Issue 19.3 Method Buyers Guide

OUTERWEAR AND MORE

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tyle is king. It’s the very essence of snowboarding, to forever remain at it’s core. The sum of natural flow, raw power, grace and an intangible awareness, binding the lot as one.

We can’t necessarily grant you any of those aforementioned qualities, but we can help ya polish it all up! This year we’ll have you looking finer than frog hair in some of the best outerwear and accessories on the market. It’s all here in our latest Buyer’s Guide. Take your pick.

- Thomas Shapiro COVER PHOTO: ERIN HOGUE RIDER: MARK TREMBLAY OPENING SPREAD PHOTO: OLI GAGNON RIDER: SPENCER SCHUBERT OUTERWEAR AND MORE 18/19

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TRENCHOVER JACKET

The Trenchover is an Airblaster team and staff favorite. Classic Airblaster pullover style with a full-body, side zip entry, relaxed drop tail fit, and a hidden kangaroo pocket for snacks and party supplies.

JACKET TYPE: PULLOVER/ANORAK WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K/10K

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ELASTIC BOSS PANT

Wearing these pants make you feel like you have found the magical intersection of style and comfort. “Best snowboard pant ever” – Alek Oestreng PANT TYPE: RELAXED FIT ELASTIC CUFF PANT WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K/10K

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myairblaster.com

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LADY STORM CLOAK Long-fit style and comfort with fully taped waterproof seams and eco-friendly DWR coating, the Lady Storm Cloak is a female Airblaster team and staff favorite.

JACKET TYPE: TAILORED LONG FIT PARKA WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K/10K

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MY BROTHER’S PANT

Wearing these pants make you feel like your milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.

PANT TYPE: SLIM FIT WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K/10K

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COMPANY JKT

This is the most technically advanced jacket we’ve ever made. Insulated and completely stormproof, it features the industry-leading waterproof-breathability of Sympatex® 45K and SympaTex® Performance Weather Defense 45K [450mm/30,000g], Warmth/Lining: 3M Thinsulate Type M insulation [Fill weight: 40g body and sleeves] and shiny mesh lining.

Fully taped seams, mesh lined armpit venting, detachable waist gaiter, detachable hood, 2-way adjustable hood, weather protection hood cinch system, convertible hood and collar system and jacket-to-pant attachment system.

Lycra cuff gaiters, welded taping, internal media cord routing, zip-up hand warmer pockets, zip-up chest pocket, zip-up sleeve pass pocket and YKK Aquaguard zips.

JACKET TYPE: TECHNICAL JACKET WEATHERPROOF RATING: 45K/30K

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RAMPART JKT

A classic anorak shell featuring modern tech features and a packable, travel-friendly design.

Featuring: waterproofing weather defense 10K [10,000 mm/5000g], Taffeta lining, critically taped seams, mesh-lined armpit venting, 2-way adjustable hood, shoelace drawcord cinch system, drop tail, internal media cord routing, packable pocket, zip-up hand warmerpockets, zip-up chest pocket and hook and loop tape sleeve pass pocket.

JACKET TYPE: ALL-SEASON SHELL WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/5K

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dcshoes.com

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Our team’s favorite technical pant just got upgraded. Featuring all the benefits of its predecessor, the new Nomad Bib features easy clip buckle straps, dual compartment bib pocket, waterproof zipper vents, a unique bottom hem cinch system, and industry-leading 45K Sympatex waterproofing fabrication.

This tailored-fit bib pant combines top-shelf tech features with 15K waterproofing and a progressive, fashion-focused fit. Extra point: it has zippered side entry for easy bathroom access. #Girlscanpeefasterthanyou dude!

NOMAD BIB

COLLECTIVE BIB – WOMEN

PANT TYPE: RELAXED FIT ELASTIC CUFF PANT WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K/10K

PANT TYPE: BIB SHELL WEATHERPROOF RATING: 45K/30K

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TRANSITIONAL DUAL LAYER PARKA The Transitional Dual Layer Parka features the most advanced technical shell we’ve ever done.

This premium lightweight fabric is combined with FAM’s fully-taped 15K AWA technology for hardworking waterproofing and exceptional breathability. With our dual-layer design and removable down jacket, the Transitional Parka can handle anything the mountain or the street can throw at it.

JACKET TYPE: ALL MOUNTAIN/STREET JACKET WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K/15K

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TRANSIT JACKET The Transit Jacket is a FAM favorite, providing warmth and comfort in all weather conditions.

To assure both dryness and ventilation, the Transit Jacket’s AWA technology has a 15K waterproofing and breathability rating, reinforced with fully-taped seams. This is a highly durable jacket designed for a long-lasting resistance to the elements. With its truly innovative integrated shoulder straps, the Transit jacket offers even greater ease and comfort when cooling down.

JACKET TYPE: ALL MOUNTAIN WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K/15K

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TRANSITIONAL PANT The FAM Transitional pants are designed to keep you as comfortable as possible so that you can focus on your riding. The Transitional pant features fully taped seams and with its AWA technology provides a 15K waterproofing and breathability rating. The Transitional Pant is a throwback to the early days of snow sports with its classic style and simplistic design.

PANT TYPE: ALL MOUNTAIN WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K/15K

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NIGHTHAWK JACKET For the past three years, we have taken advantage of Tyler’s experience while developing our high-end ATP line. If you spend a lot of time in the mountains, ATP is the right protection guaranteed by Tyler Chorlton. The Nighthawk Jacket features Ultratech 20K/20K, Primaloft Silver Insulation, C6 DWR Treatment, YKK zippers, Threads by Coats and magnetic snaps.

JACKET TYPE: ATP LINE / PRIMALOFT INSULATED / BACKCOUNTRY WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

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FOKKER HALLDOR JACKET Last season, Halldor Helgason joined the international Horsefeathers team alongside his brother Eiki. The Fokker Anorak Jacket is the sickest piece from his first Horsefeathers Atrip line signature collection. It’s a 5K Ultratech Anorak Jacket with all the features you need for the full send. Keep it real!

JACKET TYPE: ATRIP LINE / NON-INSULATED ANORAK WEATHERPROOF RATING: 5K/5K

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HUEY BIB Bib pants are a must for your backcountry adventure. They are also a stylish part of your daily shred. With a 15K Ultratech membrane you are backed everywhere and they work great with Tyler’s Nighthawk jacket!

PANT TYPE: BIB PANTS WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K/10K

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GHOST HALLDOR PANTS Slim fitted, Halldor-styled 15K pants with no-insulation, critically taped seams and ergonomically shaped legs. Delivered with a free 7/9/13 belt!

PANT TYPE: ATRIP LINE / SLIM FIT WEATHERPROOF RATING: 15K/10K

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TAXWOOD JACKET Sam Taxwood is one of the world´s most versatile riders, from the park, pipe, streets of Russia to the deepest backcountry jumps in BC. His new signature series and new 20k/20k fully seamed sealed Taxwood Shell offers the protection, versatility, and functionality to be worn in any park, on any speak, and cruising any city. Designed specifically to be a shell that you could use in the BC backcountry or a jacket you could throw on during a spring park day at Brighton. The Taxwood Jacket was definitely the team favorite go to lightweight shell this year - from Jeremy Jones at Brighton to Joe Sexton filming for the new L1 project Novy York in Tallin, Estonia.

JACKET TYPE: MEN´S SHELL JACKET WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

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FAIRBANKS JACKET Designed to be the perfect blend of function and fashion in a timeless parka silhouette with 60g of insulation and a removable faux fur hood, the L1 Women´s Fairbanks jacket has been a staple and snowboarder favourite for years because it encompasses everything about L1 - fit, function, and timeless style.

JACKET TYPE: WOMEN´S PARKA JACKET WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/10K

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HELLDIVER The women´s L1 Helldiver overall is inspired by the americana shop workwear, with a women´s specific tailored fit and 60g insulation in the upper body and 40g insulation in the knees and seat for added all day warmth. The boyfriend fit allows for friction free movement without sacrificing a nice tailored fit. If you are looking for something that will keep the snow and elements out, the comfort level high, waist zips for quick pee breaks, and a tailored function fit than look no further than the women´s number 1 overall.

PANT TYPE: WOMEN´S TAILORED OVERALLS WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/10K

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TAXWOOD PANT Sam Taxwood is one of the world´s most versatile riders, from the park, pipe, streets of Russia to the deepest backcountry jumps in BC. His new signature series and Taxwood Pant represents everything he is looking for in a pant. 20k/20k waterproofing to withstand the elements in any mountain range or city centre, a normal functional fit for park laps all day at Brighton, a built in belt for easy adjustability (and because Sam forgets everything), and finally synched cuffs at the bottom of each leg to just make wearing snowboard pants easier and more functional (less snow coming in, no pants dragging, and a style that has just begun). These are the best synched cuffed pants on the market - thanks to Sam Taxwood!

PANT TYPE: MEN´S FULLY TAPED SHELL PANT WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

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MANSIRI The perfect quilted lightweight pull-over that is designed to be worn under a shell jacket or on its own on and off the mountain. Easy side zip entry and a large kangaroo pocket make this the go to.

JACKET TYPE: MEN´S PUFFY ANORAK WEATHERPROOF RATING: WATER REPELLENT

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PALISADES The perfect 20K/20K women´s 3-layer jacket, made out of lightweight micro Ripstop material, to keep the elements out and the warmth in, whether you are on the summit or on your way to the cabin.

JACKET TYPE: WOMEN´S 3 LAYER SHELL JACKET WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

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YAMANOUCHI When you have these lightweight 20K/20K women specific bib pants on you can roll in the snow, hike in a storm, and hang out on the summit while keeping the coldest of elements out and keeping the warmth all day long! If you are looking for something too keep you warm and dry, keep the weather out, while being stretchy and lightweight to allow you to ride they way you want to ride than the Yamanouchi Women´s Bib is designed for you!

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KITAMI BIB You can be sure that you will be warm, dry, and protected from the weather in these 20K/20K lightweight bibs. Ultimate lightweight durable protection in a bib! Equipped with the utility pockets you need, the stretch you desire for tweaking, and the protection you demand.

PANT TYPE: MEN´S OVERALL BIBS WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

PANT TYPE: 3-LAYER WOMEN´S BIB OVERALLS WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

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POW POW JACKET The Pow Pow Jacket is part of the “Search Series” combining a trendy look, technical and recycled fabric, all 100% PFC Free! It features a PET recyclable membrane (20K/20K), Ripstop reinforcements on critical areas as well as all necessary features (powder skirt, under-arm ventilations, lycra cuffs). Light and warm thanks to 40G of padding, this is the perfect snow jacket for riders who look after their environment.

JACKET TYPE: SEARCH SERIES WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

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AMITY JACKET The Amity Snow Parka is part of the “Search Series” combining a trendy look with technical and recycled fabric, all 100% PFC Free! It features a PET recyclable membrane (20K/20K); Ripstop reinforcements on critical zones as well as all necessary features (powder skirt, under-arm ventilations and lycra cuffs, pass pocket). The Primaloft recycled insulation will guaranty you extra warmth and comfort all winter!

JACKET TYPE: SEARCH SERIES WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

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SEARCH BIB The Search Bib snow pant is part of the “Search Series” combining a trendy look with technical, durable and recycled fabric, all PFC Free! It features a PET recyclable membrane, Ripstop reinforcements on critical areas and all necessary snow features. Technical, strong and eco-friendly product for core riders who look after their environment. Our team’s choice.

PANT TYPE: OVERALLS SEARCH SERIES WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

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LIBERTY PANTALON The Liberty snow pant is part of the “Search Series” combining a trendy look with technical and recycled fabric, all PFC Free! It features a PET recyclable membrane (20K/20K) and all necessary snow features. Light and warm with a classic fit, they will match most jackets and keep you dry all winter.

PANT TYPE: SEARCH SERIES WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

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TM-20 JACKET The TM-20 jacket features Thirtytwo’s highest-rated water repellent technology, Repel 20K, with a 2-layer shell, flat finish duck canvas, fully taped seams and a lightweight lining system. The jacket also includes YKK AquaGuard water repellent zippers to seal out the harshest mountain conditions, while the 3D Fleece Zonal Warming Panels keep riders warm and unrestricted.

JACKET TYPE: STANDARD JACKET WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

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TM JACKET Backed by JP Walker, the Thirtytwo TM jacket will keep you dry when the weather gets harsh with the 32 Repel 10K technology, YKK AquaGuard water repellent zippers and fully taped seams. The 3D Fleece Zonal Warming System ensures key body parts stay warm with unrestricted body movement. This jacket has plenty of pockets for your on-the-mountain necessities.

JACKET TYPE: STANDARD JACKET WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/10K

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TM-20 PANT The TM-20 pants will keep you dry, protected and comfortable all-day long. They are packed with technical features like a 32 Repel 20K 2-layer shell, flat finish duck canvas, 32 lining system, fully taped seams, and YKK AquaGuard water repellent zippers.

PANT TYPE: STANDARD ARTICULATED FIT WEATHERPROOF RATING: 20K/20K

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BASEMENT BIB Fully backed by Chris Grenier, the Basement Bib will have you winning even with the harshest mountain conditions. The 32 Repel 10K 2-layer shell, flat finish duck canvas, 32 lining system and fully taped seams will have you feeling the warmth in all the right places.

The bib is also extra strong, with Triple Stitch Workwear durability.

PANT TYPE: BIB WEATHERPROOF RATING: 10K/10K

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PURIST JACKET Constructed from three-layer GORE-TEX® fabric and reinforced ripstop material for unbeatable weather protection, durability and range of motion. Part of the Steep Series™, hyper-technical outerwear for big mountain riding. Designed for backcountry fanatics who revel in the thrill of climbing up as much as carving down.

JACKET TYPE: MEN’S BACKCOUNTRY JACKET WEATHERPROOF RATING: WATERPROOF

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FUSE BRIGANDINE JACKET An athlete-tested jacket that sets a new standard for performance and protection in big-mountain riding. GORE-TEX® technology blocks out extreme wind and wet, while a FuseForm™ construction enhances mobility and durability for when you’re carving through the world’s most demanding terrain. Part of the Steep Series™, hyper-technical outerwear for big mountain riding.

JACKET TYPE: MEN’S STEEP SERIES BIG MOUNTAIN JACKET WEATHERPROOF RATING: WATERPROOF

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PURIST TROUSERS

These pants make you feel like Victor de Le Rue whiping down fresh lines in Chamonix. Revel in the thrill of climbing up as much as carving down.

PANT TYPE: MEN’S BACKCOUNTRY PANT WEATHERPROOF RATING: WATERPROOF

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FUSE BRIGANDINE BIB Wearing these pants makes you feel like a professional athlete embarking on day-long backcountry missions, this ultra-technical bib features a GORE-TEX® and FuseForm™ which fabric is constructed for maximum weather protection, mobility, and durability.

PANT TYPE: MEN’S BIB WEATHERPROOF RATING: WATERPROOF

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OG AIRPILL AIR GOGGLE

If you know, you know. And if you don’t know, you should find out: the most comfortable and fog-free goggle you will ever own, plus the flexible frame is practically indestructible.

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JAHCARVE GOGGLE: PIZZA EDITION

Pizza Power: pizza print strap for our fellow pizza lovers. The most comfortable and fog-free goggle you will ever own, plus the flexible frame is practically indestructible.

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LOW ROLLER SNOWBOARD BAG

The Low Roller is the bag of choice for everything from a weekend trip at a nearby mountain, to a week-long, epic dream trip. With 360-degree padding, it comfortably holds one board (or two boards with bindings removed), outerwear, and a removable boot bag in the main compartment.

The exterior zippered accessory pocket stows essential items close at hand, keeping your entire kit secure and in one place. The handle pairs with a rolling luggage bag, for easy one-handed towing, while heavy-duty urethane wheels glide easily through airport terminals and parking lots.

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TOUR BAG

When weight (and cash) is your highest concern, ditch the wheels but keep the features with the Tour Snowboard Bag. Load up the main compartment with a board, pair of boots, and extra outerwear, then throw essential items like tuning kits in the exterior zippered pocket. 360-degree padding keeps hardgoods protected,

while the removable padded shoulder strap and dual end handles make for easy transportation. And the Tour is impressively lightweight—less than 4 pounds. So even when toting a full kit, you won’t rack up extra baggage fees. Plus, it packs down tight for easy storage when not in use.

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FREESTYLE BAG

A well-designed and practical snowboard bag, the Freestyle is padded to protect your board from dings and scratches on the ride up to the mountain, and tarp lined to control snow and water on the way home. The zippered accessory pocket keeps essentials like tuning kits and multi-tools easily accessible, and right where you can always find them.

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