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Accessorising your snowboarding set up can be infectious. Once you’ve purchased the latest jacket you’ll need to buy some gloves to match. No new pair of goggles is complete without a matching beanie and maybe some new sunnies to go with that look too. But it doesn’t stop there. Before you know it you’ll be out buying the latest backpack and not to mention all the essentials to fill it with – lightweight shovel, probe, avalanche transceiver and snowboard tool. As you can see there is no limit to the amount of cash you can spend on accessories. The Snowboarder Accessories Guide is designed to help you do some research into the best accessories on the market. If you’re a little more informed then it’s likely you’ll make the correct decision when it comes to accessorising your set up.
BILLABONG JACKET: GENISIS RRP (INC GST): $369.95 PANT: RJW RRP (INC GST): $299.95
The Fabric
The Waterproof Rating
The fabric used in outerwear will vary considerably from manufacturer to manufacturer. Further, most manufacturers will treat their fabrics either via lamination or coating technology to enhance the waterproofing of the fabric.
Let’s face it, a jacket will never be 100% waterproof, however, via research and development into fabrics and construction techniques manufacturers can improve the waterproofing of their outerwear. Waterproofness is measured by placing a vertical column on the fabric and filling it with water to see how high an amount can be tolerated before the water seeps through. Thus you have the ratings in millimetre measurements. The higher the number the more waterproof the garment.
The Fit
JACKET: MYSTIC RRP (INC GST): $399.95 PANT: HARMONY RRP (INC GST): $249.95
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JACKET: PEACE RRP (INC GST): $399.95 PANT: SHUFFLE RRP (INC GST): $199.95
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JACKET: blade run RRP (INC GST): $399.95 PANT: balkhash drift RRP (INC GST): $199.95
JACKET: tazer RRP (INC GST): $269.95 PANT: signal RRP (INC GST): $229.95
JACKET: elektra RRP (INC GST): $449.94 PANT: trillium ii snow RRP (INC GST): $99.95
DC SHOES AUSTRALIA JACKET: sniper o RRP (INC GST): $449.95 PANT: sunno RRP (INC GST): $449.95
JACKET: f use RRP (INC GST): $249.95 PANT: surge RRP (INC GST): $229.95
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JACKET: solaris RRP (INC GST): $499.95 PANT: surge RRP (INC GST): $199.95
The Stitching All outerwear contains stitching and hence holes through which water can enter and ruin your day. The thing to look for is taped seams. Manufacturers tape the seams to prevent water from entering through the stitching.
oCEAN AND EARTH JACKET: LATUS RRP (INC GST): $349.95 PANT: STELLAR RRP (INC GST): $249.95
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JACKET: HUDSON RRP (INC GST): $399.95 PANT: STATUS RRP (INC GST): $279.95
What to Know your defence About Purchasing against the Outerwear elements
The fit is critical to the effectiveness and comfort of the outerwear. The important points to check are that the sleeves are the right size when your arms are fully outstretched and the pants do not pull up over your knees when you are in a crouched position.
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OCEAN AND EARTH JACKET: PULSE RRP (INC GST): $299.95 PANT: VENUE RRP (INC GST): $219.95
JACKET: STYLIN RRP (INC GST): $299.95 PANT: eLIPSE RRP (INC GST): $199.95
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JACKET: cedar RRP (INC GST): $749.00 PANT: boxwood chino RRP (INC GST): $449.00
JACKET: director RRP (INC GST): $249.95 PANT: deviate RRP (INC GST): $179.95
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JACKET: NEBULA RRP (INC GST): $249.95 PANT: HORIZON RRP (INC GST): $199.95
JACKET: folsom down RRP (INC GST): $519.00 PANT: attica vented RRP (INC GST): $379.00
bentley sports
JACKET: agnes RRP (INC GST): $749.00 PANT: arcadia cargo RRP (INC GST): $629.00
i www.ridesnowboards.com JACKET: ellis down RRP (INC GST): $519.00 PANT: brisbane vented RRP (INC GST): $339.00
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JACKET: FORT RRP (INC GST): $299.95 PANT: FORT RRP (INC GST): $269.95
JACKET: all sort RRP (INC GST): $229.95 PANT: smarties RRP (INC GST): $149.95
rip curl JACKET: orbital RRP (INC GST): $349.95 PANT: notorious RRP (INC GST): $159.95
oakley
krites www.nrghome.com JACKET: collision RRP (INC GST): $249.95 PANT: serial RRP (INC GST): $179.95
rip curl JACKET: team RRP (INC GST): $299.95 PANT: team RRP (INC GST): $199.95
JACKET: moloko RRP (INC GST): $349.95 PANT: sugar RRP (INC GST): $199.95
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JACKET: gossip RRP (INC GST): $199.95 PANT: gossip RRP (INC GST): $159.95
oakley JACKET: infantry RRP (INC GST): $399.95 PANT: airlift RRP (INC GST): $399.95
JACKET: en bleiler RRP (INC GST): $499.95 PANT: en bleiler RRP (INC GST): $399.95
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JACKET: snow bomber RRP (INC GST): $399.95 PANT: mane RRP (INC GST): $339.95
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Charles Beckinsale
Age: 24 S p o n s o r s : DC boots outer wear and clothing, Dragon optical, Stepchild snowboards, Elm headwear, Skullcandy, Flux bindings, Pow boardstore. Jacket: DC AMO Jacket in citrus. I like the colour and cut and it comes in xxl! Pant s: DC ARCO N in white camo . They are a big baggy cut so they are comfo rtable to ride in and I’m into the cargo pocke ts and suspe nders even when I get caught on the chairlift because
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sessions JACKET: firefly crosshatch RRP (INC GST): $419.00 PANT: g ridlock pinzip RRP (INC GST): $209.00
misson sports www.sessions.com JACKET: bozung RRP (INC GST): $449.00 PANT: fireball-pinups RRP (INC GST): $279.00
JACKET: recon herringbone RRP (INC GST): $369.00 PANT: archillies zig zag RRP (INC GST): $219.00
xtm
dragon alliance
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MODEL: los muertos pride vice rogue RRP (INC GST): $199.95
MODEL: skull candy co-op dx RRP (INC GST): $199.95
oakley MODEL: terje haakonsen signature crowbar RRP (INC GST): $259.95
i www.dragonalliance.com.au i 03 5261 6660 MODEL: zebra teal dxs RRP (INC GST): from $149.95
oakley MODEL: danny kass signature crowbar RRP (INC GST): from $189.95
MODEL: shaun white signature a-frame RRP (INC GST): from $174.95
rip curl
spy
MODEL: toro RRP (INC GST): $159.95
MODEL: omega white sabbath RRP (INC GST): $0.00
MODEL: omega treasury RRP (INC GST): $0.00
MODEL: soldier gold fronts RRP (INC GST): $0.00
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MODEL: gretchen bleiler signature stockholm RRP (INC GST): from $174.95
spy optic
of them, they look cool. Goggles: Dragon Rouge, I like these because they are super comfortable and have great vision, optically correct I think they say. The frame is low profile so no vision is blocked and they are nice and light on your face. Oh and they look rad too. Glov es: DC Anat, black leather, can’t beat it for comfort warmth and looks. Boots: DC Super Parks, I like them as they are a low profile boot which means my size 12 foot is the size of an 11 on the outside which means I have less overhang and can run smaller bindings. Beanie: Elm hobo they are a nice fit on my unusually large head and they come in sweet colours. I like my beanies loose fitting and comfortable, it’s hard to find
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von zipper MODEL: feenom RRP (INC GST): $199.95
MODEL: sizzle RRP (INC GST): $139.95
MODEL: chakra RRP (INC GST): $169.95
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MODEL: soldier todd richards signature RRP (INC GST): $0.00
von zipper
Sean Radich
the perfect one. What do you usually wear as a base laye r: I wear thermal pants as they keep the legs warm because my knees don’t like the cold much, usually a tee, hoodie and jacket if its cold or long sleeve tee and a shell jacket if its spring. Any protection at all, helmet or padd ed pant s? No, I used to wear a shoulder brace but I think I got nailed more because of it and I know it sounds weird but helmets make me fall its a mental thing I have to get over. What ’s hot on the hill this year? The longer cut jackets, like DC’s 3/4 length jackets that’s what’s good.
dragon alliance MODEL: rob machado experience e.c.o RRP (INC GST): $179.95
MODEL: vaddo RRP (INC GST): $149.95
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JACKET: moscow RRP (INC GST): $299.99 PANT: furano RRP (INC GST): $179.99
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MODEL: dojo RRP (INC GST): $149.95
oakley MODEL: jupiter RRP (INC GST): $159.95
MODEL: domo jet lime RRP (INC GST): $199.95
dragon
MODEL: fame light bright RRP (INC GST): $179.95
i www.dragonalliance.com.au i 03 5261 6660 MODEL: gg white hex RRP (INC GST): $189.95
i www.oakley.com.au i 1800 625 539
von zipper
MODEL: frogskin RRP (INC GST): $159.95
MODEL: shark RRP (INC GST): $139.95
oakley
MODEL: tastemaker RRP (INC GST): $199.95
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goggles
MODEL: jamie lynn signature rogue RRP (INC GST): $249.95
xtm
JACKET: armada RRP (INC GST): $299.99 PANT: groove RRP (INC GST): $199.99
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MODEL: cherko RRP (INC GST): $159.95
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Hot Tip: Layering
BILLABONG MODEL: FERNIE RRP (INC GST): $19.95
beanies
MODEL: ROLLER (rev) RRP (INC GST): $19.95
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dragon alliance MODEL: fright night RRP (INC GST): $29.95
MODEL: shocking RRP (INC GST): $29.95
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BILLABONG www.billabong.com 07 5589 9899 MODEL: WOODMAN RRP (INC GST): $25.95
MODEL: BANIFF RRP (INC GST): $25.95
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MODEL: goblin RRP (INC GST): $29.95
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dragon www.dragonalliace.com.au 03 5261 6660
MODEL: purple angel RRP (INC GST): $29.95
oakley
oakley
MODEL: clean stretch RRP (INC GST): $24.95
MODEL: fortuna RRP (INC GST): $29.95
MODEL: modesto stripe RRP (INC GST): $24.95
flint
i www.oakley.com.au i 1800 625 539
MODEL: e arflap RRP (INC GST): $49.95
The most appropriate way to dress for a day’s snowboarding is to layer. You want to comfortably be able to adjust your clothing in accordance with your change in body temperature. By layering properly you can achieve this and still remain dry, warm and flexible. For base layers you really want to go for moisture-wicking technical garments that draw the sweat away from your skin. Whatever you do, try to avoid cotton T-shirts or hoods as they absorb sweat and counteract against the purpose of your outerwear in the first place. Check out the options available from Burton, Eesa, Skins and Airblaster for practical layering solutions, or alternatively try something made out of merino wool such as XTM thermals.
misc
the north face MODEL: bones RRP (INC GST): $ 35.00
MODEL: dome RRP (INC GST): $ 35.00
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the north face www.thenorthface.com.au 02 8306 3311 MODEL: peruvian cable RRP (INC GST): $ 49.95
MODEL: ski tuke II RRP (INC GST): $ 49.95
RIP CURL
MODEL: flanno RRP (INC GST): $44.95 each
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MODEL: purple haze RRP (INC GST): $39.95 each
MODEL: notebook RRP (INC GST): $44.95 each
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RIP CURL
MODEL: montego RRP (INC GST): $14.95
MODEL: forest fox RRP (INC GST): $29.95
dragon alliance MODEL: icon slim tee RRP (INC GST): $42.95
gloves
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flint MODEL: stealth RRP (INC GST): $39.95 each
MODEL: endemic wallet RRP (INC GST): $39.95
MODEL: terror belt RRP (INC GST): $49.95
dragon
i www.dragonalliance.com.au i 03 5261 6660 MODEL: icon zip hood RRP (INC GST): $79.95
rizen xtm
i www.xtm.com.au i 03 5261 6948
MODEL: slyde sock RRP (INC GST): $19.99
Ryan Willmott
MODEL: gore-tex dispute RRP (INC GST): $49.95
MODEL: pipe RRP (INC GST): $59.95
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ocean and earth MODEL: gore-tex boundary rider RRP (INC GST): $109.95
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MODEL: gore-tex ladies RRP (INC GST): $99.95
Damon Hayler
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bags
MODEL: g ore 3 in 1 glove RRP (INC GST): $99.95
dragon alliance
RIZEN MODEL: bent RRP (INC GST): $69.95
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MODEL: venture backpack RRP (INC GST): $99.95
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i www.ripcurl.com.au i 03 5261 0064 MODEL: endurance GLOVE RRP (INC GST): $49.95
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ocean and earth MODEL: frequent flyer wheel bag RRP (INC GST): $219.95
xtm
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MODEL: boxer RRP (INC GST): $149.95
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www.oceanearth.com 02 44412482 MODEL: e xpress wheel cover RRP (INC GST): $179.95
The North face MODEL: dilithium RRP (INC GST): $129.95
oakley MODEL: board box RRP (INC GST): $299.95
xtm
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MODEL: montana RRP (INC GST): $79.95
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www.oakley.com.au 1800 625 539 MODEL: icon pack 3.0 RRP (INC GST): $199.95
Age: 32 Sponsors: The No rth Face, Smith, Nitro, 32, Etnies, Flux and Pow boardstore Ja ck et: Th e No r th Fa ce Cr yp tic , Raceace tri-climart e. It’s got a detachab le puffy inside it! Pants: The North Fac e Cryptic Park Cargo . Goggles: Smith I/O Favo ur ed co lo ur ed le ns : Th e Ign ite r len s. It wil l wo rk for alm os t all co nd itio ns , bu t it I no rm ally us e the m when the weather is good. Beanie: The North Face Cryptic Beani e What do you us ually wear as a base layer: The rmal pants and a t-sh irt Any protectio n at all, helm et or padded pant s perhaps? I onl y wear helmets in co mps and my helme t is a Smith Holt. Wh at ’s ho t on th e hi ll th is year? Goggle Tan s…. That’s right, tak e off tho se ba nd an as an d sc arv es , the goggle tan is in fas hion!
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