Skiing
September 13, 2008
K2 Skis 08-09 - Apache Coomba - Obsethed
This years K2 Skis 08-09 are better than ever and prove that K2 has not skipped a beat in perfecting skiing sport apparel and improving technology. Our two favorite from K2 Skis 08-09 where the K2 Apache Coomba and K2 Obsethed skis.
K2 Apache Coomba Skis
K2 Apache Coomba All-Mountain Skis 2009, named for Doug Coombs, who worked for years developing powder skis built for adventure, feature a tip shape and progressive sidecut that is predictable and forgiving in powder and variable snow. Serious alpinists and aspiring backcountry skiers alike will dig the Coomba's balanced flex pattern and 102mm waist width that provide excellent flotation and easy handling. A percentage of all Coomba ski sales will be donated to the Coombs family. K2 will also donate a portion of the proceeds to the American Mountain Guide Association's Chad Vanderham Endownment, which is focused on improving guide education and safety. You can buy these K2 Skis 08-09 for a price of $650. K2 Skis.
RIP Doug Coombs (1957-2006) A percentage of all K2 Apache Coomba ski sales will be donated to his wife, Emily, and their 3-year-old son, David. K2 will also donate a portion of the proceeds to the American Mountain Guide Association’s Chad Vanderham Endowment, which is focused on improving guide education and safety.
K2 Obsethed Skis 2009
K2 Obsethed Twin Tip Factory Team Skis 2009 will satisfy the big mountain obsessed and take Seth Morrison's ski designing in a radical new direction. Nearly 10 mm wider then Seth Morrison’s last ski, K2 obsethed Skis are a big mountain twin ski with K2’s easy to ride standard taper. Seth designed these skis to work with his freeskiing style but kept versatility in mind. The shorter rockered tip on the K2 obSethed Skis make them more versatile in crud and hard pack then their rocker bro, the HellBent. You can buy these K2 Skis for a price of $650. K2 Skis. Other new features include:
-Vertical ABS Sidewalls: Precision and strength all in one, so you can go to hell and back again without ever worrying about your ski core
-3.5 mm edge: Thicker more durable steel edges prolong the life of your skis
-40/40 Rocker Design: 15mm between the tip/tail and the traditional contact points and 20mm of rocker from those contact points. Ski deep pow, get big float and enjoy a loose bio-directional feel originally inspired by the surf industry.
August 22, 2008
Anton Gliders Skis
Anton Gliders Skis provide the skier total contact suspension by applying consistent pressure on the tip and tail which creates extraordinary stability and control regardless of undulating terrain or typical errors in stance. In addition, Anton Gliders Skis have independent front and rear progressive flex adjusters that give the limited edition Carbon Series multiple personalities. Now you can dial in a forgiving cruiser or rip it up with a stiff racer. You can but these Anton Gliders Skis for a price of $ 4,400 for Limited Edition Carbon models and $1,895 estimated cost for the mass-produced models of 2008-2009.
July 7, 2008
Ski Dubai
Dubai, the city where money can make architecture dreams happen, has created Ski Dubai, a 242,000 square foot indoor ski/snowboard 5 run artificial snow park. Ski Dubai falls a total of 196 feet over 1300 feet enclosed in a 30 degree Fahrenheit environment and hold the world’s first indoor black diamond run. Admission Costs $50 per two hours.
Via Gearpatrol
February 21, 2008
Dalbello Proton 12 Ski Boot
We found out about these sweet Dalbello Proton 12 Ski Boots from our friends at GearPatrol. The Dalbello Proton 12 Ski Boots keeps your ankles and feet feeling fine after a hard day on the slopes. The Proton 12 Carbon, Dalbello’s top performing boot in the series, is engineered for aggressive and accomplished skiers looking for maximum support with precise and comfortable foothold. So whats so special about the Proton 12 Ski Boot? Well the extra stiff carbon reinforced cuff spoiler and locked cuff boost power, responsiveness and control at high speeds. You can buy your own pair for a price of $450.
February 7, 2008
Grown Skis - High Tech Eco Freeride Skis
German brand Grown Skis have recently won the VOLVO SportsDesign AWARD - Ecodesign 2008 for there overall conceptualization in growing a sustainable product (skis) and company. Grown Skis locally produce and use a low-energy intensive process using 100% green energy sources. Grown Skis minimize the use of non-natural materials and use as little carbon as possible and no fibreglass, plastic top sheet or sidewalls, foil with prints or varnish while producing high performance free-ride skis. Grown combines wood with the high-tech material carbon in a timeless, pure and simple design, with the wooden top sheet oiled. The result is a that 80% of the ski is made of locally grown and produced wood. Then a recycling program promotes the reuse of the old skis to make bed frames, while wood scraps are used to build ski clips. We love seeing green products commemorated for being green. We'll keep you posted with their products! Grown Skis.
Via ISPO
January 17, 2008
2009 Rossignol Sas S5 Barras Skis
These 2009 Rossignol Sas S5 Barras Skis are ready to take you to the ultimate of excess and feature the athletic insight and the artistic touch of legend Will Barras. The SAS S5 Barras Skis were created with a dual wood core, a hybrid of two separate woods that will make you crave the feel and flex. You'll feel the difference of the weight reducing system patented by Rossignol, while the 98mm waist combined with a progressive sidecut gives the you a huge advantage in soft snow and facilitates hookup on the groomers. Here's what Will Barras had to say, "I did a unique piece for both the top-sheet and the base of the ski. As you can see the base of the greed ski shows a man flying in clouds of jewellery and the same man on the top-sheet is willing to die to catch a diamond.” Now you know! You can buy these sweet skis for a price of $700. Rossignol.
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December 25, 2007
Rossignol Bandit B94 Respect Skis
Rossignol Bandit B94 Respect Skis are constructed using Rossignol’s B94 Bandit structure which in turn makes a lighter ski that's perfect for uphill climbs, downhill bombs, backcountry powder and packed snow. How lightweight are these skis? Bandit B94 Respect Skis weigh a very low 8.4 lbs! Respect Skis also feature a sharknose and dual tec construction and should be used with touring bindings like the BCA Naxo nx21 Bindings. You can buy these skis for a price of $835. Rossignol.
Via GearPatrol
2007 Line Skis
We noticed that Line, a part of K2, has some slick ski designs this year. Here is most of the Line Ski 2007 series. The EP Pro Skis (way left), for example, where inspired by Eric Pollard landing backwards off 40' cliffs in powder. The result: The EP Pro Skis are the "fattest, smartest, most progressive freestyle powder ski ever created." These are definitely some of the coolest ski graphic designs of the year! Line Skis.
December 21, 2007
Momo Design Ice Helmet
This Momo Design Ice Helmet definitely captured our attention with its stylish sporty design. Made from thermoplastic material which uses steel mesh as a base the Momo Design Ice Helmet boasts a rare combination of safety and sporty style. It features "a special structure with the function of distributing and dissipating energy" and is "manufactured in materials expanded to double thickness and with differentiated densities." The Ice Helmet comes with integrated goggles, a Cordura and neck protector and is available in Black or Platinum colors.
Via Coolbuzz
December 5, 2007
The First Skis Made Out Of Stone by Simon Jacomet
Simon Jacomet and his team at Zai, who are based in the beautiful monastic village of Disentis, Switzerland, design and craft skis with a reputation of being the most advanced, high-spec skis in the world. Keep in mind that only 500 pairs are made each year. With Innovation at the heart of Zai's mission to revolutionize the skiing industry, they have created these very special limited edition Spada skis. Spada is the romantic word for Sword....how sexy. These Spada skis are the first to be made with a base of Grisons granite. Stone was used because it is rendered bendable by Technocarbon of Munich’s new Carbon Fibre Stone technology, has enormous compressive strength and resilience and because it retains its shape and dampens vibrations. The result is a ski with incomparable quickness, grasp and smoothness.
Via Yanko Design