SGB Update Outdoor
Hot Chillys Offers New Micro Quilt Fabric for 05/06
For winter 05/06, Hot Chillys introduces Micro Quilt™, a lightweight three-layer quilted fabric that provides warmth without bulk. Weighing in at just 5.5 oz., Micro Quilt is rated an eight (8) on Hot Chillys’ warmth rating system…
Buff Headwear Adds Two Models for 05
Buff® Headwear has added two distinctive pieces of cold-weather head gear to its line for 2005 – Thermal Polar Buff® and Thermal Combi Tube Buff®. Buff Headwear – tubular garments made from high-performance, moisture-wicking microfiber and polar fleece –
Obermeyer’s ’05 Line
Obermeyer offers its ALT3 line for the Pipe and Park and Fusion line for the backcountry for the '05 season.
Völkl Introduces Newest Generation Motion Ski/Binding System
Völkl and Marker engineers have collaborated once again to build the all-new Motion iPT with Piston Control Oil Suspension. For 2005/06, Völkl will feature the Motion iPT w/ PCOS system on the new Supersport All Star and Racetiger GS and SL models…
Atlas Introduces a Junior Series
Atlas is introducing a new Junior series to support the growing number of kids exploring winter. The new series features 2 sizes the Mini, 18” long and good for kids up to 80 lbs., and the Junior, 19” long and good for kids up to 120 lbs. Atlas will also
Giro’s ’05 Line
The G10™ and G10™ MX Audio Series™ helmets are the heirs to the Nine.9™, while the Encore™ Audio Series™ helmet brings skate style to riders who are looking for pro-level fit and feel on a blue-collar salary. For children's, Giro introduces the Nine
Reusch Introduces Concepts at SIA
Reusch will introduce its concepts at this year’s Ski Industry Association (SIA) tradeshow later this month…
Tecnica Expands Its Winter Apres Footwear Collection
Tecnica is expanding its Fur offerings for Winter 2005, including the introduction of a men's fur boot collection…
Völkl Introduces the Selecta Snowboard
The Selecta features the “Powder Channel” tail, which allows the tail to set down in powder. Unlike conventional “swallowtail” powder boards, Powder Channel allows the Selecta to be ridden switch. The top surface of the board is transparent – a window to
Yue Yuen Fiscal Year Hurt by Higher Raw Materials Costs, Lower Gross Margin…
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings announced lower than expected earnings as net profit for the year ended September 30 fell 1.6% to $303.3 million, compared to $308.2 million last year. The majority of the profit shortfall came from increased raw material pric
Popular Outdoor to File Chapter 11…
Over the holiday period, Popular Outdoor Outfitters, a regional chain of outdoor stores based in Ariz., closed its Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix and West Valley stores. The chain has been in business since 1952, and just before 9/11 was doing business throug
NSGA: Women Still Lead In Athletic Footwear Purchases in 2004
Females continue to lead males as purchasers of sports footwear although that margin decreased slightly in 2004, according to data released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). For 2004, females purchased 53.3% of all sport footwear compared
Reebok Launches Rbk Hockey; Inks Player Roster
Reebok International launches Rbk Hockey, a new line of ultra-high performance hockey products developed and tested by The Hockey Company, a Reebok subsidiary, in close collaboration with some of the world’s best hockey players. Rbk Hockey skates, sticks
Keen Footwear Promotes Van Dine to President
KEEN Footwear has promoted Jim Van Dine to president of the company, effective immediately. Van Dine will report to Angel Martinez, vice-chairman and chief executive officer. Van Dine previously held the title of vice president/general manager. As presi
New Balance Picks Up RW ‘Editor’s Choice’ Award
Runner’s World magazine has named the New Balance 766 running shoe an “Editor’s Choice” award winner in its Spring 2005 Shoe Buyer’s Guide (March 2005). The 766 is the most recent update in the very successful New Balance 760 series…
