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686 Technical Apparel safely returned today from a journey to the cosmos to announce the launch of Forest Bailey’s signature Cosmic Collection. The Cosmic Collection landed safely from the innermost regions of Forest’s creative brain and is now available from dealers worldwide.

After rising through the am and pro ranks with 686 over years, this is Forest’s first signature collection with the brand. The Forest Bailey Cosmic Collection, consisting of a highly waterproof and technical jacket and pants outfit designed towards backcountry riding, a less technical and more street styled jacket and overalls outfit, two color ways of mitts, a hooded flannel and a separate waterproof hood was 100% conceived and managed by Forest himself.

“686 gave me a chance to design outerwear that I actually want to wear. The Cosmic collection emerged…” explained Forest

“We’ve had the honor to work with some of the best athletes in the world but have never done anything like this before. There’s only one Forest Bailey, and his Cosmic Collection has proven to be more successful (and weirder) than ever imagined,” noted 686 Founder and current CEO, Mike West.

pat-mccarthy-forest-bailey-cosmic-collection-snowboarding-for-webForest and 686 Team Manager Patrick McCarthy

686 Team Manager, Patrick McCarthy, chimed in, “I have had the pleasure of knowing Forest Bailey for ten years now. When I first met him, he came straight from Vermont with a pencil thin mustache and more pure skill and talent than I had ever seen. He has taken the game over in his own way. His approach to life and snowboarding is something special, whether hitting huge jumps in the backcountry or camping along the coast, Forest always has the same carefree happy vibe. I’m so proud of my man Forest Bailey as he continues his rise into the Cosmos. I will always be down to ride co-pilot with you brother!”

The Forest Bailey Cosmic Collection is available worldwide from authorized 686 dealers and online at 686.com.

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