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The words “skier” and “gear freak” have been synonymous since the birth of metal edges. Luckily we’ve scouted the stores for the latest and greatest skis, boots, poles outerwear and accessories so you can keep your freakiness behind closed doors. Put those whips and chains down for a minute and check out the best 2011 has to offer. TimMyers_FernyCatboarding.tif ] Tim Myers is definitely freaky. Photo // Fredi Fawcett. Location // Ferny, Canada
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general comments: Developed
general comments: The
general comments: The
general comments: Awarded
general comments:The
purely for the park the Kennedy
Wednesday is like your best
Prodigy likes to go exploring
1st pick, Powder section, Fantasy
ultimate all mountain weapon is
has a perfectly symmetrical core
friend in ski form, go anywhere,
around resort, finding secret
Draft, Powder magazine 2010
here! The TST, introducing our
balanced over the mid point of
do anything. Just wide enough
stashes in the trees and hidden
Buyers Guide. This ski does it all,
new EST entry rocker. This new
the ski. Equal height tip and tail,
to go and shred some powder in
gullies filled with fresh powder.
but is happiest floating through
design sports a rockered tip,
zero sidecut setback, basically all
the morning and skinny enough
If getting to these spots requires
deep powder or over pillows
positive camber underfoot and a
this means is: you want the same
to ride the park in the afternoon,
crossing mogul fields, crusty
or through trees or cutting the
tradition tail. The generous width
ski switch as riding forward and
followed by some apres ski or an
crud maybe even a go in the park
crud or looking epic in lift lines
combined with the rockered tip
perfect balance in the air you got it
urban rail session. Whatever you
then you’ve got no problems as
or making your day. Stiffer than
makes this ski super fun in the
with the Kennedy.
want to do the Wednesday will
the Prodigy loves it all. Rocker
most BC-freestyle Rockers
softer conditions and thanks to
happily do it with you.
technology, in tip and tail with
the Royale is stable at speed
the positive camber underfoot
traditional camber under foot
while maintaining a lightweight
/ traditional tail combination
just makes all of this even more
4700gm/pair so you can get
remains stable in the dreaded
fun. STP technology makes a
freestyle with them. Basically
hard-pack.
torsionally-stiff, light ski.
ski royalty. You should probably wear purple and ermine to set foot upon her.
Faction Kennedy
LEVEL: Intermediate to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 153cm-114/82/106-4m 163cm-114/82/106-16m 168cm-114/82/106-17m 173cm-114/82/106-18m 181cm -114/82/106-20m Category: Park/Pipe RRP (inc gst): $749.00
Faction
Faction
Faction
Armada
LEVEL: Intermediate to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 168cm-122/92/112-19m 174cm-122/92/115-19m 178cm-122/92/116-19m 184cm-122/92/116-21m Category: Park/Pipe/All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $849.00
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 168cm-136/98/126-17m 174cm-136/98/126-19m 178cm-136/98/126-19.5m 184cm-136/98/126-20m Category: Fat Twin RRP (inc gst): $899.00
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 175cm-150/122/140- 20m 183cm-150/122/140- 25m 190cm-150/122/140-28m Category: Powder RRP (inc gst): $1,039.00
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 183cm-119/132/102/123-16.8m Also available in 165cm Category: All Mountain/Powder RRP (inc gst): $1,099.95
Wednesday
Prodigy
Royale
TST
general comments: This ski is
general comments: Taking
general comments: The
general comments: Your
general comments: It took
the best choice for experts-level
the lead from legend skis such
completely redesigned 90 features
concerns for going wider than
four years to develop, but only one
women who charge the entire
as the Public Enemy, The all
a Metal matrix & new Capwall
90mm will be forgotten after
to become out #1 selling ski. Why?
mountain and aren’t spooked by a
new Recoil is built as a high
construction & even subtle Early
your first turn. The subtle Early
It’s got a bombproof Skate Deck
blessing of new snow from Mother
performance all mountain tool,
Raise, for extra float & effortless
Raise provides extra float in
Construction and jammed full of
Nature. Sporting All-Terrain
solid enough to take a beating on
turn initiation on the hard pack.
pow & easier turn initiation on
the most innovative jib specific
Rocker on the widest SuperModel
the rowdiest terrain in the Park
The result is reliable power &
the hard pack while it’s Capwall
technologies no other skis have,
chassis, the Superstitious provides
yet powerful enough to charge the
stability, with quick and playful
construction provide the high
giving skiers the creative freestyle
top-notch performance on soft
entire resort. The addition of the
agility that’s years ahead of
speed stability, edge hold & lively
advantage no other ski can.
snow, both on and off trail.
all-Terrain Rocker keeps it nimble
its time.
responsive feel normally only
and the 90 mm waist increases
found on narrower skis. Enjoy!
its ability to handle everything in your way.
K2 Skis
K2 Skis
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 160cm-128/84/112 Also available in 146cm, 153cm , 167cm Category: All Mountain/Powder RRP (inc gst): $1,349.00
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 169cm-121/90/115 Also available in 159cm, 164cm, 174cm, 179cm Category: All Mountain/Park/Pipe RRP (inc gst): $799.00
Superstitious
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Recoil
Line Skis
Prophet 90
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 179cm-125/90/113 Also available in 165cm, 172cm, 186cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $849.00
Line Skis
Prophet 98
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: Available in 165cm, 172cm, 179cm, 186cm Category: All Mountain/Powder RRP (inc gst): $879.00
Line Skis
Afterbang
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 166cm-115/88/115 Also available in 155cm, 177cm, 184cm Category: Urban/Park/Pipe RRP (inc gst): $649.00
general comments: The
general comments: Light,
general comments: One
general comments:
general comments: For the
legendary AR6 was the perfect
snappy, responsive, and quick,
word describes the ARW: proven.
Continuing on from last season
expert skier the AMP Charger will
everyday ski for the all-mountain
the El Rey is built for all-mountain
Proven materials. Proven
success the Rictor blends K2’s
charge the steepest and firmest
park skier, and for years we didn’t
riding but is nimble enough for
construction. Proven geometry.
All-Mountain Rocker with an ideal
terrain. Featuring a 74mm waist
think it could be improved. Then
regular laps through the park.
The result is proven performance,
amount of waist width to create a
with Speed Rocker Technology
we widened it a bit throughout and
It’s powerful, durable, versatile,
from the latest movie segments
platform built for all conditions.
the Charger is incredibly nimble,
reconstructed it with the AR50
and priced so you can buy ALL the
to the contest podium. Ready for
This broad range of versatility
precise and easy to initiate the
sidewall to lower its swing weight.
rounds after a day of skiing with
the park ski standard bearer for
and high performance comes
turn. The Charger features
The result was so impressive, it
your friends. Dollar for dollar, the
women? Prove it.
from a unique combination of
a Metal Laminate Hybritech
required a new name.
best skis money can buy.
metal laminate construction and
construction that creates an
progressive Sidecut that allows
unshakable ski when you start to
the Rictor to perform equally well
redline. Take the challenge!
on both soft and hard conditions.
Armada
Armada
Armada
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 176cm-119/86/109-20.5m, Also available in 161cm, 166cm, 171cm, 181cm Category: All Mountain/Park/Pipe RRP (inc gst): $849.95
LEVEL: Intermediate to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 171cm-121/85/111-17.5m Also available in 157cm, 164cm, 178cm, 185cm Category: All Mountain/Park/Pipe RRP (inc gst): $599.95
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 161cm -116/83/106 -17.5m Also available in 166cm Category: All Mountain/Park/Pipe RRP (inc gst): $799.95
AR7
El Rey
ARW
K2 Skis
AMP Rictor
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 174cm-127/80/109 Also available in 160cm, 167cm, 181cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $1,349.00
K2 Skis
AMP Charger
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 174cm-122/74/106 Also available in 160cm, 167cm, 181cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $1,399.00
general comments: The 90
general comments: Volkl
general comments: The
general comments: The
general comments: If you
features a P-Cut geometry and
is proud to present the only
Kendo is the prepared-slope
Wall is and will remain a camber
want nothing to do the cliché of
NEW! Subtle Early Raise for
legitimate successor to the
shape ski in the freeride family.
shape ski because that’s what
women skiers then you need
effortless turn initiation and a
Ultimate series, ready to tackle
If our ski area doesn’t see a
holds truest to the track on the
the Volkl Tierra. Underneath
Composite Matrix 4D fiber cap
just about any task you can dream
lot of deep snow but you are
icy approach to the kicker and
its exterior lurks a high-tech
construction for a much lighter,
of. The RTM 80 comes to the
looking far a playful, lively
give the most pop at the point
interior ready to master the
livelier & forgiving feel than
table with tip width of 126 mm,
ride, then this is your chariot
of release.
toughest of challenges. With
the 100. This is an extremely
including a full rocker shape and
of choice.
versatile all-mountain, one
iPT Wideride binding to ensure
and XTD Sensor core this ski is
ski quiver, at a value that can’t
the smoothest, sportiness turn
ready made to rip.
be beat.
imaginable.
iPT Wideride binding system
Line Skis
Volkl
Volkl
Volkl
Volkl
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 158cm-125/90/113 Also available in 151cm, 165cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $749.00
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 171cm-126/80/107 Also available in 161cm, 166cm, 176cm, 181cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $1,348.00
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 177cm-127/88/109 Also available in 163cm, 170cm, 184cm, 191cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $999.00
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: Available in 161cm, 169cm, 177cm, 185cm Category: Park/Pipe RRP (inc gst): $799.00
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 154cm-129/78/99 Also available in 147cm, 161cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $1,298.00
Celebrity 90
RTM 80
Kendo
Wall
Tierra
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general comments:
general comments: A slightly
general comments:
Dynastar’s 2012 All Mountain
scaled down version of the 80
Dynastar’s new “All Snow Rocker”
Rocker Technology allows for
Pro, this ski has the same side
has greater rise in the tip (430mm)
easy pivoting yet maintaining a
cut to give you a smooth as ride
than in the tail to provide excellent
full length side wall for superior
as you can imagine. The 80mm
float in Powder or Crud. The wide
edge grip. The early rise in the
waist is well suited to all mountain
FreeRide waist gives unbeatable
tip provides greater lift in all
cruising for intermediate skiers
Stability and control on or off
snow conditions. The full wood /
looking for a do it all ski without
piste. A new construction of
Rohacell core is super lightweight.
breaking the bank account. Wood
Wood, Titanal sheets, full- length
The 80 Pro is teamed up with the
core, Rockered tip n tail and the
sidewalls and metal tip protectors
PX 12 Fluid X Binding.
Fluid binding system.
makes this one of Dynastar’s finest.
Dynastar
Outland 80 Pro
LEVEL: Advanced to Expert Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 178cm-126/80/110-16m Also available in 152cm,158cm, 165cm, 172cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $1,299.00
Dynastar
Dynastar
LEVEL: Intermediate Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 178cm-126/80/110-16m Also available in 152cm, 158cm, 165cm, 172cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $999.00
LEVEL: Advanced Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 178cm-132/94/118-18m Also available in 165cm, 172cm, 184cm, 189cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $1,499.00
Outland 80 R/C
Legend 94
general comments: One
general comments: The new
general comments:
general comments: The
of the most versatile skis in
Idyll Fluid (2012 model) now
Dynastar’s first Women’s
Active works specifically with a
the Dynastar line up. New this
has a rockered tip added to its
Performance Rocker. Aimed to
women’s anatomy to enhance her
year is an early rise tip to aid
construction to aid float in varying
improve pivoting, the rockered
skiing abilities giving her more
the performance and fluidity
snow conditions. The 78 mm waist
tip is set back 270mm; this
control and better balance so she
of excellent all-terrain and
and Sidecut shape will assist an
produces a reduced edge
can have more fun. 25% lighter
on-piste skiing. The new 85 has
intermediate to advanced skier
length which allows for a
weight gives more efficiency with
also been upgraded to have
through all terrain with less
quicker turn initiation. Super
less fatigue. This ski also has the
the Fluid X binding plate which
effort and more comfort. Wood
light weight and built with
integrated fluid binding system.
acts as a dampener to insure a
Core, fluid binding and vertical
the integrated Fluid binding
super smooth ride.
sidewalls.
system, the Trendy is a must have ski.
Dynastar
Legend 85 Fluid
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 178cm-126/85/110-13m Also available in 158cm, 165cm, 172cm, 184cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $1,299.00
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Dynastar
Exclusive Legend Idyll
LEVEL: Advanced Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 164cm-124/78/106-14m Also available in 146cm, 152cm, 158cm, 170cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $1,099.00
Dynastar
Exclusive Trendy
LEVEL: Intermediate Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 163cm-126/74/104-13m Also available in 148cm, 153cm, 158cm, 168cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $999.00
Dynastar
Exclusive Active
LEVEL: Intermediate Size/Dimensions/Turning Radius: 158cm-120/74/100-14m Also available in 143cm, 148cm, 153cm, 163cm Category: All Mountain RRP (inc gst): $899.00
Seth Morrison
Full Tilt
Hot Dogger
Full Tilt
Soul Sister
Full Tilt
Full Tilt
Mary Jane
Dragon 120
SIZE: 6-13 US Best Suited: Advanced to Expert Price: $949.00
SIZE: 6-13 US Best Suited: Intermediate to Expert Price: $799.00
SIZE: 6 - 11.5 US Best Suited: Intermediate to Advanced Price: $799.00
SIZE: 6 - 11.5 US Best Suited: Intermediate to Advanced Price: $699.00
SIZE: 22.0-31.0 Best Suited: Intermediate to Expert Price: $829.00
Tecnica
Tecnica
Tecnica
Dragon SlayeR
Inferno Blaze
Viva Dragon 100
Tecnica
Lange RS 130
RX 120 Male
SIZE: 22.0-31.0 Best Suited: Intermediate to Expert Price: $829.00
SIZE: 3 -10.5 UK Best Suited: Intermediate to Expert Price: $749.00
SIZE: 22.0 - 27.5 Best Suited: Intermediate to Expert Price: $749.00
SIZE: 24.5 – 30.5 Best Suited: Expert / Race Price: $849.00
SIZE: 24.5 – 31.5 Best Suited: Advanced to Expert Price: $799.00
Lange
Lange
Super Blaster
Blaster 90
SIZE: 24.5 – 31.5 Best Suited: Advanced Price: $699.00
SIZE: 24.5 – 31.5 Best Suited: Intermediate Price: $599.00
Look
Pivot 18
DIN: 8-18 PRICE: $599.00
Look
PX 12 Jib XXL
DIN: 3.5-12 PRICE: $349.00
Lange
Lange
Exclusive RX 90
SIZE: 22.5 – 27.5 Best Suited: Intermediate to Advanced Price: $679.00
Lange
Lange
Exclusive RX 80
Exclusive Delight Pro
SIZE: 22.5 – 27.5 Best Suited: Intermediate Price: $599.00
SIZE: 22.5 – 27.5 Best Suited: Intermediate to Advanced Price: $649.00
Look
Pivot 14 XXL
DIN: 5-14 PRICE: $499.00
Look
NX 12 Jib Med DIN: 3.5-12 PRICE: $249.00
Lange
Exclusive Delight 80 SIZE: 22.5 – 27.5 Best Suited: Intermediate Price: $599.00
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The North Face
The North Face
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Revert Glove
Price: $199.95
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Oakley
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Oakley
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Decagon Glove
Plaintiff
Acid Series Frogskin
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Jive
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Rip Curl
Tahoe
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Anton Jacket PRICE: $149.99
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Ultimate Pant
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Glide Pant
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Oakley
Oakley
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Lassila Pant PRICE: $199.99
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Smooch Pant
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The North Face
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The North Face Rolling Thunder Price: $449.95
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O Ski Box
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$319.95
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Heli Pro DLX
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Dakine
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