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GEAR GUIDE
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BEAR MOUNTAIN Home to award winning terrain parks and 748 permitted acres, Bear Mountain is Southern California’s epicenter for progression and development courtesy of their epic Superpipe & multi skill-level jumps and jibs all around the mountain - In fact it's one of the most progressive terrain parks in the country. bigbearmountainresort.com SNOW SUMMIT Snow Summit is just around the corner from Bear - a premier family-friendly Southern California destination - 240 skiable acres incorporating 31 trails - 14 Total Mountain Lifts. facebook.com/SnowSmt/ MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN California’s highest four-season resort with a summit at 11,053 feet above sea level. Git some! www.mammothmountain.com JUNE MOUNTAIN With over 250 inches of annual dump - plus 1500 acres of skiable terrain - June mountain offers something for everyone. Guides can take you to amazing backcountry zones including Upper Glass Creek. Best kept secret in the eastern Sierras! www.junemountain.com
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PRO PICKS
Longtime Revolt In Style friend & industry professional / ripper Dave Woods (owner of Rail 2 Rail Surf Shop) offers his top two picks for the 2017 season
SKATE BANANA The award winning Skate Banana BTX - Fun, easy to ride, high performance… rips hardpack, jibs, and floats effortlessly in powder. 499. TRAVIS RICE PRO Fourth Phase Edition - Don’t miss out on this high performance, limited edition, ripping piece of snowboard history handcrafted in the USA at Mervin MFG - a zero hazardous waste board building facility. 599. www.rail2railsurfshop.com
TRAVIS MOUNTAIN BOOT We tested 'em & they passed w/ flying colors! Winter-proof heavy-duty leather & Vibram Icetrek outsole 200. IVA CUFF BEANIE (above) toasty for yer bean! 22. MIZU GLOVES 49. www.thirtytwo.com
I/O 7 SNOW GOGGLE Designed for optimized performance and perfected fit: AirEvac™ ventilation for fogfree integration with Smith helmets 200. WMN'S BRIDGETOWN ChromaPop - elegant yet bold. So sweeet! 200. www.smithoptics.com
DESCENDANT 8 BOOT A wide foot deserves the same award-winning tech and innovative design as its narrower counterparts, and it can all be found here. 750. TOM WALLISCH PRO SKIS Goes wherever Tom goes. On trails, on rails, off jumps, through bumps… you get the picture. 550. www.fulltiltboots.com // www.lineskis.com
TM-TWO DIGGERS XLT SNOWBOARD BOOT (facing page) a stiff boot designed for the all day rider / park builder. 349. BASEMENT BIB Chris Grenier was sick of getting snow down his pants, problem solved. 2L bib with Level 2 lining system. 219. SHILOH SHELL 2L color blocked insulated shell with Level 2 lining. 199. LASHED B4BC WOMEN'S BOOT ThirtyTwo crew teamed up with Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) to release a limited kitten inspired women’s Lashed B4BC boot. A portion of proceeds will support B4BC - Boot provides the best fit, flex and comfort from first to last chair this season. 239. www.thirtytwo.com
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SANTA CRUZ Santa Cruz County’s 40-mile stretch of coast is home to more than 70 epic surf spots including Cowell's, Capitola Jetty, Steamer Lane. Pleasure Point, Manresa State Beach,The Hook, 30th and East Cliff, Natural Bridges. Cold water, gigantic sharks & localized surf breaks make you work for it... but it's worth it! www.santacruz.com HALF MOON BAY Just 20 minutes south of San Francisco & home to Mavericks, one of the heaviest waves on the planet & arena to TITANS OF MAVERICKS - the marquee big wave surfing contest in North America. Sidenote: Also home to Jeff Clark - Mavericks pioneer and big wave surf legend. Stop by his surf shop for original Mavericks Surf gear and Jeff Clark Surfboards. Mavericks Surf Company 25 Johnson Pier Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 www.maverickssurfcompany.com
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9.5″ Gordon and Smith Standard An all around great fin for longboards. Best for boards 9’2″ to 10′. 75. WIDGET Eliminating the extra surface area in front of the nose, allows you to ride a smaller board. The Widget brings a Skateboard mentality to surfing. Easier to paddle than a regular short board too. 5'0 - 6'0 www.gordonandsmith.com
Team Mission 25L Pack Equally at home in the mountains on the beach or on the streets, the new Mission 25L Pack provides ample space, versatility and style. 70. Quality Goods Hat 20. www.dakine.com
MISSION : SMART The World's First Action Sports Smartwatch. Built tough to withstand the elements so you can take it with you anywhere: in the water, on the hill, off road and beyond. Featuring real-time surf and snow shred alerts powered by Surfline and Snocountry. 399. www.nixon.com PIT WETSUIT Light, warm, durable. Anatomically designed, micro-fleece lined, liquid seam sealed. Top notch wetsuits, always at a price that makes sense. 4/3mm255. 3/2mm-219. HEBI DRY BAG Suitable for quick submersion and protects valuables from dirt, dust, sand, and water. 120. www.xterrasurf.com
LF Recycled skateboard sunglasses Made from... you guessed it - skateboards! 70. LF Surf Cap & Hoodie All of the LF brand clothing and accessories are tested and approved by the locals in Mission Beach, CA. 25. & 45 www.lfsurf.com
Men's Durand Polar & Women's Oakridge Polar. New for 2017 - The waterproof leather is insulated, and the footbed features a thermal barrier to hold in heat. 180. - 140. www.keenfootwear.com
Helix Backcountry Powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery a built in USB port allows for charging a phone, GPS or other compatible device. 79. Genisis torch is small enough to carry anywhere, yet it packs a 650 lumen LED 109. www.thirtytwo.com NOMAD C Carbon C frame - 27.5" wheel - Rok Shox fork & shock - SRAM components. Santa Cruz's most complete enduro bike for both uphill and down, easily rolls over everything - a great allaround bike to tackle most terrain. 3799.
NIGHT : SHIFT
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Rocky Mountain Corral fleece blankets with super plush faux-wool backing Influenced by Art, Music, Skateboarding and Fashion, SHIFT products are manufactured in the U.S.A. in eco friendly facilities. 60. www.nightshiftgoods.com
MTB Barrier Jacket Water-resistant material combined with trail-specific fit. 80.
Double Trunktech Hammock Strong, light & compact, these hammocks are easily packed & easily hung. Made from nylon, that’s durable, breathable, and cinched at the ends with webbing loops featuring seatbelt grade stitching. Made here in the good ‘ol U. S.of A. 119.
MTB Elevate Short Four-way stretch and durable material 75. Launch Glove 45. www.pearlizumi.com
www.grandtrunk.com Amp 18L Hydration Pack 3L / 100oz Hydrapak® reservoir & Air Mesh suspended backpanels 105. Dakine Pickup Pad There's simply no better solution for shuttling bikes than a Dakine Pickup Pad 120. Fidget Tool Key chain size mini tool 10. www.dakine.com
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HUMBOLT COUNTY, CA Hiking and MTB during the off season at Redwood National & State Parks on over 200 miles of trails that weave through a variety of environments, including prairies, old-growth redwood forests and beaches. Photos: Leslie Terhorst
SEDONA, ARIZONA Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, Hangover & Hillline trails, are just a few of the many mindblowing destinations for hiking and MTB among the canyons and red rock formations. A trip here will change the way you look at Arizona - forever!
SUPERFLY 8'6" For high performance SUP surfing. Comes with a 4 + 1 fin system for maximum versatility for all conditions. 1149. SPORT TOURING 12'6" The ultimate touring board, built specifically for long excursions. Take it downwind, battle rough chop, or cruise on flatwater, because this SUP can handle it all. 1449. www.surftech.com
JB RUNNER CARBON John Becker designed the JB Runner with 58.9'' of area to give you optimum forward drive during the power phase of the stroke. This will help increase paddles per side, which translates to more controlled tracking and faster travel. 104. GERRY LOPEZ 5 The GL 5-Fin can be ridden as a thruster or quad, allowing users to change fin configurations based on conditions. 137. www.futuresfins.com
RIP STICK 79 The Rip Stick 79 is the answer to what stand up paddle surfers want. More power from a smaller blade. Along with more power the double concave shape of the blade face creates a super stable stroke, for all the crazy angles you find yourself paddling. 364. GRAND PRIX 86 Race paddle with the most stable, most confident forward stroke to excel in all conditions. Handcrafted in Sultan, WA. 389. www.wernerpaddles.com
LASER SURF The King's Laser model is designed for intermediate to expert SUP surfing. This board allows for moderate rider stability and maximum manuverability. 1595.
www.kingspaddlesports.com RINSE KIT Now available in cool white. 89. Field Fill Kit Allows users to fill up when a faucet or spigot is not nearby, utilizing any standard bike pump. 49. Everything on this page is available at Westcoast Paddle Sports - 4360 Morena Blvd #130, San Diego, CA 92117 Photos: Leslie Terhorst
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"No matter where you go... there you are!" -Buckaroo Banzai
PineDesign II 40th Anniversary Features routered out rails on the bottom with specially made rail decals like back in the day. The pinedesign logo is silkscreened on the bottom andt he top will have diecut griptape and a 40th anniversary PineDesign decal. 150. www.gordonandsmith.com
Wingnut cruiser This Retro Surf graphic will take you back to another, simpler time, when all that mattered was beach, babes, brews, and buds. Stay radical! 129.
www.aluminatiboards.com Photo: Leslie Terhorst