MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Summer 2018

114 ML BLUE SUMMER 2018 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOLO 70 Built for the relentless pursuit of adventure, the new Solo doesn’t stop when the pavement turns to gravel. The Solo bucks the current trend for carbon and offers a butted 6061 SL Series Alloy frame. It also features a chainstay yoke design on the driveside to allow massive clearance. Compact geometry promotes fast dismounts while allowing you to muscle up and over barriers easily. Mud-ready components package includes SRAM Force/XG drivetrain, Maxxis tires, and SRAM Force disc brakes. bikes.com DOMETIC CFX SERIES COOLERS Specifically designed to fit all kinds of vehicles, the CFX Series is a new range of compact portable compressor fridges and/or freezers to keep food and drinks ice-cold while out on the road. Dometic’s energy-efficient compressor technology provides fast cooling and freezing, even in extremely high outside temps. Sizes 35 and up include WiFi capabilities allowing temp control from the Dometic CFX app. dometic.com SPOT X SATELLITE MESSENGER Here is all you need to keep in touch and on track on an off-grid trip: 2-way messaging capabilities, GPS location tracking, social media linking and direct communication with emergency services. SPOT X provides a personal mobile number that allows either party to initiate conversations at any time. You can program your waypoints to be tracked via Google Maps at intervals. FindMeSPOT.ca/SPOTX MERRELL MQM FLEX Inspired by athletes, this hybrid trail shoe packs all the technology needed for moving quickly in the mountains. Features include a bellows tongue to keep out debris; breathable mesh lining; Hyperlock TPU film heel counter for security; FLEXconnect dual-directional flex-groove; EVA midsole for agility and stability; Merrell Air Cushion in the heel to absorb shock. merrell.com DAKINE HEAVY DUTY SURF SHIRT The Heavy Duty Loose Fit long sleeve surf shirt offers UPF 50+ sun protection in an everyday shirt construction. Offered in long or short sleeve options, it is designed with a loose fit and flatlock seams to prevent rashing. Looks equally at home out in the lineup or back on land. dakine.com SMITH TRANSFER SUNGLASSES Smith’s first sunglass to feature their new QuickFit adjustable temples: a wire-core like mechanism molded within performance megol temples for comfortable adjustability and optimal fit with varying noggin sizes. The full coverage design also has megol nose pads, ChromaPop lenses, and is leash- compatible so you can keep track of your shades during those long days out on the water. smithoptics.com COBRA MASK Ever struggled with the mask/snorkel interface? Well struggle no more. The Cobra mask is an incredible melding of the two: the snorkel and mask are all one piece. There’s nothing in your mouth, you can even breathe through your nose while underwater. A one-way valve prevents water from entering the snorkel. cobramask.ca ONEUP COMPONENTS EDC TOOL SYSTEM Set it and forget it: that’s the beauty of the EDC Tool System. Fitting snugly into your head tube, it features everything you’ll need should disaster strike mid-trail ride; 2 through 8mm allen keys, a chain breaker, a screwdriver, spoke keys, tire levers, a spare chainring bolt and more. oneupcomponents.com