A Ski Bum's Take: Core Concepts

Video: LINO’, an Animated Surf Flick

Check this video out...I've watched it ten times already. The music is super mellow, vibing well with the impressive stop-motion animation that makes those little Playmobil figurines look like they're just shredding some epic waves. Lino', made by Karim Rejeb of KarimRejeb-SurfArt.com, is a masterpiece fit for anyone who has played with plastic toys. His vision of the world of surfing, a...

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Mobile Lifestyle: The Mobile Office

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Pingu Goes Skiing

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Friends of the TatsVan: Leo Ahrens

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A Ski Bum's Take: Core Concepts

Posted By: admin-christatsuno on February 18, 2010 in All New Posts - Comments: No Comments »

It’s been about 6 weeks since I set out upon the Powder Highway with my good friend Justin, thus marking the halfway point of our three-month journey. We’ve been to resorts like Kicking Horse and Revelstoke and heli- and cat-skiing operations like RK Heli and Selkirk Wilderness Skiing , experiencing all kinds of conditions that Canadian weather brings.

Through deep pow, some peculiar mid-season spring conditions, and cold, crisp air, Justin and I have been staying warm and dry with some really great new base layers courtesy of Core Concepts . They have a variety of offerings from long underwear style pants to some really tech fleece tops. I brought a ton of t-shirts to wear during my time up here in B.C., but I’ve found myself spending up to 20 hours a day in my Core Concepts tops. They’re just so comfortable that I don’t ever really need to change to hit the bars at night; with some clean style, these shirts go great with a pair of jeans.

If you’ve been feeling like your gear has been keeping you too hot or too cold, head on over to the Core Concepts website to check out their products page. We’re even building a team of athletes, including Jackie Paaso, Mike Leake and yours truly. Look for updates on the Core Concepts site as the season progresses.

What do I wear during my ski bum dream trip, you ask? Well, my favorite Core Concepts gear are as follows, so check ‘em out, and I’ll even throw in this discount code to give you a 40% discount on your purchase, and feel free to pass it on to friends. It’s only the least I can do to pay it forward…

PROMO CODE: pro0210ct ,

Tats’ picks:

Brrr Dude Zip Neck – skip the cotton sweatshirt and put this on your back!