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The AXS Gear/Concrete Wave Readers’ Choice survey yielded a tremendous amount of information. Almost 4,000 people took the time to fill out the survey, with an average time of 14-plus minutes to complete! That represents almost 40 days’ worth of time! We produced a fully comprehensive listing of all companies in the Concrete Wave Buyer’s Guide. But here, for the purpose of space, we will address some of the key findings from the survey. We instituted two distinct changes this year. First, we changed the actual questions to reflect what brands are actually owned by readers. Rather than focusing on the word favorite,” we wanted to know what people actually had in their quiver.

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Beautiful Leathers Out Of Argentina!

Submitted by on April 13, 2012 – 5:55 PM
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So we came across a company today out of Argentina that we thought deserved mention. Garnier Skateboard Suits, these guys make leather racing suits specifically for downhill skateboarding. Here’s what they have to say for then selves. “Hey! Thank you for contacting us. Next you’ll nd a detail spread on our Longboard Suit for Downhill Skateboarding. Our design not only guarantees the highest quality materials, but also you get a resistant, longlasting product, and more important, that puts your safety rst at the moment of competition. We don’t do motorcycle wear, we make suits specially made for longboard- ergonomic, exible, stylized and safe. Our aesthetic connects more to board sports. Our product is 100% argentinian design.”

Tech Specs:
- Prime quality argentine cow leather.
- Black neoprene for increased flexibility.
- Extra protection in elbows and knees- so or hard on choice.
- Inner leather reinforcement in seat area.
- Stretch leather panel in back for more flexibility.
- Elastic band to hold your heel.
- Resistant YKK zippers.
- Stretch cotton lining.
- Inner pocket for cellphone or Ipod.
- Leather colors on choice (nd color palette next)
You can choose different colors for sleeves, body, shoulders and legs; you can also pick the
colors and we’ll send you our way of matching them together.
- Rider last name in leather applied to the back. We use our font, but you can choose your own
font as well.
- Print or personal embroidery on choice; if you send us your idea we can develop that too.
- The suit is tailor-made. We’ll send you a detailed size chart once you conrm your order you
can also complete it on our website.
If you are in Buenos Aires you can come to our office and we’ll measure you personally.

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