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Design Obsessed
Each season our ski and snowboard clothing buyers are
challenged to the daunting task of editing thousands of styles down to what
they feel is the crème de la crème of outerwear for our stores. It may
appear to be a matter of simply choosing what is pleasing to the eye, but
our obsession for good design makes or breaks the fate of many garments. Our
buying team is not only interested in clothing design but is also educated
in architecture, fine art and floral and interior design. A very detail
oriented team!!
Often, our staff or customers remark, “I saw a
particular jacket in another store. Why don’t you have it at Skiis and
Biikes?”
For many reasons, garments are rejected from our
assortments. Our first consideration is the first impression. If it is not
pleasing to the eye, we immediately move on. The next consideration is
performance. We buy under the assumption that the consumer will be skiing or
snowboarding in cold, mountain conditions. Garments with inferior insulation
hit the cutting room floor. They are often attractive and well priced but if
we do not believe the garment will perform to our standards, it is rejected.
Same goes for fit, waterproof ratings, breathability of fabric, overall
comfort and construction, warranty considerations, ease of zippers and
findings, and the list goes on.
We participate in winter
sports and take pride in offering products we would only consider wearing
for our own use. The last thing you want when you are on the
mountain is to feel cold or uncomfortable. Our design obsession ensures we
are working hard so you can maximize your on-hill enjoyment staying warm and
comfortable.
Cover
Your Butt
A guide to buying
ski pants for the 'not so average' person Buying ski pants might
just be the runner up to shopping for swimwear. Not exactly something we all
look forward to as it can pose a problem for the short-legged, long-legged
or anyone who does not conform to the ‘average’ body type. Skiis and Biikes
believes that we all deserve great clothing to ski in, regardless of size
and body type. We go out of our way to find basic black pants for men and
women in a variety of sizes and lengths. All pants in our assortment are
warm (minimum 40 g insulation), waterproof and breathable. We bring in a
variety of brands and fits to suit many bodies. It is best to shop early for
the best selection and please provide us with your feedback. We are often
pushing our suppliers to expand their size ranges and sometimes they need to
hear it from you too!
Here is a list of the brands that made the cut for the 2009/10 season.
Arc'teryx, Colmar, Decente, Halti, Helly Hansen, Karbon, Killtec, Killy, Lole, Marker, Mountain Force, Obermyer, Orage, Phenix, Rossignol, Salomon, Spyder, SunIce, The North Face, Westcomb
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