PRODUCT REVIEWS WINTER 2023-2024 Gear & Gadgets InsideOutdoor | WINTER 2023 18 PRODUCT MARKET SHOWCASE | WINTER 2023/2024 Elan’s Playmaker Transforms Mountains into Playgrounds Elan Skis, handcrafted skis made entirely in the Slovenian Alps for nearly 80 years, transforms the entire mountain into your own playground on the all-new Playmaker. Designed for the pop and playful freeskier who wants the versatility to perform in freeride environments. From pillows and spines to wind lips and jumps, the Playmaker allows skiers to surf and slash through any terrain feature. The two-ski series blends the trusted capabilities of a directional freeride ski with the personality of a bi-directional freestyle ski by featuring state-of-the-art 3D construction with carbon rods that deliver a lightweight pop and power and enhanced by the skis surf rocker with Dual Float Technology that delivers bi-directional floatation. The Playmaker is offered in two widths and is designed to be a unisex ski. Cascade Mountain Tech Aluminum Trekking Poles The Cascade Mountain Tech Aluminum Quick Lock Trekking Poles are light, durable and adjustable to accommodate hikers of varying heights. Designed to reduce the impact on your knees, back and hips, these poles will help you go further, faster. Cork grips are comfortable and easy on the hands while the tungsten carbide tip will improve traction on muddy, rocky, slippery and snowy terrain. A variety of included rubber tips and baskets provide excellent versatility. Each set of trekking poles comes packaged in a travel bag. And to save space, each three-section trekking pole disassembles into a 20.75” upper piece, a 20” middle piece, and a 21.25” lower piece. Sojourn Osprey launches an expanded Sojourn Series including Sojourn Porter travel packs, Sojourn wheeled travel packs and Sojourn Shuttle wheeled duffels designed for travelers whose destination has no limits. Features include Osprey’s time-tested StraightJacket compression and foam padded sidewalls to provide security and protection for gear in transit. Rolling bags are built on Osprey’s HighRoad Chassis with oversized wheels that smooth out rough terrain and feature buttonless grip. The Sojourn series is built with bluesign approved, heavy-duty 100 percent recycled fabrics and treated with DWR treatments made without PFAS.
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