Outdoor Retailer Snow 2023 – SkiPad, Stevie Strap, Db, Safeback, G3, and WNDR

by Brian Mullin on January 30, 2023

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SkiPad

If you have ever had to carry your skis, you know how sometimes uncomfortable and awkward it can be. The patented SkiPad is the perfect solution; composed of high-quality gel and durable rubber, it creates a comfortable pillow for your shoulder to make carrying skis effortless.

The all-new SkiPad is more than just a neat accessory to take to the slopes – it is a thoughtfully designed tool to make your time off the skis more enjoyable. Small and compact, the SkiPad is perfect for skiers of all ages and skill levels. The Velcro strap attaches to any skis and is designed to rest against the shoulder as you carry them; it can also hold the poles and the skis together all in one convenient package comfortably cushioned between your shoulder and the hard surface.

Thoughts => This simple pad with a Velcro strap offers excellent comfort for carrying your skis and really makes a difference on long carries, like hikes to side-country runs. I wish it had a pull tab on the Velcro to aid in pulling them apart. 

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Thanks to the SkiPad, you can carry your skis up to the peak and down to the parking lot without concern for the discomfort that invariably sets in after a short while. Let’s face it – carrying your skis is probably the least enjoyable part of your day at the slopes. Who would have thought this small tool could make such a big difference? But it does. When carrying your skis becomes as easy as walking, your snow adventure becomes much more enjoyable.

Try the SkiPad today to maximize the awesome level you experience on your next excursion. You won’t regret making your ski adventure easier, and your shoulders will thank you at the end of your day.

MSRP $19.99

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Stevie Strap

The Stevie Strap is the smallest ski & pole carrier on the market! It allows you to bundle both together & carry them with just one hand. Getting you and your equipment to the powder faster with ease. So small, it fits in your pocket and eliminates the hassle of carrying your Ski’s & Poles around.

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So easy, so small & so affordable.  

It comes in multiple colors and two sizes; regular skis < 100mm and powder skis > 100mm)

MSRP $29.95

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Db Snow Pro Vest

The Db Snow Pro Vest is a wearable avalanche safety layer for skiers and snowboarders designed to encourage preparedness in all types of terrain, including lift-serve, off-piste, and backcountry areas where avalanche airbags may not typically be considered. Developed with Olympic Gold Medal snowboarder Sage Kotsenburg, the Snow Pro Vest allows for freedom of movement and enhanced weight distribution for an unencumbered riding experience compared to backcountry backpacks.

Integrating the Safeback SBX system into the vest provides user-friendly protection against suffocation for 90 minutes without needing a mouthpiece during avalanche burial. This technology has been tested by IMFGA-certified guides, search and rescue organizations, Norwegian Special Forces, and Norwegian School of Winter Warfare military personnel. The Db SnoW Pro Vest, in tandem with the Safeback SBX, has proven to be a lightweight and effective tool for avalanche safety, no matter how deep the days may be.

Db Snow Pro Vest equipped with Safeback SBX will be $699. The product will be available in markets worldwide in the fall of 2023.50

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Safeback SBX

Safeback SBX is the world’s first active air supply system designed to keep the user breathing during burial in an avalanche or tree well without requiring a mouthpiece.
The system is only certified for use in freeride and avalanche packs that follow Safeback’s integration guidelines and specifications. These enable free airflow through the system, protect it from damage, and ensure that the SBX stays in place through the forces of the avalanche.

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Photos courtesy of Safeback

After activating the system with the T-shaped handle on the shoulder strap, the SBX starts pumping in the air from the air intake window on the pack and through to the outlets on the shoulder straps. Avalanche snow is composed of at least 50% air. During the burial, the SBX uses the air in the snowpack as the victim’s fresh air supply, continuously pumping it up to the breathing area for the duration of the burial. This air diffuses through the porous crystal structure of snow, simultaneously delivering fresh air to breathe in. and pushing away the CO2 that has been exhaled.

On a full charge, this system can continuously supply air for 90 minutes at -22°F / -30°C.

Specifications:

  • Weight with batteries: 18 oz / 513 g
  • Control unit volume in pack: 0.75 liters
  • Batteries: 6 x AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium
  • Runtime at -22° F: 90 minutes
  • System Test Capabilities: System-test button on the bottom of the unit, automatic system-test whenever batteries are replaced.
  • LED Indicator Lights: Blink when the system is active. Used after system test to indicate system readiness and battery level.

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G3 

Finally, an ultra-high-performance ski that is fully recyclable with no compromises in flex, weight, or durability. G3’s proprietary R3 recycling process means you can be confident all the materials will be recaptured, repurposed, or recycled after you retire your skis.

  • RIDE: Ski the heck out of the new R3 skis. Push them hard to get full use from them. They are made with the same premium materials you have come to expect from G3 (carbon, PU, magnetic, etc.), allowing for peak performance in the most demanding environments.
  • REPEAT: Ready to move on to another ski, but they still have some life? Pass them on to someone else as it will extend the useful life even further. These skis are built to last and will facilitate some of the best experiences you will ever have on snow.
  • RECYCLE: When the skis have finally reached the end of their life, send them back to G3. Our team separates each component using G3’s proprietary eco-friendly materials and systems. We are left with the original ski materials to reuse or recycle.

WNDR

The all-new WNDR Intention 108 represents the possibilities unlocked by creating performance materials with biotechnology and materials science. This ski features our most advanced construction yet, with two components derived from microalgae oil and one derived from reclaimed production waste – all of which we designed in-house specifically for use in a backcountry ski.

  • Algal Wall is a biobased cast polyurethane sidewall derived from microalgae, formulated to boost strength from edge to edge and deliver better damping performance than a traditional, petroleum-based ABS sidewall.
  • Algal Core is a composite of domestically sourced aspen and biobased polyurethane hard foam, which reduces weight and provides optimal damping characteristics.
  • Spiral Plate is a boot plate derived from our own production waste that diverts waste from the landfill and delivers better binding screw retention strength than the traditional maple inserts it replaces.

Combining these advanced materials with proven, freeride-focused geometry, the Intention 108 delivers unprecedented descending performance for its weight. This ski is a proof point that class-leading performance and responsible construction don’t have to be at odds.

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