2019 / 2020 Order On-Line at worldcupsupply.com WORLD CUP SUPPLY, INC. SPM B-Nets and Fence Poles 3 World Cup Supply News… SPM Gates 4-5 WCS now official supplier to PSIA – AASI! SPM Gate Panels / Gate Parts 6-7 World Cup Supply has been chosen by PSIA-AASI as the Official Supplier of Learning Air Pads / A-Net Systems 8 Systems and Equipment! Developed in conjunction with the Italian Ski Resort Padding / Custom Nets 9 Instructors Federation (FISI) this innovative system based on learning through Coaches Tools / Tools 10-11 play debuted at Interski 2015 in Ushuaia, Argentina and continues to be the top Start To Finish 12-13 brand of children’s learning spaces in Europe. Both packages and individual items Race Course Accessories 14 can be purchased to construct your own children’s learning center, including several pieces that can be customized with your resort or ski school brand. For more information go to page 30-32, visit our website or give us a call. Bags / Backpacks 15 Apparel / Tuning Tools 16 WCS is proud to have recently joined the hundreds of snow-sports related Timing 17 businesses and thousands of individuals who support the efforts of Protect Snow Management 18 Our Winters. WCS will contribute $1000 annually to the effort and we Course & Event ID 19 encourage you to get on board in any way you can. Custom Bibs 20-21 Doug and Kelly Lewis are two of our favorite people and we have enjoyed seeing the success of ELITEAM SPM Fence Poles / Bamboo 22 and the positive effect their programs have had for so many children. Working with Doug and Kelly, Event & Crowd Control Fencing 23 we have come up with an assortment of Dry-Land Training Products that are ideally suited to the WCS Mesh Trail Banners 24 ELITEAM program, and for dry-land training in general. You’ll find the complete line-up on page 29. Barrier Webbing & Rope 25 We all know about the hassles related to traveling with gates for camps far and wide. Lift Signs / Trail Signs / Marking Discs 26-27 For those traveling to the glaciers in Europe, we can now offer gate rentals through SPM and Tents / Start Houses / Flags 28 their partners in the following locations: LES DUEX ALPS / STUBAI / HINTERTUX. Plan ahead Dryland Training 29 for 2020 camps – call us for more information. SPM Learning Center 30-33 We are pleased to announce the renewal of our Official Supplier agreement with U.S. Ski and Snowboard. Event Supplies / Rentals 34 WCS has been the exclusive supplier of Gates, Panels, B-net, Air Pads, Training and Competition Bibs, Ordering Information 35 along with bibs and gates for NASTAR for as long as we can remember and we wouldn’t have it any other way. On The Cover: Photograph of William Vear courtesy of Adam Lukowski. What’s New? Custom Protection Sleeves • Page 7 Hero Dry • Page 10 The Liftie Pass Holder • Page 10 Mr. Snow Artificial Snow Surface • Page 18 Reflective Rope • Page 25 Rubber Rope / Connex Connectors • Page 25 Inflatable Start Dome • Page 28 Dryland Training Packages • Page 29 SPM Learning Center • Pages 30-33 2 [email protected] • 800-555-0593 • worldcupsupply.com B-NET 7cm & 5cm B-Net B-Nets from SPM set the standard for quality and durability in alpine racing, resort and terrain park safety systems. SPM B-Nets feature a knotted mesh made of 3.5mm polyethylene twine treated with UV inhibitors. SPM’s Light B-Net with 7cm mesh is an economical safety solution when paired with SPM’s Light B-Net poles, and weighs 34% less and is 30% less expensive than the 5cm. From U12 to FIS, SPM’s “Light” B-Net is used for tech events and as a first line in multiple row set-ups for speed events. The Light system is perfect as a last line for tubing hill run outs as well as spill zones in terrain parks. B-NET & FENCE POLE PACKAGES SPM’s 5cm B-Net is also available in 20m x 2m sections and features the same 3.5mm twine as the Light B-Net. Rugged Save $$$ when you order complete enough for the World Cup’s most renowned venues and critical competitions, these nets will stand the test of time and help keep your athletes safe. 5cm B-Net systems with 10 Standard B-Net Poles are suitable for all levels and disciplines B-Net and Fence Pole packages! of alpine ski racing. Call for quantity pricing on 5cm and 7cm Light B-Net packages and to learn how SPM’s Short 5cm B-Net at 1.3m high is available in two lengths (15m/25m) and designed for use in tech events. The the Kelly Brush Foundation can help your reduced height provides spectators and photographers a better view without sacrificing safety. non-profit club with safety grants. All SPM B-Nets come with an ID Tag that provides the date of purchase allowing for accurate aging and inventory management. Number Product Name B-NET TWINE CROSS SECTION NE 186 SPM Light B-Net, 2m x 20m, 7cm Mesh, Red NE 185S SPM Standard B-Net, 2m x 20m, 5cm Mesh, Red NE 185ST15/NE 185ST25 SPM Short B-Net, 1.3m x 15m OR 25m, 5cm Mesh, Red Call Polycarbonate B-Net Fence Poles SPM’s 35mm diameter B-Net fence poles are now available in three models: Standard, Light, and Short. 3.5MM PLAIT 48 MICRO Standard B-Net Poles have a 4mm wall thickness while the Short and Light B-Net Poles have a 2.5mm wall TWINE STRANDS making them ‘softer’ on impact. The Standard pole is most often paired with the SPM’s 5cm B-Net while Light poles are usually paired with 5cm B-Nets. The fluorescent color of Light poles makes net type ID easy. SPM’s unique premium polycarbonate formula is strong enough to effectively support the weight of the 7CM B-Nets under heavy snow loads and high speed impacts, unlike scored shear poles, and are designed to B-NET decelerate an athlete with-out breaking by flexing and releasing from the snow. Each pole includes two rounded nub points along with two easy to use patented, energy absorbing, self-locking adjustable cam lever clips to secure the net to the pole. The 2.5m pole is designed for use with 2m high B-Nets and the 1.6m pole is paired with the Short 1.3m B-Nets. ALL SPM B-Net poles now have minimum and maximum depth marks to assist with installation and ensure the system works as designed. Number Product Name ME 240 SPM Polycarbonate Light B-Net Fence Pole, 35mm, 2.5m, Orange Call ME 305 SPM Polycarbonate Light B-Net Fence Pole Short, 35mm, 1.6m, Orange 5CM B-NET ME 250 SPM Polycarbonate Standard B-Net Fence Pole, 35mm, 2.5m, Red POLE B-NET FENCE STANDARD POLYCARBONATE SPM POLE B-NET FENCE LIGHT POLYCARBONATE SPM WCS Fence Roller Eliminate the hassle of rolling B-Net and other fencing with the WCS Fence Roller. This ingenious device allows you to roll any type of B-net or fencing tighter and faster meaning better storage, less fatigue and easier installation. The two piece construction allows for easy transport, assembly and storage when not in use. Made from channel and square aluminum tubing with steel reinforcements. MIN. / MAX. Fork attachments/handles (for groomer/fork transport) included. 100lbs. 79”L x 29”W x 34”H B-NET POLE DEPTH GUIDES Number Product Name Price BN 105 WCS B-Net Roller $724.20 B-NET ID TAG How B-Net Really Works… Unidentied Friction On Friction On Visit our website for more The Snow The Net 9% info on B-Net assembly Clips Friction 6% 3% 1% and installation. All B-Net systems are engineered Deformation to absorb the energy of a fallen Deformation Of The Pole Of The Net 11% athlete, but do you know how 33% all of that energy is dissipated? Through scientifically based testing and years of experience, SPM can define how each of the components in their B-Net systems contribute to decelerate the athlete. Makes one realize it’s Snow Deformation Dragging Of not just the net! And Pole Removing Poles And Net 1% 36% WCS B-NET ROLLER [email protected] • 800-555-0593 • worldcupsupply.com 3 GATES OFFICIAL SUPPLIER Since 1991 World Cup Supply has been the exclusive distributor for SPM gates in the U.S. and Canada. That’s 28 years… We wouldn’t have it any other way. Product approved by Homologated. 6 month warranty on SPM shafts 2 year warranty on all SPM metal & poly hinges Junior 27-60 Junior 27 gates make the transition to full-sized gates easier while developing proper technique and tactics. The 60” off the snow height is U.S. Ski & Snowboard recommended for U14 and under age classesand is the required height for U.S. Ski & Snowboard U14 Championships. Junior 27 gates feature SPM’s patented Gold 27mm diameter shaft with a panel height mark, a durable poly-cord hinge, hi-vis protection sleeves and your choice of BrushGrip™ or Snow Grip bases in two lengths: 26cm or 34cm. Shaft length: 56”; Height off the snow: 60”; Weight: 1.5lbs Product Name 1-39 40+ SPM Trainer 27-60 BrushGrip™ Gate $40.65 $39.65 SPM Panel (BG 147-Blue, BG 171-Green, BG 172-Hi-Vis Orange, BG 148-Red) Height Marker Trainer 27 Trainer 27 Gates (FIS Type B) feature SPM’s new, patented Platinum 27mm diameter shaft with a panel height mark, a durable poly-cord hinge, hi-vis protection sleeves and your choice of BrushGrip™ or Snow Grip bases in two lengths: 26cm or 34cm.