Canada Snowboard has revealed the official uniform for Canada's national snowboard team bound for the 2014 Olympics, with a design that pays homage to that of the sweater and pants worn by the Canadian National Hockey team during its famous win in the eight-game series against the Soviet Union in 1972.

In bold red and white, the jacket and pants show a large, inverted maple-leaf, with white defining the dominant leaf pattern, and rich red on top. The design brings to mind movement and lightning speed.

Snowboard Canada released the news via social media Nov. 12, (see the reactions here) to immediate mixed reviews.

While many followers liked the jet-like vibe of the uniform, many others decried the fact that the clothing was made by Under Armour, an American company, and one that does not specialize in snowboard wear, though it is respected for its high-tech materials.

Under Armour used materials that include the ceramic coating that absorbs infrared light and allows military planes to go undetected, according to its own press release. The inside of the jacket and pants stores and recycles body heat through what Under Armour calls a "thermo-conductive inner layer [that] keeps athletes warmer for longer without extra bulk."

The material is water repellent, breathable and fully taped to seal out all the elements and keep the athlete dry.