'Numeric' is the world's first and only car solely dedicated to Snowboarding. For 686's twentieth anniversary, they teamed up with Scion Racing and Spin Imaging to develop a one-of-a-kind custom winter masterpiece. Never before has a car been re-created, re-developed and re-invigorated in such a unique manner. Each aspect of the build was directly inspired from a product and brand that's progressively pushed Skateboarding and Snowboarding to new levels. The snow specific tires reflect NB686 snowboarding boots and branded as New Balance tires. The roof is designed to emulate a Bern protective carbon fiber helmet, complete with their patented brim technology. The windshield is designed from Dragon's APX frameless goggle and offers full peripheral view inside the car. The Sparco modified seats are inspired from actual Únion team snowboard bindings and are constructed in a high-back cup shaped form. The sound system is engineered and designed by the Skullcandy team, which used their premier Aviator headphones as inspiration. GoPro came in and brought their POV expertise in visual racing mirrors and interior maping. Vestal watches and their ZR-3 Chronograph inspired the custom built time gauges. The devils in the details and Freewaters sandals clearly did this 'dialed' in fit into the cars heating and cooling system. Recco rescue systems supplies their sophisticated radar technology on the road and mountain terrain. Blind skateboards legendary artist, Marc McKee provided his custom touch to the interior panels. To finalize the winter shred story, 686's technical textile background along with Spin Imaging's innovative concepts and vehicle wrap technology, pushed manufacturing boundaries by successfully wrapping the world's first and only fully functional waterproof and breathable snowboarding outerwear vehicle, complete with stitched panels, laser welded seams, waterproof zipper and mesh venting.Source - Scion
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