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Thursday, January 31. 2008
Is it safe to say that heated clothing, along with the wireless/ipod/bluetooth/mp3 player thing, are the two biggest trends in ski and snowboard outerwear right now? We're going to say yes. Especially with Burton announcing the introduction of of their heated LTD Dream Jacket. The jacket uses the a rechargeable battery to power "Thermo–Tex® Printed Heat, which converts electric current into radiant heat via the ink that is printed directly onto the liner of the jacket or pant." Like the Rossignaol Hit Jacket, the Dream jacket uses a cumbersome rechargeable battery. But since you're just going to be sitting around looking good, that probably won't be a problem. It will retail for $349.
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 When you get a snowboard company making skis, you get skis that look strangely like a snowboard. The Palmer 03 (117-85-117 in 171 cm) is park/pipe/jib ski and the P04 (132-98-124 in
189 cm) is a fat, big-mountain twintip. Pictured is the 04. Both use Palmer’s
proprietary FLF technology. What the hell is that? No idea, but here's the definition from the Palmer glossary conveniently located on their website:
FLF stands for Dynamic Power Distribution to the edges. Klothoid represents the numerous radii (circles) that define the sidecut, and FLF extends these radii into the nose and tail kick. In practical terms this means more control and effortless handling, thanks to an optimized edge grip. FLF pushes edge-hold, stability and acceleration to a new standard of handling and safety.
Nice.
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Wednesday, January 30. 2008
 Allow me to quote the late comedian Mitch Hedberg here: "That's why they should have a glow-in-the-dark version of Easy Cheese. It's not like the product has any integrity to begin with. If you buy a room-temperature cheese that you squeeze out of a can, you probably won't get mad because it glows in the dark too." That's about how I feel about the Puma Glow Rider. It collects sun rays during the day, and glows at night. Same deal as the original Puma folding cable bike -- you remove the downtube cable and it will crumple beneath any thief who tries to ride away on it. Only, again, it glows in the dark. Not the bike I'd blow $1,600 on, but to each his/her own. Via Treehugger.
 While they're not the spray on chains we blogged about last year, Thule's snow chains may come close. Rumored to go on in minutes and come off with the snap of the wrist, these chains are the biggest thing to hit tire chains since, well, alloy metal. We're still trying to figure out how they work, because honestly we can't afford the $130 to buy a pair, but it sounds technical, therefore they must be good. Oh, and they're Italian. Even better.
Thule snow chains are hand-made in Italy and are constructed of durable, hardened Manganese Nickel Alloy Steel. They feature dual-sided D-shaped links that provide exceptional traction and guarantee long product life. These snow chains utilize a patented self-centering and auto-tensioning system which adjusts itself for a perfect fit. Once the chains are wrapped around the tire, the installation process is completed when the vehicle is set in motion. As the wheels turn, the self-centering and auto-tensioning system activates and the chain tightens around the tire. This eliminates the need to exit your vehicle and brave the elements to re-adjust snow chains. For easier installation in the dark or during the day, all attachment points on the chains are color coded. Additionally, each set of Thule tire chains comes with a hard case, installation mat, pair of gloves, and spare links.
Sound like they almost put themselves on. Buy on Amazon.
Tuesday, January 29. 2008
Literally. 
Via Melita Dennett's photostream. Thanks Tim.
We had to write about these skis. For no other reason than we get to chat about the ground breaking science fiction movie, Tron. Like the movie, the 2008 Atomic D2 Doubledeck bills itself as a technological "revolution": Many have tried where ATOMIC has succeeded: With the revolutionary D2
Doubledeck technology the Austrian ski manufacturer presents a really
innovative ski design. Separate ski decks on top of each other are
combined into a high-tech product that not only looks different, it
also adjusts itself automatically to the skier's style and the snow
conditions.
"Many have tried where ATOMIC has succeeded." How good is that copy? Someone is sitting back and savoring that line daily. We know we are. Skis, the final frontier.
 Considering all the controversy, it's no a surprise that this year's Piolet d'Or was cancelled. The Alpinist is reporting that the award fell victim to the classic mistake of trying to please everyone. God knows we don't make that mistake around here. They should have just bought a keg and given the Piolet to the person who could do a keg stand the longest. Can Europeans do keg stands, btw? Though the organizers were able to get together after a a fractious year, in the end they just ran out of time to organize the event it sounds like. There is hope that they'll be able to pull it off for next year. Read the whole story on Alpinist.
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Monday, January 28. 2008
 Every time the phrase "seven gold medals" is uttered, Americans think of Mark Spitz's incredible swimming performance in the 1972 Olympics. We think of a Speedo-wearing guy with a mustache. That's about to change. After Tanner Hall's record-setting run at the Winter X-Games, we can think of a baggy-pants-wearing guy with twin tips. Hall took first place over pal and rival Simon Dumont in last Thursday's skiing superpipe comp, landing a 1260 on his second run.
 Forest Pearson, a 10-year-old kid from the Portland suburb of West Linn, Oregon, loves snow. I'm guessing it's because he's never had to shovel it. He saved his allowance to pay for $500 worth of supplies, and built a machine for his backyard that uses a pressure washer and an air compressor to create up to three feet of powder overnight. When I was your age, kid, snow fell from the sky, and that was it.
Friday, January 25. 2008
If you have a twin, the Dualist is for you. If you have a friend, the Dualist is for you. If you like to pick up randoms on the trail and share a meal, this is for you. If you have a special friend that you talk to that no one sees, the Dualist is for you. Weighing in at 20.9 ounces the Dualist includes a lid, strainer, 2 mugs, 2 bowls, 1.8 l pot, a sink, and room for collapsible dinnerware. Winner of 2008 Backapackers Editor's Choice Award. Watch Mike Glavin from GSI Outdoors talk about the "system."
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