2005 Burton Men's Softgoods – It's All About the Sea Kelp

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Burlington, VT – No there is no actual sea kelp in any of the Burton men’s softgoods fabrics. But there is a new sea kelp color in the new 2005 men’s Ronin line that Jeremy Jones and Burton’s other team riders couldn’t get enough of during their summer testing sessions in New Zealand.

Besides eye-popping colors that stand out from the crowd, the new 2005 Men’s Ronin, Burton and AK lines are fully loaded with utilitarian styles, progressive designs and new features. For the first time, the Burton men’s outerwear line has fully developed color stories so guys have ample options when it comes to jacket and pant combinations.

The AK line has also been completely re-styled from the ground up, giving riders like Jeremy Jones and Dave Downing all the top shelf tech they demand for the backcountry combined with styles they’re stoked to rock at photo shoots. New, breakthrough style features include the AK 3L jacket’s UK Day Desert camo print – designed by GORE-TEX® for the British military and now available for the first time in the snow industry. Burton is also the only snow brand in the world using GORE-TEX 2L Denim, featured in The AK Aileron jacket.

Here are just a few of the stand-out pieces Burton’s delivering in 2005.

Burton Ronin 3L Jacket
In the harsh landscape of winter, a lone shred needs every available defense for survival. Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, riders will stay super warm under the guise of the Ronin 3L. The bomber-ballistic fabric features reinforced elbow panels to withstand the most brutal of concrete and street rail punishment. Armed with a superior Crossflow™ venting system with three different settings, the jacket is designed to bring in fresh air from the front and dump it out the back for the ultimate built in air-conditioning system. Switch from the fully closed vent safety setting to auto venting when you need a rapid-fire assault against a heated situation. Hidden handwarmers lurk behind cargo pockets with faux snap magnetic closures for a clean style that is all business. Set yourself apart from the pack with the Elimivapor Hood Exhaust™, which channels your steamy breath from the mouth panel inside your collar, through an exhaust tube and out the back of the hood. This system helps prevent blinding goggle fog-ups and leaves a gnarly vapor trail in your wake. MSRP: $349.95

Burton AK Continuum Fuse Jacket, Down Jacket and Pant
Mother Nature can be a bitch, and that’s exactly why Burton created the AK Continuum Fuse line. Complete with a shell, a new down jacket and new pants, the Continuum Fuse collection represents the pinnacle in precision-engineered outerwear, combating the weather’s ugliest moments. Through extensive testing and advanced R&D, Burton developed a process that delivers the most breathable, waterproof and comfortable outerwear possible. Utilizing a seam-welded origami construction to eliminate 26 feet of seam tape and reduce a significant amount of weight, our Continuum technology delivers more breathable surface area than any other ordinary jacket or pant design out there. The welded seams also eliminates the need for stitching and thread that conventional construction methods employ, thereby eliminating microscopic holes for moisture and wind to sneak through.

The all new Burton Continuum Fuse Down Jacket takes seam welding technology to the next level, blending the insane tech of the Continuum Fuse Jacket with the superior warmth of 650 down fill. The result is a comfort cocoon with welded seams in between each horizontal section to prevent downward down migration and to insure that this jacket remains evenly insulated season after season. With no need for seam tape, you get increased breathable surface area to transport moisture away from your body, with a reduction in overall weight.

Utilizing never-before-seen welding in pant design, the new Continuum Pant amplifies function in a clean and quiet style using welded seams for maximum protection. The huge hip-to-knee vents with welded, magnetic flaps provide easy-to-use, versatile options for keeping your cool in even the sketchiest situations. Continuum Fuse Jacket MSRP: $399.95, Continuum Fuse Down Jacket MSRP: $299.95, Continuum Fuse Pant MSRP: $279.95

Burton Shield Jacket
Constructed out of a heavy-duty Storm-lite® 5.0-A ballistic nylon shell material, the Shield Jacket is the only answer for all-out, all-weather freeriding. The Entrant® HB hybrid shell material combines a coating and a laminate for the watertight performance and increased breathability necessary to withstand an irate Mother Nature. The ALS™ lining provides an engineered level of warmth and moisture wicking by targeting different zones inside the jacket with specific materials for finely tuned comfort. A stretch waist gaiter and fulltime contour hood fortify the perimeter so the elements can never invade. The Crossflow venting system with venting chest pockets and mesh-lined Pit Zips™ provides superior air circulation when shredding a summer glacier or breaking the boot path in three feet of fresh. On the aesthetic side, the handwarmer pockets hidden behind reverse pleats and unique colorblocking give the Shield stand-alone style for the discriminating rider. MSRP: $289.95

Burton Pinnacle XCR Glove
Built for riders who aren’t stopped by rain, hail, sleet or arctic freezes, we engineered the Pinnacle Glove to deliver every comfort, convenience and tech feature possible.The new GORE-TEX® XCR™ 2L insert provides superior warmth and protection from biting winds and melting snow, while delivering premium breathability properties. The removable fleece liner armed with OUTLAST® Adaptive Comfort™ technology regulates the roller coaster body temperatures commonly found in active riders who only rest when riding the lift. Just in case you suffer from chronically cold hands, Burton reinforced the entire glove with Primaloft® insulation for unbeatable warmth. The Storm-lite® shell features strategically placed stretch zones on the back of the hand for unhindered flexibility. Co-developed to complement the Shield Jacket’s all-terrain weather fortification, the Pinnacle Glove is the top choice for go-anywhere, anytime riders. MSRP: $99.95

Burton R.P.M. Leather Pipe Glove
Completely redesigned for 05, the moto-inspired R.P.M. has quickly become a team favorite. The floating knuckle construction protects a hidden stretch panel for maximum durability. It also increases dexterity while providing a perfect place to tuck your jacket’s cuffs for bonus style points. Our unique Rodeo™ leather shell blends the touchable goodness of leather with maximum durability in a fit that only improves with time as it conforms to the natural contours of your hand. The Storm-tight™ waterproof, breathable insert, combined with the low-bulk warmth of Thinsulate™ insulation, promises to keep you riding at full throttle all season regardless of weather. The durable and grippy Rodeo leather palm comes through in the clutch so you’re never slipping, and the zippered cuff creates a comfortable, wraparound fit that won’t leave you with a glove full of snow. MSRP: $69.95

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