COOL GEAr HOT CLOTHING
ZIPfy - $39.99
Due to its rail design on the underbelly of the sled, zipfy
VISTEK - (pronounced: [zip’ fee]) is great at straight-aways and highly
rEVOLuTIONAry maneuverable in turns. zipfy is a lightweight, compact,
BLACK rAPID ruggedly built snow sled with a distinctive lever used for
r-STrAP - $69.95 stability and turning. Light, rugged, built to last, new
The most innovative winter sport, extreme, competitive fun, easy-to-carry,
camera strap fast, compact, all-ages, freestyle, slalom carving
available. guarantees you hours of fun. look for it at retail
The photographer- outlets or online at www.zipfy.com.
designed R-Strap
represents a major
innovation in speed
and comfort. Unlike
traditional camera
straps where the
camera dangles from
your neck and flops
around – The R-strap
keeps your camera
MEC
securely tucked
JACquIE
away on the back
HANDMADE
of your hip. how it
EArfLAP TOquE - $49
works. The R-Strap
This unique hand-knit wool toque features chin
enables the camera
strings, long earflaps, and a super cozy, itch-free interior fleece
to glide smoothly
headband and lining. The wool used is from iceland, where sheep are not
up the strap from its
subject to mulesing (removal of skin around the rump). look for it at
upside-down resting
Mountain equipment Co-op.
position. Stress on the
connection between
the body and the lens is
reduced since the strap fuN CuSTOM BOBBLEHEADS - $79
attaches to the lens rather get a close friend or partner something unique...a
than to the camera body. bobblhead made in their image. This company produces
With the camera at your custom bobble heads for all occasions! They make great
hip or behind your back, gifts, and last a lifetime. Choose from over 300 different
you can maneuver easily body styles, or you can design your own, from head-to-toe!
through a crowd, carry a Check them out at www.bobbleheads.com.
tripod or other gear, or
simply keep both hands
free. The R-Strap – both
single and double-strap
models – is available
online at www.vistek.ca
and at all Vistek locations
including the all-new
Ottawa store.
MErrELL SIruS – $155
Slip Lasted Construction with Full grain Leather Pigskin Leather Upper.
air Cushion midsole and Vibram Thermo multi-Sport Sole/Trek Rubber
look for it where Merrell products are sold or visit Merrell.com.
GV CArBON TECH SNOWSHOES – $375 TELESCOPIC
ALL-SEASON POLES - $69
Can a snowshoe be sexy? This light snowshoe combines
the latest carbon fiber technology with gV knowhow to
create a unique and innovative style which will meet the
demands of the high tech user. Carbon fiber offers a unique
MErrELL WOrLD | WOrLD ATLAS – $125
combination of strength, lightness, and flex, which
Heel Strike & Shock absorption Pad with Heel
combined with our high end features, such as the energy
Strike & Shock absorption Pad: 25% Rebound(70
Saver Tm Pivot Bar, the heel lifter for ascents, and the quick
%Rubber/30%Compression molded eVa) with
release ratchet buckles, will truly satisfy anyone who enjoys
Pronation Control: Compression molded. look
the advantages of the latest technology. look for it at www.
for it where Merrell products are sold or visit
gvsnowshoes.com.
Merrell.com.
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