Scott Tharler
Must-have extras for hitting the slopes
According to your Suunto S6 Ski Chronograph, it's just past 8 am on top of Whistler Mountain, you're at 7,160 feet above sea level, and it's 45 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Below you lie more than 100 trails laden with fresh powder. You just have to ski it -- and as you do, your watch will record the degree of slope, average speed, and the vertical drop.
Of course, you're well prepared. Your Audex Motorola Jacket streams appropriately pumping tunes out of speakers in its hood. Underneath, your ScottEVest performance T-shirt keeps you dry and comfy, and has specially lined pockets for your phone or MP3 player. Your Garmin Rino GPS tracks your location across a detailed basemap of the area (and can also send out distress signals in case of an avalanche). And an Innovus Solar Power backpack keeps everything juiced...
Must-have extras for hitting the slopes
According to your Suunto S6 Ski Chronograph, it's just past 8 am on top of Whistler Mountain, you're at 7,160 feet above sea level, and it's 45 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Below you lie more than 100 trails laden with fresh powder. You just have to ski it -- and as you do, your watch will record the degree of slope, average speed, and the vertical drop.
Of course, you're well prepared. Your Audex Motorola Jacket streams appropriately pumping tunes out of speakers in its hood. Underneath, your ScottEVest performance T-shirt keeps you dry and comfy, and has specially lined pockets for your phone or MP3 player. Your Garmin Rino GPS tracks your location across a detailed basemap of the area (and can also send out distress signals in case of an avalanche). And an Innovus Solar Power backpack keeps everything juiced...
Scott Tharler
Must-have extras for hitting the slopes
According to your Suunto S6 Ski Chronograph, it's just past 8 am on top of Whistler Mountain, you... more
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Suunto S6 Ski Chronograph
$149
Designed specifically for downhill skiers and snowboarders, the Suunto S6 boasts a mind-numbing array of features, including an altimeter, barometer, compass, weather alarm and interval timer. The accompanying software allows you to analyze your runs over a host of factors like maximum speeds, degree of slope and vertical drop. You can even share statistics online to help set performance goals.
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Burton/Motorola Audex Jacket
$645
The Audex Jacket -- a combo effort from cool clothier Burton and electronics manufacturer Motorola -- features built-in stereo speakers in the hood and a control panel in the sleeve. The speakers can belt out audio from a hidden, docked iPod or via a Bluetooth-enabled device. And the control panel can change the song track and volume, plus initiate outgoing phone calls and identify incoming one, for stylish entertainment and communication on or off the mountain.
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Innovus Designs "The Reactor" Solar Backpack
$139.95
In direct sunlight, The Reactor slowly and safely "trickle"-charges a cellphone, PDA, mp3 player or other electronic device via a standard 12-volt automotive charger adapter. The optional Portable Powerpack can store up power to deliver it on cloudy days. Contoured shoulder straps, a ventilated back panel, and a multitude of accessory organizer features round out this highly functional 1,850-cubic-inch, 1680 Denier Nylon backpack.
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Sanyo Xacti HD1A High-Definition Digital Video Camera
$699.99
The HD1A records 720p HD-quality MPEG-4 video at 21 minutes per gigabyte into High Capacity-compatible SD memory and takes 5.1-megapixel stills. With a pistol-grip orientation, thumb-operated controls and fully rotating 2.2-inch LCD display, this tiny tapeless wonder features 10x optical/10x digital zoom, in-camera editing and can shoot specifically for the Video iPod format. It's perfect for capturing big airs on the slopes.
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Garmin Rino 530 GPS/2-Way Radio Device
$535.70
This rugged, waterproof device features a WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and 5-Watt, 2-way radio capable of communicating at a range of up to 14 miles. Along with a bold color TFT display, the Rino 530 also has an electronic compass, barometric altimeter, external temperature sensor, NOAA weather receiver, built-in detailed basemap of North and South America, automatic route generation with turn-by-turn direction capability, speed and distance-tracking trip computer, call-induced position-reporting, plus a calendar, stopwatch and alarm.
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ScottEVest Performance T-Shirt
$39.99
This stylish, functional technology-enabled activewear is constructed from soft, breathable, moisture-wicking material. A patented internal conduit system allows for easy and discreet wire channeling straight from devices stored within any of its 3 hidden pockets up to collar loops providing easy earbud access. The specially lined pockets are constructed to hold their shape, even when loaded with a phone, mp3 player or camera.
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Head Monster I.M 77 Skis
$799
Embedded electronically responsive fibers enable Head's Monster I.M 77s to immediately react to varying conditions on the fly, actually stiffening the skis under heavy vibration. The highly adaptable I.M 77s are designed for advanced to expert skiers who maneuver through powder 60 percent of the time and barrel down hardpack the rest.
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Walk-EZ Revolutions Ski Boot Accessory
$49.95
Strapping on these sturdy, lightweight curved ski boot attachments allows for much more comfortable walking across the parking lot, over ice and snow, even up and down stairs. That more natural gait improves balance and posture and saves wear and tear on the legs and back. Made from a highly durable thermoplastic elastomer, Revolutions fit any ski boot brand or model (soles 265 to 366mm), attach quickly and securely, and fold to store compactly.
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Walk-EZ Ski-Shuttle Skis/Poles Accessory
$59.95
With any brand of skis (50 to 200cm) and poles tightly locked in, the Ski-Shuttle conveniently wheels along, relieving the heavy burden of transporting skis from the car to the slopes. The entire unit attaches securely to ski racks, fits in bus and shuttle racks, rolls easily over stairs and comes with a 36-inch customizable cable ski lock.
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