2016 Holiday Gift Guide: Ski & Ride
Outdoor Gear Exchange
1. Rossignol Soul 7 HD Women's
The all-new Rossignol SOUL 7 HD – the most heavily demanded, acclaimed, and versatile women's freeride ski – now amplified with Rossignol's Carbon Alloy Matrix. With noticeably more edge grip, stability, dampness, and drive, the new Soul 7 HD Women's Ski provides the same instinctive versatility and ease-of-use to push your boundaries with confidence, while delivering groundbreaking, high-definition energy, mobility, and strength due to new, unique carbon and basalt weave. No matter where the snow takes you, whether resort-based or backcountry bound – the future of freeride is here. They made a model for the guys too. Shop our entire ski selection here!
2. Anon M2 Magna Tech Goggle
The Men’s anon. M2 Goggle features Magna-Tech™ Quick Lens Change Technology, using 16 rare earth magnets to make lens changes easier than ever. Spherical Lens Technology mimics the curvature of the human eye for superior optics, while Outlast® Fog Management Face Fleece eliminates moisture before it clouds up the lens. Plenty of other goggles to check out too!
3. Pret Cynic X MIPS Helmet
The overwhelming choice of Pret's professional athletes. Pret Cynic X draws on the strengths of the Cynic and takes it to a whole new level. Developed with athlete input and safety in mind, the Pret Cynic X--and the Lyric X, for women--delivers style, safety and fit with MIPS® and RECCO® technologies. Pret blended wool and X-Static® fabric to keep it fresh. The Cynic X is audio ready featuring Pret's detachable Covert ear covers. Shop our ski and ride helmets here.
4. Burton Blunt Snowboard
Featuring the overall effortless flex and easier feel of Squeezebox Low, the true twin Burton Blunt is ready to cruise and makes moves. The pop, stability, and float of Flying V™, plus catch-free Scoop tip and tail gives it a more buttery, park-oriented ride than the Process. An upgrade to a more durable extruded base and the added grip of Frostbite Edges deliver boosted performance that will eat up groomers, glades, and jibs alike. Add in The Channel™ for easy setup with all major binding brands and fully loaded freestyle has never been more attainable. Find more snowboards here!
5. Black Diamond Carbon Compactor Poles
Engineered for ski touring, the Black Diamond Carbon Compactor features resilient carbon fiber construction and Black Diamond's highly-compactible Z-Pole technology. Deploying in mere seconds, its small folded size makes it ideal for touring, splitboarding, snowshoeing and airline travel to distant winter destinations. See our huge selection of poles here!
6. Black Diamond Ultralight Mix STS Skins
From mid-week dawn patrols to remote ski expeditions, the Black Diamond UltraLite Mix STS Skins are ideal for when efficiency and packability are essential. Built with BD's mohair-nylon mix and a completely updated construction that makes them 20% lighter and more packable, the UltraLite Mix STS provide the perfect balance of lightweight glide and uphill traction. An innovative Dynex™ and aluminum LT tip loop provides a secure and field-replaceable connection, while BD's reliable STS tail attachment allows for up to 10 cm of adjustment. Shop more climbing skins here!
7. Osprey Kamber 32 Ski/Ride Pack
Designed for all backcountry enthusiasts, the Osprey Kamber 32 includes multiple options for ski and snowboard attachment, fast and easy access to critical snow safety gear, and other winter-specific features. Safety is paramount in the backcountry and a large J-zip front pocket with multiple zippers keeps your shovel and probe ready at a moment’s notice. When you are on the move and need to transition or grab a snack, backpanel access through the snow-shedding Thermoformed backpanel keeps your gear dry and a zippered top panel provides additional and convenient access. A built-in back pocket for a hydration reservoir routes through the insulated shoulder harness to prevent freezing. Other winter-specific features include a stowable helmet carry system, ice axe loop, and a scratch-free goggle pocket. Osprey made a women's specific version too! Check out more ski and ride specific packs here!
