It’s like two jackets in one.
Nike Snowboarding continues their dominance in the form and function game with the Vernon 3 In 1 Jacket / Vest. The perfect all-season jacket that is quick to adapt to any seasonal situation the elements might throw at it. Featuring Stormfit 10,000mm waterproof rating, fully seam sealed, a removable powder skirt with jacket to pant interface, and 600+ goose down fill vest. Pick one up for MSRP $300.00 at Nike Snowboarding retailers.

 

From the Streets to the Slopes
adidas Originals and Burton Snowboards announced the adidas Originals x Burton lifestyle collection, available for just one season starting in November, 2010. The new collection combines the aesthetics of the most iconic streetwear brand with the world’s leading snowboard brand, resulting in a limited edition line of men’s apparel and footwear. The collection will be exclusively available this Fall/Winter 2010 season at select adidas Originals and Burton Flagship Stores worldwide. Designed by the adidas Originals and the Burton creative teams, the line consists of 7 footwear and 21 apparel pieces, which all feature the adidas Originals Trefoil and Burton branding. More images after the jump.

Image source: Burton Snowboards

 

Lookbook
686 has released their lookbook for the current Fall 2010 season. Some nice looking pieces that range from light jackets and apparel, to bags and a range of sneakers that were collaborated with New Balance. More images after the jump, and check the video at 686 founder Mike’s Mash Up.

Image source: 686

 

High End
We gave you a sneak peek last season, but now it’s finally on store shelves. Burton Snowboard’s sub-label IDiom has released a soft shell jacket as part of their 2010/11 soft-goods range. Minimal in appearance and practical for the streets, the jacket features a water-resistant shell with contrasting lining, available in pink or black.

Image source: Burton Snowboards

 

Harajuku Stylin’
For the warmer weather out there this (upcoming) Spring, Columbia is putting out some exclusive jackets with Japanese label Kinetics. The Faraday Jacket features Columbia’s advanced Durable Water Repellant material, and comes in dark blue or purple with detailed multi-colored accents. Pick one up if you happen to be in Japan.

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Made in Japan
Burton Japan, FYi, and Fragment Design have merged forces to work on a joint collaboration project to develop high end technical outerwerar. The result is the [ak] 457 jacket, which can be best described as technical equipment for mountain enthusiasts. It’s the most functional and technically developed outerwear coming out of the Burton camp, and for now it’s only available in Japan.

Image source: FYi Design Department

 

Beastin’
For its 20th anniversary this year, Timorous Beasties, a design studio from Glasgow Scotland, has collaborated with Nike ACG to create a capsule collection of jackets and soft-goods featuring their signature style of visual imagery in a limited run.

For this collection, Timorous Beasties have merged traditional 19th century motifs with designs of the day to create an interesting pattern that compliments itself well. This graphic has been applied to a Nike ACG TB Vertical Shell BK Jacket, in both black and blue colorways, and feature fully taped seams and a wind and waterproof lightweight shell that utilizes the ACG Storm-Fit technology.

Image source: Freshness Mag

 

SFxVT For The City
Burton’s relationship with FTC in San Francisco dates back to 1984 when the shop first started selling Burton boards, helping to pioneer snowboarding in Northern California. 25 years later, the relationship is still going strong and this jacket commemorates the long-standing friendship between the two iconic brands and their dedication to snowboarding. The jacket features smoke detailing on the zipper and the inner lining pays tribute to the SF lifestyle. Sold exclusively at FTC stores in San Francisco and Tokyo for $225 USD.

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Heavy Hitters
ISAORA is adding some new flavor to the current snowboard outerwear industry with their approach to design and regard for style and technology. Their current season’s collection launch video was a joint effort between W+K agency’s Attack faction, director Shinichi Maruyama, and music produced by MNDR, and is simply mind-blowing. The video highlights the technical properties of ISAORA’s collection in a creative way, check it out.

Video source: ISAORA

 

Greetings From Houston
In what may be the first of its kind for snowboard training, Danny Kass plans to pave the way for snowboard rotation progression by attempting a never before heard of 9000 spin. In order to accomplish such a spectacular feat, the only place to train for this is on the moon. Danny has spent the last thirty days in a simulated moon environment alongside fellow astronaut/chimpanzee Champ in preparation for their forthcoming journey to the moon. Follow the rest of their quest for spinning dominance at Nike Snowboarding.

Image source: Nike Snowboarding