2015 SNOWBOARD BUYER’S GUIDE
All prices are in NZ dollars. Cover: Nick Hyne, method, Mt Larkins. Photo by Vaughan Brookfield Here: Jake Koia, Wanaka Backcountry. Photo by Jake Mein 2 › Issue 58 › 2015 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide
2015 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide
04 | ANALOG 05 | ANON 06 | BURTON 09 | MONS ROYALE 10 | SMITH OPTICS 11 | NEVER SUMMER 12 | THIRTYTWO 13 | STEPCHILD 14 | HUFFER 15 | SPY OPTICS 16 | VOLCOM 17 | 3CS 18 | THE NORTH FACE 20 | HYPER RIDE
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It’s in our DNA. It’s woven into the fabric of our construction. Analog is an invitation to take a stand, challenge a value and open a few minds. Our snowboard clothing, ATF, outerwear and jackets are made with unmatched style, quality materials and craftsmanship.
Highmark Jacket
Anthem Jacket
ATF Bourbon Insulator
Abandon Jacket
RRP: $699.90 Product description: The Highmark’s made with a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex membrane to keep the wet on the outside, with a powder skirt, thumb loops, and fully taped seams to make your suit of shred armour that much more bombproof.
RRP: $379.90 Product description:The Analog Anthem Snowboard Jacket is super durable with the 100% polyester shell with Hydro Coating.
RRP: $249.90 Product description: Product description: Just like the way a shot of bourbon will warm you up to your core, this insulated Analog jacket is here to do the same. Built with a lightweight nylon shell and stuffed with faux down insulation, the Bourbon Insulator will keep your style game on point.
RRP: $399.90 Product description: The Abandon Jacket has high breathability and water column to keep you warm and dry throughout the whole season and the ventilation system under the armpits provides you with fresh air during long hikes.
Remer Pant RRP: $249.90 Product description: The Analog Remer Pant comes with fully taped seams, a zippered continuous-crotch vent, boot gaiter, and Hydro Coating, which all add to the pants’ waterproofing and allow you to dump out excessive heat. Ride in the Analog Remer Pants for worry-free riding and new levels of style.
Anthem Pant RRP: $299.90 Product description: Fully taped seams and 10K / 10K waterproofing and breathability gives technical performance that will keep water and sweat out. Cut into their regular fit, you’ll be completely comfortable layering up underneath when it gets colder out without any restrictions on your movement.
Highmark Pant RRP: $599.90 Product description: The Nylon Gore-Tex shell and the taped seams keep you extra dry. Waterproof zippered pockets and the rubber overlay at the key areas offer even more protection for you and your important things.
ANALOG analogclothing.com
Stockists: AK – Cheapskates, Boardertown, Snow Centre; NP – Cheapskates; WGTN – Cheapskates; CHCH – Cheapskates; OM – Soul Surf & Skate; QT – NZ Shred, Quest; WNK – Base, Cheapskates; 4 › Issue 58 › 2015 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide
The industry leader in elevated performance and aesthetics. Delivering optimal vision for every winter weather condition, fused with the latest in stylistic finishes and embellishments. Look better, see better.
Relapse Goggle RRP: $169.90 Product description: The Relapse Goggle features a lightweight TPU frame, triple layer face foam, and full perimeter channel venting all in one package.
Women’s M1 RRP: $249.90 Product description: Specific design for women featuring Magna-Tech Quick Lens Change Technology, Wall-toWall Vision and ICT (Integral Clarity Technology).
M2 Goggle RRP: $299.90 Product description: The anon m2 features Magna-Tech, the benchmark of magnetic innovation resulting in quick and accurate lens change-outs with an ultra-secure lens to frame seal. m2 Magna-Tech integrates 16 rare-earth magnets into the carrier liner for eight points of connection, each with a pull force of 1.2kg (total retention=10kg).
Hawkeye RRP: $189.90 Product description: The spherical lens and wrap-around design give you excellent peripheral vision while Full Perimeter Channel Venting and Integral Clarity Technology work in unison to eliminate that pesky goggle moisture. Pampering your face with Triple Layer Face Foam, the Hawkeyes give you unprecedented optical clarity and comfort.
Tempest RRP: $189.90 Product description: Ride in style with the Anon Tempest Goggles. These funky fresh goggles are not just tempting because of their good looks, but because of their functional performance as well. A lightweight TPU frame and triple layer face foam keeps you riding in comfort all day long while spherical lens technology grants you an enormous field of vision.
Mig MFI RRP: $229.90 Product description: The future of integrated full-face protection, the Mig features a new magnetic facemask integration system, spherical lens technology, and triple layer face foam.
ANON anonoptics.com
Stockists: NS – Ballistics; AK – Cheapskates, Boardertown, Snow Centre; HMN – Backdoor; MMN – Mount Surf Shop; OKN – Snow Centre; NP – Cheapskates; TAR – Vertigo; WGTN – Cheapskates; KAIKS – Coastal Sports; CHCH – Cheapskates, Snow & Surf; OM – Soul Surf & Skate; MTHN – Big Al; DUN – Hydro Surf; QT – Alta, NZ Shred, Quest; WNK – Base, Cheapskates, Racers Edge; Online – torpedo7.co.nz manualmagazine.com › Issue 58 › 5
Since 1977, Burton has prided itself on providing state of the art snowboard technology with a focus on one thing: having the most fun possible. Our goal is to provide the best tools possible to enjoy snowboarding, regardless of age or ability.
Deja Vu Women’s Board Style: All Mountain Lengths: 138, 141, 146, 149, 152 RRP: $699.90 Product description: With powder in mind and park in spirit, it’s like you’ve done this before, only not this awesome. The board’s smooth rocker profile surfs through deep powder, while subtle camber underfoot and a true twin design keeps you in control no matter which way you point it.
Feelgood Women’s Snowboard Style: All Mountain Lengths: 140, 144, 149, 152 RRP: $799.90 Product description: Take control of the entire mountain with our lightest weight and most proficient women’s board ever. Carbon Highlights are the biggest bonus, shaving serious weight while making the board more playful and lively from tip to tail.
Custom Style: All Mountain Lengths: 148, 151, 154, 156, 158, 160, 163, 158W, 162W, 165W, 169W RRP: $899.90 Product description: A double decade icon and the most trusted board ever. Any trick, any terrain…the Custom delivers. The one-board answer to all terrain adds exclusive ingredients like Carbon Highlights and Squeezebox core profiling to the mix for drastic weight savings, crisper pop and deluxe handling to pilot through the mountain’s mixed bag.
Process Off-Axis Style: Park Lengths: 152, 155, 157, 159, 162 RRP: $699.90 Product description: A twist on the pro’s pick for freestyle action, the NEW Process Off-Axis aligns key tech with the typical park rider’s stance to unleash the board’s natural flex, edge hold, and landing control. 6 › Issue 58 › 2015 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide
Burton Fish
Antler
Style: Backcountry Lengths: 151, 156, 161 RRP: $899.90 Product description: A necessity for every storm chaser’s quiver. The current generation of Burton Fish continues to revolutionize the way we all ride pow thanks to a new recipe that combines S-Rocker™ and massive taper in a downsized deep-day rocket.
Style: All Mountain Lengths: 151.5, 154.5, 157.5, 160.5 RRP: $899.90 Product description: The softer, more relaxed side of ultralight high-performance with rocker/camber crossbreeding for all-terrain flow. The Burton Antler is a premium all-terrain board for riders who seek exotic performance in a more relaxed ride.
Cartel EST Binding
Mission EST Binding
Stay Calm Binding
Women’s Lexa EST Binding
Style: All Mountain RRP: $399.90 Product description: For feet that seek to send it. Kicked up response from the binding ripped by more pros. Period.
Style: All Mountain RRP: $349.90 Product description: Blast in the binding built to outlast all takers with mid-range response and unstoppable strength.
Style: Freestyle RRP: $399.90 Product description: Hypnotize the whole hill with unreal freestyle flex and easy-in, easy-out strap voodoo. The new Tweakstrap’s reversible control and mobility paired with the easy entry/exit of the new Flex Slider make for pure pleasure when strapping in and tweaking out.
Style: All Mountain RRP: $399.90 Product description: Total mountain domination and pro caliber control make the Lexa the team’s most popular pick. This is the binding that defines progressive women’s riding.
Ion Leather
Ritual Women’s Boot
RRP: $599.90 Product description: Setting the bar higher in every discipline is still the headline for the ever responsive Burton Ion™. It’s legendary for its stacked tech package upgraded with a Burton-exclusive Infinite Ride™ 4 liner that adds seamless comfort, quicker response, and greater longevity to the equation.
RRP: $399.90 Product description: The new Ritual blends pro-level performance with the latest in warmth and comfort for a fully-charged boot that’s ready to rip. Playful yet powerful, these kicks are the softest option in Burton’s high-end lineup, letting you go from park to peak with unmatched style.
Supreme Women’s Boot
Rampant
RRP: $579.90 Product description: As accomplished as the pros who ride it (think Kelly Clark), the Burton Supreme channels the best of the best into one boot that balances pro-level responsiveness with comfort any rider will appreciate.
RRP: $349.90 Product description: The leader in lightweight park performance upgraded with the ultimate in kicker-crushing response. With the upgrade to our Infinite Ride 4 liner featuring Heat Cycle™, the new Rampant LTD just may be the most comfortable park boot on the planet.
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Burton continued
AK Swash Jacket RRP: $649.90 Product description: Working directly with the team, we have updated the Burton [ak] 2L Swash Jacket’s PrimaLoft® insulation to be like a built-in vest, focusing warmth around your core while leaving your arms light and free for the movements of sledding, shovelling, and riding.
Breach Jacket RRP: $349.90 Product description: As the most technical jacket in its class, the Burton Breach Jacket’s rider science starts with an eco-friendly DRYRIDE Durashell™ 2L fabric. Digging deeper, you’ll find this critical piece of cold-weather gear equipped with water-resistant pockets, a removable waist gaiter, and mapped 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation that is lightweight and low-profile.
Walden Pant RRP: $379.90 Product description: Too often upper extremities get the glory while legs get overlooked. The new Burton Walden Pant knows a good thing when it sees it and covers critical components with two layers of DRYRIDE Durashell™ waterproof/breathable performance, not to mention a mapped mesh and taffeta lining.
AK Cyclic Pant RRP: $399.90 Product description: Every rider knows GORE-TEX® is the best. The Burton [ak] 2L Cyclic Pant takes that miracle membrane and combines it with backcountry-tested fit and features to create a pant that truly lives up to the hype.
BURTON SNOWBOARDS burton.com
Stockists: NS – Ballistics; AK – Cheapskates, Boardertown, Snow Centre; HMN – Backdoor; MMN – Mount Surf Shop; TPO – Urban Edge; OKN – Snow Centre; NP – Cheapskates; TAR – Vertigo; WGTN – Cheapskates, Fusion Surf Skate; KAIKS – Coastal Sports; CHCH – Cheapskates, Snow & Surf; OM – Soul Surf & Skate; MTHN – Big Al; DUN – Hydro Surf; QT – NZ Shred, Quest; WNK – Base, Cheapskates; Online – torpedo7.co.nz 8 › Issue 58 › 2015 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide
Why does technical clothing have to make you look like you’re going to climb Mt Everest? Why shouldn’t it be versatile enough to wear on the street? Good gear costs hard-earned readies and a single use merino garment you leave in the drawer 340 days a year doesn’t cut it.
Boyfriend LS RRP: $140.00 Product description: 190 gsm merino base layer. No need to “borrow” now girl. You got your own. Ride all day then lose that jacket for après and enjoy the loose fit. Merino’s legendary breathability and perspiration management mean you can be confident you’ll be warm, dry and fresh whether you ride, relax or party in this thing.
Mountain Shirt
1/2 Zip Hoody
RRP: $200.00 Product description: 400gsm wool blend flannel. Nothing says “badass mountain babe” more strongly than check flannel. This is a mountain resort classic with a contemporary twist in merino flannel that contrasts mountain tough with a subtly feminine outline. Deep, hidden pockets conceal a girl’s essentials. Turn up the collar in confidence because you own this town.
RRP: $399.90 Product description: 250 gsm merino. When you’re out in the mountains you need your gear to perform. But you don’t want to look like you just got back from the South Pole. This fully featured hoody is super versatile with a little added attitude. A waterproof front zip allows you to control your temperature and the fitted hood keeps the sun off and storms out. The front pocket is media enabled and the cuffs have thumb loops. Quite the package.
Ewok Hood RRP: $50.00 Product description: 270 gsm merino. For when you’re ripping tree lines in the forests of Endor. Leave the beanie behind and add a hood to any outfit. Pull it up or down as and when you need it. The integrated mouthpiece and drawcord closure allow you to adapt it to the conditions.
Bomber RRP: $250.00 Product description: 270 gsm unbrushed merino terry. Cosy up to the prom queen in this modern reimagining of the varsity jacket. 100% merino jersey and a waterproof zip make it onmountain practical. The classic styling keeps it super versatile.
Neck Warmer RRP: $50.00 Product description: 190 gsm 100% merino. Because face shots are cold. And no one understands a word you’re saying when your lips are frozen.
MONS ROYALE monsroyale.com
Stockists: Visit monsroyale.com
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1965–2015. 50 years of experience has helped us perfect what really matters – amplifying the thrill of human experience. Everything we do, every pillar in our character and every product we develop, delivers on this simple idea. The experience is everything.
Holt Helmet
Maze Helmet
I/O X Goggles
RRP: $129.99 Product description: Whether your vehicle of choice is a snowboard or a bike, the Smith Holt helmet has got your head covered. It features a durable bombshell construction that protects against tough spills, and offers superior dent and ding resistance. A convertible pad kit is included, so you can wear this helmet when the sun’s beating down on you at the bike park, or when the storms just won’t quit in the dead of winter. No matter where you go, go with the Smith Holt helmet.
RRP: $189.99 Product description: Moulded into the world’s lightest certified snow helmet, the Smith Maze helmet is the go-to helmet for a clean, modern, minimalist design. Lightweight in-mould construction, AirEvac 2 ventilation and Airflow Climate Control will have you riding all day with comfort while staying protected at all times. Beanie compatible, ladies – check out the Allure helmet.
RRP: $299.99 Product description: Equipped with the largest spherical lens possible, the I/OX is the biggest, baddest goggle in the I/O family. 5X Anti-fog technology, unparalleled peripheral vision, easy interchangeability, and perfect helmet integration. The I/OX also comes with an extra mirrored performance lens for a variety of light conditions. Score.
Vice Goggles RRP: $199.99 Product description: The Vice serves up everything in excess. Gluttonous amounts of technology are squirreled away behind this minimalist frame and oversized lens, providing style and peripheral vision truly worthy of envy.
SMITH OPTICS smithoptics.co.nz
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Lowdown XL Sunglasses
Questa Sunglasses
RRP: $149.99 Product description: The oversized Lowdown XL has been carefully considered to balance its scale and ensure a superior fit for a wide range of face sizes and shapes. The largest of the Lowdown family, the frame is made from our feather-light Evolve eco-material.
RRP: $159.99 Product description: The Questa is pulled directly from our Archive Range. The distinct retro-pattern etched into the metal of the nose, wire core temple, and round eye wire speak to Smith’s history, when sunglass designers were also the catalogue models, the engineers left early for powder days, and we just walked out the back door to go ride.
Never Summer’s reputation for quality and durability began in the early years of snowboarding. Designing and building snowboards since 1983 has given us years of experience in testing and perfecting our snowboard designs and construction methods.
West
Funslinger
Snowtrooper
Proto HD
Evo 4.0
Style: All Mountain Lengths: 152,154, 156, 159, 162 RRP: $949.90 Product description: Welcome to the West. The home of snowboarding’s gold rush. Mined from Carbonium and featuring our Ripsaw profile and Vario Power Grip Sidecut. There’s superior edge hold in the West and a slightly set back stance with a lively mid flex for ripping all terrain. The West is our history and our roots. We love and embrace it…so will you.
Style: Freestyle Lengths: 149, 151, 153, 156, 159 RRP: $849.90 Product description: The Funslinger is a soft asymmetrical twin freestyle deck designed to dominate park, pipe, street, and rails. This awesome asym features our new Boost Flex Core and Ripsaw profile for mega pop and super stability while retaining a forgiving flex. The ’Slinger sets a new standard for twin asym freestyle boards.
Style: All Mountain Lengths: 152, 154, 156, 159, 162 RRP: $849.90 Product description: The Snowtrooper builds on our proven flex and forgiving feel of the legendary SL/ Legacy models and takes it to the next level. It features a new slightly setback functional shape and Original Rocker Camber profile. Carbon VXR coupled with Vario Power Grip Sidecut provide groundbreaking edge hold and response.
Style: All Mountain Lengths: 152, 154, 157, 160 RRP: $949.90 Product description: The Proto HD is the Carbonium Swiss Army Knife of snowboarding because today it’s all about versatility. Our Original Rocker Camber profile allows effortless edge-to-edge transitioning. Our Harmonic Dampers and Perforated Rocker Pad eliminate vibration yet the board remains super crisp and lively. It’s an anomaly.
Style: Freestyle Lengths: 147, 150, 152, 154, 157 RRP: $849.90 Product description: The Evo 4.0/Revolver 4.0 brings you optimum freestyle performance both in and out of the park. Our Press Flex Core allows easy board manipulation for a buttery and lively ride. Lightweight yet solid, the Evo 4.0/Revolver 4.0 are the twin freestyle benchmark boards.
NEVER SUMMER INDUSTRIES neversummer.com
Stockists: NS — Ballistics; OKN — Snow Centre; TAR – Vertigo-Surf; QT – Outside Sports; WNK – Outside Sports
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Established in 1995, ThirtyTwo was created by snowboarders for snowboarders. Privately owned since day one, ThirtyTwo has led the snowboard market with new and never before seen innovations in technology, performance, comfort and eco friendly initiatives.
The Sesh Jacket RRP: $389.95 Product description: Varsity inspired 2L shell with level 2 lining system, patch logos and elastic rib detail. Lightweight matte face 100% nylon slub.
Lowdown Jacket RRP: $379.95 Product description: High visibility 2L shell with level 1 lining system. Lightweight matte face 100% nylon slub.
Blahzay Pant
Wooderson Pant
RRP: $339.95 Product description: 2L cargo pant with level 2 lining system and oversize pockets. Lightweight matte face 100% nylon dobby stripe texture.
RRP: $339.99 Product description: 2L 5 pocket styled pant with level 2 lining system and lace cinch waist. Lightweight matte face 100% nylon dobby.
TM-Two Boot
Lashed Boot
Light Boot
86-FT Boot
RRP: $499-539 Product description: The TMTwo is the #1 choice of our team riders for its superior durability, secure fit and supportive flex.
RRP: $389-429 Product description: The Lashed is built for instant comfort, even flex and lightweight shredding at your fingertips. The #1 selling snowboard boot worldwide.
RRP: $459-499 Product description: Designed, tested and approved by JP Walker. Elevate your snowboarding in one of the lightest boots ThirtyTwo has ever made.
RRP: $320-360 Product description: Low profile, skate style with the Fast Track Lacing System. What more could you possibly want?
THIRTY TWO thirtytwo.com
Stockists: AK – Boardertown; PMN – Ocean and Ice; CHCH – Cheapskates; TM – Soul, Surf & Skate; DUN – Boardbase; QT – Alta, Select, Quest; WNK – Cheapskates, Base NZ 12 › Issue 58 › 2015 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide
Stepchild logos are not to be changed in any way. logo only used in BLACK , WHITE , or 100% CYAN
At StepChild we aren’t trying to sell you a cheap piece of wood covered in marketing trickery, flashy graphics and copied technology; we just make quality snowboards that are built to last, be it on the mountain or the street.
Dirtbag
FTW Blended Reverse Camber
Style: Freestyle/Park Lengths: 148, 150, 154, 157, 158, 160 RRP: $549.95 Product description: All new asymmetrical Dirtbag with ArmorCore XTC has an asymmetrical sidecut profile and is 12% lighter. The twin shape has a tighter heelside cut than toe, harmonising the natural differences of your toes and heels.
Style: All Mountain Lengths: 154, 157, 161 RRP: $819.95 Product description: With multiple awards and all of the best materials, it’s no wonder the FTW is the No. 1 requested board from our team for a twin all-mountain that can hold up to anything they can throw at it.
Prion Boot RRP: $289-329 Product description: Voted the most comfortable boots with out-of-the-box fit that’s like putting on a pair of slippers.
86-FT Women’s Boot
Mai Tai
RRP: $329-369 Product description: Low profile, skate style with the Fast Track Lacing System. What more could you possibly want?
Style: Freestyle/Park Lengths: 148, 150, 154, 157, 158, 160 RRP: $649.95 Product description: The familiar feel of a board you’ve been riding for months, with the pop and snap of a new board. The shape, sidecut and flex are exactly the same, letting the board ride either way identically.
STEPCHILD SNOWBOARDS stepchildsnowboards.com
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SPY puts happy smiles on the faces of people everywhere, and has a happy disrespect for the usual way of looking (at life). This drives them to design, market, and distribute the highest quality sunglasses, goggles and products, including the innovative SPY Happy Lens™. See Better. Feel Better. Perform Better.
Doom After Party (HAPPY Lens Pack) RRP: $299.00 Product description: Within darkness there is light. The Doom features our Lock Steady™ technology—the quickest, fingerprint-free lens change system on the market—as your first line of defence against the everchanging elements of Mother Nature.
Marshall Nocturnal (HAPPY Lens Pack) RRP: $159.00 Product description: Not too big, not too small. Sometimes things are just right... Available with the Happy Lens and Scoop® ventilation system.
Bravo Tokyo Rose RRP: $299.00 Product description: Performance worthy of a standing ovation. The Bravo is a midsize goggle that features our Lock Steady™ technology—the quickest, fingerprint-free lens change system on the market—as your first line of defence against the ever-changing elements of Mother Nature. A free mirrored bonus lens allows you to adjust quickly to changing conditions.
Platoon Black RRP: $229.00 Product description: The Platoon lets the chaotic world in when you’re charging down something that clearly should have been scoped out better from the top. We supply the view, you supply the vision.
Raider + Airhole
Targa 3 One Love
RRP: $159.00 Product description: Raise the flag, get ready to plunder, and unsheathe this oversized cylindrical goggle with a vengeance. Featuring massive Scoop® vents and a bonus lens.
RRP: $79.00 Product description: The T3 combines progressive design, technology, and durability in one heaping helping of a goggle. Take a walk on the wild side without breaking your wallet in the process.
SPY OPTIC spyoptic.com
Stockists: TPO – Urban Edge, Pointons; OKE – TCB; TAR – Seasons Cheapskates; PMN – Ocean & Ice; CHCH – Snow & Surf; QT – NZ Shred; WNK – Cheapskates; Online – hyperride.co.nz manualmagazine.com › Issue 58 › 15
Be confident in knowing that all Volcom products are thoroughly road tested by team riders and ambassadors in the world’s most challenging conditions, resulting in the utmost in quality, comfort, fun and function.
Mails Ins Men’s Jacket
Stone Block Men’s Jacket
Gauge Ins Women’s Jacket
Billie Women’s Jacket
RRP: $299.99 Product Description: 10,000mm / 5,000gm, Fleece Lined, 40gm Low-Loft Insulation, Critical Taped Seams, Zip Tech Jacket to Pant Interface, Mesh Lined Zippered Vents, Brushed Tricot Lined Handwarmer Pockets.
RRP: $349.99 Product Description: 10,000mm / 8,000gm, V-Science 2-Way Stretch, Critical Taped Seams, Zip Tech Jacket to Pant Interface, 2 Way Adjustable Quick Cinch Hood, Brushed Tricot Lined Handwarmer Pockets, Mesh Lined Zippered Vents.
RRP: $369.99 Product Description: 15,000mm / 15,000gm, 60gm Low-Loft Insulation, Fully Taped Seams, Long EQS Fit, Zip Tech Jacket to Pant Interface, Mesh Lined Zippered Vents, 2-Way Adjustable Hidden Toggle Quick Cinch Hood, Brushed Tricot Lined Handwarmer Pockets, Noise Pocket.
RRP: $269.99 Product Description: 8,000mm / 3,000gm, V-Science Oxford 2 & Shadow Oxford Body/Sleeve Mix, Micro Fleece Lined Body, Critical Taped Seams, Mesh Lined Zippered Vents, Powder Skirt to Jacket to Pant Interface, Brushed Tricot Lined Handwarmer Pockets.
Ventral Men’s Pant RRP: $249.99 Product Description: Critical Taped Seams, Ergo Fit, Zip Tech Jacket to Pant Interface, Triple Reinforced Rise, Mesh Lined Zipper Vents, Stone Butt Patch, V-Science Boot Gusset, Boot Gaiter w/Lace Hook.
Freakin Snow Men’s Chino RRP: $229.99 Product Description: 10,000mm / 5,000gm, Critical Taped Seams, Modern Relaxed Fit, Zip Tech Jacket to Pant Interface, Mesh Lined Zipper Vents, Triple Reinforced Rise, V-Science Boot Gusset, Boot Gaiter w/Lace Hook.
VOLCOM volcom.com.au
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Species Stretch Women’s Pant RRP: $249.99 Product Description: 15,000mm / 15,000gm, Critical Taped Seams, Zip Tech Jacket to Pant Interface, Mesh Lined Zippered Vents, Triple Reinforced Rise, V-Science Boot Gusset w/Snap, Boot Gaiter w/Lace Hook.
Born and bred in Australasia’s rugged alpine terrain; tried and tested in the gruelling elements of Whistler’s backcountry; 3CS’s “Built Tough” reputation has been built from a blend of superior quality, bulletproof fabric and fashionable shred wear.
Chronolog Men’s Jacket RRP: $339.00 Product description: 10,000mm 10,000g, 2 Layer Laminated, Fully Seam Sealed, DWR Coating, Insulated 120gm, Jacket to Pant Interface.
Brunswick Women’s Jacket
Tactic Men’s Pant
RRP: $319.00 Product description: 15,000mm 10,000g, 2 Layer Laminated, Fully Seam Sealed, DWR Coating, Insulated 60gm Body/40gm Sleeves, Lycra Wrist Gators.
RRP: $279.00 Product description: 15,000mm 10,000g, 2 Layer Laminated, Fully Seam Sealed, DWR Coating, Internal Waist Adjustment, Leg Vents.
Dillinger Women’s Pant RRP: $219.00 Product description: 10,000mm 10,000g, Fully Seam Sealed, DWR Coating, Slim Fit, Lined Shell Pant, Shoelace Style Belt.
Squirel
Sultan
RRP: $89 Product Description: Easy Access Entry System, Removable Shoulder Strap, Tool/ Accessories Pocket, Reinforced Carry Handle, Holds Board, Bindings, Boots & Outerwear, Fully Padded Construction, Super Lightweight.
RRP: $289 Product Description: Compression Molded Base, Skate Wheel Assembly, Multi-Board Storage, Multi Compartment Upper Section, Fully Padded Construction, External Easy Access Pocket.
3CS OUTERWEAR 3CSouterwear.com
Stockists: AK – Ballistics, Boardertown; OKN – TCB; NP – Seasons Cheapskates; PMN – Ocean & Ice; TM – Soul Surf & Skate; QT – NZ Shred, Quest; WNK – Base manualmagazine.com › Issue 58 › 17
From big mountain pieces that will take you to the furthest-reaching, untouched peaks, to rider-ready gear for everyday pow sessions and park laps. The North Face offers technically innovative gear that performs on any mountain terrain.
Sickline Women’s Jacket RRP: $500.00 Product description: Power through harsh conditions in the steeps with a fully featured jacket that delivers rugged protection and features two-way stretch for improved movement. The laminated waterproof exterior is designed to withstand severe snowstorms and features a breathable membrane for best-in-class performance, without compromise.
Baker DLX Insulated Women’s Jacket RRP: $550.00 Product description: A noholds-barred riding jacket with a new streetwear twist, the Baker delivers Heatseeker™ insulation and removable faux fur for powder-day ruggedness without a sacrifice in style.
Fuse Brigandine Men’s Jacket
Pemby Hybrid Men’s Jacket
RRP: $750.00 Product description: Hyvent® Alpha, with FuseForm construction that seamlessly reinforces high-wear areas, makes this piece of shredarmour choice for out-of-thegates shredding or dawn-patrol missions when the powder just can’t wait. Part of The North Face Steep Series, built for big-mountain snowboarders.
RRP: $350.00 Product description: Designed for backcountry layering or spring cruising, this hybrid piece with a vest-based style and integrated transceiver loops for steadfast security gets the job done on and off the hill.
Sickline Women’s Pant RRP: $350.00 Product description: Charge harder with waterproof pants that feature mechanical two-way stretch for improved movement during legburning descents in deep powder. Made with HyVent® Alpha 2L fabric and PrimaLoft Silver insulation to keep you warm in manic mountain weather.
Farrows Twill Women’s Pant RRP: $260.00 Product description: Twist, spin and uncork with a lightly insulated, waterproof pant that remains breathable while your burning legs hike to hit the next kicker. This slim, streetwear-inspired style has fully taped seams and is constructed with a waterproof HyVent®2L exterior for premier protection in wet conditions. 18 › Issue 58 › 2015 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide
Fuse Brigandine Mens Pant RRP: $600.00 Product Description: Made with HyVent® Alpha, these waterproof, breathable pants are designed for big mountain riding built to handle the worst winter can throw at you. FuseForm™ construction reinforces those areas that are usually the first to show wear and tear.
Faider Insulated Men’s Jacket RRP: $400.00 Product description: Be berry, berry quiet. We’re hunting pow in this insulated jacket with extra exterior quilting for warmth and protection while you’re bagging those tricky face shots. Made with HyVent® 2L fabric and Heatseeker™ insulation for those seeking pow.
Tight Ship Men’s Jacket
Dubs Insulated Jacket
RRP: $450.00 Product description: This hooded waterproof shell features a HyVent® exterior for your protection in wet mountain conditions. Fully seam sealed, it will keep you dry as you go from peaks to the park. Kit out any flavour of snow shredder in this lumberjack throwback.
RRP: $350.00 Product description: Built for freeriders who dominate every feature on the mountain, this waterproof HyVent® 2L Tom Wallisch-inspired jacket offers insulated warmth and breathability without restricting movement.
ThermoBall Men’s Jacket RRP: $360.00 Product description: Wear or pack this highly compressible, ultralight layer for reliable insulation in whatever weather the mountains send your way. The breakthrough synthetic alternative to down, the jacket has warmth equivalent to 600 fill goose down and performs even when wet.
Lifty Cargo Men’s Pant RRP: $220.00 Product description: Get your freeride on during deep pow days with this classic cargo pant that’s fully seam sealed to shut out moisture and deliver waterproof performance on the hill. Designed for shredding laps between bumping chairs, the Lifty Cargo pays tribute to those who know the monetary value of pow.
Hooligan Glove RRP: $180.00 Product description: Water resistant leather shells are complemented by ample doses of Heatseeker™ insulation and Flash Dry™ linings for superb breathability, leaving hands dry so you can focus on the shred ahead. Give fingers the precision of motion required on tough slopes.
Slackpack 20 RRP: $180.00 Product description: Venture into slackcountry with a streamlined 20” backpack that prepares you to chase down fresh powder with built in organisation for avy-tools and a ski carry system.
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Hyper Ride strives to bring the best snowboard gear from around the globe to your doorstep. We are exclusive sellers of Endeavor, Vimana, CLWR, Fix Binding Co, Airhole, Spektrum and Bluetribe. Visit our online store and place an order to ensure you have the best experience on the mountain this year.
E-Tech II Technology Carbon for pop Fast sintered base
E-Tech Standard Technology Playful biax fiberglass Quick extruded base
E-TECH IV TECHNOLOGY Lightest core Kevlar for strength Carbon for pop Fast Sintered Base
Guerilla
Wu Tang
Kurt Cobain
KTV
Clout
Diamond
Style: All Mountain RRP: $599 Flex: Soft (3) Profile: Flat camber with raised contacts Construction: E-Tech 1
Style: Freestyle/All Mountain RRP: $749 Flex: Medium (5) Profile: Camber with raised contacts Construction: E-Tech 1
Style: Freestyle RRP: $799 Flex: Medium (5) Profile: Camber with raised contacts Construction: E-Tech 2
Style: Park RRP: $799 Flex: Stiff (7) Profile: Camber with raised contacts Construction: E-Tech 3
Style: Freestyle RRP: $799 Flex: Stiff (7) Profile: 3D Camber (raised contacts) Construction: E-Tech 3
Style: Freestyle RRP: $699 Flex: Stiff (7) Profile: 3D Camber (raised contacts) Construction: E-Tech 3
Truce Style: Freestyle/Park RRP: $299 Flex: Mid (6) Product description: Great performance for buck. Lightweight and responsive 20 › Issue 58 › 2015 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide
X Lock
Truce
Style: Freestyle/Park RRP: $399 Flex: Mid (6) Product description: Unique new system allows you to switch bindings from board-to-board in seconds.
Style: All Mountain/Park RRP: $299 Flex: Mid (5) Product description: Women’s binding with a softer flex to meet a lighter riders needs.
GOO3 Yellow
GOO1 Plum
RRP: $149 Product description: Silver mirror lens + bonus orange low light lens
RRP: $169 Product description: Blue Spektra spherical lens + bonus orange low light lens
GOO2 Blue RRP: $199 Product description: Blue Spektra spherical lens + bonus orange low light lens
Motherbrain Style: Freestyle RRP: $749 Flex: Stiff (8) Profile: Rocker Construction: Poplar wood core with carbon/kevlar blend
Pharomana Style: Freestyle RRP: $699 Flex: Mid/Stiff (6) Profile: Camber Construction: Poplar wood core with carbon/kevlar blend
Continental Style: Freestyle RRP: $599 Colours: Red, green, blue, yellow, black and white Flex: Medium (5) Profile: Available in Camber & Rocker Construction: Poplar wood core.
Strapped Green
Scratch Black
Scratch Pink
Hybrid Blue
RRP: $99.95 Product description: Ultra-light in-mould shell, 6 venting ports, Goggle compatible, Shape engineer DFS.
RRP: $149.00 Product description: Ultra-light in-mould shell, 6 venting ports, Goggle compatible, Shape engineer DFS.
RRP: $149 Product description: Ultra-light in-mould shell, 6 venting ports, Goggle compatible, Shape engineer DFS.
RRP: $199 Product description: Ultra-light in-mould shell, 24 venting ports, Goggle compatible, Modern fast design.
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Punisher Men’s Parka
Falk Men’s Jacket
2015 Women’s Up Parka
RRP: $299.00 Product description: 10K/10K, Taped seams, Ventilation pit zippers with mesh guard, Lycra cuffs at sleeve end with thumb holes.
RRP: $349.00 Product description: 20K/20K, Fully taped seams, Helmet compatible hood, Storm placket behind WR zipper, Ski pass pocket with zipper at left sleeve.
RRP: $279.00 Product description: 10K/10K, Taped seams, Ventilation pit zippers with mesh guard, Lycra cuffs at sleeve end with thumb holes.
Ride Pant Men’s Cord RRP: $249.00 Product description: 10K/10K, Articulated knees, Taped seams, Ventilation zippers with mesh guard, Velcro adjustable waist straps.
Falk Pant Loden Olive RRP: $299.00 Product description: 20K/20K, Removable bib with elastic suspenders, Articulated knees, Ventilation zippers with mesh guard, Water resistant zippers at hip pockets.
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2015 Women’s Cork Pant RRP: $229.00 Product description: 10K/10K, Taped seams, Articulated knees, Ventilation zippers with mesh guard.
Youth Concrete Parka
Youth Poke Pant
RRP: $149.00 Product description: 10K/10K, Taped seams, Snow skirt, Lycra cuffs at sleeve end with thumb holes.
RRP: $149.00 Product description: 10K/10K, Articulated knees, Taped seams. Velcro adjustable waist straps.
Youth At1 Airtube Tie Dye
B4 Beanieclava Happy
RRP: $29.95 Product description: Acts as a second skin against the elements. Drylite 100% Polyester. Microfiber. Seamless and hemless construction (no face chafing).
RRP: $49.95 Product description: TwoIn-One Construction (Beanie Attached) Super Soft 100% Acrylic Yarn Signature Embroidered Airhole for Breathing
2016 At2 Airtube Jacksons RRP: $39.95 Product description: Ergonomic Pattern Perfect Fit with Goggles, Drytec 100% Polyester
2016 S1 Facemask Snow Cat
2016 S4 Facemask Night Rider
2016 S2 Facemask Ape
RRP: $39.95 Product description: Weather Resistant 100% Polyester Outer, Super Warm 100% Polyester Face Fleece Inner, Signature, Direct Injected Silicone Airhole, Anti-Hair-Pulling Velcro, Antibacterial Coating to Stay Fresh
RRP: $49.95 Product description: Nose Gusset for Extra Breathing, Wind Proof Super Resist Bonded Polyester Fabric on Face, Inner 3rd Layer Membrane Provides Wind Proof Function, Commando Polar Fleece around Neck, Direct Injected Silicone Airhole, AntiHair-Pulling Velcro, Ergonomic Shape
RRP: $49.95 Product description: Wind Proof Super Resist Bonded Technical Polyester Fabric, Inner 3rd Layer Membrane Provides Wind Proof Function, Super Soft Face Fleece Inner Layer, Direct Injected Silicone Airhole, AntiHair-Pulling Velcro, Ergonomic Shape
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