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environmental standards," explained Dan Abrams, Flylow President. In addition to sustainability, durability is a big headliner for this next-level bib ski pant, which is made with the brand's proprietary recycled Perm HD fabric. Together, these special fibers, along with reinforced knees, offer optimal durability, waterproofing, and air permeability for almost any imaginable mountain endeavor. "Climate change is one of the most important challenges facing the world, and we're doing our best to reduce our impact," added Abrams. "That includes using fabrics and insulations made from recy- cled materials wherever possible and creating long-lasting durable gear that will be reliable season after season after season." Black Diamond: Upping the Ante In Fall 2022, Black Diamond is looking to up the ante when it comes to products that per- form across various activities. The CoEfficient LT Hybrid Hoody ($180) showcases this brand objective—the Primaloft insulated, breathable, woven front panel offers warmth, while the Polartec Power Grid fleece features superior wicking and breathability proper- ties. "Our CoEfficient LT Hybrid program embodies lightweight warmth and features paneled zones of insulation. It can be used as an outer layer for trail runs during shoulder seasons, as a midlayer for ski dawn patrols under a snow bib, or as a helmet compatible layer for multi pitch climbs and is applicable to many other activities as well," explained Black Diamond Equipment's Director of Apparel, Tony Rivera. For longer ski missions in the back- country, Black Diamond will be launching their new Recon Pro series, which is part of their Recon Stretch Shell family. The tough, weatherproof Recon Stretch Pro Shell ($475) and Bibs ($525) are built with durability in mind, a nod to the brand's work to enhance sustainabil- ity. "What we can do best is build product that can be handed down," added Rivera. "The most sustainable product is one you already own and we build to ensure performance over lifespan of the garment." RAB: Pushing the Limits RAB continues to fervently chase the holy grail of insulated gear: Greater warmth for fewer grams. "Consumers are demanding warmer, lighter, and more breathable products, which pushes us to get strategic with our use of fabric & technologies to push the limits of what a single jacket can do," said Jim Evans, Global Marketing Director. Front and center in this quest is the Mythic Ultra Jacket ($475), which combines TILT technology with ultralight Pertex Quantum fabric and 900FP down. Designed to provide maximum heat in freezing temperatures, the built-in TILT technology reflects heat back towards the body, while body-mapped box walls and stitch-through baffles offer enhanced warmth around the core and mobility through the arms. "Taking our inspiration from tech- nology used in space exploration, we created sportstyle • sportstylemag.com 16 • January/February 2022 AIMING HIGH RAB Women's Mythic Ultra Jacket, $475. Black Diamond Recon Stretch Bib, $525.

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