Nov 28, 2023 (Redondo Beach, California) – Dakine has announced the launch of its winter signature series, designed with direct input from some of the best in the snowboarding and skiing game. These packs, gloves and mitts include inspiration from Sam Taxwood, Louif Paradis, Jill Perkins, Karl Fostvedt and Sammy Carlson.
Sam puts his gear and body to the test while riding, and his signature series holds up to his high standards. This series consists of the Team Baron Gore-Tex Mitt and Team Mission Pro 18L backpack. The mitt is available in dark olive and constructed with Gore-Tex technology that has the highest combined levels of waterproofing, breathability, durability and softness available. Complete the set with the matching Team Mission Pro 18L backpack, equipped with a snowboard carry, numerous pockets and high-level technology.
Louif is a versatile rider, channeling his riding creativity into his signature series. It includes the Team Excursion Gore-Tex Mitt and Team Mission Pro 32L backpack. The Team Excursion Gore-Tex Mitt features a waterproof-breathable Gore-Tex liner, supported by a water repellant goat leather palm and a 4-way soft stretch glove. Louif’s Team Mission Pro 32L backpack has plenty of storage space and compartments to organize belongings.
Jill is a powerful force in the snowboarding industry and did not hold back when creating her signature series. It’s a universal glove with a collage-style Dakine logo which captures Jill’s spirit. You can catch this artwork on both the Team Fleetwood Gore-Tex Mitt and Women’s Team Mission Pro 25L. The Team Fleetwood Mitt is waterproof and breathable due to the Gore-Tex insert and features touchscreen compatibility. Features of the Women’s Team Mission Pro 25L include an insulated hydro sleeve, fleece-lined goggle pocket, snow tool/shovel pocket and more.
Karl Fostvedt Signature Series
Karl Fostvedt, or “Crazy Karl,” is one of the most innovative and spontaneous free skiers. His designs in the Karl Fostvedt Signature Series keep in mind the heart-pumping winter ahead, with the Team Fillmore Gore-Tex Short Glove, a glove made to keep users warm and dry with Hi-Loft insulation composed of 50% recycled polyester and polyester on the inside, with a PFC-free Gore-Tex insert.
The Team Poacher RAS 36L is durable and designed to comfortably carry gear with loops and a large volume top pocket with 36 liters of space along with a removable airbag system.
Sammy Carlson is a household name in skiing, landing the world’s first-ever triple cork. This legend’s signature series is made up of the Team Excursion Gore-Tex Glove that is constructed with waterproof technology and a one hand cinch gauntlet to stay secure. Vibrant red accents are present on the glove, giving it an edge like Sammy. The same design scheme is present on the Team Poacher RAS 26L, which features a removable airbag system, 100% recycled high density nylon materials, handy loops to carry splitboard poles and ice axe carries along with plenty of convenient pockets for the wild adventures ahead.
