Powderound Magazine 2011 Gear Guide

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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

The North Face

The North Face Montana Mitt

Revert Glove

Price: $199.95

Price: $149.95

Price: $69.95

Price: $99.95

Price: $79.95

Patrol Glove

Oakley

XTM

TNF Apex Glove

XTM

XTM

XTM

Oakley

Kaos

Sadplant Glove

Val D'lsere

Quest Mitt

Siberia

Mont Blanc/Cervinia

Formula

Price: $59.95

Price: $99.99

Price: $99.99

Price: $119.00

Price: $199.00

Price: $27.00

Kaos

Dakine

Ridge

Price: $115.00

Dakine

Team Sabre Glove

Omega Glove

Price: $139.99

Price: $89.99

Oakley

JP Auclair Signature Series Crowbar

PriceD From: $219.95

Price: $269.95

Oakley

A-Frame in Turquoise/ Neon Fire

Elevate (New) in Turquoise Tempest

PriceD From: $169.95

PriceD From: $179.95

Rip Curl

Oakley

Simon Dumont Signature Series Splice

Oakley

Rip Curl

XTM

Rip Curl

Stomp

Vaddo Pro

Price: $179.99

Price: $169.99

OkCo

Kaos

Vik

Matrix

Print-X Goggle

Optic OTG

Price: $119.99

Price: $49.99

Price: $39.99

Price: $70.00

Oakley

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Decagon Glove

Plaintiff

Acid Series Frogskin

Oakley

Kaos

Price: $199.95

Price: $159.95

Price: $35.00

Jive


The North Face Ellsworth Jacket

Oakley

Kizamin Jacket

Fari Jacket

Oakley

Sort Lite Jacket

PRICE: $749.95

PRICE: $449.95

PRICE: $479.95

PRICE: $389.95

Incursion Pant

Freedom LRBC INS Pant

Karn Pant

Side Freight Pant

PRICE: $349.95

PRICE: $279.95

PRICE: $189.95

PRICE: $249.95

Rip Curl

Mt Hood Jacket

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The North Face

Rip Curl

Tahoe

Tahoe

Home Trail Jacket

Ramone Jacket

Anton Jacket PRICE: $149.99

PRICE: $549.99

PRICE: $399.99

PRICE: $149.99

Ultimate Pant

Uptown Pant Femae

Pitt Pant

Glide Pant

PRICE: $374.99

PRICE: $299.99

PRICE: $199.99

PRICE: $99.99


Oakley

Oakley

Kulture Jacket

Rip Curl

State Jacket

Rip Curl

Vice Jacket Male

Nils Jacket

PRICE: $559.95

PRICE: $449.95

PRICE: $499.99

PRICE: $274.99

Knew Lite Pant

Karing Pant

Tune In Pant Male

Jonas Focker Pant

PRICE: $329.95

PRICE: $209.95

PRICE: $274.99

PRICE: $199.99

XTM

XTM

Minx

Angelina Jacket

Gi Jane Jacket

Social Jacket

PRICE: $249.99

PRICE: $199.99

Lassila Pant PRICE: $199.99

Tahoe

Smooch Pant

Minx

Kaos

Superstar Jacket

Session Jacket

PRICE: $275.00

PRICE: $200.00

PRICE: $200.00

Crave Pant

Vitality Pant

Manic Pant

PRICE: $200.00

PRICE: $170.00

PRICE: $170.00

PRICE: $99.99

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The North Face

The North Face

The North Face Dal Beanie

Elevation Pom Pom

Retron Bon Bon

PRICE:$45.00

PRICE: $29.95

PRICE:$35.00

PRICE: $39.95

PRICE:$39.95

XTM

XTM Axel

Woodstock

PRICE: $19.99

PRICE: $24.99

PRICE: $19.99

Wicked Beanie

Augustin Beanie

Oakley

XTM

Multi Stripe

Belle

PRICE:$49.95

Dash

PRICE:$19.99

Kaos

The North Face

Oakley

XTM

Galway

Linear

Kaos

Kaos

Kaos

Kaos (helmet)

PRICE: $30.00

PRICE: $38.00

PRICE: $35.00

PRICE: $30.00

PRICE: $85.00

Kaos

Wrapped Fur

Price: $50.00

Miinx Lush

Price: $140.00

Max

XTM

Stamp

XTM

Glove Guard

Compression Sock

Price: $14.99

Price: $39.99

Kinetic

XTM

World Cup Sock Price: $29.99

XTM

Hot hand warmers Price: $5.00

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The North Face Rolling Thunder Price: $449.95

Oakley

The North Face

Oakley

Chugach

Price: $449.95

O Ski Box

Price: $197.95

$319.95

Roller Bag (carry-on, med or lge)

Heli Pro DLX

Dakine

Dakine Blade

Split Roller LG

From $239.95

Price: $174.95

Price: $199.99

Price: $299.99

Dakine

Boot Pack Price: $99.99

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The North Face

Base Camp Roller

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Dakine

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