MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Spring 2018

OPUS FEVER A first serious mountain bike. The Fever turns up the heat with Spinner Air fork with lockout, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and microSHIFT shifting. Premium features include a triple-butted alloy frame, Prowheel cranks with hollow axle and outboard bearings, oversized cockpit components and custom youth-sized saddle. The Fever is already race proven and it’s a great choice for acing any trail . opusbike.com RED PADDLE CO 13’2" VOYAGER+ ISUP With a nose runner fin on the underside to aid tracking in side winds, as well as two rear runner fins to cancel out “tail drift”, Red’s lengthiest Voyager will speed up your badass SUP expeditions. High sides, large volume and narrower width increase speed as well. The 6-point cargo tie-down system at the front and 4 point cargo tie-down system at the back hold all your gear. All Terrain backpack and dual-chamber Titan pump are standard. The patented laminate fusion technology MSL, continues on all 2018 boards, making the Voyager even more rigid and a few pounds lighter. . redpaddleco.com ARC’TERYX MEN’S INCENDO VEST Constructed from Lumin, an ultralight nylon ripstop, the Incendo balances wind resistance with breathable comfort. Mesh side panels add stretch, and a DWR finish helps resist light precip. With minimalist design, and pocket-stowability, this vest will ride unnoticed in a pack on long trail runs. Women’s version: Cita Vest . arcteryx.com DOMIO HELMET AUDIO If you’re the type that cannot, for the life of you, keep earbuds in your ears but love riding/skiing/skating with music, we feel your pain. The Domio is your solution. Simply mount this thing to your helmet and somehow (probably magic) it converts your helmet into speakers. Crazy, right? Linking with your phone through Bluetooth it has volume, fast forward and pause buttons all built right in and they’re easy to use, even with gloves on. domiosports.com TOAD&CO MEN’S MISSION RIDGE MEN’S PANTS Toad&Co jacked these khakis with fresh threads and an updated fit for town-to-trail versatility. Soft organic cotton makes the Mission Ridge Pant all-day comfortable, polyester adds rugged punch, and there’s a dash of spandex stretch for active movement. The majority of Toad&Co clothing is made using the most sustainable fabrics like organic cotton, recycled fibres, and certified earth-friendly fabrics. toadandco.com AIRHEAD PACE 1230 ISUP The Pace 1230 comes with a long tapered nose and slight tip rocker which lends a smoother glide on flat water and also adds nimbleness. Best suited for lakes and calm rivers, the streamlined Pace dimensions (12’6” x 30”) are ideal for a variety of activities including long distance touring, rec paddling or even racing. With a board weight of just 29 lbs., you can easily hike this board into rugged access points. amazon.ca BURTON MEN’S GORE-TEX EDGECOMB JACKET When soggy skies threaten to bomb your day, shrug off an impending flood inside the tech-loaded Burton Gore-Tex Edgecomb Jacket. Gore-Tex Paclite fabric on the exterior features a rugged, but lightweight microrip construction that stuffs ultra- small for all your in-transit needs. Unpacked and in the elements, two chest pockets keep essentials safely stowed. Ultimate rain protection gets a boost via a fulltime drop hood. burton.com SPRING 2018 ML BLUE 91