NOVEMBER BAR CODE: Quality gear for making a ski movie on the budget

PENTAX OPTIO W30 $300
[800.877.0155; pentaximaging.com]

The W30 is small enough to tuck in a jacket pocket and with 7.1 megapixels, it’ll capture ski action in high resolution. Its ace up the sleeve is the fact it’s waterproof to 10 feet, and it’s useful for reviewing the line you’re about to rip after snapping a few pics from the bottom.

MOTOROLA TALKABOUT T9500XLR $80 pair
[866.289.6686; motorola.com]

Without two-way radios, skier-filmer communication quickly disintegrates into affirmative and negative grunts projected through cupped hands. Try the Talkabout featuring a 25-mile range and voice activation.

ASTERISK CELL $599 a pair
[800.459.2999; asterisk.com]

Since you only send ‘er in front of the camera, Asterisk’s cell system prevents injury from impact and hyperextension while providing support that’ll have you stomping airs as nonchalantly as Hugo Harrison.

HELLY HANSEN SHOW DOWN JACKET $300
[425.378.8700; hellyhansen.com]

Standing around filming and waiting to be filmed can be really cold and boring. The 550-fill down keeps the good stuff in, while pit zips and a pant interfacing snowskirt keeps the snow out. The workwear-style feels and looks good in front of and behind the camera.

SESSIONS CHEMICAL HEATHER PANT $200
[831.461.5080; sessions.com]

Smooth and shiny, these will stand out in front of the camera. If you’ve got the balls, these pants have ample venting to air them out. The built-in RECCO rescue reflector could save your life in an avalanche.