Last week was the KnowShow in Vancouver, an annual trade-show where brands can pimp their next-years wares. There was a ton of blogging going on with lots of hot picks so we, well, picked the pick of the picks and bring you our fave boards, outerwear and other gear you're gonna wanna start saving for now.
Here we go, are you excited?
Women's shit:
Brand: YES.
Product: Hel Yes
Why: Yes makes sick boards. Helen is the most badass chick ever. Therefore this board is sure to be kick-ass. She charges all terrain like a fucking boss so I am sure this board will do the same. Ladies - buy this board if you know what is good for you.
Brand: Oakley
Product: Village Jacket (shown) and Pants
Why: This is Marie-France Roy's signature outfit. She is just as badass as Helen, but in a much more "oh, I have my own chickens. why? you buy your eggs at the store?" kinda way. (that's a good thing). Her gear is always some of the hottest yet classiest on the hill year after year. Get some.
Brand: Dakine
Product: Annie Boulanger Women’s Tram Heli Pro 18L
Why: Annie is the badass that started it all. Seriously, she is fucking rad and you know she would never let her name be attached to anything less than top-notch gear. That combined with the sweet styling and OG status of Dakine (they've been making killer gear for longer than almost anyone) combines for a sure-fire win for this backpack.
Brand: Celtek
Product: Luxe Heated Touchscreen Gloves
Why: If you don't think heated gloves with touchscreens and Boa-tech are rad I don't wanna be your friend.
Men's Stuff:
Brand: Minimum
Product: Hadrian Jacket
Why: What's that? You're a hipster you say? AND you have a moustache? Well, do I have the jacket for you then....
Brand: Vestal
Product Name: ZR3 watch in Gold
Why: Watches are hot right now. This one is gold and flashy as fuck but still makes me feel that somehow won't make you come off as a total jerk. Do it.
Brand: Quiksilver Snow
Product: Hunt Club Print
Why: All over prints come and go, but they rarely hit the mark. The “Hunt Club” print from Quik is like the wallpaper in your grandfather’s man-cave; it deserves respect.
Brand: Dinosaurs Will Die
Product: Genovese
Why: DWD is a Vancouver-based grassroots brand that makes some great shred-sticks. If you're looking for something a bit different and want to support a, you know, actual snowboarder as opposed to some multi-national corporation, get on the Dino-program.
Brand: SPY x AIR HOLE
Product: Raider Goggle and Airhole Balaclava
Why: Airhole makes badass facemasks and balaclavas and is owner by legends of the shred like Scott Serfas, Chris Brown and Kale Stephens amongst others... hey have teamed up with Spy Goggles and the pair is sure to be a smash hit.
Brand: 32
Product: Bradshaw Sock
Why: Why the fuck not?!
Ok, so there you go. Thanks to all the original bloggers for putting in the actual work! While you were inside a conference centre looking at gear, I was on top of a mountain, you know, snowboarding! haha.. just bugging. Without all the "industry peeps" who care so much about gear and wicked new product we'd all be hooped and freezing our asses off. Mad respect!
