- SNOWBOARDS 16-17 preview
SNOWBOARDING, TOGETHER! F I R S T O F A L L , W E A R E S T O K E D T O S E E T H E F A M I LY G R O W I N G ! C H R I S T I A N , F R E D A N D L E A N D R O J O I N E D U S O N T H E W E S T A D V E N T U R E , T H E B O Y S W I L L T E S T, S H O O T, S L A M , H AT E , L O V E A N D R I D E O U R B O A R D S ! AS YOU WILL DISCOVER IN THE COMING PAGES, WE ALSO WORKED ON A LOT OF COLLABORATIONS. WORKING AND CREATING WITH PEOPLE WHO SHARE THE SAME PASSION FOR SNOWBOARDING IS ONE GREAT FEELING! WE HAVE THE SIX CARRO X HÄ? A COMMON PROJECT WITH THE BUMANN BROTHERS, THE BOARD WAS DESIGNED BY MIKE KNOBEL ... LEARN MORE ABOUT IT ON PAGE X. THIS YEAR’S «HACHE LIMITED» HAS BEEN A GREAT COLLAB WITH ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST AND OUR F AV O R I T E L O C A L S N O W B O A R D M A G A Z I N E : W H I T E O U T. D E S I G N E D B Y A A R O N S C H W A R T Z , T H I S B O A R D I S O N E P I E C E O F A R T, W I T H A S P E C I A L M E S S A G E : U N F O L L O W ! S E E I T O N P A G E X . we also worked togerther with Reto nieger on one very special board we called it «la suprème» comming out of reto’s workshop close to interlanken, this little piece of juellery is a 100% swiss made board made out of the finest raw materials. la «suprème» is the refect of o u r m o s t p u r e s w i s s t r a d i t i o n o f e x e l e n c y. L A S T B U T N O T L E A S T, A L L P I C T U R E S I N T H I S C ATA L O G U E H AV E B E E N TA K E N B Y O U R M O S T L O V E D YA N K E E , A TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHER AND TRUE FRIEND, AHRIEL POVICH! see you on the hill m at t, D av e , F e r d i & m i c h e l
CH. WEBER
L. EIGENSATZ
F. COUDERC
«la suprème» is our very special «swiss made» project for 2016.
Overall length Effective edge length Nose width Waist width Tail width Medium stance width Maximum stance width Minimum stance width Set Back Sidecut radius Preload Weight
1610 mm 1238 mm 301 mm 255 mm 300 mm 570 mm 610 mm 530 mm 25 mm 7900 mm 5 mm 2.9 kg
W h e n w e f i r s t h a d t h e i d e a f o r t h i s b o a r d , i t w a s o n ly n at u r a l t o c o n ta c t R e t o n e i g e r , H e ’ s b e e n a r i d e r w e ’ v e r e s p e c t e d s i n c e t h e « g o o d o l d d ays » b a c k i n t h e 9 0 s a n d w e ’ v e f o l l o w e d h i s t r a c ks in recent years as he’s developed into a skilled snowboard builder and shaper. we knew he was «the» guy for this project! Reto has been an all mountain ripper for the last two decades with unique riding skills. He is following his passion to work with his hands and ride with his soul. t h r o u g h h i s p r o j e c t, z e n s n o w. c o m R e t o b e c a m e S w i t z e r l a n d ’ s m o s t e x c l u s i v e S n o w b o a r d s h a p e r . a s yo u k n o w, t h e r e a r e m a n y ways t o s n o w b o a r d, t h e r e a r e a l s o m a n y ways t o b u i l d s n o w b o a r d s ! b u t w e t h i n k r e t o ’ s w ay i s o n e t h e p u r e s t. i n h i s w o r k s h o p, c l o s e t o i n t e r l a k e n , r e t o p u t s a l l of his passion into building boards that meet the highest swiss standards. it all starts with the best raw materials and finishes with an unmatched attention to detail, r e s u lt i n g i n a n a d va n c e d s h a p e - - l a s u p r è m e i s f a s t, s ta b l e a n d r e l i a b l e ! what switzerland is to watch making, «la suprème» is to snowboard making! «la suprème» is hand crafted in switzerland, in a very limited edition of just 10 boards. shaped by reto nieger at the zen workshop surrounded by switzerland’s highest mountains.
148cm
150cm
155cm
153cm
- R.D.V want more freestyle flavor in your snowboarding ? The rendez-vous is the answer! it’s a twin tip b o a r d w i t h a « r o c k e r » t i p a n d t a i l f o r b e t t e r m a n e u v e r a b i l i t y, a n d c a m b e r b e t w e e n t h e b i n d i n g s for improved grip and response. we Added a mellow flex, and a very reactive wood core to give you a b o a r d t h at ’s p l ay f u l a n d e a sy t o r i d e w i t h o u t a n y c o m p r o m i s e s o n p e r f o r m a n c e .
-tip to ta il po plar-beech wood core -9 0 ° b i-a x f ib e rglass -2 mm pre mium st eel ed ges -sin te re d 7 2 0 0 base -a l u tip a n d ta il p rot ect or
size profile flex rating nose width waist width tail width radius nose length tail length running length set back
150 cm
153 cm
155 cm
157 cm
true twin
true twin
true twin
true twin
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
292 mm
293 mm
294 mm
296 mm
246 mm
247 mm
249 mm
251 mm
292 mm
293 mm
294 mm
296 mm
6.9 m
7.1 m
7.3 m
7.5 m
200 mm
205 mm
215 mm
215 mm
200 mm
205 mm
215 mm
215 mm
1100 mm
1120 mm
1120 mm
1140 mm
0 mm
0 mm
0 mm
0 mm
155cm
157cm
163cm
159cm
- LA HACHE L a h a c h e i s w e s t ’ s f l a g s h i p s n o w b o a r d . w i t h a f o c u s o n p o ly va l e n c e a n d p e r f o r m a n c e , i t ’ s a t r u e all terrain board. this year, la hache comes with a new construction, featuring 2 carbon stringers a d d e d f r o m t i p t o ta i l t o s u p p o r t t h e w o o d c o r e . T h i s o f f e r s t h e s a m e l i v e ly f l e x b u t a d d s e x t r a r e s p o n s e a n d p r o v i d e s a l o n g e r l a s t i n g y o u t h t o t h e b o a r d . w e a l s o s l i g h t ly m o d i f i e d t h e c a m b e r / rocker proportion for more edge grip and even better control! «La hache stands strong under your feet with a sharp shape.»
-tip to tail poplar- beec h woodc or e -90° b i-ax fib e rglass - new carb on s trin ger s -2mm pre mium s te e l edg es -s in te re d 7200 b as e -alu tip an d tail pr ot ec t or
size profile flex rating nose width waist width tail width radius nose length tail length running length set back
155 cm
157 cm
159 cm
163 cm
directional twin
directional twin
directional twin
directional twin
7/10
7/10
7/10
7/10
294 mm
296 mm
298 mm
301 mm
249 mm
251 mm
253 mm
257 mm
294 mm
296 mm
298 mm
301 mm
7.3 m
7.5 m
7.7 m
7.8 m
215 mm
215 mm
215 mm
215 mm
215 mm
215 mm
215 mm
215 mm
1120 mm
1140 mm
1160 mm
1200 mm
-20 mm
-20 mm
-20 mm
-20 mm
157cm
159cm
- LA HACHE WIDE La hache wide offers the same properties as our ÂŤregularÂť hache, but no chance for toe or heel drag to bother you if nature gave you bigger features! All of the new performance upgrades have also been made on this model including two tip to tail carbon stringers and an enlargement of the camber section.
-t ip t o ta il po plar-beech w oodcore - 9 0 ° bi-a x f ibe r glass - new ca r bo n s t rin gers - 2 mm pr e mium s teel edges - s int e r e d 7 2 0 0 base -a l u t ip a nd ta il protector
size profile flex rating nose width waist width tail width radius nose length tail length running length set back
157 cm
159 cm
directional twin
directional twin
7/10
7/10
304 mm
304 mm
260 mm
260 mm
304 mm
304 mm
7.7 m
7.9 m
215 mm
215 mm
215 mm
215 mm
1140 mm
1160 mm
-20 mm
-20 mm
167cm
163cm
- CAPITAIN ACHAB -
new model, new shape! we are proud to introduce the «capitain achab» - OUR HYBRID BACKCOUNTRY BOARD. this board has been designed for big boy freeriding. it’s long, wide and STABLE through HIGH SPEED LINES, BUT STILL TWIN TIP WITH TIP AND TAIL ROCKER TO LET YOU EXPRESS YOUR FREESTYLE SKILLS IN DEEP S N O W . . . I T w i l l b r i n g yo u t o t h e n e x t l e v e l ! w e b u i lt i t t o h e l p yo u t o c o n n e c t yo u r f r e e r i d e a n d freestyle riding, to make it one! r i d e i t I N T H E B A C K C O U N T R Y, G O F R O M B I G L I N E S T O B I G J U M P S . . . . D O A N Y T H I N G , b u t d o i t b i g ! -
tip t o tai l po pl ar -b e e ch wo o d co r e 90° bi -a x f i b er g l ass c a rb o n x 2mm pr e m i um st e e l e d g e s s in t er ed 7 2 0 0 b ase
size profile flex rating nose width waist width tail width radius nose length tail length running length set back
163 cm
167cm
directional twin
directional twin
7/10
7/10
301 mm
301 mm
262 mm
262 mm
301 mm
301 mm
7.5 m
tbd mm
264 mm
tbd mm
264 mm
tbd mm
1140 mm
tbd mm
-20 mm
-20 mm
Hä? was founded back in 2006. Mat and I spent some time in Mammoth Mountains to shred the park when Mat hurt his back and couldn’t snowboard for six weeks. Back then Mat had dreadlocks and never found a beanie that did fit him well enough. Bored of the American television program and the hair problem he decided to knit some handmade beanies by himself. The whole crew was stoked with the smooth style and fit. Back in Switzerland a lot of our friends in the Swiss snowboard scene were asking for one of those handmade beanies. That’s how it all started and we never thought that we can go all the way to the point where we’re at right now. During the last ten years our hä?family grew a lot and people with the same passion joined us on our journey. Sometimes when Mat and I see our childhood heroes – like Fredi K., Nicolas Müller and Heikki Sorsa – shredding with the stuff we designed, Mat and I are smiling at each other and can hardly believe it. We are very proud to be a part of something that we started with our own hands and from what emerged something bigger than just products and labels. Hä? is more than just something that keeps you warm, it became a crew of friends with tons of fun times. In winter time we are shredding together the waist deep powder, during summer we are on the hunt for the next perfect surf session. You barely see one of us alone – nowhere. All those moments we spend together create a lot of good thoughts and influence our product lines a lot. Our team riders and other hä?family members, like photographers and designers, are working closely with us. Together we create new styles, which make the nipple deep powder days even more fun. We will continue to make some of the nicest headwear products out there and are already curious where the journey will take us. Hop in and join us on our trippy journey! – Sebi Bumann
160cm split
160cm solid
- SIX CARRO X HÄ? for the 3rd season, «the shape speaks for itself»! in the past few years, the six carro has proven i t ’ s g r e a t r i d a b i l i t y, a m a z i n g f l o a t a b i l i t y a n d q u i c k m a n e u v e r a b i l i t y t h a n k s t o i t ’ s o u t s t a n d i n g shape! so when we first spoke about a collab with the «hä?» boys, it’s no surprise that the six carro was their first pick!
DESIGNED BY
drop in and enjoy the ride! tip to ta i l po pl a r -b ee ch wo o d co r e 90° b i-a x f i b e r g l ass 2m m p re m i um st e e l e d g e s s in te re d 7 2 0 0 b ase a l u ta il p r o t e ct o r
size profile flex rating nose width waist width tail width radius nose length tail length running length set back
160 cm directional 8/10 & 6/10 315 mm 263 mm 293 mm 9.5 m 260 mm 88 mm 1252 mm -20 mm
Mike “aemka” Knobel is a graphic designer/ illustrator living and working near Zürich, Switzerland. His work covers a wide range of media such as print, web, painting, animation, graffiti, tattoo, video, streetwear and outerwear design. The main illustrating style used by aemka is best described as a symphony of flowing lines, shapes and patterns where everything has its exact place and an intense rate of detail. This manner derives from his early love for black markers in all shapes and sizes, and how the black ink hit the white paper every time he drew the first line.
145cm
151cm
148cm
- VALHALLA the Valhalla is our female specific board, designed to fit a woman’s style of riding with a smaller size and a smoother flex. to make it a special, «all in one» board, we combined three specific features: a twin tip rocker to m a k e i t p l ay f u l , a t r i p p l e r a d i u s f o r g r e at e d g e g r i p a n d c a r v i n g, a s l i g h t s e t- b a c k a n d a p r o g r e s s i v e n o s e f o r m o r e f l o at o n p o w d e r d ays.
-tip to ta il po pl a r-b e e ch wood core -9 0 ° b i-a x f ib e rgl a ss -2 mm pre mium ste e l e dg es -sin te re d 7 2 0 0 b a se
size profile flex rating nose width waist width tail width radius nose length tail length running length set back
145 cm
148 cm
151 cm
directional
directional
directional
5/10
5/10
5/10
283 mm
286 mm
288 mm
239 mm
241 mm
243 mm
283 mm
286 mm
288 mm
6.3 m
6.5 m
6.9 m
225 mm
225 mm
225 mm
215 mm
215 mm
215 mm
1010 mm
1040 mm
1070 mm
-13 mm
-13 mm
-13 mm
same specs as «la hache» 157 cm
La Hache LTD For this collaboration it didn’t feel right to make yet another board with a big ass logo on the base. Instead, we wanted to take the opportunity to spread a message that we believe in. In recent years Whiteout and West have chosen to swim against the tide, creating our own unique paths in snowboarding. While the «unfollow» message might mean different things to different people, one thing is certain: This is a board is for leaders. Laax local and longtime Whiteout contributor, Aaron Schwartz was a natural choice for this project. His photos and illustrations have been an ongoing theme in our magazine for years and his unique style was the perfect fit for translating our ideas into art. See more of his work on www.aaronschwartz.ca. Strap in. Drop out. Unfollow. www.whiteout.ch
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