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Vison Street Wear – Vision Shoes

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 The team here at Hardcloud always keeps its ears to the ground when it comes to new and revitalised brands this way we keep you up to date with the freshest styles, colours and gear available!

We were seriously pleased to hear that Vision Street Wear after a few years hiding in the background is back with a mix of classic and exciting new skate shoes inspired by skateboarding, music and its heritage.

Vision first appeared over thirty years ago the same year eurthane wheels were first invented and the ollie was popped, the brand first started making decks for the innovative riders of the time. Vision saw the overlap even back then between skating and music punk culture and often held the Vision Skate Escape Festival. Vision street wear has always attempted to stick to the core of the sport by staying authentic and true to the sports philosophy. In recent years the brand has not been as well known in boarding circles but its brand name has remained strong. Hardcloud are pleased to have the latest range of Vision shoes in stock now including the very current and urban – Street Wear Vision Attitude and Vision 14000.

Vision street wear were pioneers of some of the coolest board graphics at the time through the 80′s/90′s as used by up and coming riders like Tony Hawk.

The 1985 Vision Gator skateboard deck.

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We are so pleased that a brand from the past is back and the range of shoes looks awesome whether your skating or just out in the town, these new trainers will definately get you noticed. The first drop is going to fly so check out vision street wear skate shoes at hardcloud.com

 



DC M66 Jacket At Hardcloud
13 October, 2009, 3:53 pm
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DC Clothing and Hardcloud are proud to present the DC M66 Coat!

This DC jacket is back. The M66 DC  jacket takes its muse from Military styling thanks to a sharpe grey cut and large oversized pockets, button detailing and high collar.

The DC M66 jacket is the perfect going out, evening coat to put over a tshirt or shirt. Yet you know you are still living up to your skate and surf lifestyle look.

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The DC Shoes M66 Jacket also boasts a really fly red/black checker liner which looks awesome. DC have really nailed it with this jacket, plenty of style and a great look for this Autumn/Winter.

The DC M66 Jacket is a popular DC coat so please be quick as we know these are going to fly!

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The DC M66 Jacket is available now from Hardcloud.com we have massive stocks of the latest DC clothing, DC shoes and footwear. If you have seen something you like and cant see it then please let us know and we will do our best to help out!



Jack O’Neill Frozen in Time

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Hardcloud.com is pleased to present to you the Autumn/Winter oneill clothing range. This is the first year that the UK’s number 1 surf, skate, snow and music inspired fashion site has held these superbly made garments in stock and we are really pleased to have oneill clothing on our site.

The collection is made up of some wicked beanies, shirts, jackets, wallets, fleeces, Tshirts and hoody’s.

The signature piece for us is the stunning thick warm oneill Jay peak jacket, plus it looks great.

Oneill clothing has grown from Jack Oneill’s expanding lifestyle range, rather than jabber on about Jacks past and the development of the clothing range I thought you all might appreciate some stunning photographic. The Oneill winter clothing range and online snow outwear range is being backed up this season by some beautiful shots taken of this huge custom built kicker slash ice sculpture.

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This shot taken at night show one of the oneill clothing team riders launching off the face literally of Jack Oneill and the no cal santa cruz inspired coastline including whale.

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This stunning shot shows the level of detail in Jacks frozen face. Jack has come a long way since making wetsuits in his garage in 1952 now he looks like a face from Mount Rushmore.
If you are a fan of oneill clothing and the oneill clothes range then if you buy anything from the range at the moment you will receive a free Oneill beanie.

Also well worth checking out is the Oneilltv site aswell with surf and snow footage from the oneill lifestyle brand!



Dakine Bags & Dakine Luggage

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Dakine have been making accessories for over 25 years the brand initally started making footraps for windsurfers and then moved onto build harnesses and other accessories. The company has always strived to build there products to the highest quality using the best materials available on the market.

Dakine took this passion for outdoor active and lifestyle sports and said we can use our skills and knowledge in other markets. The result some wicked bags, luggage and accessories for your choosen sport all design and created to make your life easier and the experience better.

Hardcloud is pleased and happy to fly the Dakine flag and we have just added heaps of there new bags and luggage to our site.

If your off on holiday and want a bag that will last for ever with more pockets than you can image and great useful space check our the latest new 2009/2010 colour dakine split roller bags.

The Dakine Split rollers look wicked again this year…. Quality luggage that wont let you down.

Now if you are a snowboarder, then you need one of these in your life. The Dakine Heli pack is proabably the best piece of kit you will ever buy! Whether you are a boarder or skier the dakine heli pack is designed to fit (sounds silly but these guys mean it)! Lots of people say they don’t like riding with a pack but if you get one of these you wont even notice its there. Plus if you have had a few to many jager bombs the night before the hydration pack and insulated tube is ideal for rehydrating on the mountain.

My favourite of this year has to be this bright green number! Will look sweet against a contrasting jacket!

Dakine not only make the split roller and heli pack, they also do board bags, gloves, backpacks and if you ever out on the mountain anywhere you need a  Dakine Torque driver.

This is probably the best tool you could buy for any skier, snowboarder, surfer, windsurfer or wakeboarder. These drivers are ideal and would make a great christmas stocking filler! Dads like em to!

Check out the whole dakine luggage and dakine bags collection online at Hardcloud.com



IGNITE D3O Lab Beanies
5 October, 2009, 11:02 am
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Hardcloud are pleased to be able to offer the Ignite beanies range with D3O technology. Direct from the D3O lab.

D3O is a unique and clever material that can be integrated into garments, clothing hats and more. Developed all the way down to a molecular level these Ignite beanies are designed to offer protection to the head that is not as cumbersome and large as a helmet. Although not a direct replacement for a helmet the materials unique design and construction helps absorb energy.

The beanies look great because they combine the best in ignites classic designs, shapes and colours with the added feeling of safety and protection encompassed in the intelligent shock absorbing layer.

The beanies are not noticeably larger and provide even more warmth due to the double lining nature of the beanie. Ignite have a huge range of beanies online at Hardcloud.com so if your off skiing or snowboarding this winter get yourself, your mates and all your kids hooked up in an ignite D3O beanie. For more info on the D3O and the company check them out here. Hardcloud has a massive range of beanies from all your favourite brands – Ignite, DC, Volcom, Etnies and loads more.



Volcom Snowboarding -Let the good times Roll 2009/2010

The Volcom Snowboarding Catalogue is sitting on my desk and it really is making me want to book a snowboarding Holiday.

The opening shot of Gigi Ruf and team smashing a powder field is enough reason to get the credit card out.

Volcom is also pleased to annouce that this year it has successfully acquired a patent for its Zip-Tech technology. (Again one of these moments where I am thinking why did I not come up with that its so simple and works so well). This interface lets you easily join your pants to your jacket with no gaps like on other systems, so you literally get no, none, nientie, nothing down your back. It also helps prevent ice burn that you can get when riding outback.

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What Volcom and the team Say

The team has been rocking it since 2004 so we thought we would ask them what they think about Zip-Tech?”Just zip it, nothing else compares. If you like snow down your pants zip-tech is not for you. Zip it and enjoy snowboarding. I have used zip-tech for years and would not want to use anything else. If comfort is important, zip it.” -Wille Yli- Luoma

“Riding in the NW zip tech is a must, or anywhere for that matter. I feel for people not rockin Volcom gear.” -Mark Landvik

“My day hasn’t ended with a cold wet behind in years! I rode the chair once with Wooly and out of the blue he said, ‘Seth, are you zipped in?’ I turned to him promptly and said, ‘Wooly, I always zip in.’ he replied with, ‘good, me too’ then we both laughed.” – Seth Huot

“Zip tech is the biggest break through in outerwear function since waterproofing. It creates a seamless barrier against the harsh elements and retains heat keeping you warmer and drier. I can’t imagine riding without it.” -Bryan Iguchi

“Ziptech is the sickest feature… connect your jacket and pants sealing out the weather and keeping in the warmth! Amazing!” -Bjorn Leines

Volcom prides it self in being an innovator in technical and forward thinking design, and now our US patent number 7,404,214 makes it official. To see the entire 2008/2009 Volcom Outerwear line featuring Zip-tech check out Volcom.com.

Since 1995 Volcom has celebrated creativity by giving established and aspiring artists a chance to express themselves through products. The Volcom outwear winter range has also been strongly influenced by a painting by Mike Parillo and Volcom’s resident artist. As shown by the detailed pallet of colour shown below.

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Other featured artisits in this years range are Michael Zepeda, Mark Gardner and Guerilla arts, check out there work on the web there is loads of great stuff!

As for the Latest Volcom Snowboarding clothing check it out on Hardcloud.com
Check out this sweet jacket, Super Orange.


But the Volcom ICEMAN jacket in vent colours is a winner for us.
 

So enjoy get kitted out for the season in Volcom snow clothing.