ACCESSORIES
Ski Racing 2010-2011 Buyer’s Guide
LEKI WorldCup Racing SL TBS poles Leki’s 2010-2011 World Cup Racing poles feature a redesigned shaft. Now with a thicker, 1 mm HTS 6.0 aluminum single wall AirFOIL construction, the World Cup Racing SL TBS poles create more mass for easy gate clearing while increasing overall strength and stiffness, says Leki. The new shaft construction proved successful at the 2010 Winter Olympics in the hands of Lindsey Vonn, Julia Mancuso and Bode Miller. They also feature the revolutionary Trigger S grip system, the first “ski pole binding” system in the world. $149 leki.com
Shred Soaza Snow Goggle
The Soaza remains the steadfast frame of the Shred Optics race goggle line with
its flexible frame and wide lenses providing an uninhibited field of vision and optical precision, says the comapny. With easy-to-change polycarbonate lenses, the
Soaza also features universal helmet compatibility and a silicone-lined strap that
grips helmets. The lenses are scratch resistant, antifog-treated and provide 100
percent UVA/UVB/UVC protection. Available in several other styles and colors.
$149
Shred Brain Bucket Race Helmet
Shred’s World Cup competition race helmet is the model worn by Ted
Ligety at the 2010 Vancouver Games. It features a DryFastDry inner
lining for a comfortable and dry fit, a removable inner padding and an
interchangeable Shred Redux goggle buckle. The Shred Brain Buckets
exceed all safety standards and are ASTM certified (F2040). Available
in several colors and designs. Chinguards are available in pink, green
and orange.
$249
shredoptics.com
Swix AC 930 Mach Slalom Pole
This wing-design racing pole in composite materials is based on internal pressure molding (IPM),
which allows Swix to shape and bend composite shafts to exacting specifications. These shafts
are designed for hitting gates and will withstand the extreme treatment from racing with Composite Technology, adding strength, stiffness and aerodynamics, says Swix. The DD4 handle with the
patented Swix ADD Tab system makes it ideal for slalom, giant slalom and free skiing.
$135
swixsport.com
