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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 ouTer-wear 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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facTion kennedy

LEVEL: Intermediate to ExpertSizE/DimEnSionS/Turning raDiuS:

153cm-114/82/106-4m 163cm-114/82/106-16m 168cm-114/82/106-17m 173cm-114/82/106-18m181cm -114/82/106-20mCaTEgory: Park/Pipe rrP (inc gst): $749.00

facTionwednesday


168cm-122/92/112-19m174cm-122/92/115-19m 178cm-122/92/116-19m 184cm-122/92/116-21m

CaTEgory: Park/Pipe/All MountainrrP (inc gst): $849.00

facTionprodigy

LEVEL: Advanced to ExpertSizE/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 TwinrrP (inc gst): $899.00

facTionroyale


175cm-150/122/140- 20m 183cm-150/122/140- 25m 190cm-150/122/140-28m

CaTEgory: PowderrrP (inc gst): $1,039.00

armadaTsT


183cm-119/132/102/123-16.8mAlso available in 165cm

CaTEgory: All Mountain/PowderrrP (inc gst): $1,099.95

gEnEraL CommEnTS: Developed

purely for the park the Kennedy

has a perfectly symmetrical core

balanced over the mid point of

the ski. Equal height tip and tail,

zero sidecut setback, basically all

this means is: you want the same

ski switch as riding forward and

perfect balance in the air you got it

with the Kennedy.

gEnEraL CommEnTS: The

Wednesday is like your best

friend in ski form, go anywhere,

do anything. Just wide enough

to go and shred some powder in

the morning and skinny enough

to ride the park in the afternoon,

followed by some apres ski or an

urban rail session. Whatever you

want to do the Wednesday will

happily do it with you.


Prodigy likes to go exploring

around resort, finding secret

stashes in the trees and hidden

gullies filled with fresh powder.

If getting to these spots requires

crossing mogul fields, crusty

crud maybe even a go in the park

then you’ve got no problems as

the Prodigy loves it all. Rocker

technology, in tip and tail with

traditional camber under foot

just makes all of this even more

fun. STP technology makes a

torsionally-stiff, light ski.

gEnEraL CommEnTS: Awarded

1st pick, Powder section, Fantasy

Draft, Powder magazine 2010

Buyers Guide. This ski does it all,

but is happiest floating through

deep powder or over pillows

or through trees or cutting the

crud or looking epic in lift lines

or making your day. Stiffer than

most BC-freestyle Rockers

the Royale is stable at speed

while maintaining a lightweight

4700gm/pair so you can get

freestyle with them. Basically

ski royalty. You should probably

wear purple and ermine to set

foot upon her.

gEnEraL CommEnTS:The

ultimate all mountain weapon is

here! The TST, introducing our

new EST entry rocker. This new

design sports a rockered tip,

positive camber underfoot and a

tradition tail. The generous width

combined with the rockered tip

makes this ski super fun in the

softer conditions and thanks to

the positive camber underfoot

/ traditional tail combination

remains stable in the dreaded

hard-pack.

k2 skissupersTiTious


160cm-128/84/112Also available in 146cm, 153cm , 167cm

CaTEgory: All Mountain/PowderrrP (inc gst): $1,349.00

k2 skisrecoil


169cm-121/90/115Also available in 159cm, 164cm,

174cm, 179cmCaTEgory: All Mountain/Park/Pipe

rrP (inc gst): $799.00

line skispropheT 90


179cm-125/90/113 Also available in 165cm, 172cm, 186cm

CaTEgory: All MountainrrP (inc gst): $849.00

line skispropheT 98


Available in 165cm, 172cm, 179cm, 186cm

CaTEgory: All Mountain/PowderrrP (inc gst): $879.00

line skisafTerbang


166cm-115/88/115 Also available in 155cm, 177cm, 184cm

CaTEgory: Urban/Park/PiperrP (inc gst): $649.00

gEnEraL CommEnTS: This ski is

the best choice for experts-level

women who charge the entire

mountain and aren’t spooked by a

blessing of new snow from Mother

Nature. Sporting All-Terrain

Rocker on the widest SuperModel

chassis, the Superstitious provides

top-notch performance on soft

snow, both on and off trail.

gEnEraL CommEnTS: Taking

the lead from legend skis such

as the Public Enemy, The all

new Recoil is built as a high

performance all mountain tool,

solid enough to take a beating on

the rowdiest terrain in the Park

yet powerful enough to charge the

entire resort. The addition of the

all-Terrain Rocker keeps it nimble

and the 90 mm waist increases

its ability to handle everything in

your way.


completely redesigned 90 features

a Metal matrix & new Capwall

construction & even subtle Early

Raise, for extra float & effortless

turn initiation on the hard pack.

The result is reliable power &

stability, with quick and playful

agility that’s years ahead of

its time.

gEnEraL CommEnTS: Your

concerns for going wider than

90mm will be forgotten after

your first turn. The subtle Early

Raise provides extra float in

pow & easier turn initiation on

the hard pack while it’s Capwall

construction provide the high

speed stability, edge hold & lively

responsive feel normally only

found on narrower skis. Enjoy!

gEnEraL CommEnTS: It took

four years to develop, but only one

to become out #1 selling ski. Why?

It’s got a bombproof Skate Deck

Construction and jammed full of

the most innovative jib specific

technologies no other skis have,

giving skiers the creative freestyle

advantage no other ski can.

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armada ar7


176cm-119/86/109-20.5m, Also available in 161cm, 166cm,



armada el rey


171cm-121/85/111-17.5m Also available in 157cm, 164cm,



armada arw


161cm -116/83/106 -17.5mAlso available in 166cm

CaTEgory: All Mountain/Park/PiperrP (inc gst): $799.95

k2 skisamp ricTor


174cm-127/80/109Also available in 160cm, 167cm, 181cm

CaTEgory: All MountainrrP (inc gst): $1,349.00

k2 skisamp charger


174cm-122/74/106Also available in 160cm, 167cm, 181cm



legendary AR6 was the perfect

everyday ski for the all-mountain

park skier, and for years we didn’t

think it could be improved. Then

we widened it a bit throughout and

reconstructed it with the AR50

sidewall to lower its swing weight.

The result was so impressive, it

required a new name.

gEnEraL CommEnTS: Light,

snappy, responsive, and quick,

the El Rey is built for all-mountain

riding but is nimble enough for

regular laps through the park.

It’s powerful, durable, versatile,

and priced so you can buy ALL the

rounds after a day of skiing with

your friends. Dollar for dollar, the

best skis money can buy.

gEnEraL CommEnTS: One

word describes the ARW: proven.

Proven materials. Proven

construction. Proven geometry.

The result is proven performance,

from the latest movie segments

to the contest podium. Ready for

the park ski standard bearer for

women? Prove it.

gEnEraL CommEnTS:

Continuing on from last season

success the Rictor blends K2’s

All-Mountain Rocker with an ideal

amount of waist width to create a

platform built for all conditions.

This broad range of versatility

and high performance comes

from a unique combination of

metal laminate construction and

progressive Sidecut that allows

the Rictor to perform equally well

on both soft and hard conditions.

gEnEraL CommEnTS: For the

expert skier the AMP Charger will

charge the steepest and firmest

terrain. Featuring a 74mm waist

with Speed Rocker Technology

the Charger is incredibly nimble,

precise and easy to initiate the

turn. The Charger features

a Metal Laminate Hybritech

construction that creates an

unshakable ski when you start to

redline. Take the challenge!

line skiscelebriTy 90


158cm-125/90/113 Also available in 151cm, 165cm


volklrTm 80


171cm-126/80/107 Also available in 161cm, 166cm,

176cm, 181cmCaTEgory: All MountainrrP (inc gst): $1,348.00

volklkendo


177cm-127/88/109 Also available in 163cm, 170cm,

184cm, 191cmCaTEgory: All Mountain


volklwall


Available in 161cm, 169cm, 177cm, 185cm

CaTEgory: Park/PiperrP (inc gst): $799.00

volklTierra

LEVEL: Intermediate to AdvancedSizE/DimEnSionS/Turning raDiuS:

154cm-129/78/99 Also available in 147cm, 161cm


gEnEraL CommEnTS: The 90

features a P-Cut geometry and

NEW! Subtle Early Raise for

effortless turn initiation and a

Composite Matrix 4D fiber cap

construction for a much lighter,

livelier & forgiving feel than

the 100. This is an extremely

versatile all-mountain, one

ski quiver, at a value that can’t

be beat.

gEnEraL CommEnTS: Volkl

is proud to present the only

legitimate successor to the

Ultimate series, ready to tackle

just about any task you can dream

of. The RTM 80 comes to the

table with tip width of 126 mm,

including a full rocker shape and

iPT Wideride binding to ensure

the smoothest, sportiness turn

imaginable.


Kendo is the prepared-slope

shape ski in the freeride family.

If our ski area doesn’t see a

lot of deep snow but you are

looking far a playful, lively

ride, then this is your chariot

of choice.


Wall is and will remain a camber

shape ski because that’s what

holds truest to the track on the

icy approach to the kicker and

give the most pop at the point

of release.

gEnEraL CommEnTS: If you

want nothing to do the cliché of

women skiers then you need

the Volkl Tierra. Underneath

its exterior lurks a high-tech

interior ready to master the

toughest of challenges. With

iPT Wideride binding system

and XTD Sensor core this ski is

ready made to rip.

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dynasTarouTland 80 pro


178cm-126/80/110-16mAlso available in 152cm,158cm,

165cm, 172cmCaTEgory: All Mountain rrP (inc gst): $1,299.00

dynasTarouTland 80 r/c

LEVEL: IntermediateSizE/DimEnSionS/Turning raDiuS:

178cm-126/80/110-16mAlso available in 152cm, 158cm,

165cm, 172cmCaTEgory: All Mountain


dynasTarlegend 94

LEVEL: AdvancedSizE/DimEnSionS/Turning raDiuS:


184cm, 189cmCaTEgory: All Mountain rrP (inc gst): $1,499.00

gEnEraL CommEnTS:

Dynastar’s 2012 All Mountain

Rocker Technology allows for

easy pivoting yet maintaining a

full length side wall for superior

edge grip. The early rise in the

tip provides greater lift in all

snow conditions. The full wood /

Rohacell core is super lightweight.

The 80 Pro is teamed up with the

PX 12 Fluid X Binding.

gEnEraL CommEnTS: A slightly

scaled down version of the 80

Pro, this ski has the same side

cut to give you a smooth as ride

as you can imagine. The 80mm

waist is well suited to all mountain

cruising for intermediate skiers

looking for a do it all ski without

breaking the bank account. Wood

core, Rockered tip n tail and the

Fluid binding system.

gEnEraL CommEnTS:

Dynastar’s new “All Snow Rocker”

has greater rise in the tip (430mm)

than in the tail to provide excellent

float in Powder or Crud. The wide

FreeRide waist gives unbeatable

Stability and control on or off

piste. A new construction of

Wood, Titanal sheets, full- length

sidewalls and metal tip protectors

makes this one of Dynastar’s

finest.

dynasTarlegend 85 fluid

LEVEL: Intermediate to AdvancedSizE/DimEnSionS/Turning raDiuS:



dynasTarexclusive legend idyll

LEVEL: AdvancedSizE/DimEnSionS/Turning raDiuS:



dynasTarexclusive TrendyLEVEL: Intermediate

SizE/DimEnSionS/Turning raDiuS: 163cm-126/74/104-13m

Also available in 148cm, 153cm, 158cm, 168cm


dynasTarexclusive acTiveLEVEL: Intermediate

SizE/DimEnSionS/Turning raDiuS: 158cm-120/74/100-14m

Also available in 143cm, 148cm, 153cm, 163cm


gEnEraL CommEnTS: One

of the most versatile skis in

the Dynastar line up. New this

year is an early rise tip to aid

the performance and fluidity

of excellent all-terrain and

on-piste skiing. The new 85 has

also been upgraded to have

the Fluid X binding plate which

acts as a dampener to insure a

super smooth ride.

gEnEraL CommEnTS: The new

Idyll Fluid (2012 model) now

has a rockered tip added to its

construction to aid float in varying

snow conditions. The 78 mm waist

and Sidecut shape will assist an

intermediate to advanced skier

through all terrain with less

effort and more comfort. Wood

Core, fluid binding and vertical

sidewalls.

gEnEraL CommEnTS:

Dynastar’s first Women’s

Performance Rocker. Aimed to

improve pivoting, the rockered

tip is set back 270mm; this

produces a reduced edge

length which allows for a

quicker turn initiation. Super

light weight and built with

the integrated Fluid binding

system, the Trendy is a must

have ski.


Active works specifically with a

women’s anatomy to enhance her

skiing abilities giving her more

control and better balance so she

can have more fun. 25% lighter

weight gives more efficiency with

less fatigue. This ski also has the

integrated fluid binding system.

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lookpivoT 18Din: 8-18

PriCE: $599.00

look pivoT 14 xxl

Din: 5-14PriCE: $499.00

lookpx 12 Jib xxl

Din: 3.5-12PriCE: $349.00

look nx 12 Jib med

Din: 3.5-12PriCE: $249.00

full TilTseTh morrison

SizE: 6-13 USBEST SuiTED: Advanced to Expert

PriCE: $949.00

full TilT hoT dogger

SizE: 6-13 USBEST SuiTED: Intermediate to Expert

PriCE: $799.00

full TilT soul sisTer

SizE: 6 - 11.5 USBEST SuiTED: Intermediate to Advanced

PriCE: $799.00

full TilT mary Jane

SizE: 6 - 11.5 USBEST SuiTED: Intermediate to Advanced

PriCE: $699.00

Tecnicadragon 120SizE: 22.0-31.0

BEST SuiTED: Intermediate to ExpertPriCE: $829.00

Tecnica dragon slayer

SizE: 22.0-31.0BEST SuiTED: Intermediate to Expert

PriCE: $829.00

Tecnica inferno blaze

SizE: 3 -10.5 UKBEST SuiTED: Intermediate to Expert

PriCE: $749.00

Tecnica viva dragon 100

SizE: 22.0 - 27.5 BEST SuiTED: Intermediate to Expert

PriCE: $749.00

lange rs 130

SizE: 24.5 – 30.5BEST SuiTED: Expert / Race

PriCE: $849.00

lange rx 120 Male

SizE: 24.5 – 31.5BEST SuiTED: Advanced to Expert

PriCE: $799.00

lange super blasTerSizE: 24.5 – 31.5

BEST SuiTED: AdvancedPriCE: $699.00

lange blasTer 90

SizE: 24.5 – 31.5 BEST SuiTED: Intermediate

PriCE: $599.00

lange exclusive rx 90

SizE: 22.5 – 27.5BEST SuiTED: Intermediate to Advanced

PriCE: $679.00

lange exclusive rx 80

SizE: 22.5 – 27.5BEST SuiTED: Intermediate

PriCE: $599.00

langeexclusive delighT pro

SizE: 22.5 – 27.5BEST SuiTED: Intermediate to Advanced

PriCE: $649.00

lange exclusive delighT 80

SizE: 22.5 – 27.5BEST SuiTED: Intermediate

PriCE: $599.00

pb 70

The norTh facepaTrol glove PriCE: $199.95

The norTh facedecagon glove

PriCE: $149.95

The norTh faceTnf apex glove

PriCE: $69.95

The norTh facemonTana miTT

PriCE: $99.95

oakleyreverT glove

PriCE: $79.95

oakley sadplanT glove

PriCE: $59.95

xTmval d'lserePriCE: $99.99

xTm QuesT miTTPriCE: $99.99

xTm siberia

PriCE: $119.00

xTm monT blanc/cervinia

PriCE: $199.00

kaosformula

PriCE: $27.00

kaos ridge

PriCE: $115.00

dakineTeam sabre glove

PriCE: $139.99

dakineomega glove

PriCE: $89.99

oakleysimon dumonT

signaTure series splice PriCED From: $219.95

oakley Jp auclair

signaTure series crowbarPriCE: $269.95

oakley a-frame in TurQuoise/

neon firePriCED From: $169.95

oakley elevaTe (new) in

TurQuoise TempesT PriCED From: $179.95

rip curlsTomp

PriCE: $179.99

rip curl vaddo pro

PriCE: $169.99

rip curl vik

PriCE: $119.99

xTmmaTrix

PriCE: $49.99

okcoprinT-x goggle

PriCE: $39.99

kaosopTic oTg

PriCE: $70.00

oakleyplainTiff

PriCE: $199.95

oakleyacid series frogskin

PriCE: $159.95

kaosJive

PriCE: $35.00

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The norTh faceellsworTh JackeT

PriCE: $749.95 incursion panT

PriCE: $349.95

The norTh face kizamin JackeT

PriCE: $449.95 freedom lrbc ins panT

PriCE: $279.95

oakleyfari JackeT

PriCE: $479.95 karn panT

PriCE: $189.95

oakleysorT liTe JackeT

PriCE: $389.95 side freighT panT

PriCE: $249.95

rip curlmT hood JackeT

PriCE: $549.99 ulTimaTe panT

PriCE: $374.99

rip curl home Trail JackeT

PriCE: $399.99 upTown panT Femae

PriCE: $299.99

Tahoeramone JackeT

PriCE: $149.99 piTT panT

PriCE: $199.99

Tahoe anTon JackeT

PriCE: $149.99 glide panT PriCE: $99.99

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oakleykulTure JackeT

PriCE: $559.95 knew liTe panT

PriCE: $329.95

oakleysTaTe JackeT PriCE: $449.95 karing panTPriCE: $209.95

rip curlvice JackeT Male

PriCE: $499.99 Tune in panT Male

PriCE: $274.99

rip curl nils JackeT

PriCE: $274.99 Jonas focker panT

PriCE: $199.99

minxsocial JackeT PriCE: $275.00crave panT

PriCE: $200.00

minxsupersTar JackeT

PriCE: $200.00 viTaliTy panT PriCE: $170.00

kaossession JackeT

PriCE: $200.00 manic panT PriCE: $170.00

xTmangelina JackeT

PriCE: $249.99 lassila panT PriCE: $199.99

xTmgi Jane JackeT

PriCE: $199.99 Tahoe

smooch panTPriCE: $99.99

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kaoswrapped fur PriCE: $50.00

miinx lush

PriCE: $140.00

xTmglove guard

PriCE: $14.99

xTmcompression sock

PriCE: $39.99

xTmworld cup sock

PriCE: $29.99

xTm hoT hand warmers

PriCE: $5.00

The norTh facewicked beanie

PriCE:$45.00

The norTh faceaugusTin beanie

PriCE: $29.95

The norTh facedal beanie

PriCE:$35.00

The norTh faceelevaTion pom pom

PriCE: $39.95

oakleyreTron bon bon

PriCE:$39.95

oakleymulTi sTripe PriCE:$49.95

xTmbelle

PriCE:$19.99

xTm dash

PriCE: $19.99

xTmaxel

PriCE: $24.99

xTmwoodsTock PriCE: $19.99

kaosgalway

PriCE: $30.00

kaos linear

PriCE: $38.00

kaos max

PriCE: $35.00

kaos sTamp

PriCE: $30.00

kaos (hELmET)kineTic

PriCE: $85.00

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dakinebooT pack

PriCE: $99.99

The norTh facerolling Thunder

PriCE: $449.95

The norTh facebase camp rollerPriCE: $449.95

The norTh facechugach

PriCE: $197.95

oakleyo ski box

$319.95

oakleyroller bag (carry-on, med or lge)

From $239.95

dakineheli pro dlx PriCE: $174.95

dakine blade

PriCE: $199.99

dakinespliT roller lg

PriCE: $299.99

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