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686 and New Balance Collaboration launch party
03 years ago
686 hosted the first big party of SIA Tuesday night at rumjungle in Mandalay Bay Casino to launch the 686 New Balance collection. As usual, 686 did it right, the club was packed, alcohol was flowing freely, and a good time was had by all. If you haven’t done so already, check out our separate coverage of 686′s 2010 outerwear line. Thanks to 686 and Kristin for throwing another banger party. (more…)
686® Partners With New Balance® For Limited Edition Collection
03 years ago
by Press Release
in Product News
Irvine, CA, January 21, 2009 — Westlife Distribution is pleased to announce the pre-release of a limited edition collection featuring 686® and New Balance®. The 686 Times Line is an annual program that began six years ago and is a collaborative effort between 686 and another premium brand to offer entirely new innovations in products.
For the 2009-2010 winter season, with products shipping globally in August 2009, privately held global footwear and apparel company New Balance® and rider owned and operated 686, come together to introduce a winter collection composed of Outerwear, Footwear, Boots and Accessories. The collection is a perfect combination of historical legitimacy, quality craftsmanship, technical wisdom and progressive minimalist design.
“Sneakers have been a part of my life just as much as snowboarding and skateboarding, and I hope to bring to boardsports what New Balance has done in the performance and lifestyle categories,” says Michael Akira West, owner and creative director at 686, “New Balance and 686 share similar backgrounds in quality workmanship, technical fits and being independently operated. Combing the two brands will definitely create excitement; however the hype I’m looking for is being backed by performance, delivery and sell-through.” (more…)
686 Signs Louie Vito To Global Pro Team
03 years ago
by Press Release
in Rider News
Irvine, CA, November 24, 2008 — Westlife Distribution is pleased to announce the addition of Louie Vito to the 686 Global Pro Team.
Louie is a 20-year old Ohio-native who currently resides in Sandy, Utah. This past year, Louie was crowned the overall Chevy U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix series title champion. He found himself on top of the podium again two days later at The Jeep King of the Mountain Superpipe Championships in Squaw Valley, California. At the Vans Cup, Vito took second place behind Danny Kass. (more…)
686 Announces Key Management Promotions
04 years ago
by Press Release
in Industry News
686Irvine, CA, March 11, 2008 — Westlife Distribution is pleased to announce the immediate promotions of three key managers. Long-time employees Doug Sumi and Jono Zacharias have been promoted to the positions of Senior Vice President of Operations and Finance and Senior Vice President of Global Sales. 686 veteran, Kristin Cusic, has also been promoted to Vice President of Marketing. (more…)
07-08 686 Smarty Original Cargo Review
04 years ago
by User Review
in Snowpants
686 did it again with this years Smarty Original Cargo pant. This year's pant is a little beefed up from last year, and should last the average rider a few seasons before showing wear.
I had a pair of the Smarty OG Cargos last year, and the held up great, so when I was in the market for a new pair this year, I chose them again. The material they're made from this year is way thicker and stronger feeling, and after numerous days riding through trees, they show almost no wear.
The pants have a great fit, they're a little tall, so as long as you like them baggy you're all set. Great value on these snowpants because they come with a super comfy liner. I rarely use it when riding, but it's a great lounge around the house layer.
The one thing I do have to dock is the glove strap on the side of the right side of the pants. Nice idea, but I lost a pair of gloves this season when the strap came undone.