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\ ,_ .. -.. _,.,.- -- - -- -- - ---- - -- --.- --- --~-.-,-.- ... _ .•.. _ .. _-,. __ . __ ._--,. snowsports BURTON JUNKYARD SNOWDECK No strangers to snow-sliding rev- olutions, Burton launched its snowdecks this fall. Two models aim to bring snowboarding to the masses (at least those who live in snowcountry). Part snow- board, part skateboard, the snowdecks are pure fun . The bindingless boards use trucks between decks to allow a myriad of skate-style tricks in frozen parking lots, the nearest terrain park or your backyard. Burton, Burton.com, $150 THE NORTH FACE MET 5 This marvel is the result of a Frankestonian collaboration between The North Face and the mad scientists at Polartec. The MET 5 is a heated jacket perfect for inter- mittent sports like ice climbing or lift-served skiing where the body's temperature fluctuates greatly. Embedded heat panels can be turned on during downtimes with a small control unit. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries provide enough juice to heat the jacket to a steamy 115 degrees. The machine washable jacket plugs into the wall for a quick recharge. The North Face, thenorthface.com, $500 BLACK DIAMOND AVALUNG II The redesigned AvaLung II bundles the lifesaving properties of the original in a sleeker, lighter package. At only 300 grams (10.2 ounces) the AvaLung II is quickly becoming standard issue for anyone working in avalanche terrain. An advanced system pulls air from the snowpack around avalanche victims, effectively extending their air supply. Black Diamond, blackdiamondequipment.com. $99.95 --------------------------------- ------------ ---T------------- SMITH ANTHEM REGULATOR No amount of vents or the latest plutonium lenses will improve a goggle that doesn't fit. With that in mind, Smith developed the Anthem goggle for those with smaller mugs. A great gift for women or children, the Anthem features Smith's new Spherical Regulator lens, an adjustable venti- lation system and an anti -fog lens coating. SMITH, WWW.SMITHSPORT.COM. $100 FRITSCHI DIAMIR 2 BINDING This is the backcountry favorite for alpine skiers looking to go off piste. Light, strong, durable and secure, the Diamir 2 has a titanal bar which releases for walking and locks for downhill cruising. Four heel settings make skinning uphill a cinch, and its releasable toe and heel designs give alpine skiers a binding they can understand. FRITSCHI, WWW.BLACKDIAMONDEQUIPMENT.COM. $228 CAMELBACK SNOWDOG Just because you are surrounded by piles of powder doesn't mean you're hydrated. While snowboarding or ski- ing, strap on the Snowdog, a good sized daypackcontaining an insulated hydration pack that keeps your water from freezi ng. Camelbak, www.camelbak.com. 55