New Products

New Products - SIA Snow Show 2013

The 2013 SIA Snow Show in Denver attracted close to 20,000 attendees, with 900-plus snow sports brands.  SAM scoured the floor in search of the latest and greatest products for resort visitors and employees. Here’s what we found. 

>> Click HERE to see a roundup of new products from the November 2012 issue of SAM Magazine. 

 

	Bench Apparel In its second year in the U.S. market, Bench designs ski-to-street apparel with technical details strategically placed in refined, fashion-forward styles and cuts. Bench offers everything from après styles for women and men to its über-technical outwear lines, including both jackets and pants. www.bench-usa.com  __________________________
	Burton Rental Combo Burton brings its Process V-Rocker technology and Progression Mission binding system to the rental market for 2013-14. The board comes with a burly top sheet for extra durability. The Progression Mission binding’s Re:Flex disc technology allows for more board bend and feeling. The combination offers advanced performance rental boards for riders who are ready to up their game. Profession Mission wholesale $160. Process Flying-V wholesale $220. www.burton.com __________________________
	Airhole Facemasks Originally designed by two pro snowboarders who needed to breathe more easily, Airhole’s hand-knitted facemasks are made with antibacterial coating and are available in 10 weather-resistant fabrics. The airhole allows wearers to talk and drink more easily, too, while affording protection from the elements. Available in more than 210 designs. MSRP: $19.99 - $34.99. www.airholefacemasks.com __________________________
	Arcade Belts Built for movement and designed to fit better and last longer than leather belts, Arcade belts are made from high tensile elastic. The jacquard weave guarantees the stretch fabric will last for years. Available in six unisex styles. MSRP: $24-$26. www.arcadebelts.com __________________________
	K2 Grom Series K2’s Noodle Ski System is a unique technology in the Groms series. The disadvantage in most junior skis is stiffness, due to the minimum thickness required to retain binding screws. With the Noodle system, K2 eliminates screws by fusing a mounting plate to the ski. K2 has thinned the ski’s core to provide a smooth-flexing, comfortable ride. Available on the boy’s Indy model and girl’s Luv Bug. MSRP: $156-$300. K2 also introduces year two of their youth rockered ski, the Bad Apple. These youth powder boards are the only of its kind on the market and feature the same construction of the adult model, the Shreditor. Designed to float even the most agressive groms, the camber underfoot provides a versitle platform for all other snow conditions. www.k2skis.com   __________________________
	Ortovox Transceiver Checkpoint New to the U.S. market for 2013-14, the Ortovox Transceiver checkpoint helps resorts increase safety standards and provide consistent signage. The Check-point is a fully customizable and dedicated unit that integrates a standard message with a pass-by beacon test for skiers and riders heading beyond a dedicated resort exit gate. The Checkpoint provides both auditory and visual signals that the departing beacon is on and functioning properly. MSRP: $1,599, including a 32” x 40” custom-branded display panel. www.ortovox.com __________________________
	Giro Combyn Helmet The first in a new category of snow helmets that Giro calls “soft-shell” technology, the Combyn employs a patent-pending, impact-absorbing liner made with Vinyl Nitrile foam. The two foam layers allow the helmet to manage both high- and low-energy impacts. And unlike traditional EPS or EPP helmet liners, the VN material is soft and flexible. The Combyn will pass the standard impact test multiple times over, making it park- and pipe-friendly. MSRP: $120. www.giro.com __________________________
	Royal Shaft Poles Royal Shaft rental pole program offers a choice of composite, aluminum or carbon poles equipped with ergonomically-designed straps. Royal Shaft offers 40+ custom-made designs, or you can add a resort’s name and logo. Wholesale: $16-$18, www.royalshaft.com __________________________
	Rossignol 7 Series Rossignol’s 7 Series line introduces a patented lightweight construction technology called “Air Tip.” The ski’s honeycomb design reduces the overall weight, and trims the swing weight by nearly 30 percent. In addition, the 7 Series features a visco elastomer material that smooths the rocker/camber transition, reducing “tip flap” and increasing stability. MSRP: $599-$799. www.rossignol.com __________________________
	Spyder Work Glove Spyder engineered its all-new work glove for any on-hill worker. Combining goat-skin leather, carbon-fiber knuckles, abrasion-resistant piecing on the palm, padded leather finger protection, over-the-cuff gauntlet, pre-curved articulated fit, a waterproof membrane, and Thinsulate insulation, they’re made to withstand serious wear and tear. MSRP: $100. www.spyder.com __________________________
	Goggle Grip Simple, but effective. New to the snowsports market, Goggle Grip’s mini and micro goggle grips mount to the side of the helmet via 3M VHB adhesive to secure the goggle strap when placed on top of the helmet, eliminating strap slippage. Available in black, clear and white. MSRP: $16-$21. www.gogglegrip.com __________________________
	KrochetKids A new exhibitor to SIA this year, Krochet Kids employs women in Peru and Uganda—every product is hand-signed by the person who made it, carrying her story wherever it goes. Profits are used to employ, educate and mentor the women in Peru and Uganda. The line includes a full range of hats, scarfs, gloves, bags and apparel for adults and kids. MSRP: $22-$100. www.krochetkids.com __________________________
	Atlas Fitness Showsnoe The new Atlas Fitness snowshoe pioneers a new category in snowshoes: workout warriors. The Fitness features a new version of the Speed V-Frame to maximize flotation while also minimizing deck interference when moving fast, and a turned up V-tail for an ergonomic gait. The new, lightweight Wrapp Cruise binding provides a comfortable hold and easy foot entry, while patent-pending Free-Rotating Suspension allows for natural articulation of the joints, kinetic energy return and a free and easy stride. This shoe is an ideal candidate for the non-skier guest who still wants a workout. www.atlassnowshoe.com __________________________
	The North Face ThermoBall Technology The North Face partnered with PrimaLoft to introduce the latter's new ThermoBall insulation technology. Unlike traditional continuous-filament synthetic insulations, the small, round PrimaLoft synthetic clusters closely mimic down clusters, trapping heat within small air pockets to retain warmth. Independent Clo testing by Kansas State University has shown that ThermoBall has warmth equivalent to 600 fill goose down. As a result, ThermoBall combines the light weight, loft, warmth and compressibility of down with the wet-weather insulating performance of synthetics. MSRP: $74.50-$110. www.northface.com __________________________
	Douchebag 2.0 Developed as a collaboration between skiers, snowboarders, surfers, designers, engineers and airport baggage handlers—not to mention the Norwegian University of Science and Technology—the Douchebag 2.0 is one versatile ski/board carrier. It can be adjusted to whatever size gear is inside and, with 19 ABS ribs, provides a rigid structure for safe and comfortable transportation. The adjustment system uses two top connection rails, two bottom connection rails and a secure lock buckle. The bag is also 100% foldable, making storage easy. The entire bag weighs only 7.5 lbs and comes with a shoulder carrying system and adjustable strap. Finally, the Hookup system fully integrates the Hugger pack/duffel with the Douchebag, turning the two products into a single unit. With The Hugger positioned over the wheels, the entire unit feels very light and balanced. MSRP: $229. www.mydouchebag.com __________________________
	Black Diamond Factor Mx 130 Black Diamond has completely reworked its original Factor freeride boot to combine the best of both AT and alpine boots. Its Mx Direct Connect technology offers precision steering, with direct power transfer from the rigid boot board all the way through to the binding interface, and increases lateral stiffness by 70 percent over bolt-on systems. A shock absorber in the heel helps soften impacts from landing and smooths out the bumps from skiing fast in variable snow. In addition, Black Diamond's Triax Pro Frame features a tall alpine throat with a unique overlap in the rear of the cuff. Coupled with a new walk mechanism, the Triax Pro Frame has doubled its total range of motion to 40 degrees. The boot also comes equipped with interchangeable sole blocks. It's available in a women's model, too. MSRP: $769. www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/ __________________________