The latest gear and trends from the largest outdoor gear fair in Europe, ISPO MUNICH 2015
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
ISPO (International Trade Show for Sports Equipment and Fashion), Europe's largest trade fair for sports-related goods, held annually in Munich, Germany, has concluded
We have already covered the first half of the event in our previous article , but this time we will look back at the information from DAYS 3 and 4, as well as the overall event, and introduce some of the hottest trends that have been published online!
The latest outdoor gear in Europe
European outdoor manufacturers that are not well known in Japan are also announcing a string of new gear for 2016 (although it is unclear whether they will be available in Japan...). The video above introduces, in order, a SALEWA ski/climbing helmet, Osprey's tablet-based backpack-sized fitting app, and HOUDINI's shell jacket made from fully recyclable materials
Here are some other tweets from Twitter: First up is the Smartwool booth!
Images from #ISPO2015 http://t.co/lYGEatWF7g #InTheSnowTV
— InTheSnow Magazine (@InTheSnowMag) February 6, 2015
And this is amazing! New avalanche gear that pierces the snow to measure whether it is prone to avalanches
Best newcomer at #ispo2015 real snowpack readings for #avalanche safety #avatech pic.twitter.com/VWnSPRODXn
— Seven Twenty (@SevenTwentyPro) February 6, 2015
There is an introductory video on the manufacturer's website (English)
This 3D ski map app, which is compatible not only with ski resorts but also with backcountry skiing, has won an ISPO Award
Great to have launched! We're at ISPO if you want to celebrate with us! (HallA1 Std.BN53) #ISPO #ispo2015 #ISPOMunich pic.twitter.com/IRu4EfiWpg
— FATMAP (@fatmap) February 7, 2015
Fitbit, which is also a hot topic in Japan, wins the ISPO Award
https://twitter.com/FitbitUK/status/564060190971277312
Interesting. A stylish wine carrier that attaches to your bike
What a great invention! @ispo #ISPO #ispo2015 #ISPOMunich #winecarrier #cycling #bicycle #innovation pic.twitter.com/YGc4YISxQS
— Breathe Unity (@BreatheUnity) February 7, 2015
At the Arc'teryx booth, you can see the latest and much talked about shoes!
Trying the latest @Arcteryx gear with @AllConMedia @thegemsstock & @kierancreevy . Love this Fissile jacket #ispo2015 pic.twitter.com/NbU7SDpX7j
— John Summerton (@John_Summerton) February 7, 2015
Wow, that's cool! EarlyBird skis from Switzerland, winner of the ISPO Gold Award
EarlyBird skis #ISPO2015 they got a Golden ISPO Award 2015 pic.twitter.com/ahSDGsmSCJ
— KiekMaaik (@KiekMaaik) February 8, 2015
The atmosphere at this event was fantastic, with manufacturers, distributors, users, and outdoor enthusiasts all joining together. That's all for today
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