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16 SNOWEST FEBRUARY 2015 proof performance in a lightweight, ultra rugged and stable design, made specifi- cally for on- and off- trail touring and backcountry skiing/ snowboarding. The Torngat Tunnel bag quickly and easily mounts on virtually any make/model snowmobile with the included GL Mounts and stainless steel hardware. Slim and trim but sized to carry gear and essentials for overnight or longer adventures, the Torngat features an external mesh pocket, an internal baffle that divides the tun- nel bag into two interior compartments (optional Labrador Dry Pods available to keep gear organized inside bag), and two welded sleeves for avalanche probe, shovel handle or other gear. Made in the USA with military-spec materials and backed by a limited lifetime warranty, the Torngat Tunnel Bag pro- vides 37 liters (2,300 cu. in.) of storage, integrated mounting straps, reflective daisy-chain gear anchors and a waterproof roll- top closure that can be opened/closed with gloves on and will not freeze even in the most extreme conditions. The U.S. MSRP is $175. As a "tip of the hat" to Giant Loop's Canadian part- ners, landmarks from Canada are used for the GL Snow line products. The Torngat is named in honor of Canada's beauti- ful, rugged and remote Torngat National Park in northern Labrador. Giant Loop designs, prototypes and tests products in Bend, Oregon. Contact Giant Loop (971) 832-3164 or http://giantloops- now.com. SENTINEL HANDGUARDS PowerMadd has introduced its newest handguard, the Blue and White Sentinel. The Sentinel Handguard is designed to be the most stylish, durable and functional handguard to date. The Sentinel guard is larger compared to the Star Series, which in turn gives you more protection. The mounting brackets are 6061 aluminum, while the guard itself is made of two different types of plastic—a stiff two-piece spine for durability and a softer colored body for flexibility. The Sentinel protects your hands from flying debris, rocks, bushes, branches and mud. Plus it keeps your hands warmer by blocking the wind in cold weather. In the summer, simply snap out the removable vent cover to let air flow through. The Sentinel Handguard will work with: Sentinel Armor, Gauntlet, Flare, Hand Wrap, Mirror and Large Mirror. The handguard does require a mount kit. The MSRP of the Sentinel Blue/White is $40. Contact PowerMadd (651) 462-8465 or www.powermadd.com. HOLESHOT SNORIPPER With the Holeshot SnoRipper, there's no dreaded "last ride" of the season. Just pop off your wheels, bolt on the SnoRipper RPZ110 and shred snow all winter long. This is the first snowbike system designed specifi- cally for the wildly popular 110cc dirt bike category. The kit was professionally designed with Solidworks CAD and has been extensively tested in extreme conditions. There are limitless possibilities to where you can ride. It's your gateway to winter fun. The system fits the Kawasaki KLX110/110L. Kits for Yamaha and Honda are coming soon. The kit features OEM quality manufacturing with industry leading parts and it is a quick and easy change- over from wheels to track. It can be done in an hour or less. The kit's low friction undercarriage design allows the track to perform in any condition and no snow is required. The SnoRipper is designed to be enjoyed by riders of all ages and has an MSRP of $2,450. Contact Holeshot www.holeshotinc.com. SYPHON SOUNDWRAP We've all been on an otherwise epic ride where you spend half the day adjusting headphones or stopping to reinsert your earbuds. But it's not like you can ride without your beats. Let's face it, music and speed are made for each other. Your jams are the cherry on top. If you are one of the thousands of riders suffering from the condition we call "earbuds suck-itis" then it's about time you acquainted yourself with Syphon Sound. The brain child of outdoor enthusiast Kyle Rawson, Syphon Sound created a new music listening technology purpose-built for extreme sports. It's called the Soundwrap and its ultra-thin and flexible speakers are revolutionizing the way riders every- where listen to music. Let's break it down a bit more for you. Have you ever seen a guy at the sand dunes, ski resort or bike meet with a huge home video camcorder strapped to his helmet? Didn't think so. These days it's all about the compact action cameras built specifically for the sports we all live for. So why are you still listening to your music with earbuds you used while chilling on mom's couch? They aren't meant for riding and that pain in your smashed ear canal should be the first proof of that. Syphon Sound's Soundwrap is the world's first flexible speaker built specifically for extreme sport enthusiasts. Measuring in at just 1/10 inches thick, it uses Electrostatic Flexible Loudspeakers (EFLs—covered by more than 20 patents) to pump out some serious volume with unbelievable sound quality. The speakers are housed in a sweat-proof sleeve that eas- ily Velcros into any helmet or beanie and connects to your phone or MP3 player via Bluetooth. So, is the Soundwrap really all it's cracked up to be? Stoked riders everywhere, and a customer demand that's increasing every day, say the hype is real. The Soundwrap is here to stay and earbuds are set to become a thing of the past for extreme sports. Contact Syphon Sound www.syphonsound.com. d GEAR BOX

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