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Exclusive: The Highs and Lows in Ski Gear for the first 25 years of this Century
- Philpug
- Sep 24, 2024
- Views: 2K
- Reaction score: 4
- Replies: 9
We are a quarter of the way into the 21st century so it is time for a little bit of reflection. Let’s revisit the highs and lows in gear from this...
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General Skiing

Exclusive: Bobbie Burns, Originator of The Ski, Celebration of Life 7/27/24
- Philpug
- Jul 30, 2024
- Views: 7K
- Reaction score: 6
- Replies: 5
Recently, we were fortunate to be able to attend the very emotional Celebration of Life for ski industry legend Bobbie Burns in Sun Valley. For...
- Featured
Gear

Sponsored: All Mountain-All Freeride: Volkl introduces the new M7 Mantra and Secret 96
- Philpug
- Jul 9, 2024
- Views: 2K
- Reaction score: 3
- Replies: 1
ALL MOUNTAIN – ALL FREERIDE: M7 MANTRA AND SECRET 96 VÖLKL REDEFINES VERSATILITY IN ALL MOUNTAIN FREERIDE The legendary Völkl Mantra and...
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Gear

Review: Adidas Tour360 BOA 24
- Philpug
- May 30, 2024
- Views: 2K
Backstory: While SkiTalk is obviously ski-centric in our focus and readership, we also have to keep folks' attention in the off seasons and keep...
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Gear

Review: Uvex Sportstyle 231 2.0 V; One Eyeshade to rule them all.
- Philpug
- May 14, 2024
- Views: 3K
- Reaction score: 1
- Replies: 1
I have been using eye shades for years going back to the original Oakley Factory Pilots from over 30 years ago. Generally I like to have at least...
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Gear

Review: So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, adieu.
- Philpug
- May 9, 2024
- Views: 10K
- Reaction score: 7
- Replies: 5
Some very popular boot, ski, and binding models are being sent out to pasture for 2025. Below is a list of products that will be gone for next...
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Industry News

Remembering Bobbie The Snowgoose Burns, The Ski. 1938-2024
- Philpug
- Apr 27, 2024
- Views: 8K
- Reaction score: 12
- Replies: 11
Bobbie Burns was one of the most recognizable skiers from any generation, and is referred to by many as "The Original Hotdogger”. There was no...
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Gear

Exclusive: Introducing the 2026 KARVER, the Most Technologically Advanced Ski Ever Conceived.
- Philpug
- Apr 1, 2024
- Views: 11K
- Reaction score: 14
- Replies: 15
There is no question that we are in an age of a worldwide economy. Not only are products being used in regions halfway across the globe from their...
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Gear

Preview: 2025 Bindings and the SkiTalk Influence.
- Philpug
- Mar 18, 2024
- 5.00 star(s)
- Views: 8K
- Reaction score: 8
- Replies: 28
If you yell loud enough, eventually they will listen or the squeaky wheel gets the grease and manufacturers just want to shut us up and appease...
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Gear

Exclusive: The Ski Industry's Gear Pricing Model Is Just Messed Up
- Philpug
- Feb 18, 2024
- Views: 10K
- Reaction score: 23
- Replies: 16
Sorry, this is nothing new. It has been going on for a while and I just get fed up enough to type out this rant regarding why the ski industry's...
- Featured
Gear

Preview: 2025 Lange RS Boot Collection
- Philpug
- Feb 12, 2024
- Views: 11K
- Reaction score: 15
- Replies: 34
Crab cakes and football, that’s what Maryland does. Well, blue boots and racing are what Lange does. There is a long established history of Lange...
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Gear

Preview: 2025 Salomon Strive 16 MN 747 Edition
- Philpug
- Jan 31, 2024
- Views: 5K
- Reaction score: 5
- Replies: 15
Salomon introduced the Strive collection of bindings for the 2023 season (Preview HERE). It was immediately acknowledged that the brand was all in...
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Industry News

Press Release: Uvex/SkiTalk.com Partnership
- Philpug
- Jan 15, 2024
- Views: 3K
- Reaction score: 2
- Replies: 6
SkiTalk is proud to announce a partnership with UVEX as the Official Helmet and Goggle Sponsor of SkiTalk’s Test Team. As SkiTalk enters its 9th...
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Gear

Exclusive: Ski Gear is Just Too Expensive ... or is it?
- Philpug
- Jan 8, 2024
- Views: 4K
- Reaction score: 6
- Replies: 11
Skiing gear is less expensive now than it ever was. I stand by that statement. Do not get me wrong, gear is not cheap, but it has not kept up with...
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Gear

Preview: 2025 Fischer The Curv GT Collection
- Philpug
- Jan 7, 2024
- Views: 6K
- Replies: 3
Motive, ProMTN, RCOne. Fischer has a long history of making skis in the upper 70 mm to mid 80 mm range that were standard bearers in the category...
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Gear

Review: 7 Reasons the Look SPX Might Be a Better Option Than the Look Pivot
- Philpug
- Jan 3, 2024
- Views: 7K
- Reaction score: 6
- Replies: 13
Sacrilege, right!?! All over the actual and virtual ski worlds, the Look Pivot is the be all and end all of ski bindings. There is no question the...
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Gear

Preview: Hotronic / Bootcap Skiboot Toebox Insulators--Coming Fall 2024
- Philpug
- Dec 8, 2023
- Views: 15K
- Reaction score: 10
- Replies: 39
Sometimes the easiest answers are the most obvious ones. I saw the Bootcaps on a few coaches and professionals last year and they peaked my...
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2023 Xfinity Beaver Creek "Birds of Prey" --Live Updates
- Philpug
- Dec 1, 2023
- Updated Dec 1, 2023
- Views: 2K
- Replies: 2
12/1/23 --DAY 1 9:15 Skiing is the only sport that is subject to the delays and cancellations for the one thig it needs to survive...snow! Not...

Articles by Philpug

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Exclusive: The Highs and Lows in Ski Gear for the first 25 years of this Century

Exclusive: Bobbie Burns, Originator of The Ski, Celebration of Life 7/27/24

Sponsored: All Mountain-All Freeride: Volkl introduces the new M7 Mantra and Secret 96

Review: Adidas Tour360 BOA 24

Review: Uvex Sportstyle 231 2.0 V; One Eyeshade to rule them all.

Review: So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, adieu.

Remembering Bobbie The Snowgoose Burns, The Ski. 1938-2024

Exclusive: Introducing the 2026 KARVER, the Most Technologically Advanced Ski Ever Conceived.

Preview: 2025 Bindings and the SkiTalk Influence.

Exclusive: The Ski Industry's Gear Pricing Model Is Just Messed Up

Preview: 2025 Lange RS Boot Collection

Preview: 2025 Salomon Strive 16 MN 747 Edition

Press Release: Uvex/SkiTalk.com Partnership

Exclusive: Ski Gear is Just Too Expensive ... or is it?

Preview: 2025 Fischer The Curv GT Collection

Review: 7 Reasons the Look SPX Might Be a Better Option Than the Look Pivot

Preview: Hotronic / Bootcap Skiboot Toebox Insulators--Coming Fall 2024

2023 Xfinity Beaver Creek "Birds of Prey" --Live Updates