By Don Jurries
Reducing cellulite and enhancing skin health were never part of the traditionally recognized benefits of compression wear. Until now. UK-based Proskins has taken compression wear to a new level by applying micro-encapsulation techniques to the Proskins Slim range that aim to reduce cellulite, burn fat and enhance skin health.
Last night, I attended the preview event for Columbia's Spring 2012 product line, held at the California Academy of Sciences here in San Francisco. Alongside current Columbia technologies including Omni-Dry, Omni-Heat and Insect Blocker, the new line will feature two brand new innovations- Omni-Freeze ICE and Omni-Wick EVAP.
We have all heard the saying "only wear white between Memorial Day and Labor Day". Not that any of us outdoor types ever really adhere to these nonsensical fashion rules, but just in case, here are 10 great pieces of white gear to keep you styling this summer.
Cloudveil pressed "ctrl alt delete" a year ago and is now looking to make a fresh start by ironically going back to its roots. In February 2010, former Cloudveil executive Jim Reilly, together with some colleagues, bought Cloudveil back from Spyder in order to reinvigorate the brand.
Undoubtedly the funnest product at Outdoor Retailer was the Ninja Suit by Airblaster. This full, one-piece base layer will help you stay warm on the slopes this winter while channeling your inner ninja superpowers.
Officially launching at SIA next month, new Oregon company Homeschool Snowboarding is designing high quality, durable snowboard gear that can stand up to the constantly changing winter conditions of the Pacific Northwest. The company's motto is "The Northwest isn't California dreaming and we like it that way."
