Snowboarding
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.
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March 6, 2008
Salomon F22 Snowboard Boots
These sleek Salomon F22 Snowboard Boots delivers comfort, power, and precision to snowboarders who choose to paint the entire mountain. The F22 Snowboard Boot features soft gel inserts on the shin and ankle areas form to the shape of your foot to eliminate pressure points, a PU tongue insert allows you to customize the F22 Snowboard Boot's flex (when in steep terrain tighten the insert down more control, for tweaking tricks in the park, loosen it up), a smart Fusion outsole which gives you superior feel on the snow and great shock absorption, and a quick-pull lacing system for quick lacing. You can buy these cool snowboarding boots for a price of $251 – $279. Salomon Snowboarding.
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January 31, 2008
Burton Vapor Snowboard
With the Burton Vapor Snowboard, snowboarding is almost like snowboarding on a weightless board. The Vapor Snowboard weighs one pound less than any other Burton board. This is accomplished by eliminating unnecessary materials and aerospace components in it’s construction. The ultra-light board also features
+ Vaportech Construction
+ NEW Sintered N20 WFO Base
+ Vaportech Alumafly Core
+ Multizone EGD
+ NEW Vaporskin Carbon—Drops Weight, Adds Snap
+ Infinite Ride
+ Stainless Steel Pressure Distribution Edges
+ Pro-Tip
+ Negative Core Profile
You can buy the Burton Vapor Snowboard for a price of $1000. Burton.
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January 18, 2008
2008 LRG x Forum Snowboards x Special Blend LE Series
LRG, Forum Snowboards, and apparel company, Special Blend, have teamed up to create a limited edition series of outerwear and snowboards. The 2008 LRG x Forum Snowboards x Special Blend collaboration features two styles of mens snowboarding jackets/pants and two styles of snowboards. Only 150 pieces per each item. A good chance to get some original gear!
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Forum Republic Snowboarding Binding
The Forum Republic Snowboarding Binding is a long-time team favorite and features design inspiration the architecture and interior design scene. What you get with the Forum Republic is a binding with an original finish and cool upgrades like a translucent high-back and masked paint effect. You can buy these high-end snowboard bindings for a price of $219. Forum.
January 15, 2008
Futura and Burton Vapor Snowboard
This superfly Futura and Burton Vapor Snowboard features Futura's signature atom/helix design on what else, but a Burton Snowboard. The Futura and Burton Vapor Snowboard features a sick design plus Burton's name scrawled in Futura's famous font. We'll keep you posted.
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08 Ride Contraband DFC
Check out this new 07/08 Ride Contraband binding, now with a step-in strap instead of the traditional front ratchet toe strap. There's not much info out there on the Contraband DFC yet, but we'll keep you posted. Look for the Contraband binding in the '08-'09 season. Ride Snowboards.
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December 21, 2007
2007-2008 Monument Snowboard Artist Series
Monument Snowboards is one of the smaller snowboarding companies out there...compared to the Burton's and the K2's that is. Monument's niche is their topsheet graphics and the 2007-2008 Monument Snowboard Artist Series boasts some cool original looking graphics with designs by Donny Miller, Peter Beste, The Graves, J. Penry, and Maya Hayuk. These boards aren't all good looks though... and feature strong construction like the "and i will always love you" design by Maya Hayuk which is made from a twin tip poplar/bamboo laminate that provides perfect flex and a lot of pop. This is the preferred snowboard construction that is ridden by the whole Monument Snowboards team. The bamboo sidewall strengthens the board, gives it extra pop, and is environmentally safe to the environment as well! Check out the whole 2007-2008 Monument Snowboard Artist Series. Monument Snowboards.
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December 19, 2007
O'Neill NavJacket
The O'Neill NavJacket is yet another step further for snowboarding apparel technology. The O'Neill NavJacket has many cool features including a GPS unit which uses speakers inside the hood and a display on the arm to deliver up to the minute weather conditions, navigational guidance along mountain ski trails, your current speed, route details, and distance. The NavJacket will work parallel with your cell phone to provide you with 3D views of resorts and points of interests on the mountain. There will also be a friend-finder function, so you can keep up with and/or find your board buddies. The only thing it could use is some better style points! Look for the NavJacket to be available during the 08/09 ski season. O'Neill.
08 Arbor Snowboards
We've seen some really ugly/uninspired snowboard graphics designs this season but these Arbor snowboards make up for it. Arbor also uses environmentally friendly natural materials to improve performance and style in their skateboards and snowboards. Good looking boards that are "green"... what else could you want?
December 6, 2007
Bakoda Bentley Snowboard Tool
The Bakoda Bentley Tool, the Rolls-Royce of snowboard tools and was designed for those who want a tool that works in every scenario on the mountain. The Bakoda Bentley features a flip-out ratchet with three steel bits—a flathead, a Phillips #2, and a Phillips #3, plus a 10-millimeter and 8-millimeter wrench and a 30-inch measuring tape, so you can do anything from tweaking to remounting your bindings.There's also a lace tightener which doubles as a bottle opener, and the tool's stainless steel knife could come in handy in a cliffhanger situation. The Bakoda Bentley Tool is the size of a cell phone, but don't worry it won't hurt you if you fall on it. Pick this tool up for a price of $35.
December 4, 2007
AEGIX YKK Sportswear
AEGIX YKK Sportswear combines function and fashion to create clothes with an emphasis on protection. Company founder Dave Dobkin, who has sustained enough injuries during his 20-year career in extreme sports to fill a medical journal, knows exactly where it’s needed when it comes to alpine sportswear. AEGIX YKK Sportswear can be adjusted to both the individual wearer and the terrain and uses technology like Poron Urethane's to build padded jackets and pants to save your butt and other body parts. The jacket above, the AEGIX A1 Jacket is a lightweight, hooded parka designed for all-weather conditions. The patent-pending integrated protective system focuses on key areas of the upper body that are most prone to injuries; shoulder, clavicle, arm, elbows, ribs and spine. You can buy the A1 Jacket for a price of $390. Aegix Performance Apparel.
November 27, 2007
Anon Realm Snowboard & Ski Goggles
These Anon Realm Snowboard & Ski Goggles are the first in the Anon line to combine spherical lens technology with the new interchangeable Air Mesh Ventilation system. Anon Realm's amplify your field of vision while controlling ventilation level. Plus they lool really cool! Anon puts it this way... "Packed with Anon innovations like Spherical Lens Technology, our interchangeable Air Mesh Ventilation System, and the Auto-Adjust Strap Attachment, the Realm is in a class by itself. All of its features combine to give you ultimate control over your environment and allow you to see the mountain in ways you never thought possible." Anon Realm Goggles are available in a variety of colors, come with an Orange Lense, and cost $120. Anon Optics.
Burton 2/1 System Snowboard Jacket
The sporty Burton 2/1 System Snowboard Jacket which is compiled of a rain shell, fleece sweater, and mountain parka provides the ultimate in weather versatility. The System Snowboard Jacket also features zippered microfleece-lined handwarmer pockets, snowboard goggle pocket, a lift pass pocket, and mesh lined pit zips in the Burton 2/1 System Jacket's shell that match up with the mesh vents in the fleece liner for effective interior temperature regulation. Now the style factor: Each piece by itself is sporty and cool to wear as casual wear. Buy the Burton 2/1 System Snowboard Jacket for a price of $220-$230.
November 26, 2007
Flow Assault 2 Snowboarding Boots
The mind blowing Flow Assault 2 Snowboarding Boot is back for a second season and has been highly improved and perfected. This top-of-the-line Assault 2 freestyle boot features an efficient tightening system, no glove removal, and is quick and easy to open. The Assault 2 also features the O2 outsole and internal harness for shock resistance and superior heel hold-down. Pick from two closure systems, the traditional lace or BOA Coiler, but the overall boot flex is forgiving and will allow to ride both the park and pipe. Buy these sharp looking snowboarding boots for a price of $187. Flow.