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2011 SNOWBOARD
By now you will have woken to dark, cold mornings and thought about those winter months ahead. It’s around this time that you remember your lust for sideways shenanigans. Yes, snowboarding! The pastime that turns the darkness of winter into a fun filled fluffy paradise. Once you realise that every piece of equipment you own looks like it’s been on the wrong side of Tony Veitch, the prospect of snow sliding starts to look more like pain and hard work than pleasure. This guide is designed to get your love for snowboarding back on track. We will hold your hand through the tough decision-making process of picking the right gear to help make those good days great.
CONNOR HARDING, STALEFISHGREG ROEBUCK PHOTO
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LENGTH: Board length, on the surface, seems simple. The taller you are, the longer the board you want, right? Yeah, but weight, personal preference, camber profile, flex type and riding style also play a role. Smaller boards are lighter, more playful, and easier to throw around. A longer board however, will smash up slush, powder and avoid speed wobbles. Basically, if you can’t decide out of two available lengths, go with the shorter option as it will be more fun, that is unless you plan on getting extreme.
WIDTH: Do I have a better chance of a good time with the fat one or the skinny one? You’ve asked yourself this question before, haven’t you? Wider boards are good for stability, slaying slush and the owners of feet over size 11. Wide feet plus narrow board equals pain and frustration; toe drag sucks. If you finally land that coveted stunt and fall over because of toe drag, your soul will be destroyed. Those with tiny tootsies can ride a narrower board; these respond better, are lighter and therefore in most cases, easier to get crazy on.
SIDECUT: If your board doesn’t have sidecut, you pretty much just have a snow plough without a steering wheel. Look down the edge of your board from the nose to the tail. This curve is called sidecut. Sidecut is what makes turning fun. Once you get that puppy on edge and your board flexes, the sidecut aids your turns. Tighter sidecut is like having the power steering cranked up; quicker, livelier turns and response versus a mellower sidecut which is better for long, easy turns and landing straight.
NEW TECHNOLOGY: These days board profiles have more variation than Lady Gaga’s wardrobe. ‘Rocker’ or reverse camber is where the ‘rainbow’ shape of your board is flipped upside down. This makes the nose and the tail looser as they are raised higher than the area between your feet. This is amazing for riding in powder, as the strain of back leg fatigue and the chances of a snow-in-every-orifice nose catch are dramatically reduced. However, if you find yourself landing on the outer limits of your tail on harder snow, a regular camber board will manhandle you back to the centre of your board and let you ride away with authority. Most companies now offer tinkered versions of both ends of the camber scale to appease your every need
FLEX: Flex is probably the first thing you will notice when testing a new board; the effect of flex is not dissimilar to how loose your skateboard trucks are. The easiest thing to say here is that stiffer is better for high speeds and softer is better for low speeds. Softer boards are generally less work, easier to nosepress, and that little extra flex may just save you from an edge catch and a face full of humble pie. Stiffer boards are better for keeping you centred and freeriding unpredictable terrain. Just like your choice in music, board flex needs to match your tempo.
BURTON 2012 Custom Flying V
All Mountain Freestyle 148, 151, 154, 156, 158, 160,
163, 155W, 158W, 162W, 169W $999.99
BURTON NUG
Freestyle 142, 146, 150 (Ride
8-10cm shorter than a normal board)
$849.99
BURTON2012 Sherlock All Mountain
154, 157, 160, 163 $949.99
BURTONProcess
All Mountain Freestyle 152, 155, 157, 159, 162
$799.99
BURTONLipstick
Freestyle 141, 145, 149, 152,
154 $869.99
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BURTON2012 Blender
Freestyle 141, 145, 148,
151, 154 $824.99
BURTONHero
Freestyle 149, 152, 155, 158, 152W,
155W, 158W 162W $869.99
BURTON 2012 Whammy Bar
Park 150, 153, 155, 157
$769.99
BURTON2012 Easy Livin Flyin V
Freestyle 152, 155, 158
$999.99
CAPITABlack Snowboard of
Death Freeride
156, 159, 162 $1094
CAPITA Ultra Fear
Freestyle/Park 147, 151, 153, 155,
157 $949
CAPITA Indoor Survival
Freestyle/Freeride 154, 156
$879
CAPITA Quiver Killer
Freestyle/Freeride 153, 155, 157, 159, 161
$795
CAPITA Horroscope
Freestyle/Park149, 151, 153, 155, 157, 151W, 155W
$729
CAPITA Stairmaster
Freestyle/park 148, 152, 156, 159,
152W, 156W$689
DC2012 Devun
Freeride/Freestyle 154, 157, 162
$999
DC2012 Lauri Pro
Tone Park
153, 156 $799
DC2012 PLY
Park 147, 150 Torstein, 153, 156 Bittner
$749
FORUM Destroyer Freestyle
148, 152, 154, 156, 158, 154W, 156W, 158W
$929.99
FORUMYoungblood
Freestyle 148, 152, 154, 156, 150W, 155W, 157W,
159W $829.99
DC 2012 Tone
Park 149, 153, 154MW, 156, 157MW, 159
$779
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K2Lifelike
All Mountain Freestyle
149, 152, 155, 158, 161, 154W, 157W,
160W, 163W $899
K2World Wide Weapon
Park 142, 147, 151, 154, 157, 148W, 152W,
155W, 158W $799
K2Playback
Park 145, 148, 152, 155, 158, 153W, 156W,
159W $699
K2Fling
Women’s All Mountain Freestyle
138, 142, 146, 149, 153
$899
K2Parkstar Freestyle
149, 152, 155, 157, 159, 154W, 157W,
160W, 163W $959
FORUMAura
Freestyle 142, 146, 149, 152
$599.99
K2 Fastplant Freestyle
151, 154, 157, 160, 156W, 159W, 162W
$1099
K2Happy Hour All Mountain
Freestyle 151, 154, 157, 159, 161
$999
K2Va Va Voom
Women’s Park 135, 139, 143, 148,
152 $799
RIDEHighLife
Hybrid All Mountian 155, 158, 161, 164, 167, 159W, 163W,
168W, 172W$1099.99
RIDEBerzerker (Jake
Blauvelt Pro Model) Hybrid All Mountain
155, 158, 161, 164, 167, 159W, 162W, 165W, 168W
$1049.99
RIDEArcade
Hybrid Twin Freestyle
151, 154, 157, 160, 155W, 158W
$1099.99
RIDE Buck Wild (New Model) ProRize Twin Freestyle 151, 153, 155, 157, 159,
161, 156W, 159W, 162W
$999.99
FORUM Recon
Freestyle 146, 149, 153, 156, 158,
156W, 158W, 161W $599.99
FORUMScallywag
Freestyle/Park 151, 155, 158
$759.99
FORUMSpinster Freestyle
143, 146, 148, 151 $829.99
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RIDECrush
LowRize Twin Freestyle
147, 152, 155, 158, 153W, 156W, 159W
$799.99
RIDEDH2
Hybrid Twin Freestyle
149, 152, 155, 158, 160, 154W, 157W, 161W
$999.99
RIDEDH
Cambered Freestyle 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 153W, 156W,
159W, 162W $949.99
TECHNINELucas Magoon Pro
Rocker Freestyle, All mountain.
True Twin 149.5, 152.5, 155.5
$899.95
TECHNINEOne Love Rocker
Women’s Jib/Park/Freestyle/True Twin & Directional Twin 144, 147, 149, 152
$599.95
TECHNINERe-Enforcer All Mountain
Freestyle/ True Twin
149.5, 152.5, 155.5 $849.95
TECHNINEWhassup Rocker Park/Street/Jib/
True Twin & Directional Twin 138, 144, 152, 155
$599.95
TECHNINELucas Magoon Pro
Freestyle/Park/ Jib/True Twin 149, 153, 157
$899.95
TECHNINET9
Women’sJib/Park/Freestyle/
True Twin 141, 144, 147, 152
$549.95
RIDE Machete
LowRize Twin Freestyle 152, 155, 158, 162, 154W, 157W, 161W
$949.99
YES The Basic
CAMrock/All Mountain Freestyle 146, 150, 155, 157, 157W, 159, 159W,
163W, 166W $799
YESThe Great Beauties
All Mountain Freestyle
150, 153, 155, 158, 160, 163W
$899
YES The Tasman(iac)
Available in AUS & NZ only
All Mountain Freestyle
152, 154, 156, 159 $899
YES The Pick Your Line
Freeride 154, 156, 159, 161, 161W, 164W, 167W
$859
YES The Basic
CAMrock/Women’s All Mountain
Freestyle 135, 139, 143, 146
$799
YES The TDF
Women’s All Mountain Freestyle/Camber
139, 143, 147 $899
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Although they sound like they have a simple job, bindings are as important to your set-up as a good ketchup sachet is to your meat pie; some ketchup dispensers disperse the sauce like a dream whereas others take forever to open and can be more trouble than they are worth. Ratchets are a good place to start. If you can’t adjust your ratchets easily then your feet will plead for mercy after a few short runs. Straps come in a plethora of materials and stiffness too. Make sure you get something with a nice soft footbed with plenty of padding in the heels to cradle your beloved feet. Bindings that have easy-to-adjust forward lean and straps will also make your, and your riding buddies’, day a whole lot more fun.
BURTONCartel EST
All Mountain$499.99
BURTON Cobra Shark
Park$359.99
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K2Uprise
All Mountain$499
K2Formula
All Mountain$399
K2Hurrithane Freestyle
$379
K2Cassette
Women’s All Mountain
$349
RIDENitrane ContraBand
All Mountain Freestyle$559.99
RIDEContraBand
Freestyle$459.99
RIDEBandita ContraBand
Freestyle$459.99
RIDEEX
Freestyle$359.99
TECHNINELucas Magoon Pro
Freestyle$449.95
TECHNINESplit T
Freestyle$299.95
TECHNINET-Money Pro
Freestyle $429.95
TECHNINEElements Pro
Freestyle$399.95
TECHNINEOne Love Pro
Women’s Freestyle$399.95
TECHNINEDime
Women’s Freestyle$339.95
UNIONContact Pro (Gigi
Ruff Model) Freeride/Freestyle
$459
UNIONForce
Freeride/All Mountain attacker
$429
UNIONContact
Freestyle$359
UNIONMilan
Freestyle/Park$379
FORUMRepublic
Freestyle/Park$399.99
FORUMKeeper
Freestyle/Park$299.99
FORUMFaction
Freestyle/Park$299.99
FLUXGU30
Women’s Freestyle All Mountain
$429
FLUXGM30
All Mountain$399
FORUMShaka
Freestyle/Park$499.99
BURTONCustom EST All Mountain
$359.99
BURTONLexa EST
Women’s All Mountain$459.99
FLUXRK30
All Mountain Freestyle
$449
FLUXTT30
All Mountain$419
FLUXSE30
All Mountain$379
FLUXSF45
Stiffer All Mountain$499
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If your feet hurt you will want to go home. Simple. Riding with sore feet is about as much fun as putting chains on. Different boot companies have different boot shapes so make sure you try on a whole range of boots and work out the best fit for your feet.
BURTONAmbush Freestyle$459.99
BURTONImperial
All Mountain$499.99
BURTONRuler
All Mountain$399.99
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FORUMGlove
Freestyle/Park$399.99
K2Thraxis
All Mountain Freeride$699
FORUMTramp
Freestyle/Park$399.99
FORUMBooter
Freestyle/Park$469.99
K2Darko
All Mountain$499
FORUMFormula
Freestyle/Park$559.99
BURTONAxel
Women’s Freestyle/Park
$499.99
DCParkPark$459
DCRoganPark$415
DCJudge
Freeride$699
K2Curfew
All Mountain Freestyle$399
K2Scene
Women’s All Mountain$359
NIKE SNOWBOARDINGZoom Kaiju Freestyle
$579
NIKE SNOWBOARDINGZoom Force 1
Freestyle$399
NIKE SNOWBOARDINGZoom DK (Danny Kass)
Freestyle $479
NIKE SNOWBOARDINGForce 1
Women’s Freestyle$399
RIDEInsano Double BOA
All Mountain$559.99
RIDERFL
Ultra Light Freestyle$599.99
RIDEStrapper AC
Freestyle with Straps$479.99
RIDEStrapper Keeper
Freestyle with Straps$449.99
RIDEJackson BOA Coiler
All Mountain$399.99
RIDELocket Strapper
Freestyle with Straps$449.99
THIRTYTWOLashed
Freestyle/regular lacing $439
THIRTYTWO86 FastTrack
Park $369
THIRTYTWOWomen’s Lashed
Freestyle$439
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Conditions change easily in this fine land we live in. Sunglasses just don’t cut it in sideways sleet. At the other end of the spectrum, goggles protect your eyes from the sun’s intense glare coming up off the snow. When choosing goggles, make sure they fit your face shape and have nice soft foam to cradle your chiselled features. A good goggle usually comes with two lenses. This is ideal for the changing light conditions we’re often forced to navigate in on the hill.
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ELECTRIC VISUAL EGB2 V-Co Lab $179.95
Electric Visual announces a co-op with Volcom. EGB2 simply put
is the widest peripheral vision for a cylindrical goggle.
DRAGON Jamie Lynn Whales D1XT $199.95Dragon’s Super Anti Fog Lens, helmet compatible, 100% UV protection, dual layer, face foam, micro fleece lining,
polyurethane frame, replaceable strap, available in polarised.
DRAGON Liquid Tangerine Rogue $229.95Dragon’s Super Anti Fog Lens, helmet compatible, 100% UV protection, triple
layer face foam, micro fleece lining, polyurethane frame, adjustable hinges,
optical correct lens, available in polarised.
DRAGON DXS Mythical Unicorn + Bonus Amber Lens $169.95
Dragon’s Super Anti Fog Lens, helmet compatible, 100% UV protection, dual layer, face foam, micro fleece lining,
polyurethane frame, replaceable strap, available in polarised.
SMITH Prophecy $199–$299The Prophecy creates superior
helmet and eyeglass compatibility. Minimised surfaces reduce weight to provide clean, updated styling.
SMITH IO $299Style and performance perfectly
integrated into a sleek rimless design, packaged with a spare mirrored lens. The ultimate interchangeable goggle.
SMITH Stance $159–$189Smith’s dedication to integrate performance
and style. The Ergonomic Outrigger Positioning System provides advanced
helmet compatibility, plus a spare lens.
SMITH Phase $249All the performance and superior
technology from the iconic Phenom now adding a woman’s touch to this
medium fit spherical goggle.
ANON Helix $99.99Free extra lens with all mirrored styles,
smooth minimal design, lightweight and durable, channel top frame vents
– optimises airflow and ventilation.
ANON Majestic $199.99Panoramic Lens Technology™, slim profile for smaller faces and young
riders, interchangeable strap system.
ANON Hawkeye $189.99Spherical Lens Technology ™, full perimeter channel venting,
interchangeable strap system, articulating frame hinge, low profile lightweight frame.
ANON Realm $199.99Spherical Lens Technology ™,
Interchangeable air mesh ™ ventilation system, triple layer face foam.
ELECTRIC VISUAL EG2 Freak Out Matte $234.95
A step forward that will change the way you see the mountains, literally.
Original artwork by Mike Parillo.
SABRE Acid Rider $189Anti fog, scratch resistant lens,
thermo-polyurethane frame. All Sabre goggles come with a free yellow lens,
for shredtastic vision in low light.
ELECTRIC VISUAL EG1 Spectre $159.95Designed by Kip Arnette with input from Peter Line. EG1 has found it’s own with
its simplistic yet functional design.
SABRE Krypt $269Anti fog, scratch resistant lens,
thermo-polyurethane frame, All Sabre goggles come with a free yellow lens,
for shredtastic vision in low light.
VON ZIPPER Feenom $239.99The godfather of all goggles. Med/Large
face. Anti fog coated spherical lens.Wide peripheral vision. Free bonus lens.
Blue Translucent/Astro Chrome pictured.
VON ZIPPER Porkchop $189.99This big, slice of goggle protein,
accommodates a medium to large face. Anti fog coated lens. Wide
peripheral vision. Free bonus lens. Wire Frame/Astro Chrome pictured.
VON ZIPPER Fubar $189.99The Fubar is the protocol for
going AWOL when shredding. It accommodates a medium to large
face. Anti fog coated lens. Lime Translucent/Bronze Chrome pictured.
VON ZIPPER Chakra $189.99The maximum in minimalism. It
accommodates a small to medium face. Anti fog coated spherical lens,
wide peripheral vision. Mondrian Pink/Bronze Pink Chrome pictured.
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WATERPROOFING AND BREATHABILITY: Having to turn back from the car park because your jacket won’t handle the unforecast conditions is a recipe for devastation. If you’re warm and dry, you’re going to find everything easier. Once you’re wet and cold you’ll slip into the ‘everything sucks’ mindset very quickly. Those big numbers on the tag (5,000–30,000) relate to the waterproof and breathability virtues of an outerwear garment. Generally, the higher the number, the higher the quality and price will be.
FEATURES: iPod pockets, pass holders, magnets, zips, fluffy hoods, insulation and Velcro variations are all available to appeal to your gizmo-loving senses. The fancier and higher priced garments generally have more features. Just ask yourself whether you need a GPS sleeve for the poma in Happy Valley before splashing out.
While your Iggy skinny jeans and unbuttoned silk shirt may treat you well in the city, they just won’t cut it in the sub-zero environments we immerse ourselves in every winter. Outerwear should obviously reflect your style, but you need to keep in mind the practical side of being on a slope covered in wet, slippery white stuff. Make sure your jacket is long enough to cover your bum. Longer jackets are generally warmer and expose less of your arse when you bend over to do up your bindings. Also, snowboarding involves bending and hiking, so pants that have enough room to allow you free movement are key.
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BILLABONG RJW Men’s Jacket $399.9915,000mm waterproofing, 15,000g breathability.
Integrating technical fabrics to provide the ultimate in rider comfort. Brushed tricot lining,
polymesh vents. Removable internal gaiter.
BILLABONG Magnum Men’s Pant $249.9915,000mm waterproofing, 15, 000g breathability. Fully taped seams. Brushed tricot upper leg lining, mesh lined vents.
Waterproof zippers. Side waist elasticated adjusters.
BILLABONG Stance Men’s Pant $179.998,000mm waterproofing, 8,000g breathability. Critical taped seams. Brushed tricot upper
leg lining, mesh lined vents. Waterproof zippers. Side waist elasticated adjusters.
BILLABONG Convert Men’s Jacket $299.998,000mm waterproofing, 8,000g breathability. Critical taped seams. Tricot taffeta panelling, polymesh vents. Removable internal gaiter.
BILLABONG Melody Women’s Jacket $379.9915,000mm waterproofing, 15,000g breathability. Fully taped seams. Tricot panelling, polymesh vents.
Removable internal powder gaiter.
ANALOG Remer Men’s Pant $299.9910,000mm / 5,000g, 2-layer jet micro, 100% poly melange twill fabric, 5 pocket demin
styling, continuous crotch venting, slim fit.
ANALOG Greed Men’s Jacket $389.9910,000mm / 5,000g microporous, 60g
insulation, shepard lined hood, lined with ‘Dean Blotto Gray’ photography, standard fit.
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BURTON Dandridge Down Women’s Jacket $399.99
DRYRIDE Durashell™ 2-layer coated lightweight nylon with tonal line plaid woven fabric (10,000mm
/ 10,000g), engineered 550 fill down insulation.
BURTON Karma Women’s Pant $299.99DRYRIDE Durashell™ 2-layer laminated nylon
oxford twill fabric (15,000mm / 15,000g), jacket-to-pant interface, satin lining, fully taped seams. Lifetime warranty!
BURTON Kush Down Men’s Jacket $529.99DRYRIDE Durashell™ 2-layer laminated fabric (15,000mm / 10,000g), engineered 600 down fill with Zonal Thermacore™
(100g), Sig Fit. Lifetime warranty!
BURTON Poacher Men’s Pant $239.99DRYRIDE Durashell™ 2-layer coated
fabric (5,000mm / 5,000g), cargo stash pocket, Sig Fit, mesh lining, fully taped seams, new glove loop.
BURTON Grungeon Men’s Pant $379.99DRYRIDE Durashell™ 2-layer coated fabric (10,000mm / 10,000g), Team Relaxed Fit,
Test-I-Cool™ zipper with crossflow venting, removable belt loop bottle opener.
BURTON Cholo Men’s Jacket $369.99DRYRIDE Durashell™ 2-layer coated tech flannel fabric (5,000mm / 5,000g)], Team
Relaxed Fit, Thermacore™ insulation (40g throughout), quilted taffeta lining, fulltime hood.
BILLABONG Joy Women’s Pant $179.998,000mm waterproofing, 8,000g breathability. Critical taped seams. Brushed tricot upper
leg lining, mesh lined vents. Waterproof zippers. Side waist elasticated adjusters.
BOOM Awakening Men’s Jacket $2495000mm waterproof, 5000g/24 hour
breathability, fully seam sealed. Powder skirt, vented pit zips, music pocket, removable and pack away
hood, powder sleeve cuffs.
BOOM Ultimatum Men’s Pant $199 5000mm waterproof, 5000g/24 hour
breathability, fully seam sealed. Boot gaitors and cargo pockets.
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DC Amo Men’s Jacket $339Exotex 5,000mm weatherproofing, 8,000g
breathability, critical taping, standard fit, fixed hood, skirt, vents, thumb loop, self cuff tab, media pocket.
DC Servo Men’s Jacket $449Exotex 8,000mm weatherproofing, 8,000g
breathability, critical taping, standard fit, fixed hood, skirt, vents, cuff gator,
thumb loop, fixed cuff tab, media pocket.
DC Paoli Men’s Jacket $439Exotex 8,000mm weatherproofing, 8,000g
breathability, critical taping, standard fit, fixed hood, skirt, vents, thumb loop, adjustable cuff
tab, media pocket, pass pocket, cuff gator.
DC Banshee Men’s Pant $249Exotex 5,000mm weatherproofing, 5,000g
breathability, critical taping, standard fit, vents, ankle gusset, simple lining.
FOURSQUARE Fabian Men’s Jacket $299.992-layer MicroShield polyester oxford,
5,000mm / 5,000g, critically taped seams, fulltime drop hood, fulltime powderskirt.
Every Foursquare Jacket Features.
FOURSQUARE Boswell Men’s Pant $299.992-layer MicroShield nylon oxford, 10,000mm
/ 10,000g, fully taped seams, pull tight hem adjust, Taffeta / brushed tricot
lining. Every Foursquare Pant Features.
FOURSQUARE Chrissy Women’s Jacket $299.992-layer MicroShield polyester tonal weave,
10,000mm / 10,000g, 40g insulation, waterproof zippers, pull tight hem adjust, fully taped seams. Every Foursquare Pant Features.
FOURSQUARE Megan Women’s Pant $199.992-layer MicroShield nylon dobby shell,
5,000mm / 5,000g, fully taped seams, Taffeta lining. Every Foursquare Pant Features.
HOLDEN Varsity Men’s Jacket $589TORAY Dermizax non porous laminate, 80/20
DWR, NanoSphere DWR, Solvent free lamination, 20,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability,
fully taped seams, earth sustainable zippers.
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NIKE SNOWBOARDING Holladay Men’s Jacket $3992-layer faux wool fabric, 10,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability, 60gm poly fill insulation, fully taped seams,
sweatshirt style hood, rib cuff and hems, music compatible pocket, removable powder skirt with jacket-to-pant interface.
NIKE SNOWBOARDING Rosewood Men’s Jacket $3492-layer Toray Entrant V™ fabric, waterproof
10,000mm, breathable 10,000gm, fully taped seams, sweatshirt style hood, elastic encased rib cuff
and Hems, music compatible pocket, removable powder skirt with jacket-to-pant Interface.
NIKE SNOWBOARDING Vernon 3 in 1 Men’s Jacket $4992-layer yarn dyed brushed twill fabric, 10,000mm / 10,000g, fully taped seams, sweatshirt style hood, removable powder
skirt with jacket to pant interface. Vest features: 2-layer peached plain weave fabric, 10,000mm / 10,000g, 600+ goose down insulation, corduroy fabric panels, critical taped seams.
HUFFER FUNCTION Man’s Bomb Shell Jacket $259This extra long varsity style jacket has super tough twill fabric with stretch, contrast YKK zips, stash
pockets, media sleeve, hood & waist cinching, ribbed hem and wrist cuffs. Mmmm ribs!
HUFFER FUNCTION Woman’s Snow Shell Jacket $329This tech shell jacket is stacked with features like contrast YKK zips, stash pockets, media sleeve, hood, wrist & waist cinching, wrist gaiters, zip-
out pow skirt and mesh lined vents… doom!
HUFFER FUNCTION The (dirty) Souf Pant $299Men’s & Women’s: we swing both ways! The ‘Dirty Souf’ pant comes with waist cinching,
zippered cargo’s, boot gaiters and waterproof zippered mesh-lined vents… tough as!
HOLDEN Anderson Men’s Pant $399TORAY Dermizax non porous laminate, 80/20
DWR, solvent free lamination, 20,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability,
fully taped seams, stretch fabric.
HOLDEN Standard Women’s Pant $24980/20 PFOA free DWR, 10,000mm
waterproofing, 5,000g breathability, critically taped seams.
HOLDEN Vera Women’s Jacket $39980/20 DWR, 10,000mm waterproofing,
10,000g breathability, fully taped seams, 60g polyfill insulation.
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RIDE Belltown Ball Point Ink Men’s Pant $389.9915,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability,
standard fit, shell with mesh and Tricot lining, pant-to-jacket zip connector, side
cargo pockets and back pockets.
RIDE Rainier Charcoal Men’s Jacket $459.9915,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability,
fully taped seams, long fit, shell with faux fur lining, attached hood, removable powder skirt.
PLANET EARTH Evolution Pant $229Jean styling, Regular mobility fit, engineered for
all weather. 40% recycled poly with 60% virgin recyclable poly shell, 10,000mm waterproofing,
5,000g breathability,100% recyclable embossed polyester therma plush Taffeta.
PLANET EARTH Jessy Jacket $489Faded stripe print jacket engineered for all weather riding with slim fit. 40% recycled poly with 60% virgin recyclable poly shell,
10,000mm waterproofing, 5,000g breathability, 100% polyester embossed Taffeta plush lining.
PLANET EARTH Upshot Men’s Pant $229Jean styling, regular mobility fit, engineered
for all weather. 65% recycled poly blended with 35% virgin recyclable poly shell, 10,000mm waterproofing, 5,000g breathability, 100%
recyclable embossed polyester Taffeta lining.
PLANET EARTH Lieutenant Men’s Jacket $299Clean looking shell jacket engineered for all weather riding with progressive fit. 51% recycled poly with 49% virgin recyclable poly
shell material, 10,000mm waterproofing, 5,000g breathability. 100% recyclable embossed polyester Taffeta lining.
NIKE SNOWBOARDING Bellevue 3 in 1 Women’s Jacket $4992-layer yarn dyed brushed twill fabric, 10,000mm / 10,000g, fully taped seams, sweatshirt style hood, removable powder
skirt with jacket to pant interface. Vest features: 2-layer peached plain weave fabric, 10,000mm / 10,000g, 600+ goose down insulation, corduroy fabric panels, critical taped seams.
NOMIS Blocks Men’s Jacket $599.9510,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability / 24 hours coated fabric with Teflon DWR, custom Nomis
trims and detailing, pop color contrast waterproof zippers, logo embossed velcro, Lycra wrist gates,
strategic seams sealed, mesh lined venting, fade gater.
NOMIS Simon Chamberlain Men’s Pant $449.95Fully taped seams, 10,000mm
waterproofing, 10,000g breathability, mesh lined vents and cuff gussets.
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SESSIONS TD Classique Women’s Jacket $44915,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g
breathability, Team Fit, satin lined, fixed hood, mesh lined pit zips, snap away suspension
storm skirt and critically taped seams.
SESSIONS Gridlock Men’s Pant $34915,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability, true fit, ThermaGrid fleece seat and knees, mesh lined, zippered inseam vents, fully taped
seams and snap/velcro cargo pockets.
SESSIONS Heathered Men’s Jacket $44915,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability, Team +2” Fit, satin lined, fixed hood, mesh lined pit zips, butter face and critically taped seams.
RPM Lily Women’s Jacket $339.90Long slim fit, 10,000mm
waterproof, 5000g breathability
RPM Lily Women’s Pants $239.90Long slim fit, 10,000mm waterproof,
5,000mm breathability.
RPM Benjamin Men’s Pants $239.90RPM Skinny fit, 10,000mm
waterproof, 5,000g breathability.
RIDE Seward Violet Women’s Jacket $459.9915,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g
breathability, fully taped seams, 80g poly insulated, sonic-welding rose detail
on removable belt, exposed zippered chest pockets, attached hood.
RIDE Leschi Electric Blue Women’s Pant $369.9915,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability,
slim boot cut fit, shell with mesh and Tricot lining, exposed zipper front pockets,
sonic-welding detail on waist-band.
RPM Benjamin Men’s Jacket $339.90Long slim fit, 10,000mm waterproof,
5000g breathability
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SPECIAL BLEND Siryn Women’s Jacket $299.99Dobby weave 5,000mm waterproofing,
5,000g breathability, longer trench style silhouette, drop back for additional
coverage, adjustable powderskirt with jacket-to-pant interface, pit venting.
SPECIAL BLEND Dutchess Women’s Pant $259.99
Dobby weave 10,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability, Electra Slim Fit, denim styling, fully taped seams, boot gaiters with bootlace hooks, zippered thigh pocket, inseam venting.
TECHNINE Rugby Men’s Jacket $439.955,000mm waterproofing, 5,000g
breathability / 24 hours, coated fabrics with Teflon DWR, unbeatable features and
detailing, strategic seam sealing, mesh lined venting, zippered cuff gussets.
SESSIONS TD Q Women’s Pant $34915,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability,
Team Fit, ThermaGrid fleece seat and knees, mesh lined, zippered inseam vents, fully taped
seams and convertible chain-to-necklace.
SPECIAL BLEND Becon Men’s Jacket $399.99Dobby weave 10,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g
breathability, Freedom Fit, concealed handwarmer pockets, adjustable powderskirt with jacket-to-pant interface, Yo-Yo pass holder, critically taped seams.
SPECIAL BLEND Strike Men’s Pant $299.99Dobby weave, 10,000mm waterproofing,
10,000g breathability, Freedom Fit, boot gaiters with bootlace hooks, fully taped seams, pop
and lock hem adjuster, inseam venting.
THE NORTH FACE Decagon Men’s Jacket $489Stay warm and dry while ripping the steeps or
riding the chair back to top with this waterproof, breathable, fully seam sealed snow sports jacket.
THE NORTH FACE Verdi Down Men’s Jacket $685Built to weather any storm with a waterproof,
breathable, HyVent® exterior coupled with thermal 600-fill down insulation for optimal
comfort and warmth in harsh weather.
TECHNINE Rugby Men’s Pants $319.955,000mm waterproofing, 5,000g breathability / 24
hours, coated fabrics with Teflon DWR, unbeatable features and detailing, strategic seam sealing,
mesh lined venting, zippered cuff gussets.
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VOLCOM Straight Leg Men’s Pant $300V Science 2-layer shell plain weave pant, zip tech pant-to-jacket interface, ergo fit.
VOLCOM Hoffman Women’s Jacket $400V Science 2-layer shell plain weave jacket
with 80g polyfill insulation, 15,000mm waterproofing, 10000g breathability with
zip tech pant-to-jacket interface.
VOLCOM Mies insulated Women’s Pant $350V Science 2-layer shell plain weave
pant, 60g low loft insulation, zip tech pant-to-jacket interface, regular fit.
THE NORTH FACE Astyr Women’s Jacket $735Different amounts of PrimaLoft® Eco insulation at body, hood, and sleeves for greater protection and warmth where you need it most.
THIRTYTWO Shiloh Jacket $359JP Walker signature product, relaxed fit,
poly twill, 8,000mm waterproofing, 5,000g breathability, bootlace bining, fully taped seams,
pit zips, Lycra wrist gaiters, removable waist gaiter, the preferred jacket for JP Walker.
THIRTYTWO Blahzay Men’s Pant $299JP Walker signature pants, relaxed fit, 8,000mm waterproofing, 5,000g breathability, inner thigh
vents, reinforced rear panel for increased warmth and protection from the cold, snap-up feature on the cuff to provide multiple style options.
THIRTYTWO TQ jacket $379Regular fit, recycled PET twill, 10,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability, fully
taped seams, pit vents, wrist gaiters, coach’s jacket with a fixed hood with a pure street feel. Shred and destroy!
THIRTYTWO Wooderson $299Skinny fit, stretch oxford, 10,000mm waterproofing, 10,000g breathability, fully taped seams, inspired by
Joe Sexton and a quote from the cult classic Dazed and Confused “You just gotta keep on livin’, man. L.I.V.I.N.”
VOLCOM Sevendials Men’s Jacket $400V Science 2-layer shell plain weave jacket, 15,000mm waterproofing,
10,000g breathability, zip tech pant-to-jacket interface.
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ALL PRICES ARE IN NZ DOLLARS
SESSIONS www.sessions.co.nzAKL – Ballistics, Boardertown, Brown’s Alta, R&R Sport, Snow centre, Snowcentre @ Snowplanet, Underground Skate; HMN – R&R Sport; TPO – Pointons, Gordon’s Outdoor Equipment; OKN – Snowcentre, RAL, TCB; NATP – Roy Turners. WGTN – Board factory, R&R Sport; CHCH – Cheapskates, R&R Sport, Snow and Surf; ASH – Outdoor Adventures; WNK – Base, Cheapskates, Outside Sports, Racers Edge; QT – Alta, Element, Outside Sports, R&R Sport DUN – R&R Sport.
SMITH OPTICS www.smithoptics.co.nzFacebook: Smith Optics NZ Check website for stockists
SPECIAL BLEND www.special-blend.comAK – Boardertown; TPO – Urban Edge; WGTN – Surf’n’Snow; NP – Cheapskates; CHCH - Quest; QT – Quest, Select; WNK – Quest; INV – Quest
TECHNINE www.technine.comRevolt Distribution www.revolt.co.nz Available at all leading snowboard retailers
THE NORTH FACE www.thenorthface.com.auCheck the website or call 0800 805 806 for stockists
THIRTYTWO www.thirtytwo.comContact for stockists: [email protected]
UNION www.unionbindingcompany.comAK – Ballistics, Hyper Ride, Snowcentre Newmarket, Snowplanet; TPO - Pointons Ski Shop; OKN - Snowcentre Powderhorn; NP – Veritgo; WGTN - Surf’n’Snow; DUN –Quest; WNK – Quest, Base Queenstown, Quest, Select
VOLCOM www.volcom.comNZ: 0800 VOLCOM (0800 865 266) or AUS: 1800 081 083 for your closest retailer!
VON ZIPPER www.vonzipper.comStockists nationwide
YES www.yesnowboard.comAK - Boardertown, TPO - Urban Edge; QT – Quest, ALTA; WNK - Quest Boardstore, Cheapskates; DUN - Quest Boardstore
ANALOG www.analogclothing.comShops: AK – Boardertown, Snow Centre Silverdale, Browns, Ballistics, Underground, Backdoor Sylvia; HMN – Backdoor; MMN – Backdoor; OKN – Snow Centre/ Powderhorn. TPO – Urban Edge; ROT – Vegas; NP – Cheapskates, Vertigo; WGTN – Surf’n’Snow; CHCH – Quest; ASH – Undercurrent; TM – Soul Surf Skate; OM – Soul Surf Skate; DUN – Boardbase, Quest; QT – Quest, Select; WNK – Cheapskates, Base, Quest; INV – Quest
ANON www.anonoptics.comAK – R&R, Backdoor, Cheapskates, Boardertown, Snow Centre, Ballistics, Browns/ Alta, Underground; HMN – R&R, Backdoor; MMN – Backdoor; OKN – Snow Centre/ Powderhorn; TPO – Gordons, Pointons, Urban Edge; GS – Sequence; PMN – Ocean & Ice; WGTN – R&R, Surf’n’Snow, Gordons; NP – Surf Skate Co, Vertigo, Cheapskates; NEL – R&R, Cheapskates; CHCH – R&R, Quest, Cheapskates; MTHN – Big Als; CANTY – Soul Surf & Skate, Gnomes; DUN – R&R, Quest, Cheapskates, Boardbase; QT – R&R, NZ Shred, Select, Quest; WNK – Cheapskates, Base, Quest; ONLINE – Torpedo7
BILLABONG www.billabong.com/outerwearStockists nationwide
BOOM www.sk8factoryshop.com Available at www.torpedo7.co.nz
BURTON www.burton.comAK – R&R, Backdoor, Cheapskates, Boardertown, Snow Centre, Ballistics, Browns/ Alta, Underground; HMN – R&R, Backdoor; MMN – Backdoor; OKN – Snow Centre/ Powderhorn; TPO – Gordons, Pointons, Urban Edge; GS – Sequence; PMN – Ocean & Ice; WGTN – R&R, Surf’n’Snow, Gordons; NP – Surf Skate Co, Vertigo, Cheapskates; NEL0 – R&R, Cheapskates; CHCH – R&R, Quest, Cheapskates; MTHN – Big Als; CANTY – Soul Surf & Skate, Gnomes; DUN – R&R, Quest, Cheapskates, Boardbase; QT – R&R, NZ Shred, Select, Quest; WNK – Cheapskates, Base, Quest; ONLINE – Torpedo7
CAPITA www.capitasnowboarding.comAK - Hyper Ride, Boardertown; TPO - Urban Edge; WNK – Quest; QT – Quest, Select
DRAGON www.dragonalliance.com.auStockists everywhere! All over New Zealand. For exact stockists’ details, call toll free: 0800 316 728
DC snow.dcshoes.comAK - Ballistics, Backdoor Surf Sylvia Park, Hyper; MMN – Nevada; TPO – Pointons; WGTN – Boardfactory; NEL – Cheapskates; DUN – Boardbase; QT –Quest, Select; INV - Quest
ELECTRIC VISUAL www.electricvisual.com See website for stockists
FLUX www.flux-bindings.comAK - Boardertown; TPO - Urban Edge; QT – Quest, ALTA, Outside Sports; WNK - Quest Boardstore, Cheapskates, Outside Sports; DUN - Quest Boardstore
FORUM www.forumsnowboards.com
AK – R&R, Underground, Skate, Boardertown; HMN – R&R;
TPO – Urban Edge; WGTN – R&R, Surf’n’Snow; NP -
Cheapskates; NEL – Cheapskates; CHCH – R&R, Quest, DUN
– R&R; QT – R&R, Quest; WNK – Quest; ONLINE – Torpedo7
FOURSQUARE www.foursquareouterwear.com
AK – R&R, Boardertown; HMN – R&R; TPO – Urban
Edge; WGTN – R&R, Surf’n’Snow; NP – Cheapskates;
CHCH – R&R, Quest; DUN – R&R; QT – R&R, Quest;
WNK – Quest; INV – Quest; ONLINE – Torpedo7
HOLDEN www.holdenouterwear.com
AK – Underground, Boardertown, Snowcentre; WGTN - Surf n
Snow; DUN - Quest; WNK – Quest, Base; QT – Quest, Select
HUFFER FUNCTION www.huffer.co.nz
Check website for stockists
K2 SNOWBOARDS www.k2snowboards.co.nz
Facebook: K2 Snowboards NZ
AK – Brown’s Alta, Boardertown, R&R Sport, Snow and
Waterski, Snow Centre, Snow Centre @ Snowplanet,
Underground Skate; HMN – R&R Sport; TPO – Gordon’s;
OKN – Snow Centre, TCB; NATP – Roy Turners; WGTN
– Board Factory, R&R Sport. NEL – R&R Sport; DRF –
Gnomes; CHCH – Snow & Surf, R&R Sport; FRL – Ski
Shack; DUN – R&R Sport; QT – Alta, Element, Outside
Sports, R&R Sport; WNK – Base 2; ONLINE – Torpedo7
NOMIS www.nomisdesign.com
Revolt Distribution www.revolt.co.nz
Available at all leading snowboard retailers
NIKE SNOWBOARDING www.nikesnowboarding.com
Selected stockists nationwide
PLANET EARTH www.planet-earth-clothing.com
AK – Hyper Ride; TPO – Gordon’s; OKN – TCB; WGTN
– Gordons; CHCH – Snow Ride; QT – Small Planet
RIDE SNOWBOARDS www.ridesnowboards.co.nz
Facebook: Ride NZ
AK – Brown’s Alta, Ballistics, R&R, Underground Skate,
Boardertown, Hyper Ride; HMN – R&R; MMN – Mount
Surf Shop; OWHANGA – One Stop; TP – Gordons; OKN
– TCB; TAR – Vertigo; WGTN – Board Factory, R&R; NEL
– R&R; CHCH – R&R, Snow & Surf, WNK – Base, Base2;
QT – Alta, R&R; DUN – R&R; ONLINE – Torpedo7
SABRE www.sabre.fm
AK - Hyper Ride, Boardertown, Sunglass Bar New
Market; TPO - Urban Edge; WGTN -Surf’n’Snow;
DUN - Quest; WNK - Quest; QT – Quest, Select
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