Check the second part of our video preview exposing some of 2014′s new snowboard outerwear. 

From Vans’s Tyler Chorlton-endorsed  jacket that uses waxed canvas so it ages to Nikita’s killer new girls’ range (displayed on the most awesome mannequins ever) and more, there’s some killer outerwear coming our next season. We hit up a bunch of brands at ISPO to see what they were most pumped on. Check out part 2… and when you’re done you can peep Part 1 of our look at 2014′s snowboard outerwear.

Darrell Mathes. Photo: Matt Georges.

Ever wondered what riding gear multi-tasking, street-slaying, Portland native Darrell Mathes sends it on? Peep his RIG from issue 131 and you’ll be all the wiser…

Hailing from Portland, Darrell blew up in the early 2000s with definitive, street-heavy parts in KidsKnow’s Love/Hate and Blank Paper’s 91 Words for Snow. As a founding member of Videograss he helped usher in a new direction in shred movies, and you can be sure to check his skills in their latest movie, The Darkside. Here’s what helps him get it done.

Your chosen steed is the Ride Machete GT; a fine twin all mountain sword if there ever was one. What do you like about it?And what board do you ride for street?

I like the Machete because it is lightweight and it makes me feel that I have good board control while riding in pow. I ride the Kink 147 for urban because it is soft which helps me when I’m doing presses and the Slimewalls give it durability so it can handle the streets.

You rock the Ride Rodeo bindings? What makes these such good freestyle binders?

The bindings have good flexibility for hitting rails and the highbacks have really good side-to-side flexibility.

What’s the story with Howl gloves? And what model are you sporting there?

HOWL is a company I started with Nima Jalali. We started this company because we could never find gloves that fit our style and they just were never quite what we wanted. Now that we have the opportunity to have our own glove company, we put together an amazing team and are able to design gloves that we think are what people want. I’m sporting the Jeepster mitten, which has the right amount of thickness and it’s the most comfortable glove I’ve ever worn.

Being a good Portland lad Holden was the obvious outerwear of choice. What makes Holden outerwear the shit?

Holden hits it because they make the best outerwear that I’ve seen. They really have the best fit, which makes me feel really comfortable when I’m riding. Holden is always pushing the limits with their materials and the fit of all of their products. The company also takes in all the details plus it is owned by snowboarders so they are dialled in on what snowboarders actually want to wear.

Vans is a pretty rad boot company to ride for. Which model do you choose? What is it that you look for in a boot?

I ride the Hi Standard boot. It is lightweight and has just the right amount of stiffness which gives me the control that I need. It’s the best boot for everything – I ride it in the backcountry and on the streets.

And you have a hookup with Spy too. What’s your model of choice? And are you a “take a couple of lenses up the hill” type or a “screw it I’ll ride what I got” guy?

I ride the pro model Darrell Mathes Zed model. Stoked to be able to design my own goggle and the Zed has the best fit for my face, my pro model really has the best frame. I’m not too picky when it comes to lenses and usually just ride what I have for the day.

What have you got stashed in the pack?

Usually I ride a Herschel backpack and it’s filled with the main necessities: water, sunscreen, an extra pair of HOWL gloves… and if I’m in the backcountry I carry my avalanche gear. Sour Patch Kids are usually in their somewhere, too.

What do you not leave for the hill without?

I never leave without my camera, the FujiFilm X100. It’s an all-round great camera because it’s small and it takes great photos – especially in low light.

Park Hill freestyle snowboard camp, brought to you by Transform Gloves, is the autumn version of summer shred and best possible way to get ready for winter. The October snow of the Hintertux glacier and the outstanding Betterpark provides perfect for riding. Park Hill brings riders of all ages and pro riders together to have an unforgettable snowboard experience.

Transform Gloves, Lobster, K2, Holden, Sabre and Quiksilver are bringing their teamriders for you to hangout and snowboard with. The camp is all about progressing your snowboarding though daily freestyle clinics. Besides riding you get to explore the mountain village of Mayrhofen, home to Gasthof Zillertal, numerous outdoor activities and a brand new skate bowl, it is the perfect camp location.

Who comes to ride at Park Hill? Riders of all ages are welcome. Kids ages 10 to 16 can book the all-inclusive Rookie package with 24/7 guidance by the best possible chaperones. Riders 16 years and older can pick their preferred accommodation and extra’s as they please, no strings attached and free to do what they want.

Dates:
– 13th till 20th of October
– 20th till 27th of October

There’s no two ways about it: Holden is one cool-as-hell company. Check out some of the highlights from their outerwear and streetwear line for 2012-13 with your host Mikey LeBlanc.

For this preview, Mikey whipped out the Fishtail parka (one of Holden’s pieces that are made in collaboration with Stüssy); discuss the Impossible Project colab (throwing love to Polaroid); present some of their sportswear-inspired layers; and wrap it up with their 20k washed denim shred pants. Tasty.

Check the skinny on Holden’s street-styled yet mountain savvy Ranger jacket.

There are givens about Holden’s outerwear that are present in all their products. These are a unique cut, unique detailing, a fair share of Eco-friendlyness, quality, and riding functionality. The Holden Ranger jacket, to which the above statement applies, is built to keep you dry and comfortable with waterproofing and breathability maxing out at 20,000/20,000, while a Thermolite lining provides extra warmth. The eco-friendly bits of the jacket include a lining made from recycled coffee husks, a DWR (durable water repellent) treatment that limits harmful emissions, and a recycled polyester lining. In short it is an all-round feelgood, high-end jacket.