Peak Performance Now at G&B

If you are in need of technical functional outerwear that still looks great check out Peak Performance! New in stock for 2013 at Gates & Boards. 

One day, three talented skiers got together to discuss a few things that they had been thinking about, based on their own experiences. Firstly, why was no one making clothes that they wanted to wear? Clothes that combined excellent functionality with simple, attractive design; not flashy, but still not boring. Secondly, was there any way that they could stay longer and more often in the ski resort they all loved - the little mountain village of Åre in the heart of the Swedish mountains?

The three skiers made up an unusually good group of people to find the answers. Stefan Engström was a world-class mogul skier with several World Cup wins to his credit. Peter Blom was editor-in-chief of the country’s biggest ski magazine. Christer Mårtensson was an art director and designer. Before long, they were joined by a fourth person, the former alpine skier and ski salesman Jonas Ottosson.

It turned out that the answer to both questions was Peak Performance. The team’s ambitions didn’t initially extend much beyond making some clothes for themselves and their friends, in sufficient quantities to make a living from it. But the outside world wanted more. In the late 1980s, people were tired of extravagance and superficiality. Everybody missed the real thing that comes with genuine quality. A plaid flannel shirt was suddenly the answer, rather than neon and glitter. Grunge replaced synthesizers in the music industry and Peak Performance replaced a number of flashy brands on the ski slopes.

The people of Åre are of course proud of the brand that has built a global reputation. But locals are still just as skeptical of anyone that tries to brag or show off. You prove your worth on the slopes, on the rapids, on your bike, at work, or maybe by your ability to tell a good story around the fire at dusk. And if you can do it in style, you get an extra approving nod.

POC Fornix New Helmet For 2013

The POC Fornix ski/snowboard helmet new for 2013-ski season.  The target for the helmet was to provide great protection, superior ventilation; by applying aramid stingers in the molding process of the foam liner POC engineers were able to increase the structural stability of the helmet while keeping the weight ultra low.

Available at Gates & Boards in Black and White and priced at 199, this is one awesome helmet!Gates and Boards is the only place for POC helmets in Barrie.

Dalbello Krypton 2 Boots

  All of us at Gates & Boards are stoked on this new three piece boot from Dalbello! Recently the ski world has seen this past tech come back with new take and surprise many who thought three piece boots were long gone.

Krypton 2 Fusion $549.99

Dalbello Krypton 2 Ski boots are the next generation of the classic three piece design.  This design while maximizing fore flex provides excellent heel hold and is the perfect choice for freeride skiers looking for a smooth forward flex suited for softer snow conditions or park skiing.

"Featuring highly versatile adjustability with smooth and progressive forward flex dynamics, the Krypton Cross is slightly more forgiving in fit and function than the Krypton Pro. A softer flexing tongue plus increased vibration absorbing characteristics are standard equipment. All men’s and women’s Krypton models feature new shell and innerboot last shapes featuring Contour 4 (C4) Fit Concept for improved fit, function, performance, and control"

Krypton 2 Core $479.99

 "A World Class performer developed specifically for all round the mountain versatility and performance. New KR2 last and stance integrated into the revolutionary Cabrio Design 3 Piece Architecture for precise control with smooth flex. Ultra plush “Faux Fur” liner trufit <sport Custom or optional ID Thermo “CX” Custom Fit liners for lightweight comfort , warmth and shock absorption."

CABRIO DESIGN

 

DALBELLO IS THE WORLD’S #1 PRODUCER OF CABRIO DESIGN, 3 PIECE CONSTRUCTION SKI BOOTS

WHAT IS IT ?

The revolution continues. Dalbello’s critically acclaimed, 3 Piece Cabrio Design architecture has been the cornerstone of our top performance, all mountain and freestyle models for more than a decade. Cabrio design architecture is featured in all KRYTPON , AXION and RAYA series models. This unique construction combines a 3 piece construction assembly - shell/cuff/tongue – that comfortably secures the foot and lower leg while optimizing smooth and progressive flexibility. Dalbello’s Cabrio models provide the ultimate in responsive performance to ski your best. Accept no imitations.

WHAT DOES IT DO ?

Modern shaped skis are more responsive and easier to turn than old style long, “straight skis”. Modern skis respond to very subtle and precise changes in angulations, edge pressure, and steering forces. Modern shaped skis are more dynamic than old style skis, requiring a ski boot that has strong side-to-side stability along with smooth and progressive flexibility in the forward direction. Modern skis, for most skiers, do not respond favorably to high quantities of force and pressure that are typically characteristic of more traditional design ski boots. Cabrio Design technology ski boots give skiers the optimal combination of support, stability, balanced stance, powerful edging control, and dynamic response.

HOW DOES IT FUNCTION ?

Cabrio Design permits the use of stiffer and more rigid plastics in the lower shell. This strengthens the support around the foot and lower leg providing quick response and precise transfer of power to the ski edges. This design also prevents the lower shell from distorting and bulging as the boot flexes, making the boot more smooth and stable at high speeds and on irregular terrain. Smooth and progressive forward flex is precisely controlled using an external shell tongue.
Changing dynamic flex and performance is controlled by simply changing tongue material and geometry, or by limiting the forward movement of the boot cuff with the flex adjustment mechanism. Only Cabrio Design ski boots feature such rigid and precise lateral support while at the same time providing a smooth and progressive flex. Cabrio Design technology also has a greater degree of fitting versatility than traditional ski boots . Cabrio Design is able to adapt to a wider variety of feet shapes and instep heights than conventional ski boots due the “open throat” lower shell/shell tongue construction.

What’s the advantage?

Super convenient to put on/take off
Quick and responsive ski feel
Smooth and natural flexing tongue dampens shocks & absorbs vibration
Improved comfort with no shin-bang
CHOICE OF THE WORLD’S BEST FREESKIERS!

Gates and Boards is the best place to get Dalbello boots in Barrie!!

Oakley Airwave - The Future of Goggles!

Technology that Delivers the Goods. Straight to Your Brain.  Ever have one of those downhill runs where you’re sure you broke some speed record? Ever pull-off a trick with such amplitude that you could swear you left earth’s atmosphere for a sec? And wouldn’t it be cool to know for sure? Well now you can. Airwave™ takes Oakley goggle design and technology to the next level with a built-in heads up display that integrates GPS, Bluetooth® and more. Onboard sensors give you instant access to jump analytics that show distance, height and airtime. But there’s so much more: preloaded maps, music playlist control, buddy tracking, and so on. Airwave isn’t merely a goggle; it’s a mobile dashboard.

  Features

• Built-In Heads-up Display - Features a remote control, GPS, Bluetooth, accelerometer, barometer and gyro sensors
• Smart Optics - With the innovative prism technology, all your stats and data will appear as though you’re looking at a fourteen-inch screen from a distance of five feet
• Unobtrusive View - Heads-up Display sits unobtrusively in the bottom right side of your goggle frame, retaining full forward and peripheral view.

K2 Pon2oon

The K2 Pon2oon is a fully rockered ski, with camber under foot, although the camber under foot is minimal in comparison to other skis in this category, this ski was designed and made famous by its Dad Shane McConkey one of the best freeskiers of our time, the ski has an incredibly surfy feel, the super wide 160 mm tip and narrow pin tail make quick direction changes effortless in tight trees, the ski initially looks like it might be a bit of a bear in the tight stuff but this is not the case.  If you’re looking for a ski for your next trip off piste, consider the K2 Pontoon you will not be disappointed.

K2 Pon2oon

Salomon Xmax Boots - Taking Fit To a New Level!

New 2013 Salomon Xmax Custom Shell Boots
Salmon has taken a giant leap forward in boot fitting technology with the addition of three new boots. The Xmas is a performance on-piste boot which offers a 360 deg custom fit. This innovative technology is a must for just about anyone since the entire lower shell of the boot can be custom molded to any foot. Not to mention the liners are also of course custom moldable. offered in 100, 120 and 130 flex there is a boot for any intermediate skier to aggressive advance racer.