The Find: cool new gear to wear on the slopes
The Find: cool new gear to wear on the slopes
By Toronto Life | January 15, 2013
By Toronto Life | 01/15/2013
So far, winter in Toronto hasn’t been all that wintry, which means locals with a die-hard Canadian love of snowdrifts and icicles may want to plan a weekend trip to mountains further afield. To help you get ready for the slopes, we rounded up the year’s best new ski equipment. After all, showing off new gear is half the fun of a ski vacation.
186127 Plugs in to keep boots warm on the way to the hill. A new necessary luxury. $169. <br />
<em>Sign of the Skier, 2794 Yonge St., 416-488-2118 </em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Athlon boot heater bag The Find: ski gear https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-6.jpg 500 500 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ski-gear/slide/jan13-the-find-skiing-6/ jan13-the-find-skiing-6 0 0
(Image: Carlo Mendoza)
186126 The latest in boots: a perfectly moulded custom fit. $900. <br />
<em>Sign of the Skier, 2794 Yonge St., 416-488-2118 </em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Fischer SOMA Vacuum RC4 130 The Find: ski gear https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-5.jpg 500 500 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ski-gear/slide/jan13-the-find-skiing-5/ jan13-the-find-skiing-5 0 0
(Image: Carlo Mendoza)
186125 For skiers who want easy carving and a smooth ride. $1,100. <br />
<em>Sign of the Skier, 2794 Yonge St., 416-488-2118 </em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Volkl RTM 84 skis The Find: ski gear https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-4.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ski-gear/slide/jan13-the-find-skiing-4/ jan13-the-find-skiing-4 0 0
(Image: Carlo Mendoza)
186124 A stylish jacket that’s warm and breathable. The offset zipper helps with layering. $620. <br />
<em>Sporting Life, 2665 Yonge St., 416-485-1611</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Arcteryx Sidewinder jacket The Find: ski gear https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-3.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ski-gear/slide/jan13-the-find-skiing-3/ jan13-the-find-skiing-3 0 0
(Image: Carlo Mendoza)
186123 A giant lens guarantees full peripheral vision. $235. <br />
<em>Sporting Life, 2665 Yonge St., 416-485-1611</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Dragon APX Ion goggles The Find: ski gear https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-2.jpg 400 400 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ski-gear/slide/jan13-the-find-skiing-2/ jan13-the-find-skiing-2 0 0
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186122 Because headgear is mandatory at most hills now. $135. <br />
<em>Mountain Equipment Co-op, 400 King St. W., 416-340-2667 </em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) K2 Rival Pro ski helmet The Find: ski gear https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-the-find-skiing-1.jpg 400 400 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ski-gear/slide/jan13-the-find-skiing-1/ jan13-the-find-skiing-1 0 0
(Image: Carlo Mendoza)