Sunday. January 24, 1999 — North Shore News — 15

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Style commandments
for getting in gear

TOQUE: The pompon

is a dead give-away you

BEANIE: Cool heads . ‘ ‘ a : " carve up the mountain
keep warm with a beanie : y i on two boards not one.
or tuck hat dike this one Fleece vloche in black by
by Merkley Headgear, Descente, $30, Goggles
S15. Silver glitter gox- ; p , ee : : 4 by Oakley A-Frame,

gles, S80, are by Arnette. . . 7 fb 3; S180,

, OVER THE TOP:
Embroidery, denim-style rop-
; fe r aitching and superfluous
—— caren a : : details just detract from what
a Lae ‘ 2 ; . Se you're really there to do, and
HANDS-DOWN on ) | er } : : ayy ae! : that’s ski. The focus now is on
WINNER: Kevtec a ‘ ; : : function noc fashion.
reintorced palms
and fingers, water-
repellent Teflon
coating, removable ‘ . : , : :
fleece liners and , . 4 . : is .
easy-pull cinch : F : : : ; _ LOUD LOGOS: What's
wrist closures are ina name? Logos that
some of the fea- scream “E paid SSS for my
tures that make the designer duds” are so not-
where-it's-at. “Core gear

Kombi Lobster Lite . .

glove, $100, per- takes ity cues from

form. streetwear, Jacket, $480,
gloves, $130, and pant,
$370), all Descetite.

PACK IT IN: As H20
pack has an insulated
camel back with bire
ralve so riders can refuel . :
on-hill. Other rider: ; ; eee SHINE ON: Shiny
friendly features: goggle v a lhe re : fabrics slippery tex-
pocket, ice axe loops and nA : ; eS “ se ly . .
heard straps. Pack iby a ae ° tures and a tight i
Sate : 5 ; — the “SOs are over.
Bonfire, S150. iy : i a _— Way over. Loosen
: tvle-savey
are borrowing
the boarder’s pow-
der pant for its com-
fortable fit and
POWDER PERFECT: Gone are functional fearares.
“phat” pants, replaced by a slimmer
silhouette with plenty of pertor-
mance-enhancing features — zip-
pered side vents, cargo pockets,
non-slip waistband and ankle gators.
Pant by Bontire, $330.

: News phota Mike Wakefield
Clothing and
accessories go hi-tech
as designers focus on
function.

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