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686 and Scion roll out the ultimate snowboard ride
05 months ago
686 recently teamed up with Scion to blow the doors off a xB and convert it to the ultimate snowboard ride, and we’ve got photos and video of this incredible project.
“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 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.
Keep reading to see the full photo gallery and video of the project.
686 Day is back – 11/11/11
06 months ago
by Chris
in Contest & Event News
Mark your calendars for November 11 and 12, 686 Day is back.
686 Day is two days of giveaways and prizes. Check the flyers after the break for full details including participating shops in the US and around the world.
New 686 video goes behind the scenes
07 months ago
686 dropped a new video today called “The Process,” taking viewers behind the scenes to show how their outerwear is made. The video follows the production, starting from rolls of material and ending with boxed products ready to ship. Seeing as most riders will never actually visit an apparel manufacturing warehouse, this is a pretty cool opportunity to see the inner workings of the gear you rock every time you hit the snow.
Check the video after the break!
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Laura Lynn Murphey joins the Bonfire development crew
07 months ago
by Chris
in Industry News
Laura Lynn Murphey has joined Bonfire’s development crew. Laura brings a decade of experience with companies like Transworld Snowboarding Business, Atomic Snowboards, 686, Sole Tech/Etnies/Etnies Girl, Volcom, and Fox Racing to her new role at Bonfire.
“I’m excited to be at Bonfire. It’s such a great crew, a smaller office where design and development work closely together and people are passionate about making quality snowboarding products,” says Laura Lynn Murphey.
In addition to her new job with Bonfire, Laura DJs a pretty mean set. You can check out http://www.facebook.com/heatesca and http://www.heartandheat.com to give her a listen.
686 Day Is Coming November 13!!!
22 years ago
November 13. Friday the 13th. In 686 terms, we like to call it Free Friday the 13th. Mark your calendars now because November 13 is 686 Day! That means free 686 gear and other surprises for you. We’ll be posting the list of participating shops next week and if you’re not located near a shop, then stay logged onto 686.com all day long for hourly giveaways and a HUGE prize raffle.
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Free Friday’s On Facebook!!!
02 years ago
This week’s prize is the ever so popular Mens Smarty Command Jacket in yellow. As a staple piece in the 686 collection this jacket features critically taped seams, military flapped detailing and 10,000 mm waterproofing with 8,000 gm breathability. It’s a highly sought after jacket so this week we’re going to make you work a little bit harder for the win.
Winner will be notified through facebook and will be posted on the 686 faceebook page and 686.com. (more…)
686 FREE FRIDAY’S!!!
02 years ago
We told you we’d be giving away sweet gear every week. This week’s prize is from the just-launched New Balance and 686 collection; the Gradient zip hoody in black and matching New Era 580 hat. There is also an especially challenging bonus question that comes with a special prize. (Hint, you might be able to wear them on your feet)
This collection is not yet available in stores, so you’ll be the first one on the block rocking gear from NB and 686. This is the first time the two companies have come together introduce a winter collection composed of outerwear, footwear, boots and accessories. You can see the whole partnership on 686.com. (more…)
08-09 686 Ard Topsail Insulated Vest Review
0I am a vest girl. Always have been and always will be. I have confidence that I know a good vest when I see one, and this is definitely a good vest.
Not only is the Ard Topsail a total eye-catcher, there are also many small features that make it an absolutely gorgeous, functional piece. It is incredibly comfortable with a full satin lining inside that is visible in the arm-holes and hood and, in my opinion, tips it toward the scales of being more attractive and less the chunky, generic vest look. The exterior is a shiny diamond-patterned nylon with rectangular panels stitched in, and really cute front pockets that close with little Velcro tabs. The vest has two zippers in the back that, when unzipped, make it become larger or smaller. If you want to wear it all snuggly and more fitted (try going out on the town with jeans on) you can keep them zipped; while if you want to layer it up and have it drape over your snowpants, you can unzip. The polyfill insulation is warm but not excessively thick, think mid-weight. And there is always the faux-fur hood liner that can make it look more wintery or snaps out when you are in a spring-like mood. The vest is appropriate for several on and off the hill apparel choices and it one of the items that caught my eye the quickest out of this year’s outerwear line.