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Hey, snow cats, it may be a creepy global-warming winter in the city, but the slopes are still ripe for riding, so go grab a cool new board (it’s mid-season, so they’re on sale) and start the life.
And, like, we know that true school boarders are just so hardcore they don’t need the flashy pics on their sticks, but we in the eminently stylish department think a little freestyle fashion brightens up any powder brat’s day. And after a good cruise on the runs, kick back, drink some hot chocolate and relapse. And, hey, in Ross’s honour, inhale, wouldja?
- 1 Dimension, by Morrow ($549 at Threadz, 421 Queen West, 416-348-0042)
- 2 Dominant, by Burton ($579 at Sporting Life: Bikes & Boards, 2454 Yonge, 416-485-4440)
- 3 5150, by Imperial ($299.99 at Threadz)
- 4 Echo, by Division 23 ($299 at Threadz)
- 5 Signature, by Option ($499 at Sporting Life: Bikes & Boards)
- 6 Welsh, by Forum ($539 at Sporting Life: Bikes & Boards)
- 7 IVY 43, by Salomon ($529, Sporting Life: Bikes & Boards)
- 8 Rush, by Burton ($399 at Sporting Life: Bikes & Boards)
- 9 550, by Salomon ($369 at Sporting Life: Bikes & Boards)
- 10 Timeless, by Ride ($599 at Sporting Life: Bikes & Boards)
- 11 Motion, by Burton ($299 at Sporting Life: Bikes& Boards)
- 12 Twisted, by Kemper ($249 at Threadz, 416)
Other hep snowboard suppliers:
- So Hip it Hurts (bad name, good store — 323 Queen West, 416-971-6901)
- Hogtown (401 King West, 416-598-4192)
- West 49 (various malls near you check out www.west49.com)
