Nollie: Equipment

September 4, 2007 9:57 AM

Low Down: Nitro Carrara 07/08 Snowboard

What: Nitro's luxury ladies all mountain board.
USP: The dyneema-enhanced Slicecore gives a snappy, playful ride, while the Profile Tip technology helps prevent wipeouts and absorb big landings.
Highlight: The graphics scream luxe and bling, and the Hi-Def Sintered base promises an ultra fast ride.
What to expect: A poppy powder board that can handle park and pipe.
Buy it soon!

Like that? Try this: Salomon 07/08 Lily and Lush Womens' Snowboards | Volkl 07/08 Impress SQD womens freestyle snowboard | 07/08 K2 Va Va Voom

Posted by Charlotte Howells in Equipment, Snowboarding
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August 28, 2007 5:28 PM

Tara Dakides Pro-Tec Signature Model Descent Helmet

This is possibly the most pimped out helmet I've seen yet, this new Tara Dakides model from Pro-Tec features audio ear pads, a venting system that promises you'll never get a sweaty head, built in RECCO reflectors, a goggle shelf to keep your goggles where they should be, and something all helmets should have - a washable liner. Smelly heads aren't cool. All that, and it'll save your heat in a bash, too. Sorted.

RRP: £70

Like that? Try this: Tara Dakides Tara-O-Matic Snowboard | Head Liv and Cloe Snowboarding Helmets

Posted by Charlotte Howells in Accessories, Equipment, Pros, Snowboarding
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August 22, 2007 7:35 PM

How to buy snowboard or ski goggles

Image: 07/08 Electric EG.5 - as lovely as they are, try not to buy them without trying them on!

You could just find a pair you like the look of, order them and be done with it, but on the mountain, seeing where you're going is usually quite important (just ask the person with poor goggles who didn't see the gully in front of them and fell down it), so a little prior preparation can help you see clearly all season long...

1. Try them on. Sounds simple, but only then will you know if they're right for you, and only then can you determine the following...
2. Can you see out of them? If you can't, or you have obscured vision, don't buy them. Although there's one clever man who can snowboard blind, generally, being blind is no fun...

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Posted by Charlotte Howells in Accessories, Equipment, Skiing, Snowboarding
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Head Liv and Cloe Snowboarding Helmets

This year, Head have added a little bit of the pretty to their technology-led women's helmet collection. The Liv features super-soft furry lining and a beanie fitted inside the hat to make it warm and comfortable, and clever thermal ventilation that keeps you warm but never lets you get hot. It also comes with vent plugs to stop the cold/snow/rain getting in when the weather gets a little stormy, and is all round good looking to boot. I'm impressed.

Like that? Try this: Giro Encore Pink Bunnies Snow Helmet | Red Reya Helmet | Roxy Bluetooth Shiver Helmet

Posted by Charlotte Howells in Accessories, Equipment, Snowboarding
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August 21, 2007 12:36 PM

Low Down: Armada ARW Grete Eliassen Skis

What: Freestyle skis designed by Grete Eliassen, aka, the If Ullr was a girl winner.
USP: A 2.5 Impact Edge and Seven Series Base make it tough and quick on the surface, but soft on the inside.
Highlight: Although they're cut out to be a freestyle ski, they'll rock all over the mountain.
What to expect: The highest performing female-specific park skis available.

Like that? Try this: Boot Tool Multipurpose Boot Buckler and Carrier | K2 Women's Miss Demeanor Skis

Posted by Charlotte Howells in Equipment, Pros, Skiing
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August 20, 2007 12:33 PM

Anon Majestic Goggles 07/08

The Majestic is Anon's women-specific design, worn by team rider Annie Boulanger. This year it's available in thirteen colour variations, including the four shown above. Like all goggles on the market these days, the Majestics have plenty of tech features, none of which seem exciting enough to list. Check out the full range and all those magical features on the new 07/08 website.