Have yourselves a sneak peek at all the brand new 2014 snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear and accessories on show last week at ISPO that will be tempting you to splash the cash come autumn. 

The annual snowboard industry trade show, ISPO, went down in Munich last week with all the brands showcasing their finest new products for the 2013 to 2014 winter season. We trawled the halls to give you a sneak peek at what you can expect in terms of snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear and accessories come autumn when the gear hits stores. If you like product porno, click full screen and dive in to our monster gallery above, or click the brand links below for a sniff of what they had to offer.

What’s floating your boat of all that shred gear? And is there anything that you’re feeling the hate for? Let us know beneath the line…

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ALTHOUGHT ONLY 21-YEAR-OLD TOM KLOCKER IS ALREADY ONE OF THE BEST RIDERS ON THE INFAMOUS ISENSEVEN ROSTER. IN ISSUE #117 WE TOOK A GANDER AT THIS AUSTRIAN’S PASSAGE TO THE TOP. NOW WE HAVE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE EQUIPMENT THAT MAKES STOMPING THOSE SWITCH BACK 12S OH SO EASY…

Tom Klocker, Photo: Carlos Blanchard

FACTS

BIRTHDAY: 05.12.1990
HOME TOWN: Hippach, Tirol
HOME MOUNTAIN: Penken Park, Mayrhofen
STANCE: regular, 64cm, +13/-13
SPONSORS: Head Snowboards, Oakley, Moreboards & Transform Gloves

Board: Head Tribute I. 153

Why did you choose the Tribute I. out of all Head boards?

I actually tried most boards from the Head range. Of all of them the Tribute I. fi t my riding best. The flex is neither too soft nor too stiff, and it is perfect in the park, on rails, and in the BC. That’s why I chose this board. The board has a regular camber.

Why didn’t you jump on the reverse camber bandwagon?

I’m not a big fan of new shapes, that’s why I stayed with the regular camber boards. I think I will stick to regular camber for good.

Do you ride one length only or do you switch boards depending on the terrain?

In park, BC and for jibbing I ride the same board, but in the BC I ride a rocker shape. To me this is just better for pow. But I always stick to the same length.

Boots: Head Team Boa

What do you like most about your boots?

They are fairly lightweight and fi t my feet really well.

What do you like best: speed lacing, Boa or traditional lacing?

I prefer traditional lacing. I don’t think much of speed lacing, Boa is kind of cool, but I like regular laces the most.

BINDNG: Head NX Five

According to its description these bindings are ‘precise and in control.’ What else do you like about your bindings?

Exactly. These bindings are sick, a little different from the rest. They fi t around the boot really well and offer a very good hold.

Do you ride your bindings as they come straight from the box, or do you adjust them somehow?

I always change the straps for some extra stiff ones. But other than that they are perfect.

Outerwear: Oakley Jacket & Pants

What do you look for in your outerwear?

The jackets shouldn’t be too baggy but rather long and slim, and not too colourful. The pants should be slim around the knees, not too baggy, and most importantly not too tight.

What features do you like most about your Oakley Outerwear?

They always come with cool pockets, for example for your iPhone, and they always have sick cuts.

Back 1 over the infamous Helsinki gap, Photo: Sami Tuoriniemi

Gloves: Transform

What makes a perfect pair of gloves?

They have to be waterproof, warm enough in cold winters, and they shouldn’t be too stiff, or else you don’t have much feel in your fingers.

GOGGLES: Oakley

What do you like most about your goggles?

In terms of looks Oakley goggles are the best. And they also have the best lenses, perfect for all conditions.

Do you take various lenses up on the mountain – and if yes, which ones?

I usually take Polarised lenses up on the mountain. They are the best lenses by far, as you can see every bump no matter what the conditions are.

Extras

What else do you usually take on the mountain?

Most of the time I have a GoPro and my iPhone with me.

MFR’S skilla are intense. As one ofe the girls who truly pushes the limits whenever she straps in, she’s part of the pack making women’s riding legit. A couple of short but heavy parts in recent absinthe flicks, a TWS Rider of the Year award and bouncing back from a nasty back injury… Marie-France has for sure got game. Here’s what she works her magic with.

STATS:

Date of Birth: April 17, 1984
Hometown: Whistler (winter), Vancouver island (summer)
Home Mountain: Whistler
Stance: Regular, 22 inches, 21,-21
Sponsors: Rome, Oakley, Redbull, ThirtyTwo, Etnies, Cilla, Kicker, Axis, Whistler/ Blackcomb, PoM PoM

Marie-France Roy, Photo: Cole Barash

Board: Rome Lo-Fi

Word is you’ve been on the Lo-Fi for a few years. What is it about this board that makes it work so well for you and your riding?

The Lo-Fi is just the best all around board Rome have. You can do anything on it. It’s so good on jumps and in pow but you can also be confi dent to hit rails and boxes with it.

Did you have any input into the improvements they made for this year’s model?

We worked a lot on the graphic together and it’s my favorite ever. As far as technology goes, they always step it up a notch. One of the main additions they made to the Lo-Fi this year was the “Pressure POP technology”, which is basically basalt plates that transmit pop energy from under your feet to the tips of the board. They have a lotmore tech specifications that are really well explained on their website as well.

Where do you stand on the regular vs reverse camber debate?

I’ve tried both and I do enjoy riding the Lo-Fi Rocker on a mellow day doing hit runs on the mountain because of its looser feel. But if I am going to hit bigger sized jumps in the park, I like to have that extra precision on the pop and edge so I prefer the regular camber.

BOOTS: ThirtyTwo Lashed Women’s

What is it about the Lashed that you particularly dig?

I ride softer boots so the Lashed is perfect for me because it offers good support but I don’t feel all stuck like in ski boots. I have been wearing the 32 for at least 7 years, as I would always buy 32 before I started riding for them because I loved how comfortable they were.

Are you backing speedlace or are you more traditional in your boot lacing tastes?

I’m backing regular laces. Good and old fashioned.

BINDINGS: Rome Madison

They say this binding ‘meets the demands [MFR] places on the product.’ In what way do these fulfi l your needs?

I love that the binding is simply solid, easily adjustable without tools, and adapted to women. This year they have a new tech that they call VRod Baseplates, which improves the flexing of the board and is lighter.

Do you rock them straight out the box or do some tweaking?

I rock them straight out of the box and when I get on the hill it takes about a minute to adjust them perfectly to my foot – no tools needed and it’s on!

Marie-France Roy, Photo: Scott Serfas

OUTERWEAR: Oakley Jacket & Pants

Do you generally use one particular line from Oakley’s range and if so what do you dig about it?

I use pretty much the whole line because the days spent sledding in the backcountry have very different outerwear needs than riding the park or just some rail session. So they have something adapted to every style. Oakley has it dialed as far as technology goes. They always have series of field testing involving the designers and the riders to make sure everything is taken care of.

How much input do you have in the Oakley women’s range, and anything particular you’ve suggested that they’ve implemented?

The riders have a lot of input at Oakley. Two years ago I had the chance to work with designers to pretty much make my dream jacket. That program is coming back next year and we’ve already started working on it.

GLOVES: Rome Norfolk MFr

What is it you look for from a pair of gloves?

It depends on what I’m gonna be riding that day but I love the Norfolk because its not too insulated so your fingers feel really loose and  comfortable but still warm. I have worked with Rome to make a rider inspired version and I’m super stoked on how it came out. For powder days, they have the Everlast and I highly recommend it, it’s the best mitt ever.

GOGGLES: Oakley Elevate

What do you like specifi cally about your goggles?

The Elevate is a new awesome model they just put out. It offers super wide vision but it doesn’t feel as big as the Crowbar on your head. It’s not a  women’s goggle, but it’s perfect for smaller faces like mine.

EXTRAS

What other stuff do you always make sure you’re riding with?

I never go ride without my Cilla under layers. I swear for the last 3 years I haven’t spent one day on the hill without them. You can usually tell the difference in rider owned companies and this is the best example. Check it out at cillalayers.com; the stuff is so comfortable and so stylish.