The Ispo party 2012 has come to an end. What remains? More than just the aftertaste after a night of partying. What remains are the snowboard and miscellaneous categories, which are now covered in this article.
Snowboards
Similar to the ski sector, there is hardly any innovation to be seen in the one-board fraction. Volcom still prefers to build a skate half-pipe instead of a trade fair stand, Burton's stand is now a ship and otherwise there are at least as many beer cups on the hall floor as there are drunken visitors at late hours. "Same as last year, Miss Sophie?", one might ask sarcastically here, knowing full well that the answer would be "Same as every year, James!".
Two brands in the more high-priced category nevertheless caught our eye. Gentemstick from Japan inspires with radical handmade powder boards - no wonder with the Japanese snow depths - but they also have a rather princely price tag of up to 1300 euros. Jones Snowboards presents two new carbon splitboards, the Carbon Flagship and the Carbon Solution, which are sure to generate interest among the well-heeled target clientele.
Miscellaneous
In the "Other" category this year, we are collecting everything that would otherwise not have been mentioned but deserves to be. For example, new protectors from Evoc and Uvex. The Uvex P.GR 7 free uses new absorption materials that should stay in place particularly well. The new Evoc Protector Vest, on the other hand, scores points with its ability to be worn directly on the skin and additional collarbone protection.
The Scandinavian company Douchebag - the name is deliberately self-ironic - will offer length-adjustable ski bags. With a maximum length of 210 cm, an integrated carrying strap and built-in wheels, the arduous walk from Lamborghini to private jet should no longer be too difficult for brand ambassador Jon Olsson.
