HEADLINE: Crazy for gear
Make your own path
GV Snowshoes produces and assembles its entire line of products in Quebec. GV has become a standard in the industry thanks to more than 50 years in business. The GV Wide Trail performance/recreational/utility snowshoe offers users tons of usage in a variety of situations. It is recommended for trappers, hunters, forestry workers and outdoor enthusiasts who haul big loads. It features a lightweight aluminum frame, solid axel and a heel stabilizer system. (gvsnowshoes.com)
“They are designed for deep, soft snow and for work and making new trails,” Ramakko’s sales consultant Derek McDonald said. “They are my go-to snowshoe and I would recommend them without a doubt.”
X-skiing with less worry
The Salomon Snowscape 9 series features skin technology which reduces waxing time and keeps skiers on the trails longer. The skis feature a shorter profile which enhances performance and control. The ski uses SkinGrip, so there is no need for grip wax. The skin is 100 percent Mohair fibre and has an average lifespan of 2000-km. The skins are replaceable. (salomon.com)
“These skis have been out for a while, but are gaining a lot of traction in the market,” McDonald said. “They are easy to handle, run silent and are fast. It is wax-like performance without the maintenance. It’s drop and go skiing.”
Bust through the ice
Ice fishing is almost a religion in northern Ontario and any extra advantage to help put fish on the board is a God send. Enter the Ion series of electric ice augers. Ramakko’s carries eight-inch and 10-inch X series as well as the regular eight-inch model. (The X models have better batteries and longer shafts.)
The new 40V 5 amp-hour XC% battery increases charge capacity by 60 percent, allowing anglers to cut up to 1,600-inches of ice on a single charge on the eight-inch X model for example. (ioniceaguers.com)
“These augers are quiet and smooth,” Ramakko’s sales consultant Brent Xilon said. “There’s no gas or mixing oil. They are light and they work great. People are always asking for them and there are no complaints about them.”
Shelter from the storm
You can’t pick your days to go ice fishing. When it is bitterly cold and the temperatures are unbearable, seek refuge on the ice in a portable one-person shelter and fish through storms, harsh winds and freezing rain. Ramakko’s offers the Eskimo Wide 1 Inferno and the Clam Fish Trap Kenai Pro for those anglers who refuse to let the weather dictate if they go fishing or not. Both shelters are fully insulated to provide maximum warmth retention. They can be pulled manually or a hitch can be attached for a snow machine or ATV. (geteskimo.com and clamoutdoors.com)
“They are nice and cozy on cold days,” Ramakko’s sales consultant Norm Dube said. “With the thermal, they also don’t sweat as much, which is really nice.”
Crazy for gear
BY SCOTT HADDOW
Wild Northerner staff
There’s no better way to tear into the winter season than with some new gear. If you have the extra cash laying around, Ramakko’s Source for Adventure has the gear to get you going into the snow, ice and chilly wind this winter with a smile on your face.
Make your own path
GV Snowshoes produces and assembles its entire line of products in Quebec. GV has become a standard in the industry thanks to more than 50 years in business. The GV Wide Trail performance/recreational/utility snowshoe offers users tons of usage in a variety of situations. It is recommended for trappers, hunters, forestry workers and outdoor enthusiasts who haul big loads. It features a lightweight aluminum frame, solid axel and a heel stabilizer system. (gvsnowshoes.com)
“They are designed for deep, soft snow and for work and making new trails,” Ramakko’s sales consultant Derek McDonald said. “They are my go-to snowshoe and I would recommend them without a doubt.”
X-skiing with less worry
The Salomon Snowscape 9 series features skin technology which reduces waxing time and keeps skiers on the trails longer. The skis feature a shorter profile which enhances performance and control. The ski uses SkinGrip, so there is no need for grip wax. The skin is 100 percent Mohair fibre and has an average lifespan of 2000-km. The skins are replaceable. (salomon.com)
“These skis have been out for a while, but are gaining a lot of traction in the market,” McDonald said. “They are easy to handle, run silent and are fast. It is wax-like performance without the maintenance. It’s drop and go skiing.”