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APEX Skiboots, HEAD Skiboots, Ramp Sports, Dupraz, Soul Poles-First Descents,  Looking back on winter apparel and boots of 'yore-it amazes that anyone lasted even an active hour outdoors-when pre- DWR treated/seam sealed fabrics barely kept wet stuff out but kept the sweat in …and warm layers consisted of thermal cotton basics from the ArmyNavy store... or scratchy scratchy polypropylene that caused minor skin irritations, underneath itchier heavy wool sweaters. Wearing ski boots---meant pain and suffering -a given, as part of the sport…until snowboarding …delivered comfortable footwear  = insta YES reason to switch! ML1-All Mountain-W $795 NOW : ski shapes and materials underwent evolutionary design changes that practically re-invented that sport…AND ski boots designs are inevitable advancing too. Proof: the now available primo made (and priced) APEX ski boots -seen at a SIA media event a few months back. Available in- shops and online with a guara...

NYC/Outdoor Retailer, SLC words/images Judith Ecochard Just in time for the IRONMAN in NYC---TYR Sport, Inc. - (with an assist to the  Challenged Athletes Foundation ) launched a new do-it-your-way custom goggle option for three of its most popular swim goggles styles-the Special Ops, Remix Switchkit and kids Swimple. individual parts TYR Goggles-some color options Very fun, bold and bright colors are available (10 in all)---to mix and matchy up frames, frame locks, gaskets, strap, strap adjusters and lens color...plus optional laser etchings (additional charge)-up to 15-20 characters-depending on the goggle style-on the lens. A user friendly consumer site makes the personalized combos a cinch to design---with realistic looking previews...VERY FUN!!!! About $14.99-$39.99 www.tyr.com/custom  Head-aquatic offerings including goggles, masks, and swim fins  Speedo seeming has a lock on goggles worn by big name swimmers---so we were surprised t...

New: Stivot Race-DH/SG racing Helmet-full shell--- fulfills new FIS equipment regs, w/ optimized aerodynamic form keeps the noise level low at higher speeds. Features: melt buckle, beanie liner made of microfleece-removable, Agion™ lining-anti bacterial, chin guard compatible (sold separately) and ...GENERAL IDEA / HEAD APPAREL COLLABORATION SIA/Denver The Tunnel/La Venue/White Collection-NYC words/images Judith Ecochard HEAD is a serious company-dedicated to bringing skiers/boarders the best equipment they'll ever need---on the mountain/race course/back country for snow sports (and summery endeavors too, fyi). Where to begin-we started with the new race helmets-geared towards those with a need for speed. Head has several shell materials---including the new Hybrid Shell construction that combines the tough ABS technology with the lightweight "light shell" that's in the  in-Mould helmets... AND the new Respiro core used in the Stivot (pictured ab...