14 / 76
T
he thing that sticks out the most going
in to the trade show halls this year is
the yawning anticipation of endless
nips and tucks to existing product
lines, but nothing earth shattering that
anyone is trying to keep a lid on. To be fair, it is
hard to see a revolution in the making based on
measured press releases and marketing direc-
tors holding journalists at arms length through
electronic avoidance schemes. Those compa-
nies that are on the cutting edge of something
new can hardly contain their desire to share
what they have brewing.
If there truly is something revolutionary in the
making, such as the Terminator or Tracker DTS, it
will probably be a slow growth revolution that only
a few who know are aware of, and it will take time
for the herd to see the light. To my jaded eyes, the next
cool thing is incorporating tech into telemark, but for the
moment, with lackluster sales, nobody cares. If I’m right,
you’ll deny I told you so, and if I’m wrong, you won’t let
me forget it. Similar to the technology it’s built upon, this
transition will take a few years to gain momentum.
Innovation creeps within backcountry ski gear
By
Graig
Dostie
Uphill Treads
& Trends
Photo courtesy Bergans of Norway; Sveits Schilthorn
Inside
Outdoor
|
Winter
2016
14