-
Total consumer impressions year to date: +34,951,252
December 2014 - May 2015 Brand EditorialWinter 15 Coverage-
Snowboard Canada Ws Annual (50,000) - Outerwear, Accessories- Gear
Institute (49,720) - Arc 34L Pack - MadeMan.com (1,200,602) - Heli
Pro 20L Pack- Mountain Weekly News (49,000) - Heli Pro 20L Pack -
Outdoor Sports Guide (40,000) - Fall Line Ski Bag - Transworld
Business (152,772) - Outerwear Overview - ESPN X Games (6,119,439)
- Heli Pro Pack, Baron Mitt - Revolt in Style (100,000) - Various
Outerwear - NYC Pretty (118,511) - Ws Beanie - Mountain Weekly News
(49,000) - Stance Driver - MadeMan.com (1,200,602) - Sentinel Glove
- Outdoor Sports Guide (40,000) - Boot Locker, Freestyle Board Bag
- Mountain Weekly News (49,000) - Airstream Jacket - Active Junky
(300,000) - Mansfield Jacket - Active Junky (300,000) - Buckshot
Flannel - Gear Genius (5,000) - Ws Riley Pant, Beacon Bib -
Newschoolers (103,080) - Mansfield Jacket, Ledge Jacket -
Newschoolers (103,080) - Various Outerwear - UtahOutside.com
(unavailable) - Heli Pro II
Bike 15 Coverage- Decline Buyers Guide (40,000) - Various
Apparel- Mountain Flyer (50,000) - Enduro Hip Pack- Mountain Flyer
(50,000) - Mens Apparel- Mountain Flyer (50,000) - Ws Siren Short-
Mountain Flyer (50,000) - Ws Apparel- Mountain Weekly News (49,000)
- Ms Derail Short- Bike Magazine (45,273) - Hot Laps Pack- Bike
Radar (2,500,000) - Hot Laps Pack- Backpacker (355,866) - Drafter
12L Pack- Pinkbike (1,654,314) - Concept Glove- The Active Times
(107,980) - Nomad Hydration Pack- Decline (40,000) - Defender
Glove, Pickup Pad- Mens Journal (762,053) - Amp 18L Pack
Surf 15 Coverage- Surfers Village (42,728) - Cyclone Pack-
Revolt in Style Magazine (100,000) - Ms & Ws Swimwear- Boys
Life Magazine (1,100,000) - Coiled Leashes- Outside Magazine Buyers
Guide (691,305) - Ws Emalia Legging- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
Issue (3,021,065) - Ws Swimwear
Press Contact: Kate Gaeir [email protected] | 206.334.0863
Travel & Lifestyle 15 Coverage- Digital Trends (2,000,000) -
Departure Travel Bag- Eat, Drink, Travel (unavailable)- Taos
Collection- The Manual (66,985) - Various Packs and Bags- Organic
Spa Magazine (75,817) - Piece & Co. series- Oxygen Magazine
(174,197) - Ws EQ Bag- Grind TV (3,441,211) - Split Roller 65L-
Powder.com (265,526)- Split Roller 65L- Fox Tech Take (unavailable)
- Gemini Pack- Mens Journal (762,053) - Cannery Row, Jetty Pack,
DLX Roller
Winter 16 Coverage- OR Show Daily Day 0 (28,000) - Heli Pro 20L,
Smyth Jacket- OR Show Daily Day 3 (28,000) - Heli Pro 20L Pack-
Freeskier.com (691,854) - Outerwear, Accessories- Fox 31 Denver
(unavailable) - Outerwear, Travel Bags- Mountain Weekly News
(49,000) - Arc Pack- Outdoor Insight (5,000) - Scout Glove- SIA
Show Daily Day 1 (5,000) - Tundra Mitt- SIA Show Daily Day 2
(5,000) - Kids Accessories- SIA Show Daily Day 3 (5,000) - Heli
Pack with POV Mount- SIA Guide (5,000) - Peter Line Interview-
Transworld Business (152,772) - Peter Line Snapshot- Teton Gravity
Research (451,724) - W16 Line Overview- OnTheSnow.com (363,114) -
W16 Line Overview- WSGN Trend Analysis (352,047) - Various Packs,
Bags- Textile Insight (10,501) - Outerwear, Gloves- Skiing Magazine
(127,286) - POV Mount- SKI Magazine (96,157) - Ws Heli Pack-
Mountain Weekly News (49,000) - Ws Heli Pro, Prospect Bib- TW
Snowboarding Japan (unavailable) - Peter Line Interview- Huffington
Post (4,528,566) - ABS Bag
Company News- The Board Press (unavailable) - Akimbo PR Hire-
Malakye.com (213,246) - Akimbo PR Hire- SIA (37,390) - Akimbo PR
Hire- SNEWS (26,919) - Akimbo PR Hire- Sportmondo (unavailable) -
Akimbo PR Hire- Surfers Village (42,728) - Akimbo PR Hire-
Transworld Business (152,772) - Dakine Bags
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
http://mtnweekly.com/reviews/hiking-and-camping/backpack-review/dakine-heli-pro-20l-backpack-review
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
ONLINE
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
C O O
H a a
C A U HCHILEAN URBAN DHCHILEA
JUNE 2015 $8.99-USA $9.99-CAN
-
products & apparel
THE JERSEY The iXS Orcan DH jer-sey is made from an anti-wicking
polyester fabric with mesh inserts for optimum performance and
comfort. Also the jersey features a neck brace collar, integrated
lens wipe material and comes in three different color ways.
Price: $75.95;Contact: ixs-sportsdivision.com
THE SHORTS The iXS Vigur DH Race shorts are lightweight and
breathable with a Velcro button system and waistband fasteners you
can adjust the fi t slightly to ensure they stay on your hips.
Featuring two zip pockets and a mesh inner liner you can fi nd
comfort and ease while shredding down your favorite run.
Price: $109.95; Contact: ixs-sportsdivision.com
THE SHOES Five Tens Kestrel shoe features a carbon-infused
shank, weather resistant toe area. Thanks to the BOA snug closure
design you can get your own custom fit. Five Ten claims it is your
do anything mountain bike shoe, so whether you enduro,
cross-country or downhill your feet will be safe.
Price: $180;Contact: fiveten.com
THE PADS Sliding on with com-fort and ease, Slytechs Knee-pro XT
Kevlar pads barricade your knee from front to back. The kneecap is
protected by Slytechs 2nd Skin XT foam that acts as a soft mould
around your knee. If youre looking for a mini-malist knee guard for
trail riding these are an excellent option.
Price: $64.95ea;Contact: conti-online.com
THE GLOVES Dakines Defender glove is equipped with a compos-ite
reinforced knuckle defl ectors and D3O palm shock absorption.
Another key feature is the touch screen compatible fi nger
tips.
Price: $45; Contact: dakine.com
-
THE BAG For those who like to photograph their pedaling
adven-tures Mindshift gear introduces their new Rotation180 Trail
cam-era bag. Designed to fi t mirrorless cameras or compact dslrs (
D5300, t5i, etc.) it remains a lightweight bag with a 1.5 liter
water reservoir and breathable mesh straps. The highlight of this
bag is its super quick camera access.
Price: $179.99; Contact: mindshiftgear.com
THE LOCK The Quicklock padlock is an electronic padlock that you
can setup through your phones bluetooth. Once you download the
Quicklock app (iOS or Android) you can control the lock, keeps
track of who opens the lock and when. You dont even need a phone,
you can slap an NFC label on anything you want and with a simple
pass in front of the lock it will pop open.
Price: $79; Contact: thequicklock.com
THE LIGHT From the mountains to the ocean Light and Motion have
you covered with their new Sidekick Duo light specifi cally
designed for Go Pro use. The light comes with mounting hardware and
bolts up within seconds. Depending on what light setting you use it
can last from one to four hours with a range of 400/600 lu-mens,
you can be sure it will light your subject in harsh conditions.
Price: $150; Contact: lightandmotion.com
THE PAD The Dakine Pickup Pad comes in two sizes small and large
(pictured). The pad is kept in place by three web cinch straps and
comes with a felt fabric on the in-side so it wont tarnish your
paintjob, while the seven frame mounts keep your rigs from damaging
other bikes in transit.
Price: $120; Contact: dakine.com
THE CASE The ROKFORM Galaxy S4 Mountable case is designed out of
high impact polycarbonate for a sleek fi t and essential grip
points. Aside from protecting your phone, you can choose from
multiple mounts to attach your phone too. Oh and did we mention its
made in the US of A?
Price: $39.99; Contact: rokform.com
136
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
Take-charge toteVivid and sporty, Activysts Bold Active Bag is
water-resistant and constructed from super-tough materials, and it
has compartments for just about everything, including your shoes,
water bottle, laptop and a yoga mat. $78, activyst.com
Killer capacity
Updated for sprin
g and available
in four dynamic
prints, Dakines
womens EQ Bag
offers ample
room (4,500 cub
ic inches worth),
an easy access U
-shaped open-
ing and a zipper
ed end pocket
that lets the bag
pack into itself
when not needed
.
$50, dakine.com
Considerate sackThe Go to Gym Bag by Athleta is aptly named. Not
only
will its rugged construction weather any workout, but it
also features a shoe bag, yoga mat straps, a padded
pocket for laptops and even a removable accessory bag
for hot hair tools. $128, athleta.com
One tough tote
Made from swe
at-friendly,
durable coated
canvas and
polyurethane fa
bric, lulu-
lemons ultra-to
ugh Sweat and
Go Bag holds u
p to 50 pounds,
features quick a
ccess pockets
for all your gear,
and has a
wet/dry pocket
that separates
your stinky work
out clothes
from your street
wear.
$128, lululemon.
com
Pack play!
The hardest part
about hitting the
gym shouldnt be
organizing your
exercise gear. These
five bags make
packing for your
workout worry-free.
By Myatt Murphy, CSCS
Banish bacteria! To clean your gym bag, empty it and rub it down
with a disinfectant wipe every once in a while.
Shaped for sweat
The super compact size of the
classic REI Balance Gym
Bag makes it locker-friendly. (
No more cramming!) It
also features a removable, wa
ter-resistant pouch for
postworkout clothes, fleece-li
ned slots for a phone and
a side bottle pocket for easy a
qua access. $60, rei.com
oxygenmag.com . april 201546
fitgear
-
FOR FULL COVERAGE CLICK HERE
-
For full video, please click here
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
PRSRTSTD
US POSTAGE
PAID
ITHACA, NY
PERMIT# 191
OUTDOORINSIGHTMAG.COM
February 2015
WINTERIS GOOD.Good For Gear, Gadgets, Apparel, Packs, Boots,
Socks, Gloves, Base Layers, Jackets, Wearable Technology, Skin
Care, Snowshoes, Trail Shoes, Skis. (see inside)
HOW TECHNOLOGy IS REDEFINING THE OuTDOOR ExPERIENCE
SHOW ISSUE
OIJF15 COVER IDEAS-03.indd 1 1/9/15 12:28 PM
COVER 4: 10.125 x 13 (STANDARD PUB SIZE) COVER 1: 9.875 x 13
FRONT GATEFOLD FLAP OUTSIDE: 9.75x13
OI GATEFOLD COVER - (6 PAGES)-01.indd 1 1/9/15 12:29 PM
-
24 Outdoor Insight February 2015 outdoorinsightmag.com
Warm, comfortable, touchscreen com-patible and offering great
range of motion and dexterity. Thats the list of purchase criteria
glove design-ers are working to meet for winter sports enthusiasts.
Consumers are
always in search of a glove or mitten that will keep their hands
warm and comfortable. The features that are vital to meet these
needs include finding the right mix of insulation, weather
protection and dexterity. The ability to mesh these components
creates a solid design, says Joanna Tomasino, softgoods product
category manager, Mammut North America
Meghan Martens, product manager gloves, gaiters, shelter and
storage, Outdoor Research, identifies touchscreen com-patible
gloves, Gore-Tex shells and and competitive pricing as elements
driving design at Outdoor Research.
Outdoor enthusiasts also split preferences between finger and
mitten style gloves.
We continue to believe handwear must deliver greater warmth and
tactility while reducing the bulk associated with traditional
gloves and mittens, says Joe Edwards, presi-dent, Seirus
Innovation.
Were continuing to see a growing trend for mitts as a response
to warmth but also as a style and fashion demand. The blend of form
and function is key in handwear, and weve responded to consumer
needs by expanding our mitt offering for the Winter 15-16 season,
says Mechille Kiss, glove product line manager, Dakine.
With innovations in insulation and construction methods,
product designers can create gloves that offer less bulk, more
comfort, warmth and dexterity. Innovations have had a tremendous
impact on glove design. Insulation is now less bulky and lighter
weight than ever and construction techniques such as external
seams, articulation and supple materials brings temperature
management and fit to new levels, says Tomasino.
Design DetailsWeve done a lot of work around studying the human
body
and how we self regulate our body temperature. We know how blood
flows in and out of the hand, and where its important to insulate,
says Martens. We are using that knowledge to design how and where
we insulate our gloves. Now, insula-tion brands offer active
insulations that help heat and cool the body. This is incredibly
helpful when building a glove for any high exertion activity like
skinning uphill. It allows your hand to breathe on the way up. And
on the way down it will keep you toasty and warm!
Consumers are increasingly informed, and products are working
better than they have in previous seasons. Staying ahead of the
curve is not only a mandate for us as a manufac-turer and design
house, but its also a top priority for the con-sumer. Folks whove
made the move over to Outdry technol-ogy immediately notice the
improvement in function, warmth, and dryness and quickly become
advocates for the technol-ogy, says Robert Fry, global director of
product merchandis-ing and design, Mountain Hardwear. The second
element that is key for gloves is, quite obviously, fit. It seems
elementary, but good fit is often forgone in the chase to manage
costs or
Finding the Perfect
FITGLOVES
Touchscreen compatibility
is a must.
Dexterity and flexibility is
also required.
Dont forget warmth and
insulation without the bulk.
1
2
3
3 TRENDS TO WATCH
Dakine Scout Glove.
OI-FEB15-14.indd 24 1/9/15 12:30 PM
-
increase production efficiency. Weve recently engaged in a
comprehensive fit analysis where we took measurements and created
metrics from a large pool of hand samples of various sizes. Its
helped us refine and master the details that make a huge difference
when the try-on test occurs at point of sale. The gloves are
immediately uniformly comfortable to the point that many people
have stated that our gloves feel as though theyre custom made.
Kiss says, Insulation has become more condensed while still
retaining its effective-ness so we can utilize construction methods
that allow for full dexterity without sacrificing any warmth.
Mountain Hardwear uses Outdry water-proof, breathable technology
for all of the brands most technical gloves and mitts. The
technology vastly improves waterproofness over standard insert
construction, and allows us material solutions that would be
unavail-able with standard, old school inserts, says Fry. Its a
relatively new way of building gloves and the consumer is just
starting to understand the real benefits.
One of the great debates in glove design deals with the way
gloves interact with jack-ets. Some consumers prefer over the cuff,
others under. While most brands offer wide selections to
accommodate both preferences, there is still a healthy debate over
which approach works better.
Personal PreferenceIt really comes down to personal prefer-
ence, says Edwards. Some consumers prefer the lower bulk and
streamlined appearance of an under-the-cuff glove, while others
like to know that any possible gap has been sealed with an extended
gauntlet that they can cinch tightly. Seirus offers a variety of
models to satisfy the needs of the broadest range of desires.
Whether you run hot or cold, prefer mittens or gloves, or want
sleek and slim over puffy insulation, Seirus has it.
Martens notes, We offer a solid mix of both under cuff and over
cuff constructions. In addition to personal preference, different
activities can require different constructions. Like Belay gloves,
dont need a full gaunt-let. We worked with Kyle Dempster on the
Illuminator Sensor Glove. He tested this while climbing in Pakistan
and he absolutely loved the under cuff fit and amount of insulation
in this style. Having the Sensor technology allowed him to take an
awesome selfie while at the top of one his climbs.
Consumer cuff preferences are often influ-enced by the demands
of their activity. Skiers need more coverage than winter runners.
Many of our in-bounds, ski-focused gloves are under or under/hybrid
designs as thats generally favored by front side rippers. That
said, weve seen a recent uptick in the inter-est of gauntlet gloves
again. My sense is its due to the fact that more folks are hitting
the backcountry, or sidecountry and are wishing
for a little more coverage and warmth, says Fry. It could also
simply be the phenomena of whats old being new again. We have a
hard time keeping up with the demand for gauntlet gloves. Whod have
figured a few years ago?
In addition to all-day comfort and warmth, consumers are now
looking for gloves that can accommodate smartphones and other
technology devices. Most customers want the ability to use their
touchscreen devices without taking off their gloves. Dakine offers
several insulated styles, as well as removable liners, that are
touchscreen compatible. In addition, the brand has developed the
new insulated Fillmore Trigger Mitt (MSRP $55) that includes a
conductive finger to use on touchscreens while retaining the
properties and design of a classic mitten. Its perfect for
photographers and videographers, says Kiss.
As technology evolves, consumers want to take it with them
anywhere they go. Whether its in the backcoun-try, side country or
inbounds, touch screens have become ubiquitous and con-sumers
expect to be able to use them seamlessly wher-ever they go,
says
Edwards. Seirus offers its SoundTouch tech-nology throughout the
line.
Touchscreen Compatible Touchscreen compatible gloves are a
huge part of our business. We offer 38 styles with touchscreen
compatibility. We call this technology Sensor. We offer touchscreen
compatible gloves ranging from $25 to $175. The everyday user is
looking for this fea-ture as well as the technical mountain guide
who needs to access his or her GPS, says Martens.
Fry believes that the mad rush to make all gloves touchscreen
compatible has seen its apex. He adds, We make a full range of
touch compatible gloves from warm, lightweight Powerstretch Knits,
to full on hard charging ski gloves. However, I think the consumer
has found, in many instances, that a heavily insulated glove, with
a touch com-patible palm, isnt all that easy to manipulate no
matter how sensitive or high quality the conductive material.
That coupled with the emergence of screens that work regardless
of glove compat-ibility has changed the upcoming seasonal landscape
somewhat, he adds. What is not changing is that the consumer is
demanding that their gloves work in harmony with their activities.
Right now that mandate is focused on smartphones and ATM
compatibility. Around the corner, itll likely be something else and
we glove builders will have to design around that new technology.
l
February 2015 Outdoor Insight 25outdoorinsightmag.com
MountainHardwear Sno Jo, MSRP $100.
Mammut Niva Mitten, MSRP $79.
Outdoor Research Illuminator Sensor Gloves, MSRP $89.
Mammut Trift Glove, MSRP $129.
Mammut Aconagua, MSRP $39.
The North Face Freeride Tech Etip Glove, MSRP
$100.
Seirus HeatTouch Torche, MSRP $395.
Consumers are now looking for gloves that can accommo-date smart
phones and other technology devices.
OI-FEB15-14.indd 25 1/9/15 12:30 PM
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
Fjllrven
Minimalist performance apparel and eco-conscious camp gear is
displayedat the country's largest outdoor apparel market.
Trade Shows > By Product Category > Active
-
Dakine Gregory The North Face
The traditional duffel bag is improved through the use of
lighter materials, added backpack straps, roller features, and
thepotential to stow away inside larger luggage. Brands have
simplified the structure, added larger and more entry points,
andeliminated clumsy double handles, opting for one single
side-handle instead.
Trade Shows > By Product Category > Active
-
Dakine
Petzl
Woolrich Woolrich
Cerulean emerges as a popular base colour for outerwear and
accessories for A/W 15/16. Ranging from muted variationsto intense
saturation, this key colour is played out within Navajo-style
prints and plaids, and contrasting against a richochre accent.
Trade Shows > By Product Category > Active
-
Petzl
Arcteryx Dakine
KavuThe North Face Lole
Used as a base colour as well as an accent, tangerine injects a
warmth and active, energetic quality into apparel,footwear and
accessories. The hue is also used to update equipment as brands
move away from classic, understatedcolour choices.
Trade Shows > By Product Category > Active
-
Dakine Woolrich Poler Outdoor Stuff Smith Optics
Graphics draw inspiration from retro hunting themes for A/W
15/16, lending a sense of nostalgia to contemporary outdoorranges.
Prints are seen on backpacks, extreme-sports equipment and apparel,
ranging from subtle and antiqued finisheson beige and olive
grounds, to loud, somewhat abstract interpretations.
Trade Shows > By Product Category > Active
-
When there is a chill in the air and the snow suddenly hits,
Americans start
buying apparel fit for the slopes. According to SIA SnowSports
RetailTRAK, U.S. consumers spent $1.97B on apparel, equipment and
accessories at snow sports specialty stores for the 2013/14 season,
up 10 percent over 2012/13. While techy features are important,
consumers are also buying garments based on their fashion quotient.
Pieces need to transition from slope-to-street without a hitch,
said Robert Yturri, SVP of global sales, prod-uct and brand
management for Obermeyer. Customers depend on us for on-snow
performance coupled with aprs-bar cuteness, he added.
Obermeyers Bombshell Jacket boasts the newest, softest and
simply the most realistic faux
furs the industry has ever seen, commented Yturri. The brand
also added trend-forward street wear influenced performance
textured shell good materials across its line for Fall/Winter 2015.
The Zermatt Jacket is waterproof and breathable with features
including control zone ventilation, a custom collar lining for
added breathability and an integrated water-resistant powder skirt
with stretch panel. Bringing in a lifestyle element, the St. Mortiz
Ski Cashmere Sweater has a 100 percent cashmere interior and 100
percent merino exterior. We believe the light is once again shining
on us and our winter sports industry to be the trendsetters in
performance and everyday wear, Yturri said.
After an exciting run and on the way to dinner, you want to be
fashionable and stand out, but not feel like you need to switch
jackets, said Sympatex VP/general manager
Stephen Kerns. The exec sees a niche evolving in technical
luxury wear, where consumers first fall in love with a silhouette
and aura, but
at a price point where they get
everything, including super
technical features. Pieces from Arcteryxs Veilance collection (a
Galvanic IS coat sells for $1,195 at Barneys) and Nobis (100
percent Canadian white duck down jackets with a Sympatex membrane
windproof and waterproof lamination retailing
up to $1,000) can be worn to the office and
suggest what the wearer does on the weekend. It is an evolving
category where lots of people are asking how they can participate,
said Kerns. With more of an eco twist and accessible price point,
Sympatex also recently worked with snowboard brand Lib Tech on its
Strait Insulated Jacket. The shell is composed of 100 percent
recycled polyester and has 10K waterproofing, and internal
goggle pocket and storm jacket/pant connection.
The rub with designing something that ticks both the aprs-ski
and active endeavor boxes is balancing extreme changes in
temperature. A lot of companies claim temperature regulation, but
most are more of a reactive technology, said Heather Manuel,
director of marketing for Outlast Technologies, which provides a
proactive solution for reducing temperature fluctuations by
controlling the production of
moisture before it begins. The temperature regulating phase
change materials technology was first developed for NASA, but now
is used in snowmobile jackets for Yamaha, motorcycle jackets for
Triumph and even Yummie by Heather Thomson Comfort Control shape
wear for women. The firm is also promoting a new filling material
called Universe which can help reduce the cost of down, which is a
common concern among brands. The 30 percent viscose Outlast, 70
percent down combo offers thermal comfort through light, fluffy
down and reduces overheating and sweating significantly, Manuel
explained.
Snowboard and Ski: The Great Apparel Divide
It used to be that certain snowboarders would never be caught on
the mountain wearing a ski jacket. Perhaps too technical or lacking
pizzazz, such pieces were geared to a more mature audience. While
that culture still exists, Strafe president John Gaston is seeing
that mentality starting to change. The market for technical shell
pieces is definitely growing and I think thats because younger
audiences are realizing these are no longer pieces your dad would
wear, the
textileinsight.com
STRATEGIES | SNOW SPORTS
Obermeyer Bombshell Studio Jacket
Obermeyer Zermatt Jacket.
Customers depend on us for on-snow performance coupled with
aprs-bar cuteness. ROBERT YTURRI, SVP GLOBAL SALES, PRODUCT/BRAND
MANAGEMENT, OBERMEYER
Snow Sports Moves Forward with Slope-to-Street Garments and
Technical Luxe Offerings. By Suzanne Blecher
Modern Snow
-
DAKINE Womens Heli Pro DLX 24L
For Winter 15/16, a womens specic
collection of Heli Packs addresses the t
and functionality of female enthusiasts
including a shortened back panel length
to match a womens torso but with a
wider base to maintain the same overall
pack volume as the male version. The
new narrow shoulder strap width span
allows for efcient load transfer on a
womans shoulders and the S-curve
shape of the strap reduces pressure
points. For comfort and t, the sternum
strap has been raised to sit higher on
the chest while the waist belt received a
canted angle to match narrower waists
and wider hips of the female form.
Available in three colorways, including
the new Mojave print (shown).
exec said. Brands including Strafe are
making apparel for the younger freeride crowd at the same level
of performance formerly available only to alpinists. At the top of
the market with technical, premium apparel, styling for
snowboarding and ski garments are quite similar, Gaston said, while
lower-to-mid tier price points are where creative design and street
mentality emerge.
Polartec has reintroduced printed surfaces in its collection
because snowboarders are asking for more fashionable and graphic
pieces, said Allison Spahr, Polartecs VP of global design. Through
enhanced knit
engineering, Power Wool, with its merino back plated
construction with performance fibers on the face, provides that
unique texture, commented Polartec VP product management, Doug
Kelliher. Polartec is also developing performance sweater fabrics
using vintage and retro-inspired patterns in updated constructions
that are more comfortable and easier to care for than past
versions.
Dakine product line man-ager Amy Eichner is witnessing many
younger riders bouncing between both sports (skiing and
snowboarding) throughout the season, she said. In turn, the brand
designs a balanced blend of silhouettes that appeal to both
users, Eichner explained. For Fall/Winter 2015, Dakine will be
introducing new shell and insulat-ed styles in the Gore-Tex
perfor-mance category. The brand uses PrimaLoft insulations as well
as traceable Allied Down in its fully insulated down jackets.
Moving forward to Fall/Winter 2016, durable oxfords, textured
her-ringbones and rugged denim enter into the mix, as well as
wool/polyester mid layer pieces with DWR finish. A 3,000mm
water-proof breathable laminated riding flannel is another
versatile riding piece to come that is made to keep you warm and
dry whether you are on the slopes or hanging around town, Eichner
said. O
January/February 2015 ~ Textile Insight 45textileinsight.com
Lib Tech Strait Science Pant
Dakine-Wyeast JacketDakine-Linnton Jacket
Yamaha X-Country JacketStrafe Cham Jacket
Dale of Norway Rondane Sweater
Lib Tech Strait Science Jacket
The market for technical shell pieces is definitely growing and
I think thats because younger audiences are realizing these are no
longer pieces your dad would wear. JOHN GASTON, PRESIDENT,
STRAFE
DAKINE Mens Leather Scout GloveThis high-loft, ultra-warm mens
glove for all cold weather
activities includes durable water repellent leather palm,
waterproof shell and insert, and removable storm liner eece
glove that is touchscreen compatible. Articulated ngers,
abrasion resistant knuckles and cinch cuff increase comfort
and movement. Available in three colorways, including the
new Peat Camo (shown).
DAKINE Womens Tundra MittThe new luxe womens Tundra Mitt
provides the highest level
of warmth in a buttery soft leather and nylon/poly
waterproof
shell. Outtted with a Gore-Tex waterproof/breathable + Gore
Warm insert, 230g Primaloft and goose down, this is truly
the
best-in-class mitt for super cold conditions.
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY
-
Dakine PR Coverage OverviewDakine Snow 15Dakine_SBC Women's
Annual_Dec 14Dakine_Gear Institute_Arc_Dec 14Dakine_Mtn Weekly
News_Heli Pro 20L_Dec 14DAKINE_outdoorsportsguide_online_fall
line_Dec 14DAKINE_outdoorsportsguide_print_fallline_Dec 14Dakine_TW
Biz_Outerwear Line Break_Dec 14DAKINE_XGamesESPN_HeliPro+CBMitt_Jan
15DAKINE_RevoltinStyle_Multi_Jan 15DAKINE_NYCPretty_Hat_Jan
15DAKINE_MtnWeeklyNews_StanceDriver_Jan
15DAKINE_MadeMan_SentinalGlove_Jan
15DAKINE_OutdoorSportsGuide_bags_Feb
15DAKINE_MtnWeekly_Airstream_Feb 15DAKINE_ActiveJunky_ActSV_Feb
15DAKINE_ActiveJunky_GearSV_Feb 15DAKINE_ActiveJunky_MsJkt_Feb
15DAKINE_GearGenius_OW_Mar 15DAKINE_NewSchoolers_OW_Mar
15DAKINE_Newschoolers_OW_Apr 15DAKINE_UtahOutside_ProIl_Apr 15
Dakine Bike 15DAKINE_Decline_BG_multi_Feb
15DAKINE_MountianFlyer_Hip_Apr
15DAKINE_MountianFlyer_MensTested_Apr
15DAKINE_MountianFlyer_Siren_Apr
15DAKINE_MountianFlyer_SirenTested_Apr
15DAKINE_MountianWeekly_Derail_Apr 15Dakine_Bike_May 15Dakine_Bike
Radar_May 15DAKINE_Backpacker_Drafter12L_May
15Dakine_Pinkbike_Concept Glove_May 15Dakine_The Active
Times_Bike_May 15Dakine_Decline_June 15
Dakine Surf 15DAKINE_SurfersVillage_Cyclone_Mar
15Dakine_Revolt_April 15Dakine_Revolt in Style_April
15Dakine_Revolt in Style_Swimwear_April 15
DAKINE_BoysLife_SUPLeash_May 15Dakine_Outside BG_Surf_June
15Outside CoverOutside Dakine Surf Leggins
Dakine_SI Swim Issue_Spring 15SI CoverSI Swim DakineSI Swim
Dakine2SI Swim Dakine3.pdf
Dakine Travel Lifestyle 15DAKINE_DigitalTrends_Departure_Dec
14DAKINE_EatSleepTravel_TaosCollection_Dec
14DAKINE_Manual_WinterTravel_Jan 15DAKINE_OrganicSpaMag_Ikat_Feb
15Gear-April15 OxyDakine_GrindTV_Split Roller_May
15Dakine_Powder.com_May 15Dakine_Fox Tech Take_May 15Dakine_Men's
Journal_Spring 15
Dakine Snow 16DAKINE_Fox31_Jkt+Hat_Jan
15DAKINE_Freeskier_SIA_Jan 15DAKINE_MtnWeeklyNews_BestPackSIA_Jan
15DAKINE_ORDaily3_HeliPro20_Jan
15DAKINE_ORDailyPreview_HeliPro20_Jan
15DAKINE_ORDailyPreview_SmythJacket_Jan 15Dakine_Outdoor
Insight_Feb 15DAKINE_SIADaily1_TundraMitt_Jan
15PeterTWSBIZDAKINE_SIADaily2_KidsCover_Jan
15DAKINE_SIADaily3_heli12L+travel_Jan 15DAKINE_TGR_MultiSIA_Jan
15DAKINE_TWBiz_SIA PL_Jan 15Dakine_WSGN_OR Trends_Jan
15Dakine_Textile Insight_Feb 15DAKINE_SkiingHotGear_CamMount_Feb
15DAKINE_SkiMagShowStopper_wHeliPro_Feb 15Dakine_On the Snow_SIA
Coverage_Feb 15DAKINE_MtnWeekly_KnowShow_Feb
15PeterTWSJapanDAKINE_HuffPost_ABS Pack_Apr 15
Dakine Co News 15DAKINE_BoardPress_Akimbo_Feb
15DAKINE_Malakye_Akimbo_Feb 15DAKINE_SIA_Akimbo_Feb
15DAKINE_SNEWS_Akimbo_Feb 15DAKINE_Sportsmondo_Akimbo_Feb
15DAKINE_SurfersVillage_Akimbo_Feb 15Dakine_TW Biz_SIA Coverage_Feb
14