2016 Snowboard Buyer's Guide by Manual Magazine

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All prices are in NZ dollars. Cover: Roland Morley-Brown. Photo by Alex Papis Here: Nick Brown, backside 540, Stevens Pass. Photo by Greg Roebuck › Issue › 2016 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide 2 2› Issue 6262› 2016 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide

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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.

Greed Jacket

Solitary Jacket

RRP: $379.90 Product description: 100% Nylon sleeves / poly body, regular fit, mid length, 10,000mm /10,000g, 60g polyester fill.

RRP: $399.90 Product description: 40% Poly / 19% Nylon / 41% Cotton, tailored fit, long length zippered split tail, 15,000mm /10,000g, 40g polyester fill.

Anthem Pant

Remer Pant

RRP: $299.90 Product description: 100% polyester (water camo print), regular fit, 100% nylon, mid length, 10,000mm / 10,000g.

RRP: $279.90 Product description: Slim fit, 100% polyester stretch twill, stretch boot gaiter with lace hook, zippered hem with expansion gusset.

ANALOG analogclothing.com

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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.

Insurgent RRP: $189.90 Product description: Refined style with a panoramic view. Features: Spherical lens, Full Perimeter Channel venting, Medium fit for medium/large faces, pivoting hinge strap anchor for helmet compatibility.

M2 RRP: $299.99 Product description: The M2 Goggle combines 16 rare earth magnets at 8 points of connection. Includes: spare graybird lens, nylon compression molded goggle case, micro-fiber goggle bag.

Women’s Deringer RRP: $179.99 Product description: Timeless style, always on-trend. Includes: MFI facemask, micro-fiber goggle bag.

Relapse RRP: $169.99 Product description: a modern take on classic style. Includes: MFI facemask on select colorways, spare graybird lens, micro-fiber goggle bag.

Helo 2.0 RRP: $199.99 Product description: Fresh style for our lightest helmet. weight: 370g. Certification: ASTM 2040, CE 1077B, expedition fleece liner, simple fit, audio accessory compatible.

M3 MFI RRP: $329.99 Product description: The M3 Goggle combines 18 rare earth magnets at 9 points of connection. Includes: MFI facemask, spare graybird lens, nylon compression molded goggle case, micro-fiber goggle bag.

ANON anonoptics.com

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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.

Women’s Lipstick

Trick Pony

Process Off Axis

Custom 20th Anniversary

RRP: $799.99 Lengths: 141, 145, 149, 152. Product description: Put a creative spin on all terrain with a playful and stable board that charges ahead and inspires confidence. For the lady who takes her freestyle skills to the upper echelon of the mountain, the award-winning Burton Lip-Stick brings grace and power to progressive freestyle.

RRP: $799.99 Lengths: 150, 154, 158, 162, 158W, 162W. Product description: A different spin on ‘true-twin’ design, with more than enough power and stability to take your creativity to any conditions. For park riders who also love pow, the Burton Trick Pony pushes your abilities into natural terrain with a unique shape and feel that’s unlike anything else in the Burton lineup.

RRP: $749.99 Lengths: 152, 155, 157, 159, 162. Product description: Meet the king of pop. This action-packed Process aligns performance with your stance, for the ultimate in park-tuned geometry. A twist on the pro’s pick for freestyle action, the 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.

RRP: $799.99 Lengths: 151, 154, 158. Product description: Graphics from the past meet design of the future in this limited 20th anniversary edition. The Burton Custom is a legend. From park laps to backcountry lines, this trusted Burton deck resonates as the all-terrain standard that’s made it the most emulated board in snowboarding history.

Flight Attendant RRP: $799.99 Lengths: 152, 156, 159, 162, 168, 159W, 162W. Product description: Slayers of natural terrain, take this board and set your eye to the sky: the final frontier for freeride glory. Designed to be a terrain-slaying alternative to more traditional twin shapes, the Burton Flight Attendant is a freethinker that dissects both pow and hard-pack with equal precision.

Name Dropper RRP: $699.99 Lengths: 148, 151, 155, 158. Product description: No need to claim when you’re rolling with the anatomical awesomeness of this park-tweaked performer. Let your riding speak for itself with the Name Dropper’s next-generation, park-tuned performance. Off-Axis means all of its key ingredients, from the edges to the soft-flexing Filet-O-Flex core profile, match the angles of your stance for enhanced grip, smoother takeoffs, and stomped landings. 6 › Issue 62 › 2016 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide

Genesis

Malavita

Cartel

Women’s Lexa

RRP: $519.90 Product description: Cultivating the most capable Burton Cartel takes years in the game, and after a grip of seasons pushing progression, the newest edition achieves this absolute. Available in two versions, choose the across-the-board compatibility of Re:Flex™ or the ultimate flex and feel of EST® and experience a new era in pro-caliber control.

RRP: $469.90 Product description: Quickly becoming the go-to binding for the Burton team and beyond, the Malavita balances full wrap response around your boots with a mid-range flex that’s 100% focused on freestyle. Features like the Heel Hammock, NEW Super Grip Capstrap™ and NEW Asym Hammockstrap™ dial in response to the on-snow la vida of riders like McMorris, Davis, and Hale.

RRP: $419.90 Product description: Cultivating the most capable Burton Cartel takes years in the game, and after a grip of seasons pushing progression, the newest edition achieves this absolute. Available in two versions, choose the across-the-board compatibility of Re:Flex™ or the ultimate flex and feel of EST® and experience a new era in pro-caliber control.

RRP: $419.90 Product description: Offering legendary freestyle performance, it’s no wonder the Lexa is a top pick for a whole host of Burton (and non-Burton) pro riders. Double Take buckles with InstaClick get you strapped in fast and dropping first. The NEW Asym Hammockstrap™ and Super Grip Capstrap™ combined with a supportive Heel Hammock in the hi-back cradles your boot so securely you can even run your straps a little looser.

Ion Leather

Ruler

RRP: $649.90 Product description: For riders who want both high performance and full grain leather style, this special edition of the Burton Ion fuses genuine made-in-the-USA Red Wing® waterproof leather with the trademark features that have made this boot legendary.

RRP: $399.90 Product description: With a legacy of pushing personal skills to the pro level, the Burton Ruler is the boot for stepping to larger drops and burlier features. For riders who seek Ion-level performance but lack the loot, its proven formula includes top tech – like the choice of two unique and highly capable cushioning systems, depending on the colourway you choose.

Womens Starstruck BOA

Photon BOA

RRP: $379.90 Product description: Soft, forgiving, and simple, the Burton Starstruck Boa® is ready for progression right out of the box. Effortlessly adjust upper and lower lacing zones with the industryleading Boa® Coiler™ closure, featuring Burton-exclusive New England Rope laces, and cradle your feet in lightweight cushioning with the DynoLITE outsole.

RRP: $579.90 Product description: The NEW Photon Boa® is for those who wish to dial-in comfort and fit to the precise click of the Boa® Coiler closure system. Hard chargers who prefer response that feels fused to the foot will appreciate the cranked-up power of NEW Lockdown Lacing, which increases heel hold by integrating three lacing zones around the ankle – all tightened with a single dial.

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Burton continued

Dunmore Jacket

AK Swash Jacket

Folsom Jacket

Women’s Prowess Jacket

RRP: $349.90 Product description: The hardest working jacket on the hill. An authentic insulated workwear jacket, backed by heavy-duty weather defense.

RRP: $659.90 Product description: The highest tech 2L jacket, with GORE-TEX® fabric and insulation that’s focused around the core like a built-in vest.

RRP: $369.90 Product description: Throwback vibes, classic style, and recycled fabric in a jacket that’s tuned to the taste of Danny Davis.

RRP: $369.90 Product description: A toasty team favorite made especially cozy by a sherpa fleece-lined collar and fashionforward dropped hem for added coverage and style.

Covent Pant

AK Clyclic Pant

Southside Pant

Women’s Gloria Pant

RRP: $229.90 Product description: Get the most for your well-earned coin with the all-out performance and premium finishes of the Burton Covert Pant. Riderdriven features include reinforced cuffs with elevators to prevent parking lot tatters, and upgraded waterproof/ breathable fabrics for a fresh feel and rugged performance.

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.

RRP: $299.90 Product description: Seriously snug or tailored to perfection, rep your street style with a clean design offered in two distinctive fits.

RRP: $299.90 Product description: Slim and stretchy. Like cruising in your favorite low-rider jeans, without the stares or sogginess.

BURTON SNOWBOARDS burton.com

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Headwear is how we got here, everything else is how we stayed here #ForeverFun

Daily Beanie RRP: $39.99 Product description: The classic beanie that started it all. This extra soft and light-weight beanie features a slightly ribbed knit texture, a slouchy fit, and iconic Neff logo. The Daily beanie looks great on guys and girls and is the perfect beanie to wear, well, daily!

Daily Sunglasses RRP: $49.99 Product description: You can’t go wrong with our Daily Shades. Colour combos for every style! 100% Plastic frame with acrylic lenses

Daily Woven Watch RRP: $79.99 Product description: Add some steeze to your watch game with our Daily Woven Watch. Custom designed Neff watch with ABS Case and nylon Strap. Water Resistant to 165 feet.

Hawkeye RRP: $69.99 Product description: Single-layer stretchy neck gaiter with graphics that will keep you entertained.

MVP Men’s Jacket RRP: $329.99 Product description: In this sporty shell jacket everyone will be jealous of your style. Removable hood. Powder skirt Zippered, mesh underarm vents. Lycra wrist gaiters. -10k/10k. Critically taped seams. 2-way stretch fabric.

Work Mitt Sage RRP: $129.99 Product description: Neff’s high-end leather Work Mitts get a Sage Kotsenburg twist for this season with the addition of that skull/tie dye patch slap bang in the middle. NEFF neffheadwear.com

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1965-2016. Over 50 years of innovation has helped us perfect one thing,amplifying the thrill of human experience. Everything we do, every pillar in our character, and every product we develop delivers on this simple idea. Join us by getting outside to push limits and experience the thrill first hand. This is Smith, and the experience is everything. It’s easy to make great product when you love what you do.

Holt Helmet

Maze Helmet

Squad

RRP: $149.99 Product description: The simple, clean lines and bomber durability of the Smith Holt Helmet put it in our rank of best sellers year after year. With a convertible pad kit that lets you use it as a bike helmet in the warmer months, and AirEvac 2 ventilation to keep the cool air flowing year round, the Holt is the kind of bargain you can’t afford to pass up.

RRP: $229.99 Product description: One of the world’s lightest certified snow helmets, and the only one with style. The Maze is also available in MIPS for added protection. For the women’s version, check out the Allure.

RRP: $169.99 Product description: The bestselling Squad is back with style. The massive cylindrical lens of the Squad has Fog-X technology and TLT Optics for crystal clear vision. Includes bonus lens.

IO Goggles RRP: $329.99 Product description: The world’s first interchangeable goggle redesigned with chiselled looks, wider field of view, Responsive Fit frame design; all with the same proven lens technology. Includes two performance mirror lenses.

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Clark Sunglasses

Outlier XL Sunglasses

RRP: $219.99 Product description: Look good when you’re enjoying apres in the sun with the Clark. Crisp edges, distinctive thick surfacing and a classic keyway nose detail characterise the Clark. Constructed using megol nose pads, feather-light, Evolve eco-material and lightweight, impact resistant Carbonic lenses, the Clark expresses strong style without the weight to match.

RRP: $219.99 Product description: Whether you’re riding spring slush or kicking back with a drink, the Smith Outlier XL Polarized Sunglasses cut blinding glare while wrapping your face in function and style. These sunglasses feature Megol nose and temple pads for stay-put performance when you’re working up a sweat.

Created for real snowboarders, by real snowboarders. With deep roots, never ending passion, and modern style, RIDE is more than just a company; we live and breathe snowboard culture, with goals of spreading the hype and encouraging all passionate individuals to join in. We did it before and we will do it again – since ‘92 we ARE snowboarding. We are RIDE Snowboards.

Timeless

Burnout

War Pig

Saturday

Style: Freeride Lengths: 153, 158, 162, 167 RRP: $1,099.99 Product description: An all new shape for the relaunch of a classic RIDE model. This new Timeless is true to the roots of the name, with a Directional Hybrid Camber profile made for all mountain shredding. The aluminium top sheet makes for the smoothest RIDE possible, at any speed.

Style: Freestyle Lengths: 149, 152, 155, 158, 160, 154W, 157W, 161W RRP: $999.99 Product description: 2015 Good Wood winner. Graphics by our friend Sketchy Tank. The Burnout is at home anywhere, so start dominating the mountain today! Team tested. If you want a twin to do everything, swipe right and get ready to rip!

Style: Freeride Lengths: 148, 152. RRP: $959.99 Product description: Available in two sizes – small and large. This odd-looking creature is all about fun. It’s an aggressive slashing, skier spraying, park lapping machine. The compact size and quick sidecut makes for a RIDE like nothing else.

Style: Freeride Lengths: 142, 146, 150, 154 RRP: $799.99 Product description: Get wild and crazy, because it’s what you do best – from speeding down the slopes to hiking deep in the backcountry. With a Hybrid Rocker twin shape, the Saturday takes care of you from the steep and deep to winning party laps with friends.

El Hefe

Rodeo LTD

Style: Freeride RRP: $599.99 Product description: An aluminium chassis with a highback that layers carbon fibre and urethane guarantees you the most lightweight, snappy, and responsive ride on the market. It’s a simple strength to weight ratio.

Style: Freestyle RRP: $459.99 Product description: The NEW Rodeo LTD is built with core mobility and premium flexibility for jib time enjoyment, and freestyle action. The LTD offers a new upgraded, slightly stiffer Slime back highback for those who prefer more response.

Men’s Insano

Women’s Hera

RRP: $599.99 Product description: The Insano will take you to new levels of crazy, with proven performance features and the latest in lightweight goodness. Offering first-class function and a precise fit, this charging snowboard boot commands on-hill respect.

RRP: $449.99 Product description: The new divine boot brings reality to a perfectly precise fit and comfort. Featuring the Tongue Tied™ Boa® closure system for award-winning heel hold, our top quality custom calf adjust and the easy-to-use Boa® coiler.

RIDE SNOWBOARDS ridesnowboards.com

Stockists: AKL – Ballistics, Boardertown, Torpedo 7 Albany, Torpedo 7 Auckland; HMN – Torpedo 7; MMN – Mount Surf Shop; TPO – Torpedo 7, Gordon’s Taupo; TAR – Vertigo; OKN – TCB Ohakune; WGTN – Gordon’s; NEL – Torpedo 7; MTHN – Big AL’s; CHCH – Torpedo 7, Snow & Surf Christchurch; OTA – Base, Torpedo 7 Dunedin, Torpedo 7 Queenstown, Alta. manualmagazine.com › Issue 62 › 11

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.

TM-Two Boot

Session Boot

Lashed Boot

Light Boot

RRP: $549.00 Product description: The TM-Two is the #1 choice of our team riders. Famed for its superior support, durability, secure fit and supportive flex.

RRP: $489.00 Product description: Lock it down with the boa tongue tension system, and ride all day in this proven performer. A laced boot that you can adjust on the fly.

RRP: $419.00 Product description: One of the best-selling boots in the world for good reason. This boot is built for instant comfort, even flex and lightweight shredding.

RRP: $349.00 Product description: Elevate your riding with one of the lightest boots ThirtyTwo have ever made. Designed, tested and approved by the Man JP himself.

JP Walker Signature Series

Chris Grenier Signature Series

Blahzay Pant, Shiloh Jacket, Light Boot, Pulaski Fleece, Sherwyn Zip Bomber, Sherwyn Sock.

Basement Bib, Shiloh Jacket, Session Boot, Airjack Fleece.

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Exit Boot

Lashed Women’s Boot

86-FT Women’s Boot

Exit Women’s Boot

RRP: $285.00 Product description: An amazing entry point shoe. From the first chair to the last, take it up a notch and ride all day in comfort and warmth.

RRP: $419.00 Product description: This boot is built for instant comfort, even flex and lightweight shredding. A super popular boot.

RRP: $419.00 Product description: Low profile, skate-style boot with Fast Track Lacing System. What more could you possibly want?

RRP: $285.00 Product description: An amazing entry point shoe. From the first chair to the last, take it up a notch and ride all day in comfort and warmth.

Chris Bradshaw Signature Series

Scott Stevens Signature Series

Blahzay Pant, Deep Creek Parka, Lashed Boot, Shredless Fleece, Deep Creek Sock.

Wooderson Pant, Blythe Jacket, TM-Two Boot, Rest Stop Fleece, Companion Sock.

THIRTY TWO thirtytwo.com

Stockists: AK – Boardertown, Hyper; PMN – Backdoor; WGTN – Backdoor; CHCH – Cheapskates; TM – Soul, Surf & Skate; QT – Alta, Boardertown, Select, Quest; WNK – Cheapskates, Base NZ; OTHER – Torpedo7; manualmagazine.com › Issue 62 › 13

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 - Fatigue

Bravo – Arcade

Ace – Louie Vito

RRP: $299.99 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 ever-changing elements of Mother Nature. A free premium bonus lens allows you to adjust quickly to changing conditions. With Lock Steady™ tech, just touch the button.

RRP: $299.99 Product description: SPY partnered with Arcade Belt Co. to bring you the most comfortable, durable and original goggle strap to date. Arcade got busy creating custom strap art for the Bravo, weaving in intricate scenes that reflect our close connection with the mountains and coastline. Free Arcade Belt with every pair.

Ace – P.O.W

Marshall – Danny Larsen

Raider – Elemental Red

RRP: $199.99 Product description: SPY is proud to continue its partnership with Protect Our Winters. SPY will donate a portion of proceeds from every SPY + POW goggle sold to support Protect Our Winter’s mission of engaging and mobilising the winter sports community to lead the fight against climate change. Go to protectourwinters.org to learn more.

RRP: $199.99 Product description: Take the law into your own hands (and head) in the mid-large Marshall. Not too big, not too small. Sometimes things are just right. Danny Larsen Pro Model featured.

RRP: $169.99 Product description: Raise the flag, get ready to plunder, and unsheathe this oversized cylindrical goggle with a vengeance. Massive Scoop® vents and a bonus lens give you the edge in any situation.

SPY OPTIC spyoptic.com

Stockists: TPO – Urban Edge, Pointons; TAR – Seasons Cheapskates; CHCH – Snow & Surf; FRL – Ski Shack; TM – Soul Surf Skate; QT – NZ Shred, Small Planet Sports; WNK – Cheapskates; Online – hyperride.co.nz 14 › Issue 62 › 2016 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide

RRP: $199.99 Product description: The all-new Quick Draw™ lens change system puts the midsize Ace at the top of the deck. In volatile conditions, easily slot the free bonus lens into place and quickly return to action without losing to Mother Nature’s wicked ways. Louie Vito Pro Model featured.

At Oakley, we know everything in the world can and will be made better through design and innovation. We strive to design sustainable solutions, disrupt mediocrity and inspire for social and environmental excellence.

Lowball Biozone Down Jacket

Funitel Biozone Shell Jacket

RRP: $499.95 Product description: Regular fit with FN’Dry™ 15K, BioZone™ down lining system designed for the most extreme cold conditions with the highest range of waterproofing.

RRP: $349.95 Product description: Regular fit with FN’Dry™ 10K, BioZone™ shell lining system designed for warmer, sunnier riding conditions.

Fleet 2 Biozone Shell Pant

RRP: $229.95 Product description: Regular fit with FN’Dry™ 10K, BioZone™ insulated lining system and inner thigh vents for increased breathability.

Flight Deck XM - Matte Black w/ Prizm Torch

Airbrake - Factory Pilot Blackout w/ Prizm Jade

RRP: $249.95 Product description: Maximum field of view for mediumsized faces. Complete with Prizm technology to enhance colour, clarity and detail for an optimized experience.

RRP: $329.95 Product description: SwitchLock™ technology for fast and easy lens changing, and Prizm lens technology to enhance colour, clarity and detail for an optimized experience.

Corkscrew Cuff Beanie

Factory Park Glove

RRP: $54.95

RRP: $59.95

Factory Winter Glove 2 RRP: $89.95

OAKLEY oakley.com.au

Stockists: AKL – Oakley O Store, Ballistics, Boardertown, Torpedo 7, Snow Centre; HMN – Torpedo 7; TPO – Torpedo 7, Gordon’s, Vertical Whakapapa & Turoa; OKE – Snow Centre, TCB; WGTN – Gordon’s; MTHN – Big AL’s; CHCH – Snow & Surf; QT – Boardertown, NZ Shred, H&J’S Outdoor World; WNK – Base, Racers Edge, Southbeach. manualmagazine.com › Issue 62 › 15

Introducing the 2016 Volcom Snowboarding Collection that is built to perform with style and functionality. Our men’s snowboard jackets provide a relaxed, but not oversized fit that keeps you dry and warm on the mountain. Varying levels of waterproofing and insulation are available.

Captain Insulated Men’s Jacket

Range Insulated Men’s Jacket

Bridge Insulated Women’s Jacket

Act Insulated Women’s Jacket

RRP: $429.00 Product Description: 15,000mm/ 10,000gm, 40gm low-loft insulation, Zip Tech ® jacket to pant interface, critical taped seams.

RRP: $369.00 Product Description: 10,000mm/ 10,000gm, 60gm low-loft insulated, fleecelined, Zip Tech ® jacket to pant interface, critical taped seams.

RRP: $369.00 Product Description: 15,000mm/ 15,000gm, 120gm Quilted lowloft insulated, long EQS fit, Zip Tech ® jacket to pant interface.

RRP: $289.00 Product Description: 10,000mm/ 5,000gm, 100gm quilted Insulation, long fit, Zip Tech ® jacket to pant interface, B4BC featured artist series.

GI Men’s Pant

Klocker Tight Men’s Pant

RRP: $369.00 Product Description: 15,000mm/ 10,000gm, modern relaxed fit, Zip Tech ® jacket to pant interface, fully taped seams.

RRP: $199.00 Product Description: 8,000mm/ 8,000gm, tight fit, critical taped seams.

Birch Insulated Women’s Pant

Species Stretch Women’s Pant

RRP: $299.00 Product Description: 15,000mm/ 10,000gm, 60gm quilted low-loft insulated, modern straight fit, Zip Tech ® jacket to pant interface, critical taped seams.

RRP: $249.00 Product Description: 15,000mm/ 15,000gm, stretch slim fit, Zip Tech ® jacket to pant interface, critical taped seams.

VOLCOM volcom.com.au

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With roots coming from Vashon Island Seattle in the pacific north west K2 has a history that is hard to put into words, but we have found one that seems to fit the bill - “ENJOY”. There has never been a more broad spectrum of styles and ways to enjoy the white wave as there are on offer for this season, we’re sure you will find a set up that will help you enjoy this winter.

Cool Bean

CarveAir

Style: Freeride Lengths: 138, 144, 150 RRP: $999.99 Product description: This is the Cool Bean, its short wide and weird, but it will open your mind to new ways of enjoying snowboarding. Sure it is good in powder but we love what it does on groomers, cat track banks, lift pole hits and it fits in the boot of your car. Enjoy!

Style: Freeride Lengths: 149, 154 RRP: $959.99 Product description: Take a solid all mountain ripping slope tool, but then chop and widen it for maximum air and laydown carves and you get this quick and nimble fun making machine. It’s most happy spinning, flipping, tweaking, slush bashing, powder partying, ice shaving, and ripping all things awesome.

Bottle Rocket

Joy Driver

Style: Freestyle Lengths: 144, 148, 152, 156, 160 RRP: $899.99 Product description: Volume shift up to the bottle rocket. Get more board under your feet in a shorter length in this fun freestyle twin. Downsize 3-5 cm for this one. Pre tort carbon ollie bar between your feet for pop and in a stable flat base profile lifting up to blended rocker in the tips

Style: Freeride Lengths: 156, 159, 162, 165, 158W, 163W RRP: $1,199.99 Product description: Joy Driver is destined to find its place amongst legendary high-end K2 models like the Eldo and Zeppelin. For those of you that can remember back that far. Rocking camber under your feet with slightly rockered tips lets this shred everything it comes across, Bambooyah core with 5-year warranty.

Lien AT

Formula

Style: Freeride RRP: $469.99 Product description: The Lien FS incorporates Tripod technology and design into the most natural flexing binding on the market while maintaining required stability.

Style: Freestyle/Freeride RRP: $449.99 Product description: No gimmicks no hassles, the Formula binding is the go-to for our pro riders, shop riders and snowboarders around the globe. These bindings are so sick because they’re so seamless and easy to use.

K2 SNOWBOARDING k2snowboarding.com

Thraxis

Women’s Sapera

RRP: $699.90 Product description: The Thraxis offers more on the fly fit tuning than any other boot you can buy. With three Boa® reels controlling one internal and two external lace zones there is no better way to ensure proper fit.

RRP: $449.99 Product description: With the ease of Boa® and the heel hold abilities of Conda™ wrapped in rich materials and style, the Sapera is tough to beat. Rocking custom moldable Intuition liners and lightweight phylon outsole the Sapera matches fit with comfort, warmth and ease.

Stockists: AKL – Ballistics, Boardertown, Torpedo 7 Albany, Torpedo 7 Auckland; HMN – Torpedo 7 Hamilton; MMN – Mount Surf Shop; TPO – Torpedo 7 Taupo, Gordons Taupo; OKN – TCB Ohakune; WGTN – Gordons; NEL – Torpedo 7 Nelson; MTHN – Big AL’s; CANTY – Torpedo 7 Christchurch, Snow & Surf Christchurch; OTA – Base, Torpedo 7 Dunedin, Torpedo 7 Queenstown, Alta Queenstown. manualmagazine.com › Issue 62 › 17

For more than 40 years The North Face has delivered an extensive line of outdoor apparel, equipment, and footwear. The North Face remains committed to constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation, and producing products that enable their customers to never stop exploring.

FuseForm™ Brigandine 3L Women’s Jacket

Lunashadow Insulated Women’s Jacket

RRP: $800.00 Product description: Battle the elements with our most technically advanced jacket, which integrates four-way stretch with targeted abrasion resistance using FuseForm™ construction technique.

RRP: $450.00 Product description: Transition from park to peak in a waterproof, insulated jacket that’s crafted with a woven exterior. Varied insulation places the most warmth in the core and slightly less in the sleeves, for optimal comfort in cold conditions.

FuseForm™ Brigandine 3L Men’s Jacket

Sickline Men’s Jacket

RRP: $800.00 Product description: Drop in high above the tree line with the protection of this hyper-durable jacket featuring FuseForm™ construction. Seamlessly integrating midweight and heavy fabrics to eliminate bulk and weight, yet remain strong and durable.

RRP: $550.00 Product description: Twoway mechanical stretch adds comfort and manoeuvrability to this waterproof, breathable HyVent™ Alpha jacket. Designed for everyday ripping, from winter pow laps to spring shredding.

FuseForm™ Brigandine Women’s Pant RRP: $700.00 Product description: Our equivalent of big-mountain armour, these hyperdurable, waterproof pants are constructed with our FuseForm™ construction.

Farrows Women’s Pant RRP: $330.00 Product description: From long waits at the top of the pipe, to wet chair lift rides – these waterproof freeride pants have you covered with fully sealed seams and light insulation for a boost of warmth on the slopes.

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FuseForm™ Brigandine Mens Pant RRP: $700.00 Product Description: Technical, waterproof pants constructed with seamlessly engineered FuseForm construction, offering abrasionresistant zones that can help you battle through any weather.

Rufus Insulated Men’s Jacket RRP: $500.00 Product description: Throw down during all-day sessions in the park wearing a relaxed insulated shell, with a waterproof woven exterior and varied insulation through the body and sleeves for ample, breathable warmth.

Turn It Up Men’s Jacket

Number Eleven Jacket

Freeride Tech Etip Glove

RRP: $370.00 Product description: Dial up your slopestyle performance a notch or two with this waterproof hooded freeride jacket. Freeride-specific features include: pit-zips, powder skirt, goggles pocket, a media pocket and clip-in integration with compatible pants from The North Face®.

RRP: $400.00 Product description: Hit the park scene in a relaxed-fitting, waterproof soft-shell jacket that’s packed with riderspecific features for superior slopestyle performance. Includes: pit-zips, powder skirt, goggles pocket, and clip-in integration with compatible pants from The North Face®.

RRP: $180.00 Product description: This touchscreen-compatible, fully-featured glove delivers warmth and performance all season long with a zip cuff and removable wrist leashes.

Slasher Cargo Men’s Pant RRP: $330.00 Product description: Hit the mountain knowing your lower half is protected from wintry elements with this waterproof, breathable pant. Chimney Venting™ system improves airflow through strategically placed mesh vents that allow cool air in, as warm air exits.

THE NORTH FACE thenorthface.co.nz

Slackpack 20 SE

Snomad 34

RRP: $220.00 Product description: All the features of the versatile Slackpack 20, now with 25% more steeze. Avy-tool-organisation sleeves, stable snowboard carry system, padded goggles and electronics pocket, and reinforced high-abrasion zones.

RRP: $280.00 Product description: This pack handles all the backcountry essentials with ease, so you can focus on the next epic line. Features a quick-access, dedicated avy-tool pocket, security and goggles pocket, modular ABS routing tunnels, and vertical or horizontal board carry.

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We have been building 3D-shaped snowboards for 13 years, and have perfected our profiles to make shredding more magical in every way. Full camber power and stability meets unrivaled playfulness, crazy float and the most catch free ride in the world – thanks to our unique Triple Base Technology.

Disaster

Airobic

Style: Park/Jib Lengths: 148, 151, 153, 154w RRP: $649.90 Product description: The Disaster crushes it in both the park and the streets. Its wide mid-section is stable on jibs, and a 3BT base uplift in the tips makes it nearly impossible to catch your edge. The softer flex is easy to twist into an array of jib tricks, while the added tip-to-tail beech-wood stringers help pop proper ollies and work-like suspension for those flat landings.

Style: Park/Jib Lengths: 151, 154, 156 RRP: $749.90 Product description: For those who prefer to get their workout in the terrain park and not a sweaty gym, this medium-flexing twin is for you. The burst from the tip-to-tail hardwood stringers will have you clocking added airtime, while our unique basalt layup helps you put down easy landings. The wide and stable centerbase on our patented Twin 3BT shape offers catch-free peace of mind for technical jibs and big spins, too.

Global Warmer

Evil Twin

Style: Park/Jib Lengths: 148, 151, 154, 156w RRP: $849.90 Product description: The inevitable heat death of the universe is coming, so you better log those snowy park laps before you’re riding the plastic slopes of hell at a religious compound in West Virginia. But seriously, the Global Warmer is made for hot park laps, with a twin, wide, stable shape, fiery pop and unique flex that’s soft tip-totail, but boosted by horizontal slabs of carbon fiber underfoot.

Style: Freestyle/Park Lengths: 152, 154, 157, 156w, 159w RRP: $799.90 Product description: The Evil Twin is our most sought after twin snowboard twelve years running. Its precision milled wood core, featuring tip-to-tail hardwood stringers, combined with tri-axial fiberglass layup and added basalt stringers underfoot give your Evil Twin precise control and power.

Distortia

Whatever

Style: Freestyle/Park Lengths: 143, 146, 149 RRP: $699.90 Product description: Made for female shredders who view the mountain with a freestyle eye. The Distortia’s medium-flex and Twin 3BT shaping makes for easy butters and minimal edge catch. When you lock your eyes on a transition the beech wood stringers and carbon fiber strips underfoot will load up ollies like a high dive diving board.

Style: Freestyle/All Mountain Lengths: 154, 157, 156w RRP: $799.90 Product description: Whatever the terrain, whatever the snow conditions, whatever your riding style. The Whatever is the most universal board we make. It has a balanced build that suits all riders, riding styles and conditions. 3BT Freestyle shaping makes it playful, but the added hardwood strips in the core and carbon Kevlar stringers material make it mighty. It’s easy to ride, but has added performance for those who like to charge.

BATALEON SNOWBOARDS bataleon.com

Stockists: AKL – Boardertown Botany, Boardertown College Hill; OKE – TCB; QT – Boardertown Queenstown, Alta. 20 › Issue 62 › 2016 Snowboard Buyer’s Guide

Sandbox hails from the backcountry of Whistler BC, influenced by years of Canadian pro shredders who wanted better style than other helmets. The Classic has been an industry standard since ‘06, when we patented the perfect length of peak – not too long or short. Keep your style in check this winter in a Sandbox lid!

Low Rider

Classic Snow

RRP: $149.90 Product description: With a lower profile, flexible EVA foam liner, the Low Rider is our no-frills option for those happy to wear a beanie on the mountain, or have a helmet they can take out on the wakeboard too. Certified for watersports, the Classic Low Rider is lightweight and versatile.

RRP: $199.90 Product description: Our most popular helmet since day one, the Classic Snow features a vented low profile EPS foam liner, audioready winter ear pads and a tri-position removable goggle clip. The snow certified Classic will have you shredding in comfort and style.

SANDBOX sandboxland.com

Stockists: AKL – Boardertown Botany, Boardertown College Hill, Ballistics; OKE – TCB; CHCH – Cheapskates; QT – Boardertown Queenstown, Alta; WNK – Cheapskates.

They say simplicity is the best design, so simple is what we sought when creating Switchback Bindings. Their lean appearance hides simple and effective features for all riders. With the ability to swap out binding parts for different conditions, riding style, repair, or even color taste, they’ve become more than just a set of bindings—they’re a whole new system for strapping in.

Eiki Pro Style: Freestyle/Park RRP: $499.90 Product description: Strap in and enter wizard status. Or at least feel what it’s like to sit in the seat of an Icelandic snowboard wizard Viking. The bindings of such a creature come with Flatback Highbacks for maximum tweakage in the air and on jibs. The Miller Straps compliment this flex with their pre-curved, perforated strap.

Destroyer

Women’s Static

Style: Freestyle/Park RRP: $349.90 Product description: A nod to the classic shred days when flicks like Destroyer ruled. The Destroyer is a versatile binding that comes with our all-but-basic baseplate for close contact with the board, and a nobullshit Standard Highback for the proper amount of flex and support. It’s finished with our freestyle-focused Miller straps and a black and white pattern for a timeless look.

Style: Freestyle/Park RRP: $399.90 Product description: Bring the noise with this plush and playful binding. The secondary strap on the Miller Straps offers suspension and offers a nice flex by diverting pinpoint pressures from over tightening straps. With ST padding there’s added cushioning to soak up landings, and just enough response to send it off of lips with no worries.

SWITCHBACK BINDINGS switchbackbindings.com

Stockists: AKL – Boardertown Botany, Boardertown College Hill; OKE – TCB; QT – Boardertown Queenstown, Alta. manualmagazine.com › Issue 62 › 21

RPM was established way back in 1994 and is run by a small team out of Mt Maunganui. RPM Outerwear is designed, developed & tested right here in New Zealand.

Alpine Men’s Jacket RRP: $379.99 Product description: Long slim fit, 15,000mm waterproof, 10,000mm breathability, critically seam sealed, underarm venting, mp3 pocket, goggle, glove stash pocket, removable powder skirt polyfill.

Glacier Women’ Jacket RRP: $379.99 Product description: Long slim fit, 15,000mm waterproof, 10,000mm breathability, critically seam sealed, underarm venting, mp3 pocket, goggle / glove stash pocket, removable powder skirt, polyfill.

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Stash Men’s Jacket RRP: $299.99 Product description: Regular fit, 15,000mm waterproof, 10,000mm breathability, critically seam sealed, underarm venting, mp3 pocket, goggle, glove stash pocket, contrast YKK Zips.

Stash Men’s Pant RRP: $259.99 Product description: Comfort fit, 15,000mm waterproof 10,000mm breathability, critically seam sealed, thigh venting, double back pockets, gusset slits, adjustable waistband, built in draw cord.

Glacier Women’s Pant RRP: $259.90 Product description: Comfort fit, 15,000mm waterproof, 10,000mm breathability, critically seam sealed, thigh venting, double back pockets gusset slits, adjustable waistband, built in draw cord.

RPM rpm.co.nz

Stockists: AKL – Amazon, Boardertown, Torpedo 7; HMN – Backdoor, Torpedo 7; MMN – Amazon; TAR – Cheapskates Seasons; TPO – Torpedo 7; N&H – Amazon; PMN – Amazon; WGTN – Amazon; NEL – Amazon, Torpedo 7; CHCH – Amazon, Torpedo 7; QT – Amazon, Boardertown, Torpedo 7, Quest; TM – Soul Surf Skate; DUN – Amazon, Hydro Surf, Torpedo 7, Quest; WNK – Base, Torpedo 7; INV – Quest. manualmagazine.com › Issue 62 › 23