An in-depth look at the best eco-minded boards, boots, and bindings hitting stores this year
November 6, 2009, 12:53 PM
By: Jesse Huffman
Looking to gear up? Check out what companies are going green.
The crisp cold of fall is here, and you know what that means: it's time to start shopping for a fresh kit.
Finding the right fit, the right flex and the right look is all part of shopping for new gear -- but this season, with climate change legislation finally a legit possibility, and the harsh realties of global warming more present than ever, it's important to consider more than matching colorways. With nothing less than a continued winter season at stake, we've assembled a Green Guide, breaking down what goes into the "eco," "enviro," and "green" products hitting the shelves for the 2009-2010 season.
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Contributors
Tracy Anderson
Drinks coffee. Writes about snowboarding. Enjoys a strong snus. Appreciates a good back lip.
Mary Fenton
Would rather be riding pow, sucking at skateboarding or thinking up new names for her deaf dog and fake band.
Colin Whyte
Below the Fold. Beyond the Pale. Between the Lines. Beneath the Rose. He's a Secret Society of One.
Jesse Huffman
Loves a cold a.m. shred and late day skate. Thinks green is the new black, but should really be the new normal.
Brad Farmer
Grows seasonal crops. Where there's powder and shred news, a Farmer will follow.
Blair Habenicht
A Northwest-grown snow slider with a tendency to blow off any obligations if the snow is falling.
Nate Deschenes
Blessed with the attention span of a gnat. Prefers a #2 Ticonderoga and Trapper Keeper to a MacBook.
Tim Brodhagen
Tim Brodhagen shreds the ice coast on the reg, speaks Portuguese and almost never eats breakfast.
Melissa Larsen
Melissa Larsen likes slashing, sleeping, and talking smack. Not necessarily in that order.
