1. Lib Tech

TRS C2BTX

148N/ 151N/ 154/ 157/ 159/ 162/ 167

Designed by the likes of Eric Jackson and Sammy Leubke, you know this will be primed to sink its Magne-Tractioned fangs into pow and park with equal bloodlust. With Lib’s ‘C2 Power Banana’ combined base profi le you can expect the funtimes of banana with the pop of camber with a twin shape meaning you can attack all terrain regular or switch with no worries. Fast, stable, poppy, stompy? If this is what you’re after have a gander at the TRS.

€N/A

www.lib-tech.com

2. Nitro

Team

152/155/157/159/162

When you see many Nitro team dudes killing it, chances are they’ll be on this. Built to be lightweight, highperformance and able to take freestyle to any terrain, but affordable at the same time, it’s the perfect choice for shreds wanting to rip it without maxing out the Visa. Directional twin shape means it’ll work stepping up switch in the park or stomping in to pow, the Powercore will launch you easily onto rails and the sidecut’s tuned perfectly to help spin off kickers and prevent hooked landings. There’s also a version using Nitro’s blended Gullwing camber, and a wide version too for 10 bob more.

€399.90

www.nitrosnbrds.com

3. Billabong

Wolle

Wolle Nyvelt is a guy who knows a thing or two about shredding. Countless killer parts with Absinthe, mag interviews and a TWS Rider of the Year award mean it’s unsurprising that he’s a dab hand at helping Billabong to create a kick ass pro model jacket. With Wolle’s fully taped 10k waterproof/breathable fabric you’ll be protected from the elements and he’s opted to add in 60/80g of poly insulation for those bitter days sat on the chair. With vents to cool you down, a bunch of pockets, a pow skirt and an eye-popping design all at a solid price, this is one dope package.

€279.00

www.billabong.com

4. Head

Fountain i. Wmns

138/144/147/150/153

With ‘intellifi bres’ that alter their stiffness according to how hard you ride, you’ll benefi t from an easy time when cruising but you know that when you push it the Fountain will cope with your more full-on attacks. The true twin shape means it’s perfect for girls looking to up their freestyle game, along with the poppy carbon stringers that not only mean you’ll launch off kickers and onto rails with ease, the board will feel super lively too. Finished off with an easy to maintain, speedy base, this is a killer option for progressive female freestylers.

€379.95

www.ridehead.com

5. DC

Hestra

If you’ve not seen Torstein’s sterling contender for movie part of the year, put the mag down and get yourself a copy of Standard’s The Storming. When you’ve seen it you’ll know the Hestra is what Torstein takes to the BC for his switch back 10s and double cork insanity. You wanna be like him, we get it, so just buy it. Ok, bit more guff… 15/15k keeps the crap out so you can concentrate on your style, 30g insulation keeps you toasty when you’re chillin’, and the jacket has a long waist to help you bag that Horgmo hang-dog steeze.

€279.00

www.snow.dcshoes.com

6. vans

Aura Wmns

The Aura made waves when it dropped last season and now it’s built on that solid foundation to make itself even more awesome for year 2. With its forgiving fl ex, lightweight construction and sneaker-like sole, it’s a good choice for women wanting that skate shoe look and feel when they take on the mountain. New for this year is the Double Boa lacing, allowing you to fi ne-tune your dialled in fi t, a new ankle harness to lock you in tight, and an articulating cuff for more flexible freedom than ever.

€259.00

www.vanssnow.com

7. völkl

Squad Prime

152/155/158/159W

A firm favourite of the Völkl crew, the Squad Prime comes packed with Triple Premium Carbon to have you sending it and the Horror Shock Absorber is Chuck Norris tough while adding stability. It’s all about high-end freestyle, this shred sword, so its twin tip shape and stiffer flex will have savvy riders owning the park and pipe, and it’ll also perform awesomely when taking it for a spin across the whole mountain. As if this wasn’t enough, you can choose between regular and reverse cambers depending on your taste.

€529.00

www.voelkl-snowboards.com

8. Nike 6.0

Proost Down

No matter what language you say ‘cheers’ in, the Proost jacket will keep you warm before the booze takes hold. It’s not just good for afterski sessions either, the fully taped 10/10 fabric covering the 75% down fi lling keeps the snow where it should be and there’s a bunch of other features
that make it perfect for frigid days on the hill. From the lined scuba hood, to the cuffs with Lycra gaiters, to the vents, pockets and snowskirt, everything’s designed for ease of use with gloves on – or when drunk – and being from Nike’s Considered line means you get all this highperformance with low environmental impact.

€250.00

www.nike6.com

9. Adidas

ID2

We showed you the new, slimmed down ‘Pure’ version of this bad boy a few months back, but for those who like it more fl arey here’s the regular ID2 gog. It features all the same revolutionary anti-fogging, über-comfy face fi tting of the ID2 Pure, but with a larger external frame so you can be frontin’ more steeze. These shown are inspired by the artwork of team rider Lukas Goller so get these looking after your face marbles ASAP.

€ from 169.00

www.adidas.com/eyewear

10. Artec

Figment

151/155/158/161

This blunted twin is all about merging art, technology and design to create the perfect technical freestyle package. Delivering a loose yet responsive ride thanks to the asymmetrical Omega sidecut (deeper on the heelside), mellow fl ex and lively regular camber you can be sure that tackling minishred jibs or pro line wedges will be equally awesome. Under the hood there’s Artec’s top-end UltraTec wood core with CarboTech Lite contruction to keep your ride light and poppy, and with the TriTec sidewalls and a hyper fast AlphaTec base if you’re after a top-end freestyler you should check out the Figment.

€499.95

www.artecsnowboards.com

11. Nikita

Bodysnatcher

Is it called so because you’ll look so smoking that randoms will want to have away with you? Could be, as it’s certainly eye-catching and you know the Nikita style will have you looking like a robofox, but forget hookups: you want to be getting ill on the hill. And the Bodysnatcher is sure keep you shred happy thanks to its 10/10k critically taped fabric with all the goodness you need to have a good day on the mountain – wicking liner, pit vents, removable pow skirt with zip-to-pant interface, Lycra gaiters and all the pockets you could want.

€269.00

www.nikitaclothing.com

12. Forum

Destroyer

148/152/154/154W/156/156W/158/158W

Skulls, they’re just rad ain’t they. And these ones on this here Destroyer even have holes in ‘em where some mental’s cracked them open with a hammer. But the gnarl goes deeper than the topsheet – heavy hitting park rats will be amped on the carbon-powered Booter Boosters which crank up the board’s pop, while the core’s tip and tail have been shaved down to save weight and improve spinability without sacrificing strength and durability. The Destroyer’s mid-flex is tuned to give you a forgiving ride but with enough power to step it up when you wanna send it, and the sintered base will have you hitting the sweet spots with no problems.

€449.00

www.forumsnowboards.com

13. Union

Force

After a binder that will take a licking, keep on ticking, and deliver the kind of performance the 100-day-a year-plus rider demands? Check out the Force. Coming with a lifetime warranty on the baseplate it’ll stand up to whatever abuse you throw its way, and speaking from experience we can tell you the straps are super comfy and lock you down like a limpet. There’s also enough response for hanging onto icy pipe walls, yet enough flex to get your Ingemar on. Check em.

€199.00

www.unionbindingcompany.com

14. Prior

Khyber

150/156/160/165/170

An ‘all-mountain freestyle board’ is all well and good, but if you’re solely setting your sights on chucking house-sized roosters, slashing through secret tree runs and riding lines, a pow-specifi c shred stick should be on your list. They don’t come much fi ner than Prior’s Khyber, with its reverse camber, tapered tail, generous sidecut and wide nose providing awesome fl oat and manoeuvrability on dump days. It’ll get the job done on harpack too so if you steer clear of the park check this surfy mother out. Also available in regular camber.

€475.00

www.priorsnowboards.com

15. Oxbow

Rene Wmns

We’ve heard that the ‘little black number’ is something all girls want to whip out every once in a while, and Oxbow’s Rene taps into this sweeping man-mind generalisation of ours but adds some bang in the process. Look closer and there’s a fi ne embroidery designs all over it to give it some pop, but it’s not all about subtle styling: it’s designed with a shred-friendly cut, there’s a removable hood and powder skirt, vents, Lycra cuffs and three inner pockets, plus the 10K fabric, taped seams and waterproof zips will keep you sealed in from the elements like a parrot with clipped wings.

€255.00

www.oxboworld.com

This issue chronicles the year in glorious photos, and so we’ve decided to show you the best clobber for getting noticed in this winter. Get bright, get snapped.

1. 686

Plexus Beta Acid Jacket

Waterproof: 20K

Breathability: 15K

Fully Taped

This jacket will not only get you noticed when tweaking out that huge method, it’s burning acid colour will scold the lens of any camera lucky enough to be pointing in your direction. In terms of practicality it’s the bees knees with 20K water- waterproofing, 15K breathability and fully taped seams, cocooning proofi you in comfort wherever you ride. Added bonuses include water-resistant chest pocket, pant-connect powder skirt,
media pocket and sweet asymmetrical zip for a touch of ‘je ne sais quoi’.

€220

www.686.com

2. Head

Team BOA Boot

BOA lacing system

Stiffness: 6

Ay caramba! What happens when you mate a Smurf with Spongebob? This is the lovechild of their affair; Head’s team BOA boot is sure to turn heads. Their unique BOA lacing system tightens the boot, particularly in the heel, in an evenly distributed manor so as to maximize comfort, support and control. Its versatile fl ex allows for use all over the mountain and the boot is moldable for uber com-comfort. A steezey, comfy boot.

€259.95

www.ridehead.com

3. Oxbow

Ribber jacket

Waterproof: 20K

Breathability: 20K

Fully taped

The French are well known for their fl amboyance and creativity. This is a classic example; the Ribber yells French sophistication yet wouldn’t look out of place on the biggest G-styler in the resort. About the product; it’s Gore Tex, and comes with all the usual extras: fully taped seams, vents, three internal and one external pocket, removable hood and pow skirt. And it wouldn’t be complete as a French jacket without some super silky LYCRA snow cuffs. VA VA VOOM.

€350

www.oxbowworld.com

4. Smith

Black Blogosphere

Med-fit

The tiger’s the best animal on the planet (fact), and so when we saw these uber funky Smith goggles we hacked off the tigers paw for a little help with our horn. They’ve got tricked out neon graphics that resemble an 80’s tracksuit and their TLT Optics system (unlike other lenses) straightens light instead of re- refracting it resulting in 100% accuracy of vision. These puppies fracting even have a vent to be opened after a huge pow slashing line
and closed when you’re at the top of the next run.

Price: €105

www.smithoptics.com

5. Komperdell

Airshock Shorts

Now, these bad boys aren’t the epitome of beauty by any means but holy moley they’ll save your ass – literally. These super lightweight protection shorts will give you added protection from falls on your toosh, thighs and hips. Pop them on under your snow-pants and they’ll give you the confidence to nail the gnarest of stair sets.

€78.90

www.komperdell.co

6. APO

Isis women’s board

Rocker

Stiffness: 3

Another French work of art, which may look at first like a child has taken fi ve paintbrushes, dipped them in different colours and splattered them over a snowboard. On closer inspection, the wild colours are actually a contemporary design with trees and butterfl ies – very ladylike. Suited to ladies starting out through to advanced intermediates. The 0/90 degree fi berglass is more forgiving than tri-ax fiberglass and allows for great maneuverability and pop. The inserts are slightly set back for a more directional feel, but riding switch on this honey’s still a sinch. You’ll feel so comfy on this board; improving’s the only option.

€300.00

www.apo-snow.com7.electric

7. eG2 – Lips

Oversized dual spherical lens

What’s the prime function of a goggle? Answer: to see better, and that’s exactly what they’ve achieved with the EG2. Electric really have their head screwed on when it comes to goggles. Here they’ve given you less frame, and a bigger lens. Simple. The triple layer face foam will prevent fogging. Add a little bit of pop art and you’ll look the bomb whilst seeing a lot more than the non-EG2 mortals.

From €132

www.electricvisual.com

8. Nikita

Creature Women’s Jacket

Waterproof: 10K

Breathability: 5K

At Nikita they base their outerwear line as much as possible on their streetwear line which is exactly what the ladies want; durable outerwear that meets their fashion needs. And the Creature jacket does exactly that; its wild all-over print provides the style and the critically taped seems with 10K/5K ratings provide a dry shell for the worst of weather. This vibrant creature also comes packed with hood and waist draw cords, zip ventilation, media, key and goggle pocket, and super soft tricot lining on both chin and collar flaps.

€269

www.nikitaclothing.com

9. rome

Artifact Rocker

This year’s artifact rocker comes in a heap of different colours that’ll have you half inching your Dad’s credit card to order one online. The Quickrip edge system means that this board ‘rides short or long’. When on an edge the active side cut length is increased and gives more grip, but at slow speeds the board’s active sidecut is reduced and gives more maneuverability and playfulness. The glass stringer technology adds ollie and nollie pop without taking away its butter. The perfect jib board that you can abuse urban jibs with and take on anything the park has to throw at you. Crazy Quebe- Quebecois LNP and Eiki Helgason strap the artifact rocker on when cois they’re hitting kinked rails and the like.

€399.90

www.romesnowboards.com

10. Billabong

Strain Jacket

Waterproof: 8K

Breathability: 8K

Critically taped

What’s more colorful than the primary colours? Add some white and black and you’ve got the Strain jacket. The techies over at Billabong have made this jacket with the rider’s best interests at heart. Critically taped seams and 8K’s on the ratings mean it’ll keep you dry for the majority of things you do this season, and with venting zips you can make sure you don’t get wet with sweat at the rip of a zip. Polar fl eece collar, Lycra hand gaiters, bottom cord system and waterproof zips as well.

€220.00

www.billabong.com

11.Bataleon

Riot

True twin

Stiffness: 6-4-6

Everything in Amsterdam is full of bright colours; the flowers, the lights and the colour of smoke from their strange cigarettes. The newest export from this exotic paradise is the Riot. This is a board for hardcore shredders who like going big, going fast and like having a deck they can rely on. The TBT system transfers you from one edge to another smoothly and the hardwood impact zones combined with carbon stringers and Kevlar dampening allow for stability at speed with plenty of pop.

€499.99

www.bataleon.com

12. DC

Biittner Pro PBJ

Reverse camber

True twin

Stiffness: 5

An elegant floral offering from rail slayer Aaron Biittner with colours from a Californian sunset. Biittner built the board to meet his style of ‘urban assault and backcountry bombs’. Positive camber in the core helps with pop and control. DC’s structurn base fi nish helps you to slide those 20-foot boxes. The anti-camber on this board means that you can butter and press your way round the streets and park and as soon as you take the Biittner Pro PBJ into powder the nose’ll float like a butterfl y and with the true twin riding switch in the fl uffy white stuff it will be easy as pie.

€299.00

http://snow.dcshoes.com/

13. Rome

Smith Boots

Original lacing

Stiffness: 4

Bright enough for you? They’ll be the most prominent part in everything from your fi rst rail shot to a picture from google earth. They’re loud, bright and perfect for riders just starting out. Their leverage lacing system allows you to crank it up tight or go loosey-goosey as you like. The Diecut Eva footbed and midsole add lightweight dampening for super soft landings while the fl ex allows for movement in the park and at the same time doesn’t compromise on stability when straight-lining.

€179.90

www.examplesnowboards.com

14. Lib tech

1986 Snow Mullet BTX

Reverse camber

Stiffness: 7

Check out this rad design from the 80’s, this year with some Jamaican fl ag colours thrown in the mix. Club it over the back of the head, take it to a powder field and have your wicked way with it. The banana between your feet means it’ll fl oat through powder like nothing else. It’s TNT base’ will propel you at an incredible rate and the Morning wood core will pop you off cliffs a treat. And at Lib Tech they know that getting to powder isn’t always the easiest of things to do; so their magnetraction system works like a Trojan horse on hard pack, it turns ice into powder!

€N/A

www.lib-tech.com

15. O’Neill

Jeremy Jones Explore Jacket

Waterproof: 20K

Breathability: 15K

Fully taped

As bright as the summer solstice is long and dryer than the Sahara dessert, Jeremy Jones’ collaboration with O’Neill has resulted in a jacket perfect for following (or at least, trying to) Mr. Jones all over the mountain in any weather. 20Ks of waterproofi ng will allow you slash powder runs all day without letting in the damp. Air vents in the collar allow you to breath easy without having to unzip and let the cold air in. It’s lightweight for comfort and has multiple waterproof pockets for keeping the essentials dry.

€399.95

www.oneill.com