November 13, 2009 E-MAIL PRINT

Skis and snowboards

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Volkl AC30 skis

Volkl AC30 skis

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Here's a look at some skis and snowboards for the 2009-10 season worth considering. Text provided by skis.com.

VOLKL AC30 SKIS WITH MOTION IPT WIDE RIDE 12.0 D BINDINGS
The all-new AC30 will be your go-to ski of the season for 50/50 frontside/backside skiing. The new shape of 124-80-107mm has great float thanks to an ample waist width, but the Wide Ride system makes it carve exceptionally well on groomed terrain. The new AC30 is perhaps the ultimate solution for advanced to expert skiers who want a great all-mountain cruising ski that can handle a powder day. MSRP: $899

SALOMON X-WING STORM SKIS WITH Z10 SMARTRAK BINDINGS
Evolving from Salomon’s X-Wing 10 is this year’s Storm. The dynamic and well-balanced Storm is an all-mountain ski that guarantees grip, stability and maneuverability for enthusiasts on the mountain. At 75mm under the foot, the Storm has a wide enough platform to deal with some softer snow and crud but it is more designed for the groomed surfaces. The wood core balances ski stability at speed with dynamic rebound energy for a smooth ride with thrilling snap exiting the turns. For the intermediate to expert skier who spends 70 percent of their time on the groomers. MSRP: $749.99

ATOMIC CLOUD 7 WOMEN’S SKIS WITH XTL 9 BINDINGS
Stand on it with all your might, this ski will carve trenches. But back off, and it fluidly slides down the hill. It has all the backbone you need without sacrificing forgiveness. These are all reasons that it took top honors in Ski magazine’s 2010 Buyers Guide in the Women’s Intermediate category. Add to that its classic black with wood grain graphic and you’re sure to be an all-star in no time. This ski makes carving fun and easy. MSRP: $399.99

BOOMTOWN SPORTS VALHALLAS
Boomtown Sports Inc.’s newest skis, called Valhallas, are solid vertically laminated bamboo. They are beautiful, affordable, sustainable, flexible and light. Think green. Only available via the company’s website store at boomtownskis.com. MSRP: $399

ROME SDS CHEAPTRICK SNOWBOARD
The best way to describe the Rome SDS Cheaptrick snowboard is as follows: Some people are cool with paying extra money for a can of SpaghettiOs when a bowl of steamy-hot ramen will stave off the munchies just as well. Others would rather save their dough for their other habits — like shredding park. With a jib-and-jump flex profile, the Cheaptrick is as much about tail-pressing park rails as it is about saving your pizza delivery tips for a night pass to your local 300-vertical-foot mountain. This true twin offers a great entry level freestyle board with a jib bevel to the edge which minimizes hangups on rails, ledges and boxes. One of the absolute best bangs for the buck when it comes to freestyle boards. MSRP: $329.99

K2 WWW ROCKER SNOWBOARD
Jib-tested, rider-approved, and validated by smiles around the globe in parks everywhere, the rocked-out K2 WWW Rocker is the perfect jib board. By adding Jib Rocker to this already jib-tastic board, K2’s blown the sweet spot wide open! The Jib Rocker gives you game whether you’re pressing boxes, stepping up to street rails or just buttering across the flats. Grab the WWW Rocker and you’ll be stomping all those tricks on your list this season. Forgiving and catch-free, freestyle perfection has never been more fun! MSRP: $379.99

GNU B-STREET BTX WOMEN’S SNOWBOARD
The Women’s B-Street Banana is the world’s best women’s jib board out there. Originally designed to be Gnu’s soft-flexing, twin, urban, jib board — this board just can’t be held back. The B-street is an unbelievable all-mountain freestyle board, and Pro Brynn Valeka rides it everywhere from Mammoth pipes, to the park, ice, pow, steeps and streets. With the ultimate control of Magnetraction, even the iciest slopes seem like a breeze. Whether you’re just learning or a veteran shredder, this is one fun Banana that will change the way you look at the mountain. MSRP: $469.99

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