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2008-04-01 06:14:16 | 126 views | 0 Comments

Your guide to the newest and greatest goods you need now.

O’Neill Thunderstruck and Flash
Bring some sizzle to your sets with these boardies from O’Neill. The shorts are super fast-drying and lightweight, plus, they stay put without bunching in all the wrong places. ($54/$58 oneill.com)

Native Eyewear Triumph and Bolt
With 100 percent UV protection, increased glare reduction, a low 10 percent VLT (visual light transmittance) and silver Refl ex lenses made especially for extremely bright sunlight, these shades from Native are a must-have for any serious driver. ($100/$120 nativeyewear.com)

BARTS Lithium Neo Vest
Introducing the 2008 model BART’S Lithium Neoprene vest. 2mm neoprene over foam vest features special flex-fit panel for unsurpassed flexibility and comfort. 1-1/2″ belts, mesh vents for water drainage. ($69.98, barts.com)

Masters Curves gloves by Masterline
Although the palm is nicely padded, this glove, loved by the pros, still provides an excellent feel of the handle. And the pre-curved, double-stitched design is sure to fit like, well…a glove. ($49.95, masterlineusa.com)

Gooru GBS by O’Neill
If winter is lasting just a little too long in your neck of the woods, try this 2 mm spring suit on for size. The Gooru is incredibly lightweight and fl exible, yet it still provides adequate coverage and insulation for cooler temperatures. ($169.95, oneill.com)

Performance Series bindings by Goode Goode’s releasable rubber binding system delivers thick rubber for extra side support and less unwanted movement. Plus, custom sizing with the rubber over- lays are a synch. ($390 for complete system, goode.com)

Men’s Checkmate Comp Vest by O’Neill This spankin’ new competition series vest has maximum fit and flex with a sweet design. Easy to put on and take off, the vest’s foam structure contours around the body both to compress and fl are as you move through the water. ($139.95, oneill.com)

H3 waterproof headphones and iV6 waterproof case for iPod classic by H2O Audio Take your tunes to the water with these sweet headphones. The detach- able ear buds let any skier go from wet to dry land in seconds. Plug these bad boys into the iV6 iPod case that is waterproof up to 10 feet/3 meters, and there’s no need to stop jammin’ once you hit the water. ($49.99; $99.99, h2oaudio.com)

Xacti E1 waterproof camcorder by Sanyo Perfect for the skier who wants to document their summer skiing adventures, this waterproof, pocket-sized camcorder captures 6-megapixel digital stills and shoots TV-quality video. Get yourself an 8-gigabyte memory card, and keep the fun rolling for up to 10 hours. ($499.99, sanyodigital.com)

Women’s Envy by Vortex Wetsuits
Vortex’s new ultra-flex technology and surface control channels offer the ultimate comfort for the lady barefooter. The Envy has lightweight 4 mm neoprene throughout the chest, lower front and upper back, with a thicker 5 mm neoprene through the lower back. Plus, Vortex offers a variety of matching graphics for the whole family. ($270, vortexwetsuits.com)

Deluxe One Event Roller by Masterline Every high-end slalom ski deserves a travel bag like this. The dense foam padding allows for worry-free transport while the heavy-duty padded shoulder strap eases the load. Plus, the detachable inner pocket is perfect for all your wet gear. ($139.95, masterlineusa.com)

Wake skis by HO Sports
HO did it again — they brought the freestyle of snow sports to the water. The twin-tipped water skis are designed for wake-to-wake action, and the soft landing spine beneath the foot beds provides cushy landings. ($450, hosports.com)

Star Gazer by PerfectPass
A smoother pull, a simpler drive, a cleaner main screen and a new practice mode where you can adjust the speed in small increments all add up to make PerfectPass’ newest innovation its best yet. ($429-$469 standard upgrade by boat, perfectpass.com)

Checkmate Barefoot Suit by Eagle
Built with the works (drain holes, 15 mm rear padding, etc.), the Checkmate is not only for performance, but to stand out from the crowd. With scorching color options, you’re sure to do just that. ($309.98, barefootcentral.com)

RS-1 Boot by Radar
If you’ve ever dreamed of getting all the benefi ts of skiing in hard shells with the comfort, release-ability and forgiveness of rubber boots, then wake up — Radar’s newest creation just made it possible. ($219.99, radarskis.com)

Tags: Bart's 2008 Lithium Neo Vest, Eagle Checkmate Barefoot Suit, Goode Performance Series bindings, H2O Audio H3 waterproof headphones, H2O Audio iV6 waterproof case for iPod classic, HO Sports Wake Skis, Masterline Deluxe One Event Roller, Masterline Master Curves gloves, Native Eyewear Triumph and Bolt sunglasses, O'Neill Gooru GBS, O'Neill Men's Checkmate Comp Vest, O'Neill Thunderstruck and Flash Board Shorts, Perfect Pass Star Gazer, Radar RS-1 Boot, Sanyo Xacti E1 waterproof camcorder, Vortex Wetsuits Women's Envy

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