OUTDOOR RETAILER 2011


MAGNATRON BLACK DIAMOND


In an industry where all the gear and technology is nearly the same, it forces innovating ideas. Black Diamond recently unveiled two new carabiners, the Magnetron GridLock and the Magnetron RockLock. They’re calling the new biners “a game-changing advancement.” Utilizing their new Magnetron Tech- nology, Black Diamond has once again pushed the boundaries of the industry. The new carabiners do not use a twist locking system nor a screw gate sys- tem, but instead, they utilize magnets to secure the gate from opening.


Price: TBA


BOOSTIC SCARPA


Up for grabs in 2012 is this impressive new climbing shoe called the Boostic. The slick colorful design is appealing and the downturned toe should make for an aggressive climber. The Boostic was built with steep and vertical walls in mind and will climb nicely with the XS Edge Rubber. On top of everything, the shoe was designed with help from Heinz Mariacher, the world-renowned performance shoe designer — if you don’t know about him, Google him. He is the designer and mastermind behind the many La Sportiva classics.


Price: TBA


FUTURA LA SPORTIVA


The “Futura” is a new concept La Sportiva is experimenting with — it’s a hybrid shoe crossed between the Speedster and the Solution. The Futura, coming out in 2012, features no edges (similar to the Speedster) on the entire shoe, so it is completely rounded, which La Sportiva says, “gives you maximum edging advantage right out of the box.” The Futura also features the famous La Sportiva P3 Technology, XS Grip 2 and borrows the Solution’s lacing system, which boasts a more precise and snug fit.


Price: $TBA


MAXIMUS JACKET OUTDOOR RESEARCH


Scoping out a few projects in Smugglers Notch during the recent cold and rainy weather and tooling around the frigid alpine slopes of Katahind has been like a walk in the park for the Maximus Jacket. The steep terrain of Ka- tahdin is demanding and the bushwhacking in Smuggs is notorious for leav- ing your layers shredded. The Maximus held up without any battle wounds and the ventilation kept us dry. The three-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric will protect you from those harsh days fighting ice but when on approaches the double-sliding hem-to-pit TorsoFlo zippers will provide ultimate ventilation.


Price: $450 12 climber MAGAZINEism | SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2011 |


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