On a recent trip to Gstaad with Bentley (more on that next week), I had the pleasure of meeting the team from Zai, the high end, handmade Swiss ski manufacturer. Patrick, Daniela and Thomas (pictured here) all happened to be wearing incredible ski suits. As it turns out, Zai has recently branched into outerwear with the Cassacca, an aesthetically subdued, technically advanced outfit for the …
$888 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> $888 Winterstick Swallowtail Here’s a legendary board that’s been ruling the steep and deep whereever the snow falls for more than 30 years. This powder-specific snowboard rides like a cadillac with the agility of a Porsche by sinking the tail and keeping the massive reverse-camber nose afloat. Available from Winterstick for $888 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> Winterstick Swallowtail Here’s a …
Most perennial snowboarders don’t buy an entirely new set-up every winter, knowing that nothing fits better than perfectly worn-in gear. To see which pieces have stood the test of time, we polled a group of the industry’s top pro riders and editorial experts to find out the boards they’re hyped on for 2012, and the single piece of gear they continue to rock year after …
