer Limited Edition $189.95

ANON M1 $249.95

ANON Insurgent $179.95

ASHBURY KALEIDOSCOPE ACID wash $169.95

ARNETTE Skylight Horror Mummy $189.95

DRAGON APXs Gigi Ruf, Blue Steel $209.95

DRAGON APX Snow Camo, Jet Ionised $209.95

ELECTRIC EGV $149.95

ELECTRIC EG2 $249.95

ELUDE District Goggle $59.95

OAKLEY Airwave $799

OAKLEY Shaun White Signature SeriesAirbrake $299.95

RIP CURL Stomp $179.99

QUIKSILVER Trice Hubble $179

ROJO Lovely Day Goggle $49.95

ROXY Rockferry $149

SONTIMER H-Bomb LTD $69.95

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GLOVES

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icture this scenario; it’s mid August, you battled Friday night highway traffic for 5 hours to get to the hill for that fresh snow you heard about and you made first chair… it’s the stuff of dreams, right? There is only one thing that would send you running in for a hot chocolate quicker than anything else and that’s cold hands. After throwing down your hard earned cash for new kit, your gloves are the last item you want to overlook.

Good snowboard gloves need to be strong and durable. Binding ratchets and metal edges aren’t particularly kind so make sure you choose something that’s going to stand the test of time. Like any other gear purchase you get what you pay for so look for gloves with reinforced stitching, leather panels and waterproof membranes. With so many stylish options getting around these days make sure you put some thought into insulating your digits this season.

ROME The Bowery Mitt $139

ANALOG Avatar Glove $59.95

ANALOG Alder Mitt $69.95

BURTON Hi-Five Mitt $89.95

BURTON Mixmaster Glove $229.95

HELLY HANSEN Palm Reduction Glove $89.95

OAKLEY Juniper Glove (womens) $129.95

OAKLEY Factory Winter Mitt $119.95

POW GLOVE COMPANY Stealth GTX® Glove $119.95

POW GLOVE COMPANY Mega GTX® Glove $84.95

QUIKSILVER Metro $49

QUIKSILVER Branch $59

RIP CURL Pipe Glove $69.99

RIP CURL Sherbit Glove $59.99

ROME The Emblem $99

ROME The Norfolk $99

ROXY Pine Glove $ 49

ROXY Butterfly Glove $ 59

THE NORTH FACE Gonzo Glove $159.95

THIRTYTWO DUKES UP GLOVE $79.95

RAD! GLOVES Preen-Up Mitt $60

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HELMETS

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emember when you were a grommet and you’d try to sneak out without one of those ugly yellow stack hats? You’re parents would never let you get away, so out you’d go with your big bobble head on. Luckily snowboarding helmets have progressed a lot in the last few years. Snowboarding is a dangerous past time and it makes sense to protect yourself when you’re pushing your limits. Helmets now come in all manner of shapes, sizes and colours so have a read, try one on and protect your best asset – you’ve only got one!

RED Trace $99.95

GIRO Battle Santa Cruz Screaming hand $109

GIRO Surface-S $129

POC Receptor BUG White Price$189

PRÊT Effect (mens) $179

PRÊT Lyric (Women’s) $139

RED Hi Fi Frends $179.95

ROJO Womens Helmet $69.95

ROXY gravity Zone Flex $99

SANDBOX Classic $159

SANDBOX X BATALEON Classic Collab $139

BEANIES

BURTON Backhill Beanie $44.95

QUIKSILVER Travis Rendezvous $25

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ELM COMPANY The Standard Beanie orange $ 30

HELLY HANSEN Helly Ski Beanie $39.95

OAKLEY Chilkat Beanie $ 39.95

ROME The Logo $39

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UNDERLAYERS

ANALOG Agonize First Layer $59.95

BURTON Tech Tee $69.95

ROJOMerino Pant $49.95

QUIKSILVER Dune top $49

ICEBREAKER Oasis Long Sleeve Hood $129.95

ICEBREAKER Oasis Long Sleeve Hood $129.95

MONS ROYALE The Monsie $250

SOCKS

BURTON Party Sock $29.95

3CS Balance Sock $35

DC Morpho $29.95

HELLY HANSEN Warm Apex Sock $29.95

ROME The Camo Sock $29

QUIKSILVER Bar Sox $19

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CAMERAS

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ith the amount of tech that’s packed inside POV cameras on the market today you could almost film a complete snowboard part with one alone!

WiFi remote triggers, 1080p HD, GPS tracking, laser targeting; the list goes on. As we become more and more addicted to data, camera companies continue to lead the way in innovation and design. POV cameras are now ubiquitous on the hill so don’t get left with nothing to show, pick one up this season. Just one tip, don’t forget to ask your buddy, “is the red light on?”

GOPRO GoPro HER03 Black Edition $489

CONTOUR Contour+ 2 $549.99

ACCESSORIES

NIKON Coolpix AW110 $446

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ccessories are one of life’s simple joys. They are like sauce on a pie or friends on a powder day, little additions that make things all that much better.

Here is a selection of this year’s finest offerings.

OGIO Rig 9800 $339.95

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THE NORTH FACE Chugachi 16 Oriole Orange $179.95

NIXON The Jam - Red Pepper / Black $79.99

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