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SITE NEWS: Some RSS feeds and URLs are changing 28 July 2009 0:08 GMTAs we continue to tidy up the database and make the site work better for you, we are changing the names of a handful of categories.
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Adidas launch id2 Imperial Scout goggles
Stars Wars fans go crazy 22 October 2008 21:24 GMTSo we wouldn’t normally bring you news of a humble pair of skiing goggles, but when they make you look like a Star Wars Imperial Scout, they must be worth a shout.
Hitting the shops this winter, the new goggles from Adidas feature a whole host of innovation... -
Surfanic iPod jackets for piste music
"More Product, No Bullshit" 22 October 2008 20:11 GMTOk, it was the company banner motto and the giant iPod that reeled us in, but if you can’t bear to be away from your iPod whilst you hit the slopes this winter, then check out this offering from Surfanic. Taking a leaf out of Burton’s book (we’ve reported their Audex kit...
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Ultimate skiing simulator at Realli-Ski
Not your average treadmill 22 October 2008 19:24 GMTThere is no doubt that getting a few lessons before you hit the slopes on that expensive skiing holiday can really help get the most out of your time on the snow.
You can head to your nearest dry ski slope or even take a day out to the SnowDome. But all that... -
See clearly with the Bollé RX Adaptor
Eddie the Eagle take note 23 November 2007 15:13 GMTOne of the biggest complaints from bespectacled skiers and snowboarders is what to do with glasses when you don the essential goggles. Of course, you could wear contacts, but if you drop one in the snow, well, you’d have a miserable time finding it again. Enter Bollé piste...
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Uvex Uvision high-tech LCD goggles for snow sports
Change the contrast ratio of the world 18 July 2007 10:15 GMTSkiers and snowboarders can suffer from snow blindness as a result of bright sunlight reflecting off white snow.
A techie solution is about to be launched - Uvex's new Uvision line of goggles.
The goggles use LCD technology and a double lens that... -
Ski Club and Snow+Rock present summer adventure talks
Inspirational talks from the world of extreme sport and adventure - Living the High Life 10 May 2007 16:52 GMTThe Ski Club of Great Britain has teamed up with Snow+Rock, the outdoors retailer, to present a number of adventure talks during June and July.
The talks, dubbed Living the High Life, will showcase some of Britain's leading climbers, mountain bike racers, snowboarders... -
Winter returns to European ski resorts
Heavy snow falls in the Alps 27 February 2007 15:52 GMTAfter a variable start to the winter season ski resorts across Europe have been blanketed with snow and more is predicted to fall this week.
Snow started falling at the beginning of last weekend and large amounts of snow have fallen across European resorts.... -
ONeill H.3 series hooks boarders up with their gadgets
Microphones, remote controls, and headphones galore 1 February 2007 15:00 GMTSnowboarding apparel manufacturers all seem to have come to the conclusion that boarders want to be connected to their electronics while on the slopes.
In addition to Burton and Quiksilver, whose ranges Pocket-lint has written about in the last few weeks, O'Neill... -
Quiksilver and Plantronics bring out new limited edition sports collection
Premium Bluetooth-enabled snow wear and accessories 23 January 2007 16:06 GMTQuiksilver and Plantronics today kicked off a new strategic partnership to outfit outdoor sports enthusiasts with a unique array of Bluetooth-enabled sports apparel and accessories. Quiksilver and Plantronics also previewed a new collection of premium snow apparel and accessories...
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TK Maxx sports all the latest labels in ski and snowboard wear
And at crazy value prices too 16 January 2007 15:00 GMTThere was a time when the approaching holiday in the mountains meant heading off to C&A and getting a lovely all-in-one dayglo suit. Luckily the 80s have passed, and C&A has retreated from UK shores (but still does a roaring European trade, as one might imagine).
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Arva transceivers now in UK
Good news for off-piste enthusiasts 1 January 2007 10:05 GMTArva is to transceivers what Hoover is to vacuum cleaners and what Thermos is to flasks … well, in France at least. In the UK, Arva has just touched down yet its easy-to-use format and advanced technology – making it quick and informative – have seen its two models snapped...
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Osprey presents the pack that clings to your back like a frightened monkey!
Lightweight on the piste 31 December 2006 9:55 GMTNew for spring 2007, the Osprey Talon series is perfectly designed for the fast moving mountain enthusiast – super-light mountain aerobic activity packs offering incredible melding torso adjustability, lightweight ventilation and excellent pack stability.
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Snowfalls give relief to skiers
Escape the London tornadoes! 7 December 2006 14:37 GMTAfter a mild and dry start to the winter season in Europe skiers are now breathing a sigh of relief as snow has started to fall across the Alps.
Major ski resorts including Alpe D’Huez and Val Thorens in France have reported over 20cm of fresh snow in the last... -
O’Neill H3 Campack – the video packpack
The all in one solution for the slopes 30 November 2006 14:02 GMTTechnology is rapidly running away with us. We recently reported on the Rip Curl Third Eye – a simple way to film your exploits on the slopes.
O’Neill have taken things a step further with their H3 Campack. This has just about everything, not only is it a cool... -
Salomon and O'Neill release new PrimaLoft filled gloves
Warm when wet, and pretty funky too 16 November 2006 16:28 GMTA range of high-tech PrimaLoft filled gloves have hit the market.
The Salomon Kokoon is designed for use on the slopes and this women’s glove offers protection against the chill. The glove has a leather outer, PrimaLoft insulation and a faux fur lining. PrimaLoft... -
Burton Snowboards world movie tour
For Right or Wrong 2 November 2006 16:32 GMTBurton's global movie tour is now well underway, which debuts its snowboard film “For Right or Wrong” in 22 cities around the world. The tour, which kicked off in Tokyo on 14 October, includes film premieres, rider autograph sessions and after-parties.
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Rip Curl Girls Tour winter 2006/7
Girls take to the slopes 20 October 2006 10:23 GMTFollowing the success of the summer tour aimed at getting girls surfing, Rip Curl has decided to repeat the event in winter style.
The Rip Curl Girls Tour will visit twelve different locations, including UK, Switzerland, Sweden, Czech Rep, France, Italy, Spain,... -
Ski Club launches SkiTV.co.uk
The UK’s first dedicated snowsports internet TV website 19 October 2006 12:42 GMTThe Ski Club of Great Britain has announced the launch of the UK’s first dedicated snowsports internet TV channel SkiTV.co.uk. SkiTV.co.uk will showcase the best ski and snowboard films on the Internet, offering a wide range of inspirational programmes.
SkiTV.co.uk... -
The North Face Off Chute Clog with Primaloft
Look good and stay warm on your feet 14 September 2006 15:32 GMTThe North Face uses high-tech synthetic insulation PrimaLoft in their Off Chute Clog. Available for both men and women, the good looking, all-weather insulated Clog provides excellent grip, warmth and comfort and is still stylish enough to wear with almost anything.
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Osprey launches new range of ski packs for safety
Designed with safety in mind 23 August 2006 16:21 GMTOsprey’s new range of Switch snowsports packs have been designed to accommodate safety equipment for the more adventurous skiier and boarder out there.
The Ski Club of Great Britain advises everyone who goes off-piste to have an avalanche transceiver, a shovel... -
Rip Curl skis and snowboards for 06/07 season
Serious skis and boards 3 August 2006 10:28 GMTRip Curl has taken their mountainwear range a step further this season, collaborating with experts to create their own range of snowboards and skis for the Winter season.
For over 20 years, Regis Rolland has been making snowboards. With his experience he founded... -
Motorola and Burton expand the Audex range
Motorola and Burton have announced the expansion of their Audex collection 2 August 2006 14:13 GMTMotorola and Burton Snowboards have announced the expansion of their joint Audex wearable electronics collection at the 2006 Burton New Zealand Open Snowboarding Championships.
Available at select Burton Authorized Retailers this month, the new 2007 Audex collection... -
Customise your ride with Burton's Series 13
Your own graphics on your own Burton board 25 May 2006 22:08 GMTSnowboarding is all about style. It doesn't matter whether you can ride or not - as long as you look the bomb. Last year, Burton pioneered the first-ever customised board programme, Series 13, as the ultimate tool for riders’ self expression. This season, Series 13 expands...
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The Ski Club go green
Members plant trees 16 May 2006 14:46 GMTThe Ski Club of Great Britain’s 30,000 members have helped plant over 1500 trees which will aid the snowsports industry’s drive to safeguard the natural environment and combat climate change.
The Ski Club and its Respect The Mountain initiative have been supporting...

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