Snowcentre 2013/14 Buyers Guide

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2013- 2014 BUYERS GUIDE SNOW EVERYTHING WWW.SNOWCENTRE.CO.NZ

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A 52 page catalogue showcasing a sampling of what Snowcentre has to offer - Everything Snow!

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Store Locations

Rental Rates

Workshop Rates

2013 Ski Range

Men’s Ski

Women’s Ski

Boot Fitting

2013 Ski Boot Range

Men’s Ski Boots

Women’s Ski Boots

Men’s Boards & Bindings

Women’s Boards & Bindings

Women’s Board Boots

Men’s Board Boots

Tech Gear

T-Batt’s Top Tips

Obermeyer Outerwear

Outerwear Deals

Men’s Outerwear

Women’s Outerwear

Kids’ Gear

Helmets

Goggles

Thermals

Gloves

Training Partners

SUPcentre Buyers Guide

STORE LOCATIONS

Ph 06 385 [email protected]

Mon to Thur 7:00am - 6:00pm Fri 7:00am - Late Sat to Sun 7:00am - 6:00pm

Open right throughout the ski season

Snowcentre Onlinewww.snowcentre.co.nz

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Snowcentre Newmarket19 Mahuru StNewmarket Auckland

Mon to Wed 9:30am - 6:00pm Thur to Fri 9:30am - 7:00pm Sat to Sun 10:00am - 5:00pm

Ph 09 520 [email protected]

Snowcentre Powderhorn194 Mangawhero TceOhakune

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COPYRIGHT© SALOMON SAS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PHOTOGRAPHER: MATTIAS FREDRIKSSON. SKIER: HENRIK WINDSTEDT. LOCATION: TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA.

SALOMON.CO.NZ

QUEST MAX 120

“In April, we were supposed to go to Alaska with Matchstick Productions, but the last minute call was a bit further south near Terrace, British Columbia. Good choice! It was an ideal trip in all forms - amazing snow, epic terrain and an extremely talented group. This shot of Henrik Windstedt is seriously from the second run of the entire trip. The first morning we got off to an amazing start with great light, dramatic shadows and very blower powder.” - Mattias Fredriksson

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RENTALS (PER DAY)SKI EQUIPMENT 1 day 3+ days Youth

Skis, Boots & Poles $35 $30 $25

Skis $30 $25 $20

Boots $20 $18 $15

Poles $5 $5 $5

Executive Skis $50 $45 NA

Executive Skis & Boots $60 $50 NA

SNOwbOARD EQUIPMENTSnowboard & Boots $45 $40 $35

Snowboard $35 $30 $25

Snowboard Boots $20 $18 $15

SNOw CLOThINgJacket & Pants $25 $20 $18

Jacket $15 $12 $10

Pants $15 $12 $10

One Piece Suit NA NA $18

ESSENTIALSSki Bags $5 $5 $5

Snowboard Bags $5 $5 $5

Boot Bags $5 $5 $5

Sleds $10 $10 $10

Chains $15 $15 $15

Roof Rack $15 $15 $15

Rent from us to save the fuss!With a huge fleet of rental equipment at both of our locations, why not maximize your snow time and rent before you go? Equipment is tuned and cleaned after every use to ensure maximum on snow performance and enjoyment. Park up, throw your boots on and jump straight on the lift!

Snowcentre NewmarketWho else hates rental queues with a passion? Get fitted when it suits you and then pick up your equipment the day before you leave. We do not charge for pick-up and drop-off days. If you are travelling to the South Island or overseas we offer one extra travel day.

Snowcentre PowderhornFast walk-in walk-out service means no time wasted on the mountain. Extended shop hours mean extra time to pick up your rental equipment. The mountain shuttle bus pickup service even leaves from right outside the Powderhorn.

PLUS - Visit either of our stores to enquire about new season ski & board demos. We can put you in touch with the brands on the hill to try before you buy!

RENTALS

If you would like to purchase the equipment that you hire, we will deduct your rental payment off the purchase price.

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AMPHIBIO NO cOMPrOMIseAll turNs Are rIgHt

No compromise between rocker and camber; the solid WaveFlexTM structure with the unique Amphibio® Profile combines cambered inside edge assuring grip and stability with a rockered outside edge for easy turning. Left and right skis that give you incredible emotions on all pist conditions.

EXTREME VERSATILITY, EXTREME PERFORMANCE.

RockerEasy turning Easy turningEdge grip

RockerCamber

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WORKSHOPEveryone can benefit from a freshly tuned ski or board. Tuning your gear improves edge control and turn initiation, while base grinds and regular waxing improves glide, stops snow sticking and inhibits edges from rusting.

Snowcentre Newmarket has a full Wintersteiger workshop, Snowcentre Powderhorn has the Montana Robot. Both stores are fully equipped to handle any of your tuning requirements.

From waxing to base grinds, patches to full edge repairs, Snowcentre has the equipment and the expertise to get your gear ready to rip.

bASIC SERvICESBinding Mount From $95

- Purchase new skis from Snowcentre No charge

Binding Remount From $95

- Purchase second hand skis from Snowcentre $47.50

Binding Check & Adjust $20

New Ski/Board Prep Detune & Wax

From $55

Edge & Wax Belt Sand, Edge Sharpen & Hot Wax

$35

Edge & Wax + Trim Belt Sand, Ceramic Disc Edge Sharpen & Hot Wax

$45

Hot Wax $15

PREMIUM SERvICESFull Tune Belt Sand, Stone Ground Structured Base, Ceramic Disc Edge Sharpen & Hot Wax

$55

Full Tune with Base Repair Belt Sand, Fill Gouges, Stoneground Structured Base, Ceramic Disc Edge Sharpen & Hot Wax

From $65

CUSTOM SERvICESRace Tune Belt Sand, Stone Ground Structured Base, Ceramic Disc Edge Sharpen, Hand Filled Edges & Race Wax

From $100

Base Patches From $40

Edge & Sidewall Repairs POA

Applying fresh base material to damaged skis

A quick run over the belt to tidy up the ski

Our full Wintersteiger workshop at Snowcentre Newmarket

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PACEMAN.

A NEW SLANT ON THINGS.Meet Paceman. It’s all MINI. And yet it’s a radical departure too. Thanks to its dramatically raked roofline and aggressive, square-jawed frontal treatment. Design cues that give it a muscular stance, unlike anything you’ve ever seen from MINI. But that doesn’t mean its styling writes cheques its powerplant can’t cash. Because Paceman comes standard with the punchy 135kW Cooper S engine. Perfect if you don’t want to follow the crowd. Or follow, period. Take it on, for as little as $53,500 drive away or $166* a week.

TEAM MCMILLAN MINI GARAGE, 430 Broadway, Newmarket, 0800 548 352. paceman.co.nz

* Offer based on Drive Away Price of a MINI Paceman Cooper S (manual). Finance offer based on Loan agreement consisting of a 36 month contract, $26,396 final payment, 10.99% interest rate and a 25% deposit is required. Offer expires 30/09/2013 and is subject to BMW Financial Services lending criteria.

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MEN’S SKISBrand Model Price Bindings Dimensions Radius Camber ProfileATOMIC Temper Ti $1,499.99 XTO 12 included 124 / 73 / 104 14m All Mountain Rocker

Magnet $1,199.99 XTO 10 included 124 / 73 / 105 14m All Mountain RockerCrimson Ti $1,699.99 XTO 12 included 132.5 / 86 / 115.5 16.1m All Mountain RockerBlackeye Ti $1,499.99 XTO 10 included 127.5 / 81 / 104 15m All Mountain RockerSmoke $1,099.99 XTO 10 included 123.5 / 76 / 103.5 14.4m All Mountain RockerTheory $1,249.99 FFG 12 included 130 / 95 / 119 18.9m All Mountain RockerRival $999.99 FFG 10 included 122 / 83 / 106 14 / 15m All Mountain RockerAccess $1,249.99 FFG 12 included 127.5 / 100 / 119.5 20m Powder RockerInfamous $1,099.99 FFG 10 included 116 / 86 / 116 20.5/18.5/20.5 Park Rocker

ARMADA ARV Ti $1,449.99 AXM 120 L included 133 / 98 / 123 20.5m All Mountain RockerAR7 $1,249.99 AXM 120 L included 119 / 86 / 109 20.5m Camber Profile

DYNASTAR CR 78 Fluid X $1,599.99 NX 12 Fluid included 126 / 78 / 106 17m Tip RockerOutland 80 XT Fluid $1,299.99 NX 12 Fluid included 126 / 80 / 110 15m All Mountain RockerOutland 75 XT Express $899.99 EXPRESS 11 included 120 / 75 / 110 15m All Mountain RockerCham 87 Fluid $1,499.99 NX 12 Fluid included 127 / 87 / 103 16m All Snow Rocker

ELAN Amphibio 82 XTi Fusion $1,799.99 ELX 12 WB included 128 / 82 / 109 15.7m AmphibioAmphibio 78 Ti Fusion $1,399.99 ELX 11 included 127 / 78 / 108 14.9m AmphibioAmphibio WAVEFLEX 78Ti Fusion $1,499.99 ELX 11.0 Fusion included 123 / 78 / 105 17.7m Camber + RockerWAVEFLEX 8 QT $999.99 EL 10.0 QT included 122 / 73 / 102 13.5m Regular Camber

FISChER Hybrid 7.0 C-LINE $1,999.99 C-Line Z13 Racetrack included 121 / 75 / 104 17m Rocker or CamberHybrid 8.5 Ti $1,899.99 Attack 13 included 128 / 85 / 111 18m Rocker or CamberWatea 88 $1,299.99 X11 wide 90 included 128 / 88 / 115 19m Tip Rocker

hEAD iSupershape Titan SW PR Pro $1,599.99 PRX 12 S Wide 88 included 133 / 80 / 111 14.3m CamberiSupershape Magnum SW PR Pro $1,599.99 PRX 12 S included 128 / 72 / 106 13.5m CamberRev 78 PR $999.99 PR 11 included 127 / 78 / 110 14m Era 3.0

K2 Rictor 90 $1,699.99 MXW 14.0 included 132 / 90 / 115 18m All Terrain RockerRictor 82 $1,599.99 XTi MXW 12.0 included 127 / 82 / 112 15m All Terrain RockerAMP 80 X $1,299.99 M3 12.0 included 125 / 80 / 109 15m All Terrain Rocker

LINE Blend $999.99 Ski only 132 / 100 / 122 N/A Early Rise RockerSick Day 110 $1,099.99 Ski only 110 N/A Tip & Tail RockerProphet 98 $1,099.99 Ski only 132 / 98 / 123 17.2m Tip RockerProphet 90 $999.99 Ski only 125 / 90 / 113 17.7m Tip Rocker

ROSSIgNOL Pursuit 16 Ar/Bslt TPX $1,399.99 AXIuM 110 L TPI2 included 124 / 74 / 104 15.1m Pow TurnExperience 88 TPX $1,649.99 AXM 120 L TPI2 included 135 / 88 / 124 16.5m Auto Turn

SALOMON BBR 9.0 $1,199.99 Ski only 147 / 88 / 110 12.5m V-ShapeBBR 8.0 $1,429.99 Z12 included 140 / 79 / 102 11.7m V-ShapeQ 98 $1,099.99 Z12 included 128 / 97 / 120 N/A utility RockerQ 90 $999.99 Z12 included 130 / 89 / 117 15.5m utility RockerEnduro LX 800 $1,199.99 Z10 included 125 / 79 / 107 14.6m All Terrain Rocker

vOLKL Code Speedwall S $1,899.99 rMotion 12 D included 122 / 74 / 104 13.6m Tip & Tail RockerRTM 84 $1,899.99 iPT WideRide 12 D included 129 / 84 / 111 15.8m Full RockerRTM 81 $1,799.99 iPT WideRide 12 D included 126 / 81 / 108 15.3m Full RockerMantra $1,299.99 Ski only 132 / 98 / 118 22m Tip RockerONE $1,199.99 Ski only 138 / 116 / 130 16.3m Full Rocker

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JUNIOR SKISBrand Model Price Bindings Dimensions Radius Camber ProfileATOMIC Punx Jr III $649.99 FFG 7 included 122 / 85 / 112 13m Camber

Punx Jr II $599.99 FFG 7 included 106 / 80 / 106 16.2m CamberVantage Girl III $329.99 XTE 7 included 108 / 65 / 89.5 13m CamberVantage Girl II $429.99 XTE 045 included 108 / 68 / 89 8m Camber

hEAD Jr Caddy SW $799.99 Peak 7.5 Wide 90 included 116 / 81 / 106 11.8m Tip & Tail RockerSupershape Team LR ( 87 - 107 ) $399.99 LRX 4.5 AC included 103 / 65 / 89 4.1m Era 2.0Supershape Team LR ( 117 - 157 ) $449.99 LRX 7.5 AC included 103 / 65 / 90 4.1m Era 2.0MYA No. 1 LR ( 87 - 107 ) $399.99 LRX 4.5 AC included 103 / 65 / 89 4.1m Era 2.0MYA No 1 LR ( 117 - 157 ) $449.99 LRX 4.5 AC included 103 / 65 / 90 4.1m Era 2.0PEZ Team LR $449.99 LRX 4.5 AC included 103 / 65 / 98 4.1m Era 2.0Souphead LR $449.99 LRX 4.5 AC included 104 / 68 / 92 9.4m Camber

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wOMEN’S SKISBrand Model Price Bindings Dimensions Radius Camber Profile

ATOMIC Affinity Storm $1,399.99 XTO 10 included 127.5 / 84 / 107 15.2m All Mountain RockerAffinity Pure $999.99 XTO 10 included 120.5 / 78 / 99.5 14m All Mountain RockerAffinity Air $899.99 XTE 10 included 118.5 / 74 / 97.5 13m All Mountain RockerCloud Nine $1,149.99 XTE 10 included 127.5 / 74 / 104 11m Piste RockerElysian $1,199.99 FFG 10 included 126 / 95 / 115 17.1m All Mountain RockerSupreme $1,099.99 FFG 10 included 120 / 87 / 110.5 16m All Mountain RockerPolarity $999.99 FFG 10 included 120 / 83 / 104 18.1m All Mountain Rocker

ARMADA ARW $1,199.99 AXIuM 110 XL included 116 / 83 / 106 17.5m Camber

DYNASTAR Cham Women 87 Fluid $1,499.99 NX EXC. FLuID included 127 / 87 / 103 16m All Snow RockerActive Xpress $999.99 XPRESS EXC. 10 included 126 / 74 / 104 13m Tip RockerNeva 84 Fluid $1,399.99 NX EXC. FLuID included 126 / 84 / 110 16m All Mountain RockerNeva 78 Xpress $1,099.99 XPRESS EXC. 11 included 125 / 78 / 105 14m All Mountain Rocker

ELAN Insomnia ( Amphibio ) $1,399.99 ELW 11.0 included 125 / 74 / 104 12.7m AmphibioDelight QT (Early Rise Rocker) $999.99 ELW 9.0 included 126 / 76 / 103 11.5m Early Rise Rocker

FISChER Koa 84 My Style $1,199.99 x11 Wide 90 included 126 / 84 / 112 14m Freeski RockerKoa 78 My Style $1,249.99 v10 included 121 / 78 / 107 16m All Mountain Rocker

hEAD MYA No. 8 SW PR $1,399.99 MYA 10 PR included 130 / 84 / 112 13.3m Era 3.0MYA No. 5 SW PR $1,199.99 MYA 10 PR included 123 / 71 / 107 10.8m Era 3.0MYA No. 4 LR $999.99 MYA 9 LRX included 123 / 74 107 11m Era 3.0

K2 Superstitious $1,599.99 ERX 11.0 TC included 128 / 84 / 112 13m All Terrain RockerSuperglide $1,399.99 ERX 11.0 TC included 127 / 80 / 109 12m All Terrain RockerSuperfree $1,299.99 ER3 10.0 included 120 / 76 / 104 11m All Terrain RockerMissconduct $599.99 Ski only 118 / 85 / 109 N/A All Terrain Rocker

LINE Soulmate 98 $999.99 Ski only 134 / 100 / 125 17.2m Tip RockerSoulmate 90 $899.99 Ski only 132 / 98 / 123 17.7m Tip RockerCelebrity $799.99 Ski only 115 / 85 / 112 13.7m Tip Rocker

ROSSIgNOL unique 4S W Xelium $1,299.99 XELIuM SAPHIR 110 L included 122 / 72 / 102 12m Pow TurnTemptation 88 Open $1,349.99 SAPHIR 110 L TEMP 88 included 135 / 88 / 124 15m Auto TurnTemptation 78 W Xelium $1,149.99 XELIuM SAPHIR 110 L included 122 / 78 / 111 15.4m Auto Turn

SALOMON BBR Sunlight $1,099.99 L9 included 133 / 79 / 98 11.5m V-ShapeLumen 98 $1,099.99 Z12 included N/A N/A utility RockerLux 90 $999.99 Z12 included 130 / 87 / 115 17.6m utility RockerOrigins Lava $1,199.99 L9 included 123 / 74 / 103 N/A All Terrain Rocker

vOLKL Charisma $1,599.99 iPT eMotion 11 TC included 127 / 79 / 100 12.1m Tip RockerAllura $1,599.99 iPT eMotion 11 TC included 125 / 75 / 96 12.3m Tip RockerChiara $1,399.99 4Motion 11 TC D included 123 / 77 / 97 12.5m Tip RockerKenja $1,249.99 Ski only 127 / 87 / 106 15.2m Tip Rocker

JUNIOR SKISBrand Model Price Bindings Dimensions Radius Camber ProfileDYNASTAR Serial $499.99 Ski only 110 / 80 / 103 15m Camber

Team Omeglass WC R20 PRO $799.99 Ski only Confidential 10m CamberTeam Course WC R20 PRO $799.00 Ski only Confidential 15m CamberTeam Speed ( 100 - 130 ) $399.99 XPRESS KID included 107 / 64 / 94 10m CamberTeam Speed ( 130 - 150 ) $459.99 XPRESS TEAM included 107 / 67 / 95 10m CamberTeam Cham ( 100 - 130 ) $399.99 XPRESS KID included 107 / 67 / 96 10m CamberTeam Cham ( 130 - 150 ) $459.99 XPRESS TEAM included 107 / 67 / 97 10m CamberStarlett ( 100 - 130) $399.99 XPRESS KID included 107 / 67 / 98 10m CamberStarlett (130 - 150) $459.99 XPRESS TEAM included 107 / 67 / 99 10m CamberMy First Starlett $349.99 TEAM 2 RL included 95 / 75 / 83 N/A CamberMy First Team Speed $349.99 TEAM 2 RL included 95 / 75 / 84 N/A Camber

K2 Sight $599.99 Ski only 118 / 85 / 109 N/A All Terrain RockerPress $549.99 Ski only 113 / 85 / 104 N/A Jib RockerJuvy $499.99 FASTRACK2 7.0 85mm included 102 / 75 / 96 12m Youth RockerMissy $499.99 FASTRACK2 7.0 85mm included 102 / 75 / 97 12m Youth Rocker

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ERA 3.0 Rocker. Done RightERA 3.0 is a combination of technologies, shape and geometry.

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STAFFSNOW STAFFELANAmphibio 88 XTi with ELX 12 bindings136 / 88 / 116 Was $1899.99

Now $1599.99

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MEN’S SKI

“The ultimate in stable all mountain twin-tips. Wood core, metal matrix - excellent in all NZ conditions.”- Gary Kilgour, Snowcentre Newmarket

“A high powered all mountain ski. Rocker and camber in one.” - James Haigh, Snowcentre Newmarket

More of the mountain will be your playground with a set of these!

Such amazing value! Has early rise rocker to make turning easy.

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ATOMICBlackeye Ti (2012 model)

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...plus many more brands and models available in store and online!

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SNOW STAFF STAFF SNOW

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50/50 blend of groomed or soft snow conditions.”

- Aana Chrisp, Snowcentre Newmarket

“Women’s all mountain performance - go anywhere, do anything.” - Hannah Stead,

Snowcentre Ohakune

A great ski equipped for on or off piste adventures.

Magic for beginner to intermediate skiers at a crazy price.

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vACUUM FIT hAS ARRIvED AT SNOwCENTRE!Fischer’s VACuuM FIT technology was a worldwide sensation last year. For the first time, VACu-PLAST material enables a completely anatomical adjustment of the boot with a quality never reached before – all in 20 minutes.

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1. WARM-uPHeat up the shell to 80° Celsius in •the oven

2. PRE-FITInsert foot into preheated shell with •boot linerPut on Cooling Pad and •Compression PadAdjust the stand position on the •VACuuM FIT Station

3. PERFECT FIT AND COOL DOWNAdjust the entire boot to the •anatomy of the foot using compressed airuse the Cooling Pad to cool it down•

The Fischer VACuuM FIT Station features all the necessary components for a perfect fitting procedure. Additionally it is compatible with all standard fitting systems such as foaming and canting.

vACUUM FIT STATION – ThE hEART OF ThE FITTINg PROCESS

"I have enjoyed my life skiing steep and deep around the world, and have found the Fischer Vacuum boots offer unsurpassed comfort & performance." - Nichollas Dallyn

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MEN’S bOOTSBrand Model Price Boot width

ATOMIC Waymaker Carbon 110 $899.99 101mmWaymaker 90 $699.99 101mmHawx 130 $899.99 100mmHawx 110 $799.99 100mmHawx 90 $699.99 100mmLive Fit 130 $799.99 102 -106mmLive Fit 90 $699.99 102 -106mmLive Fit 70 $599.99 102 -106mmOverload 120 $899.99 101mm

FISChER Soma Vacuum RC4 Pro 130 $1,399.99 95mmSoma Vacuum Hybrid 12+ $1,249.99 98 -108mmSoma Vacuum Hybrid 9+ $999.99 98 -108mmSoma Vacuum Ranger 12 $1,299.99 96 -106mm

FULL TILT Level 1 $1,399.99 95mmClassic $699.99 99mmDropkick $799.99 99mm

hEAD Vector 125 $999.99 103mmVector 105 $699.99 103mmAdapt Edge 100HF $749.99 102 -104mmAdapt Edge 90HF $649.99 102 -104mmNext Edge 80HF $549.99 104mmCube3 10HF $549.99 106mmCube3 8 $449.99 106mm

LANgE RX 130 LV $1,099.99 97mmRX 130 $1,099.99 100mmRX 100 LV $799.99 97mmRX 100 $799.99 100mmBlaster 90 $699.99 102mmConcept 70 $349.99 102mmXT 120 $1,049.99 100mmXT 110 $949.99 100mmXT 90 $799.99 100mm

NORDICA Transfire R1 $799.99 102mmCruise 90 $699.99 104mmCruise 80 $699.99 104mmCruise 60 $349.99 104mmCruise 50 $349.99 104mmFire Arrow F1 $1,099.00 100mmFire Arrow F3 $899.99 100mmSport Machine 90 $599.99 102mmAce Of Spades $899.99 100mmDead Money $799.99 100mmDouble Six $699.99 100mm

SALOMON X-Max 100 CS $899.99 98 -104mmImpact 100 CS $799.99 100 -106mmRS 100 $799.99 102mmRS 80 $699.99 102mmMission 70 $599.99 104mmQuest Max 120 CF $1,099.99 98 -104mmQuest 90 $799.99 100mmQuest Access 80 $699.99 104mmGhost 90 CF $799.99 98 -104mmSPK 100 $899.99 104mm

TEChNICA Cochise 110 $899.99 100mmInferno Blaze $799.99 98mmDemon 90 $699.99 100mmPhoenix 120 HVL $799.99 102mmPhoenix Max 10 Air $599.99 102mmMega+ 12 $599.99 104mmMega+ 8 $399.99 104mm

2013 SKI BOOT RANGE

NOMAD WITH ARC TECHNOLOGY

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wOMEN’S bOOTSBrand Model Price Boot width

ATOMIC Waymaker Carbon 100W $799.99 101mmWaymaker 80W $699.99 101mmHawx 100W $799.99 100mmHawx 80W $749.99 100mmLive Fit 80W $699.99 102 -106mmLive Fit 60W $599.99 102-106mm

FISChER Soma Vacuum Hybrid 10W $1,299.99 96 -106mmSoma Vacuum Hybrid 8W $999.99 96 -106mm

FULL TILT Soul Sister $999.99 99mmRumour $899.99 99mm

hEAD Adapt Edge MYA 90W $649.99 102 -104mmNext Edge MYA 80W $549.99 104mmCube3 MYA 10W $449.99 106mm

LANgE RX 100W LV $899.99 97mmRX 100W $899.99 100mmRX 80W LV $699.99 97mmRX 80W $699.99 100mmDelight 70W $599.99 102mmExc. Venus 60W $349.99 102mm

NORDICA Transfire R2W $699.99 102mmCruise 75W $599.99 104mmCruise 55W $349.99 104mmCruise 45W $349.99 104mmFire Arrow F3W $899.99 100mmSport Machine 85W $599.99 102mm

SALOMON Instinct 100W CS $899.99 98 -104mmIdol 85W CS $899.99 100 -106mmRS 75W $699.99 102mmDivine 55W $499.99 104mmQuest 80W $799.99 100mmQuest Access 70W $699.99 104mm

TEChNICA Cochise 100W $699.99 100mmInferno Crush $799.99 98mmDemon 90W $699.99 100mmPhoenix Max 10W Air $599.99 102mmEsprit 10 $499.99 104mm

JUNIOR bOOTShEAD Edge J3 $249.99

Edge J2 $199.99Edge J1 $179.99

LANgE RS 90SC $599.99 97mmRS 70SC $499.99 97mmRSJ 60 $289.99RSJ 50 $249.99Starlett 60 $289.99Starlett 50 $249.99

NORDICA Ace of Spades Team $449.99Patron Team $349.99Fire Arrow Team3 $229.99Fire Arrow Team2 $189.99Fire Arrow Team1 $149.99

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“Stiff flex for maximum support and energy transmission”- Gary Kilgour, Snowcentre Newmarket

Generous last for comfort, soft flex for ease of use.

MEN’S

fischerski.co.nz

hEADNext Edge 70 HF last : 104mm, Flex 70mm

Was $449.99

Now $399.99

ATOMICHawx 110last: 100mm, Flex : 70mm

oNly

$799.99

NORDICACruise 60 last: 104mm, Flex : 60mm

Was $399.99

Now $349.99

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WaymakeR

Explore more with the new, versatile Waymaker

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stepping in and out quick and hassle

free.

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Live Fit zone instantly

adapts to your foot shape,

for complete comfort all day.

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Great cuff mobility in ‘walk’ mode makes

walking and exploring easier than ever before.

STRONG

Powerful three-buckle design and ‘ski’ mode

turns 100% of your power into performance.

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ATOMIC $899.99

Hawx 130ATOMIC $699.99

Waymaker 90ATOMIC $649.99

Live Fit 90FISCHER $1299.99

Soma Vacuum Ranger

FISCHER $1249.99

Soma Vacuum Hybrid 12FISCHER $999.99

Soma Vacuum Hybrid 9HEAD $999.99

Vector 125HEAD $749.99

Adapt Edge 100 HF

HEAD $549.99

Cube 310 HFLANGE $1049.99

XT 120LANGE $699.99

Blaster 90LANGE $799.99

RX 100

NORDICA $799.99

Dead MoneyNORDICA $799.99

Transfire R1NORDICA $699.99

Cruise 90SALOMON $799.99

Impact 100 CS

SALOMON $799.99

Quest 90TECNICA $899.99

Cochise 110TECNICA $799.99

Phoenix 120TECNICA $599.99

Mega 12

SKI BOOTS

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ATOMIC $799.99

Hawx 100ATOMIC $699.99

Waymaker 80ATOMIC $599.99

Live Fit 60FISCHER $1299.99

Soma Vacuum Hybrid 10

FISCHER $999.99

Soma Vacuum Hybrid 8HEAD $649.99

Adapt Edge 90 MYAHEAD $549.99

Next Edge 80 MYAHEAD $549.99

Cube 310 MYA

LANGE $899.99

RX 100LANGE $599.99

Delight 70LANGE $349.99

Exclusive Venus 60NORDICA $699.99

Transfire R2

NORDICA $599.99

Cruise 75NORDICA $599.99

Sportmachine 85SALOMON $899.99

Idol 85 CSSALOMON $799.99

Quest 80

SALOMON $699.99

RS 75TECNICA $699.99

Demon 90TECNICA $599.99

Phoenix AirTECNICA $499.99

Esprit 10

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“Performance and comfort for the high

energy women skier”- James Haigh,

Snowcentre Newmarket

An amazing first boot!

hEADEdge 70 MYA last: 104mm, Flex : 60mm

Was $449.99

Now $399.99

LANgERX 80last: 100mm, Flex : 80mm

oNly

$699.99

NORDICACruise 55 last: 104mm, Flex : 55mm

Was $399.99

Now $349.99

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0800 100 (SKI) 754 www.skitravel.co.nz

feel the powderBook your overseas snow holiday with NZ’s

leading Ski & Board travel agency

F rom mid-November to mid-April, over 7 meters of champagne powder fall on the slopes of both Silver Star & Big White resorts, virtually guaranteeing

incredible skiing and snowboarding. The abundance of snow creates world-famous snow ghosts, these are powder caked trees that take on a ‘ghostly’ appearance. There’s really nothing else like them, anywhere in the world.

Big White and Silver Star are self-contained ski in and ski out resort villages, where skiing and riding is accessible from your doorstep. There is absolutely no need for a vehicle at Big White or Silver Star as everything is within walking distance or if you prefer you can always use a complimentary in resort shuttle

For many New Zealanders, a trip to Canada offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience a northern country in the middle of winter. It’s not just a ski holiday, it’s a winter wonderland experience of a lifetime. Nothing could be more exotic than enjoying a White Christmas, just like in a Hollywood movie. Festivities include Christmas caroling at Silver Star, pictures with Santa at Big White, torchlight parades and fireworks displays, chestnuts roasting over an open fire and cups of steaming hot chocolate.

With 118 marked runs and five powder bowls, you’ll be blown away by Big White. You can choose from perfectly groomed beginner and intermediate slopes or take on the double-black diamond alpine bowls.

Spread across three distinct faces and featuring 115 marked runs, Silver Star offers the family friendly front side, Vance Creek or the challenging thrill of Putnam Creek, Silver Star’s famous “backside” and then there is magical tree skiing in Silver Woods.

Then, there’s Nordic, or cross country skiing. Silver Star offers over 100 kilometres of track set trails and Big White features 30 kilometres of scenic groomed trails.

Nothing beats a snowmobile tour for a heart-pounding adrenaline rush! Try driving your own, or ride as a passenger. Younger riders can rip around a groomed track on the ‘mini-Zs’.

Tubing, skating, night skiing and boarding, and playing ice-hockey on an outdoor rink – the list goes on and on.

Tired but happy, you won’t believe how much fun you can cram into a Big White and Silver Star winter vacation! That’s why Big White and Silver Star are known as “Canada’s Favourite Family Resorts.”

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leading Ski & Board travel agency

F rom mid-November to mid-April, over 7 meters of champagne powder fall on the slopes of both Silver Star & Big White resorts, virtually guaranteeing

incredible skiing and snowboarding. The abundance of snow creates world-famous snow ghosts, these are powder caked trees that take on a ‘ghostly’ appearance. There’s really nothing else like them, anywhere in the world.

Big White and Silver Star are self-contained ski in and ski out resort villages, where skiing and riding is accessible from your doorstep. There is absolutely no need for a vehicle at Big White or Silver Star as everything is within walking distance or if you prefer you can always use a complimentary in resort shuttle

For many New Zealanders, a trip to Canada offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience a northern country in the middle of winter. It’s not just a ski holiday, it’s a winter wonderland experience of a lifetime. Nothing could be more exotic than enjoying a White Christmas, just like in a Hollywood movie. Festivities include Christmas caroling at Silver Star, pictures with Santa at Big White, torchlight parades and fireworks displays, chestnuts roasting over an open fire and cups of steaming hot chocolate.

With 118 marked runs and five powder bowls, you’ll be blown away by Big White. You can choose from perfectly groomed beginner and intermediate slopes or take on the double-black diamond alpine bowls.

Spread across three distinct faces and featuring 115 marked runs, Silver Star offers the family friendly front side, Vance Creek or the challenging thrill of Putnam Creek, Silver Star’s famous “backside” and then there is magical tree skiing in Silver Woods.

Then, there’s Nordic, or cross country skiing. Silver Star offers over 100 kilometres of track set trails and Big White features 30 kilometres of scenic groomed trails.

Nothing beats a snowmobile tour for a heart-pounding adrenaline rush! Try driving your own, or ride as a passenger. Younger riders can rip around a groomed track on the ‘mini-Zs’.

Tubing, skating, night skiing and boarding, and playing ice-hockey on an outdoor rink – the list goes on and on.

Tired but happy, you won’t believe how much fun you can cram into a Big White and Silver Star winter vacation! That’s why Big White and Silver Star are known as “Canada’s Favourite Family Resorts.”

Experience Big White and Silver Star

Why choose Sun Peaks Resort?Comfortably nestled between the Coastal and Rocky Mountain ranges, protected from damp coastal weather and frigid northern temperatures, lies the British Columbia mountain community of Sun Peaks. Known internationally as a top skiing destination, its three mountains of expansive terrain, dry, light snow and picturesque ski-through village are only a few of the reasons that many Kiwis return year after year.

Known as ‘family friendly’, Sun Peaks is consistently ranked one of the top ski resorts in North America, most recently by Canadian Living Magazine’s 2012 reader poll as the 2nd Best Ski Destination in Canada. In fact, Sun Peaks is the second largest ski area in British Columbia and third largest in Canada. Guests explore long cruisers, deep steeps and incredible glade skiing on 125 runs and almost 4,000 acres of skiable terrain. Every chairlift offers a beginner’s trail to the bottom, meaning everyone can view the striking vistas from ‘Top of the World’ and enjoy the convenience of the ski runs that funnel into the central village. Nordic skiers will find over 30 kilometers of groomed and track set trails, backcountry trails, as well as a rare chairlift accessed Nordic trail.

A true ski in, ski out experience, the uniqueness of village sets Sun Peaks apart from anything else in the region. Guests love the ease of skiing through the village from their accommodation in morning, grabbing a coffee or quick breakfast on their way to one of the chairlifts. Surrounded by three mountain peaks, skiers can drop into the slopeside village to meet up with friends at one of over 20 eateries at a moment’s notice throughout the day.

On top of days of skiing endless terrain, other winter adventures abound. Every visit is completely customizable to specific interests, including snowshoeing, dogsledding, snowmobiling, ice skating, tubing or simply relaxing at the spa. Visitors can time their holiday to include either the 16th Annual Sun Peaks Winter Festival of Wine (January 11 – 19, 2014) celebrating British Columbia’s award winning wines, or the 8th Annual Sun Peaks Family Cup ‘All Nations Celebration’, where families form lasting international friendships and partake in recreational races and social events (January 1 – 15, 2014).

Sun Peaks is easily accessed via a direct flight from Auckland to Vancouver, followed by a quick connecting flight to Kamloops. Sun Peaks is also the best connected ski destination in B.C., with convenient shuttles to other ski resorts in the region, allowing for exciting additions to a Canadian ski holiday.

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Check in-store to book a demo of the latest 2014 boards at Turoa or Whakapapa.

MEN’S BOARDS

DRAKEEmpire board+ King binding

Was $819.99

Now $599.99

gNUForest Space Case+ K2 Company binding

oNly

$1449.99

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“The new Space Case with A.S.S Pickle is amazing!”- Myles Cleave, Snowcentre Newmarket

Insanely good package price!

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BURTON Antler $999.99 NITRO Team Gullwing $749.99

BURTON Custom Flying V $849.99 NITRO T1.5 $749.99

BURTON Super Hero $799.99 NEVER SUMMER Proto CT $949.99

DC Mega $849.99 NEVER SUMMER Evo $899.99

K2 Hit Machine $799.99

K2 WWW $699.99

K2 Raygun $649.99

GNU Danny Kass $999.99

LIB TECH T. Rice Pro HP $1,299.99

LIB TECH Skate Banana $849.99

BURTON $549.99

Genesis

& BINDINGS

BURTON $449.99

MalavitaBURTON $349.99

MissionBURTON $449.99

Cartel ESTK2 $379.99

FormulaK2 $379.99

Indy

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WOMEN’S BOARDS & BINDINGS

ROXYXOXO+ K2 Agogo bindings

oNly

$1249.99

DRAKECharm board+ Forum Aura bindings

Was $819.99

Now $599.99

BURTON Feelgood Flying V $849.99 NITRO Mystique $599.99

BURTON De Ja Vu $799.99 NITRO Lectra Echo $499.99

BURTON Lipstick $799.99 NEVER SUMMER Infinity $899.99

BURTON Lux $649.99

K2 Spot Lite $799.99

K2 Bright Lite $649.99

K2 First Lite $549.99

GNU B Pro $999.99

GNU B Nice $699.99

ROXY Banana Smoothie $899.99

ROXY Ally $699.99

BURTON $449.99

EscapadeBURTON $399.99

LexaBURTON $299.99

StilletoBURTON $399.99

Scribe ESTK2 $359.99

Yeah YeahK2 $299.99

Cassette

“Lots of fun for the park”- Dillon Towers, Snowcentre Newmarket

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WOMEN’S BOARD BOOTS

SALOMONKiana

oNly

$499.99

SALOMONPearl (2012)

Was $349.99

Now $249.99

BURTON $429.99

AxelBURTON $399.99

Emerald

BURTON $299.99

MintK2 $449.99

SaperaK2 $379.99

Sendit BoaNITRO $399.99

Fader TLS

NITRO $349.99

Axis TLSSALOMON $299.99

LineaVANS $419.99

Encore (W)VANS $349.99

High Standard (W)

Fast lacing system and very light.

“Actually the most comforable boot I

have ever owned.”- Sarah O’Leary,

Snowcentre Newmarket

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LIMIT20K SURFANIC:LIMIT20K gives the ultimate in protection and features. This performance apparel range combines our years of technical know-how, innovation and promises the best. The LIMIT20K offers the same feature package as the Surfanic Edge series, such as, fully taped seams, magnetic closures, pit zip venting, and detachable powder skirt, to name a few, but with an enhanced level of protection given by the fabric.

The best just got better.

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MEN’S BOARD BOOTS

SALOMONSavage Boa

oNly

$499.99

SALOMONFaction (2012)

Was $349.99

Now $249.99

BURTON $699.99

Ion

BURTON $499.99

ImperialBURTON $429.99

RampantK2 $649.99

uFOK2 $599.99

MaysisK2 $449.99

Ryker

NITRO $499.99

ultra TLSNITRO $449.99

ReverbSALOMON $549.99

SynapseVANS $419.99

EncoreVANS $359.99

High Standard

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Got to be one of the best value boots in the game.

“Classic Savage performance with the

BOA coil added.”- Sarah O’Leary,

Snowcentre Newmarket

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IEP’s Work Canada Job Fair program brings

some of Canada’s best winter resorts to NZ to

hire Kiwis on the spot!

* Guaranteed ski resort job

* Staff housing or assistance

* Free seasons lift pass

* Visa assistance

* Resort discounts on retail, rentals, lessons,

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TECHFISChERHybrid 8.0 SkisFlick the switch and change these skis from rocker to camber

$1899.99

LIQUID IMAgEApex HD GogglesBuilt in camera allows you to capture a POV shot while hitting the slopes.

$599.99

PACSAFERFID Blockers kit to protect your gear, credit card and passport details from electronic thieves!

From $19.99

gOPROHero 3 CameraDon’t just tell your mates about it - show them!

From $479.99

KNEE bINDINgSki bindingHelp prevent ACL injuries with a pair of these.

From $499.99

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GEAR

OUTDOOR TEChChips WiFi speakers that slot in most helmet earpads.

$229.99

OUTDOOR TEChDJ Slims WiFi headphones

- no wires!

$149.99

SMIThI/O Recon Goggles.Built in screen with GPS to track speed, altitude and where your other mates are on the mountain!

$899.99

OUTDOOR TEChTurtle Shell Boom Box WiFi speaker that cranks!

$249.99

vUARNETSunglassesThese glass lenses are the best on the market.

From $179.99

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STAY MOTIVATED: Mt Ruapehu will test even the most patient person. Remember the snow missions make the winter bearable. Also, the winter will be over before you know it. Make the most of the snow and enjoy it! Froth or moth…

STUDY THE WEATHER: I recommend a mixture of metvuw.com/forecastcharts for weather/cloud/rain approaching, snow-forecast.com for snowfall estimates, and metservice for the added weather geek status. Also, it’s good to remember you have to be in to win. Being hung over on a pow day is no excuse… ever

DO A DAY TRIP: I swear every time I do one it’s my last, but sure enough next mid week powder day window I'm in. Leave really early, share the driving, drink some Powerade, sing some songs. Mid week with a dusting can not only make you feel like you’re winning, but telling your work mates how good it was is unbeatable… just don’t brag if you pulled a sicky!

DRIVE TO SURVIVE: Remember each and every weekend you go down that you probably have friends doing the same drive. No one wants to lose friends or see crashes. Be courteous. If you’re going slow and holding up a queue, pull over where safe. If you’re tired have a rest - don’t risk it. Don’t overtake in stupid places - if you know the road well then you know your spots. Don’t put your own, your passengers, or other peoples lives at risk.

GET SOME NEW GEAR: You know you’ll be way more amped to get to the mountain if you have a new board or set of planks to look forward to. Try ‘on mountain demos’ to get a feel for the latest tech. Remember where you’re riding and how you ride. New gear is awesome! Yeeeeow!

MOUNTAIN ETHICS: Scope the landing before you jump - people, rocks and huge cliffs are all common so look before you leap. Learn how the T-bar queues work and don’t snake the line. Move forward and let a couple in front then move again. Don’t duck ropes, and chill out around Slow signs.

GO HIKING: Ruapehu has the best hikeable in bounds terrain in the country. A hike of two minutes through to half an hour can see you scoring freshies all day. Check out a trail map and ask where others are going. Hike the summit on a calm spring day - the view alone is worth the effort.

MAKE NEW FRIENDS: Ride with new people. We are a group of people on a similar page. Through my involvement in snowboarding I’ve met so many people and made so many friends from all over the country. Each has a different approach to riding, a different line and a different idea of what’s fun. Mix it up, play around, and fall over. Slide like a penguin on the ice. Ride in the rain… but only once.

PACK YOUR LUNCH: Prepare early, take some noodles, a muesli bar and a drink. The prices in the café can make you want to take up a night job. Here’s a tip. Put some frankfurters in a thermos of boiling water. Take up some long buns, and there you have American hot dogs for lunch. Sauce optional (but highly recommended).

HAVE FUN: Laugh, try new tricks, spray your mates, show off and be stoked with the small stuff. Be thankful for how fortunate we are to be able to do what we do here in New Zealand. So many people would love to experience what we so easily take for granted. Don’t get angry - I’m sure the guy who just cut you off, or scratched your new skis, didn’t intentionally plan to ruin your day.

Stay motivated, make the effort, try new tricks, explore new terrain. Make new

friends, drive safe and have an amazing winter. Definitely pull a sicky and score a

pow day. It’s as good as the volcano gets! Shaka!

T-BATT’S TOP TIPS FOR RUAPEHU!

Photo: Tommy Pyatt Rider: Tomas Battersby

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OBERMEYER OUTERWEAR

Snowcentre is the only stockist of Obermeyer in New Zealand. Come and check out the great range of technical and functional outerwear that work very well in NZ conditions.

The youth range is a standout – you won’t miss your kids in these bright colours!

OBERMEYER Sunrise Kids Jacket

$179.99

OBERMEYER

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$699.99

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OBERMEYER Astro Kids Suit $199.99

OBERMEYER Kestral Jacket

$599.99

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OBERMEYER Super Pipe Kids Jacket$179.99

OBERMEYER Chill Factor Kids Bib Pant $119.99

KLAUS OBERMEYERTHE HISTORY OF A SKI ENTHUSIASTKlaus Obermeyer's enthusiasm is contagious, his energy seemingly endless, his optimism without bounds. It all began in 1919, in Oberstaufen, Germany, the small Bavarian alpine village in which Klaus was born. He was an avid rock climber, as well as a ski mountaineer, racer and jumper.

In 1947, Klaus arrived in Aspen, Colorado, where Friedl Pfeiffer had opened the Aspen Ski School. At night, he followed his entrepreneurial spirit. Sensing that people would spend more time on the slopes if they were warm and comfortable he founded Sport Obermeyer in the attic of his home.

There, one of the first of many innovations was born in the form of a down ski parka stitched together from his goose down comforter. Soon after came high-altitude suntan lotion, turtlenecks, nylon windshirts, mirrored sunglasses and more. In 1961, the first Sport Obermeyer factory warehouse opened in Aspen, and the innovations continued with “soft-shell” jackets, double lens goggles, and the first waterproof-breathable fabrics.

“THE DAYS YOU DON’T SKI, YOU DON’T GET BACK.” – Klaus Obermeyer

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UNKNOWN

Built for Jess McMillan“Spyder is my ANTIDOTE to the unknown.”

HELLY HANSEN CATWALK

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Scandinavian Design is the cornerstone in all Helly Hansen gear. The optimal combination of purposeful design, protection and style. This is why professional athletes, patrollers and discerning enthusiasts choose Helly Hansen.

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ONE138_116_130 SIDECUT

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RIPCURL $379.99

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SPYDER $549.99

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RIPCURL $199.99

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MARMOT $699.99

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Mobility Pant

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ObERMEYERKitimat Cocona Pant

$349.99

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ObERMEYERShasta Jacket

$799.99

ObERMEYERMalta Pant

$249.99

SPYDER $1,899.99

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O’NEILL $369.99

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BURTON $249.99

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DESCENTE $1,499.99

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BURTON $349.99

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OAKLEY $499.99

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RPM $349.99

Betty Jacket

HELLY HANSEN $399.99

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OAKLEY $349.99

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MARMOT $899.99

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BURTON $299.99

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MARMOT $699.99

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RIPCURL $249.99

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Lyric Pant

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SPYDER $299.99

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SPYDER $279.99

Propulsion Pant

O’NEILL $249.99

Toots Jacket

MARMOT $299.99

Slopeside Jacket

OBERMEYER $199.99

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MARMOT $229.99

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MARKER $199.99

Ariel Jacket

MARKER $179.99

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Venus Jacket

SURFANIC $169.99

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BURTON $279.99

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QUIKSILVER $299.99

Travis Rice Hydro Jacket

BURTON $169.99

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SPYDER $329.99

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Mimi Pant

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O’NEILL $199.99

Tigereye Jacket

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Next Mission Jacket

ROXY $129.99

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SMITH $359.99

VantageSMITH $289.99

Valence WomensSMITH $189.99

MazeSMITH $169.99

GageSMITH $129.99

HoltSMITH $129.99

Holt JuniorSMITH $189.99

Allure Womens

GIRO $149.99

Surface SSMITH $99.99

Zoom JuniorGIRO $139.99

BattleGIRO $189.99

Nine.10GIRO $189.99

Decade WomensGIRO $249.99

Lure WomensGIRO $139.99

Vault GirlsGIRO $109.99

Slingshot Kids

RED $149.99

Asylum WomensRED $119.99

Avid Grom KidsRED $149.99

MutinyPOC $249.99

PocitoPOC $239.99

Receptor BugPOC $369.99

Receptor +SALOMON $249.99

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Gravity Zone Womens

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MINI COUNTRYMAN IS ALL BIG.At more than four metres long, with four doors, and optional four-wheel-drive, you can throw in your mates, plus your gear and take on the back country. Big time. It’s no wonder MINI is the official sponsor of the Burton High Fives 2013.

Don’t miss the MINI Countryman together with the Burton High Five Competitors – August 2013 in the Queenstown and Wanaka region, South Island. Check out more at www.burton.com Team mcmillan mini GaraGe, 430 Broadway, Newmarket, 0800 548 352. MINI.Co.Nz

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Iris BugGIRO $45.99

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SCOTT LCG GOGGLETHE LCG REDEFINES THE INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GAME BY PROVIDING A PRODUCT THAT IS SIMPLE, RELIABLE, AND ENABLES THE USER TO QUICKLY CHANGE LENSES WITHOUT HAVING TO TOUCH THE SURFACE OF THE LENS. THANKS TO THE NEW LCG GOGGLE AND ITS PORTABLE LOW-PROFILE MOLDED LENS CASE, YOU CAN QUICKLY AND CONFIDENTLY ADAPT TO CONDITIONS ON THE HILL.

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SCOTTWitness

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“Awesome value for money, great looking goggle!.”

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“We challenge you to change this lens in under five seconds - it’s possible!

Great medium fit goggle.

Spherical double lens at a great price.

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THERMALS

Multi-density cushioning has been strategically placed in the shin and heel, to ensure you’re protected as you race the gates.

Scientifically-proven

COMFORT for your FEETSmartWool PhD socks are designed for comfort and durability to keep you playing in the snow longer.

Available in Ski- and Snowboard-specific models in a range of colours and styles.

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ICEBREAKERCascade Jacket $279.99ICEBREAKEROasis V Neck $139.99SMARTWOOLMidweight Bottom $139.99

HELLY HANSENWarm Freeze Zip Neck $179.99HELLY HANSENWarm Pant $119.99SPYDERMosaic Handknit Hat $69.99

ICEBREAKEROasis Crewe Neck $139.99SMARTWOOLSmartLoft Jacket $379.99MARMOTDavos Pant $299.99

ICEBREAKERSonic LS Crewe $149.99ICEBREAKERLegend LS Zip Jacket $349.99SMARTWOOLMidweight Bottom $139.99

SMARTWOOLMicroweight Crewe $109.99SMARTWOOLSmartLoft Jacket $379.99RPMRupert Pant $249.99

MONS ROYALERaglan LS Crewe $139.99MONS ROYALE3/4 Long John $119.99SORELCaribou Boots $249.99

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TRAINING PARTNERS UNDER ONE ROOFRussell ThompsonSkiing & snowboarding finally has the perfect training partner; stand up paddle boarding (SuP). I’ve been all around the world searching for an activity exactly like this and apart from surfing, few are as complete in satisfying both body and soul. Not only does SuP deliver that unique physical sensation akin to being on snow, but it also offers that intimate connection to nature so often missed with other sports.

Some year’s back, after a 32-year professional skiing career, I had retired to pursue my passion for surfing. I ventured into SuP purely to supplement my desire to be out on the water when the waves were small. Before I realized what was happening, a couple of years went by without a single ski run being taken. My attention to SuP expanded from flat water to surfing, running rivers and white water rapids.

The practical value of SuP to skiing was driven home this past February. I found myself back in Colorado, this northern winter, for a photo shoot with world renowned travel and adventure photographer, Chris McLennan. A solid three months paddling throughout New Zealand directly preceded my return to snow. The transition was as if I had never stepped off my skis. My performance was equal to two years ago. How could this be so?

Ok - being a pro skier for so long would have cemented some pretty strong motor skills that never left me. However, my

skiing specific muscles should have quietly atrophied away to only rear up in complaint through soreness

and poor performance, but they didn’t. I was as ‘in tune’ as at any time of my career. It had to

be the SuP.

These sports supremely compliment each other, especially through strong use of the body’s core - specifically all those

muscles attached to the pelvic girdle. To understand this it is important to appreciate that both skiers

and paddlers need to physically create, and or control, torque. Torque is that something

that produces, or tends to produce, rotation.

In a nutshell: the skier / boarder gains

momentum courtesy of gravity pulling him / her straight down the fall line. To control this speed of movement, torque needs to be created so as to produce rotation to help in the process of making a turn. Same goes for surfing down a wave on your SuP.

Paddlers, on the other hand, need to stabilize and transfer the rotation generated from the torque of a paddle stroke (that tendency for the board to turn because you are applying a force outside of a central point, the point down between your feet) into linear momentum (make the board move forward in a straight line).

Both sports compliment each other because the same rotary muscles are used, albeit in reverse, sort of a yin and yang situation. This opposed form of training is the ideal setup, thus one sports benefits the other. Plus they both use those muscles while in motion, something no gym workout can duplicate.

Skiers and snowboarders can tend to underestimate the importance of the core. Their focus goes to their legs, when true power and control generates from that pelvic girdle. Just as it is with SuP, the power and control of your stroke is not from your arms but from your core.

So for all you skiers and snowboarders out there who have not tried stand up paddle boarding, then I say “you must”. Not only because, in itself, it is an activity right

up there with being on the snow, but it will also be the best cross training you have ever done for winter. For any paddler who has not skied, try it this winter. Your SuP skills will likely make learning to ski a breeze.

Snowcentre and SuPcentre, whether it was by chance or design, has given New Zealand skiers, snowboarders and stand up paddlers everything they need right at their finger tips. Training partners under one roof.

(Russell Thomson may have retired but his knowledge and image are still sought after. One of New Zealand’s first career professional skiers, he lived the dream life, skiing the world over, training and examining coaches and instructors, advising and testing for various ski companies, coaching at World Cup and World Championships and even raced on the Pro Tour, although very slowly. Being brought up at the beach, stand up paddling returns him to his roots.)

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