“I’m new to the Freeskier crew and need all the help I can get keeping up with the staff and pros I chase around the mountain. The gear I have chosen allows me to be ready for any conditions and set to report wherever I am needed.”
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Skis
Product: Atomic Punx
Price: $580
Description: “This is my every day ski of choice. It is super buttery, fun and stable. The traditional camber gives it stability whether taking off switch in the park or bombing down some corduroy to get to the bar. Plus, if Jossi Wells and Andreas HÃ¥tveit trust them, I’m sold.”
Skis
Product: Nordica Radict
Price: $900
Description: “The Radict is new from Nordica for 2010/11. It features a high-rise profi le — a.k.a. lots of rocker — and a 127cm footprint, making it an amazing choice for blasting through crud and powder.”
Boots
Product: Full Tilt Hot Dogger by Tom Wallisch
Price: $625
Description: “Full Tilt’s cult following just got even cult-ier with this addition from Tom Wallisch. The Pretzel Man’s urban mastery, slopestyle trickery and overall street cred are sure to sell a few pairs of these. Grab a pair, while you still can.” -sw”
Jacket
Product: Nike 6.0 Proost Down Jacket
Price: $250
Description: “Although I can’t ski like TJ, Jossi or Andreas, I can at least look like them. The Proost Down Jacket keeps me warm in the coldest of conditions. The Budmo Pants are fitted with Nike Dri-Fit and have fully taped seems to keep me dry in the wettest conditions.”
Pants
Product: Nike 6.0 Budmo Pants
Price: $150
Description: “Although I can’t ski like TJ, Jossi or Andreas, I can at least look like them. The Proost Down Jacket keeps me warm in the coldest of conditions. The Budmo Pants are fi tted with Nike Dri-Fit and have fully taped seems to keep me dry in the wettest conditions.”
Goggles
Product: Scott Fix
Price: $105
Description: “I never have to worry about missing any action with these goggles. The spherical lens protects your eyes while enhancing your field of vision.”
Sunglasses
Product: Spy Kubrick
Price: $95
Description: “Simply put, the Spy Kubrik looks good. These 100-percent UV blocking-shades keep the sun out of my eyes and help make me look better than I actually do.”
Gloves
Product: Scott Skinson Glove
Price: $65
Description: “Scott has achieved the perfect blend of pipe and full winter glove, allowing me to use the Skinson every day. The Skinson is waterproof and is fitted with a leather palm for great dexterity.”
Backpack
Product: Dakine Blade
Price: $135
Description: “I always find myself carrying around random things from camera gear to extra base layers and lenses. The Blade fi ts it all, and now also offers an updated billowed stash pocket for easy access to your most important paraphernalia.”
Bindings
Product: Salomon STH 14 Driver
Price: $335
Description: “No matter what ski I’m on, it’s nice to know I’m strapped in with the Salomon STH 14. Also, back for 2010/11, is the Driver Toe Piece, which allows for ultimate safety and boot-to binding contact.”
Pole
Product: Scott Voodoo Pole
Price: $80
Description: “The Voodoo is lightweight, durable, and good-looking. Isn’t that all my pole needs to be? I think so.”
Helmet
Product: POC Receptor Bug TJ Schiller
Price: $150
Description: “I hit my head a lot. So, I think protecting it is a good idea. The POC Receptor Bug gives me that protection and great breathability. It is also has a sleek design so I can protect my head in style.”
Accessory 1
Product: Under Armour Performance Fleece
Price: $45
Description: “It’s simple, clean, and makes me look like a better skier than I am when I wear it in an XXL. Other than that it is just one great hood.”
