The Armada ARV 106 is the ski that loves a powder day but is just as capable of cruising the pistes or throwing down in the park. With a 106mm footprint and Smear Tech at the tip and tail, this ski guarantees a surfy ride in soft snow and ensures easy release when needed. Terrain Suitability It’s a wide-bodied park ski and also an all condition, all-mountain model. It has the performance for anything on the mountain and at any speed too. Smear Tech at the tip and tail boosts the soft snow handling with better release and smoother initiation. Skier Type Freestyle skiers who want to go everywhere on the mountain. The width boosts float as well as stability. The flex keeps things playful but is easily stiff enough for high-speed turns on pistes and going full-gas through chopped snow. Shape 106mm in the waist does put it in the bracket of the wider park skis but it never feels unruly and this width is super useful when skiing elsewhere on the mountain. The 20.5m radius (180cm) ensur...
The Prodigy 1.0 is a park-orientated model that makes progression simple. This poplar-cored, freestyle twin, has buckets of pop and flex while maintaining real performance on the downhill.Generous rocker at the nose and tail make handling intuitive whatever the snow and aid butters. The directional shape ensures that you have more control throughout your turn and can blend those carves into butters easily; Full Strength Sidewalls increase protection for the core and improve edge hold on firmer snow. An Anti-Chip Micro-Cap sits on top of the sidewalls improving durability; 2.2m edges add even more protection.A bombproof set of sticks that lay the tracks for modern-day, do-it-all park skis.
The Monarch TLS has been designed to deliver the perfect balance of comfort, board feel and control, making it the ideal choice for any rider looking for a mid flexing boot that’s going to deliver from first run until last. Utilising the fully heat mouldable women-specific Cloud3 Liner and Flex Link Design the Monarch TLS allows you to create the perfect fit for every foot shape. The eVA Outsole with Rubber Impact Panels cushions the foot from vibrations ts, again giving outstanding all day fit and comfort. The Re/Lace Liner Locker system allows you to easily make mid-day adjustments on the chair or at the top of the mountain without having to undo your TLS or Standard Laces, this is key in cold weather days. The TLS lacing system has been upgraded with Nitro´s new 45° Laceglider for the perfect lace-up overtime and increased lace durability. The Nitro Venture snowboard boot offers the true fit and comfort needed to progress all over the trail map with ease and peace of mind!Pre Moulded Custom Fit Cloud 3 LinerILS Internal Lacing SystemRe-Lace Liner LockerRubber OutsoleeVA MidsoleFlex Link Articulated Cuff45°Lace GliderTLS (Twin Lacing System)Moulded TLS Lace HandlesBail Out SystemSolo Orthalite FootbedFit Profile: Regular fit. The pre-moulded Cloud 3 liner can be heat moulded to improve fit and comfort.Stiffness Rating: 5/10Nitro Venture FeaturesCloud 3 LinerFully custom fit Thermacell Liner comes pre-moulded for out the box comfort. Lo-Heel frame gives a more controlled flex and helps the liner retain its shape. Latex memory pads give comfortable yet secure heel hold whilst the Flex Toe toe box ensures that the boot feels snug but not overtight.DLS (Direct Lacing System)The DLS System is directly connected to the boot liner to improve closure and foot hold. Featuring low fiction Dyneema laces for a smoother and more durable closure.TLS (Twin Lacing System)easy lace engagement and release, combined with the low abrasion of the Dyneema laces ensure that the TLS is one of the fastest and most reliable zonal lacing systems on the market.Re/Lace Liner LockerThe Re/Lace liner locker provides easy adjustability of the inner boot when your boot shell, is already tightened. By pulling the handle you can (re)tighten the liner to ensure you have the perfect fit and tension throught out the day, all without the hassle of having to untie your boots.Bail Out SystemDesigned to make unlacing the TLS even easier. Features a pull tab placed in the middle of the TLS lacing system on the outside of the boot, allows for effortless and super fast unlacing.eVA OutsoleTo reduce weight even more, Nitro use’s a full eVA Outsole on the Monarch. While keeping the weight down< eVA also provides great impact absorption and thermal insulation.Rubber Impact PanelsThe Outsole is reinforced with strategically placed rubber reinforcements for added resistance, traction and durability.
No matter how far or how fast you’re running, the Smartwool Run Targeted Cushion Socks will provide breathable comfort. Made from a Merino wool blend, the fabric is soft, odour-resistant, and enhances temperature regulation. Ventilated mesh zones improve breathability further while the Virtually Seamless Toe eliminates chafing. Extra padding on the ball and heel of the foot ensures protection in high-impact areas.
The large fit D1 is popular amongst snowboarders and freeskiers alike. It uses a clean and simple design, fits over optical glasses, and has all the features you need to enjoy day-after-day on the mountain. Coming with two lenses so you’re covered for all the conditions you’re likely to face.Lens: Lumalens Silver Ionized + Lumalens RoseVLT: 23% (CAT 2) + 32% (CAT 2)Size: LargeLens Shape: CylindricalMain LensLUMALeNS Silver Ionized – With a 23% VLT this lens is suited to very bright light, sunny conditions. The lens has a hydrophobic hard coating to repel water and give added protection. An Ionized finish is used which makes colours richer whilst reducing glare.Bonus LensLUMALeNS Rose – With a 32% VLT this lens is suited for overcast, cloudy conditions. The lens has a hydrophobic hard coating to repel water and give added protection.Visual Light Transmission (VLT) refers to the amount of light that penetrates a lens. A low percentage means less light passes through and a higher percentage lets an increased amount of light through. A lens with a lower VLT rating is better for bright conditions, where as one with a higher VLT is more suited for overcast and snowy days.
The Borealis is Rab's lightest Matrix softshell jacket, providing wind resistance and high levels of breathability in a low-bulk design that packs down small. Ideal for active use in the hills, it'll keep you comfortable in varied conditions.
Riffing on Patagonia’s 1973 label in its statement graphic, the Men's '73 Skyline Organic Short Sleeved Tee is a casual staple. Made with 100% organic cotton, its construction used 84% less water and created 16% less CO2 than a conventional cotton T-shirt – you can always wear Patagonia garms with pride. It has a ribbed crew neck and taped shoulder seams for everyday comfort and long-lasting fit retention.
The V-Werks Mantra is an all condition Backcountry ski that combines high performance without excess weight. The revolutionary design uses a 3D.Ridge that is raised along the ski centre and tapers sharply towards the edge, giving the ski tip to tail power transmission and significantly reducing weight. A Full Carbon Jacket and Titanal Band ensure lightening quick response and precise handling. It rails long turns like a GS ski, floats effortlessly through soft snow and has the lightness to suit long uphill skins. It's a special model for BC skiers looking for the very best.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type The Mantra V.Werks is a lightweight freeride or BC ski that is ideally paired up with a tour capable binding. It'll ski anywhere on the mountain though it shines brightest in soft snow where the clever construction and the wide platform ensure plenty of float and the smoothest turns. The light weight will also make sure you have more energy left for the descent after any climbing is finished, and if you do find the snow firmer than you'd like, the grip and precision isn't going to disappoint.Skier TypeSkiers who want the best equipment where the balance of light weight and performance is perfectly engineered. Decent technique is obviously required for a ski at 99mm underfoot and the kind of areas it would expect to be used in, but this isn't some super-precise carbon ski, the Volkl engineers have got it dialled so that smoothness and precision work in harmony.OverviewShapeA 99mm waist favours float over hard snow performance but the carbon construction ensures it does perform way better than most wide skis on firm conditions. The 20.8m radius (178cm) works well with the waist to ensure stability without becoming ponderous to turn. The Moderate Taper setup of the tip and tail produces all mountain handling with a combination of precision on piste and easy control off piste.RockerTip and Tail Rocker uses camber underfoot for grip and response; the rocker aids turn initiation and release.CoreThe Multilayer Woodcore is a dynamic woodcore with a combination of poplar light and harder beech slots. The use of poplar keeps the weight down without affecting performance; beech adds some extra power and strength.ConstructionThe Centre Sidewall build is a result of the 3D.Ridge technology and ensures that underfoot the ski is responsive and precise, with a smoother, more forgiving element at the tip and tail. This construction also features Titanal Band, a Titanal strip which runs in the centre of the ski from tip to tail. This maintains the overall stiffness as well as keeping the weight as low as possible. The Titanal provides a reliable and stable ride quality with the skier benefiting from a balanced mix of smoothness and liveliness.Key Features3D.Ridge CarbonThis new manufacturing process makes precise power transmission, as well as liveliness and energy, accessible with minimal effort. The carbon fibres are no longer incorporated as a uniform fleece but now integrated through a stitching procedure in such a way that their orientation and strength meet the functional requirements of each part of the ski. Since the performance of a ski is largely determined by the behaviour in the tip and tail areas, the carbon fibres are concentrated in the front and back third of the ski, where they provide direct benefits. With reliable power transmission, the ski can be controlled precisely and directly, allowing the skier to access previously unknown levels of performance.V.Werksengineered and handcrafted in Germany. This custom series focuses on revolutionary designs that trim every possible gram, which means exclusive use of expensive materials like carbon, aramids and Titanal. Trailblazing engineering and cutting-edge production methods result in an extremely lightweight ski, brimming with world-class performance capabilities without sacrificing even a hint of stability or durability. The construction and ultra-flat design translate into fantastic edge grip and lightning-fast responsiveness, so there are absolutely no limits placed on highly athletic, varied skiing.Ice Off TopsheetThis the next step in effective weight reduction. The unique surface structure and material composition reduces icing as the snow simply slides off the topsheet. This leads to a drastic reduction of weight in use, on average up to 20% to 30%. Lighter skis prevent fatigue, especially on long and steep uphill sections.eB tester’s comments: Andrea (Covent Garden) Incredibly manoeuvrable, can turn extremely quickly considering the dimensions and is also precise and responsive with great float in soft snow too. Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)170135991171815571781359911720.81861359911723General InformationSkier Ability: expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: Wood, Carbon, Titanal LaminateDemo: No
The low profile Formula glove is ideal when you don’t need all the bulk and protection of a full-on winter glove. Ideal for snowdomes or springtime on the hill, the Formula repels water and incorporates stretch for dexterity and comfort.
For medium-impact activities, the Bounce Be Gone Bra gives the comfort and support you need. A power-mesh back panel aids breathability, while FlashDry-XD technology ensures quick-wicking, fast-drying performance.