Boa Technology’s H3 High Power Platform was named an ISPO Award Nominee in the Action Ingredients category today by the ISPO Award committee. The ISPO AWARD is a seal of approval for innovative new sporting goods and is a respected global industry trend indicator. Award nominees and winners will be on display at the ISPO Munich tradeshow taking place January 29 to February 1, 2012.
The H3 system, featured on the new Vans Infuse and Salomon Synapse snowboard boots and others, is Boa’s seventh-generation snowboard reel platform. It delivers high-precision, watch-like resolution for achieving a truly customized fit.
“Our engineers and designers have been rethinking snowboard boot closure systems for over 10 years,” says Vin Connelly, Global Category Manager at Boa Technology, maker of the award-winning, patented Boa Closure System. “The result is the Boa H3, which is part of a high-power closure system that provides riders with unparalleled security and micro-adjustability to improve performance and comfort. Partner brands appreciate the H3 system’s improved design, smaller size, no special tools required for maintainence and our exclusive Coiler option that quickly takes up excess lace.
The Boa Closure System is found of one third of the world’s snowboard boots and provides performance benefits lauded by professional snowboarders worldwide. Since 2010, Boa has sponsored a team of eight pro riders, including X-Games slopestyle medalist Eric Willett of the U.S. (who wears the Vans Cirro Boa Boot) and freerider Fredrik Evensen, of Oslo, Norway (who wears the Head 5 Star Boa Instep Grasp).
While Boa is the most durable and reliable closure system on the market and backed by the Dialed In For Life Guarantee, the H3 dial requires no special tool for on-the-fly repair or maintenance in the backcountry or resort. Rather, it involves a simple twist-and-remove, twist-and-insert-replacement process.
686® and Scion® are pleased to introduce the world’s first and only car solely dedicated to snowboarding, “Numeric”. Built for snowboarders by snowboarders, the car is the caveat in the 20th anniversary celebration for 686.
686 teamed up with Scion Racing® and Spin Imaging® to develop the one-of-a-kind custom winter masterpiece. The Numeric is based off of Scion’s xB model. Never before has a car been re-created, re-developed and re-invigorated in such a unique manner. Each aspect of the build was directly inspired from a product and brand that’s progressively pushed snowboarding to new levels.
Each involved brand brought a unique twist to Numeric’s look. The snow specific tires reflect NB686® snowboarding boots and are branded as New Balance® tires. The top of the car is designed like a Bern® protective carbon fiber helmet, complete with their patented brim technology. The windshield is designed from Dragon’s APX® frameless goggle and offers full peripheral view inside the car. The Sparco® modified seats are inspired from actual Union® team snowboard bindings and are constructed in a high-back cup shaped form. The sound system is engineered and designed by the Skullcandy® team, which used their premiere Aviator headphones as inspiration. GoPro® came in with their POV expertise in visual racing mirrors and interior mapping. Vestal® watches and their ZR-3 Chronograph inspired the custom built time gauges. The devil is in the details and Freewaters® sandals clearly did this in the first ever heated floor mats. BOA® Technology added their “dialed” in fit to the cars heating and cooling system. Recco® Avalanche Rescue systems supplied their sophisticated radar technology on the road and mountain terrain. Blind® skateboards legendary artist, Marc Mckee provided his custom touch to the interior panels. To finalize the winter shred story, 686’s technical textile background pushed manufacturing boundaries by successfully wrapping the world’s first and only fully functional waterproof and breathable snowboarding outerwear vehicle, complete with stitched panels, laser welded seams, waterproof zipper and mesh venting.
“The 686 Scion Numeric is a dream come true,” says Michael Akira West, president and creative director at 686. “What better way to celebrate our twentieth anniversary by doing something that’s never been done before? Every part of this build has a story and a separate product that it was inspired from. I’m psyched we were able to show it to the world, our way.”
“The 686 build is incredible,” says Steve Hatanaka, Scion auto show and special events manager, “The collaboration of the action sports lifestyle and automotive is a perfect fit for the Scion brand! The hard work of so many people and brands came together to make it happen, and we are very proud of the outcome. It is one of the most unique cars we’ve done to date and the synergy of the final product is amazing. We look forward to showcasing it during the auto show season, with tuner fans and at the action sports shows around the world.”
The action sports industry will get its first look at the vehicle in the 686 booth at SIA in Denver from January 26-29, 2012.
Thursday October 06th 2011, 9:13 am
Filed under: Medical
Joe Mahon of Peak Prosthetic Design Inc. in Salt Lake City is currently the Lead Prosthetist for the Haitian Amputee Mother’s Alliance (HAMA). HAMA was founded to provide leading-edge prosthetic treatment to women who suffered limb loss, due to the earthquake. Joe has been using the Boa Closure System on a number of his patient’s prosthetics in Hati to help customize fit and closure on their devices. Visit http://www.hamafund.org/ to learn more and help this great cause.
The Winter 2011-2012 Outside Magazine Buyer’s Guide is packed full of Boa Closure System ski and snowboard gear. Products highlighted include: Vans Veil, Vans Cirro and Flow Hylite snowboard boots, the Black Diamond Custom and Apex CF3 ski boots, and the Korkers Ice Jack winter hiking boot. Get your copy now!
Tuesday September 27th 2011, 12:25 pm
Filed under: Company News
Make a minimum $10 donation and Boa Technology will send you a free set of pink replacement dials for your Boa-powered footwear. 100% of your donation will go directly to Boarding For Breast Cancer – a non-profit, youth-focused education, awareness, and fund-raising foundation aiming to increase awareness about breast cancer, and The Breast Cancer Network of Strength® – a trusted organization providing immediate emotional relief to anyone affected by breast cancer.
Boa is pleased to announce a new 2011 title sponsorship agreement with the Colorado Cross Cup, the state’s premier and most prestigious cyclocross race series.
Photo Credit: Les Handy/303cycling.com
“Boa is committed to all disciplines of cycling and we’re excited to be a part of this, one of the nation’s most prestigious cyclocross series,” says Boa Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Chuck Mason. “We love the fast and furious nature of cyclocross, and the fun vibe the Colorado Cross Cup brings. We know a decent number of riders in the series are on Boa-equipped shoes enjoying the benefits of its high-performance fit, micro-adjustability and,maybe most important for this sport, the ability to tweak the fit on-the-fly. We’re happy to support, give back, and be a part of it. ” For his part, Mason plans to compete at some of the series’ events.
