BURTON AK457 x FYI x FRAGMENT
Today we will be working with Burton Japan on the development of the upcoming AK457 program. This is a special collection for Japan launching in fall of 2010, with a focus on technical backcountry...
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The AK 457 design and development posse; TR, Takashi, Masa, and HF. Hiroshi-san in the 2010 AK Hover jacket. TR
View ArticleTakashi Sato @ FYi
Takashi Sato from Burton Japan was in B.C. this week, visiting FYi, to work on AK457. Takashi-san is responsible for development and production. We reviewed the 2011 samples, and kicked off design and...
View ArticleBurton x FYi x fragment = [ak]457
Introducing (officially) [ak]457. What is it? A joint collaboration between Burton Japan, FYi, and fragment… [ak] 457 can be best described as technical equipment for mountain enthusiasts. It’s...
View Article2011 AK457 Down Jacket
A preview of the Japanese AK457 2L Down Jacket; The 2L Down is even lighter than the global LZ Down(!) We were able to shave more weight by using tighter and lighter fabrics throughout, as well as even...
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The AK457 Guide Jacket started out as a FYi initiative to design a purpose built jacket for working mountain guides. We spent a couple of seasons working with the guides at Baldface Lodge to figure out...
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