Gear
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2010-2020: The Best Skis of the Decade
As this decade comes to a close, it is time to reflect on the game-changing skis that were introduced in the past 10 years. We say “introduced”... -
Sponsored: Universal Prescription Ski Goggles Insert
Universal Goggles Insert Convert your own Goggles to a Prescription Goggle with our Universal Prescription Lenses Inserts (4 sizes for kids &... -
20/20 Vision: GripWalk
GripWalk very well may be the unsung hero of the upcoming ski season. There will be no fanfare or ticker tape parades but that's okay with... -
Review: 2021 Ski Design: You Say You Want a Revolution
Every year we have transitions in product lines and collections and, in most cases, these changes are evolutions. Changes are as minute as a... -
Preview: The Evolution of Kästle and the MX Collection, The Back Story
Kästle skis and the iconic MX collection were brought to the states in the mid-2000s and immediately set the bar of what a premium ski could and... -
K2 Recon Syndrome: The Pain Is Real
KRS is real. Its effects have been felt on ski walls everywhere. What is KRS? K2 Recon Syndrome. It is when a model is so easy to ski that better... -
Review: Long-Term Review: Augment All Mountain 77 Titanal Carbon
The Augment 77 is superb. I could end the review right here, but I would feel remiss. So, let me ramble on a bit. Everyone once in a while a ski... -
Leg-Length Discrepancy Fixes
Back in ’89, I broke my right tib/fib. I fell at Hunter, slid through a wood snow fence, and over some vertical terrain. I sat up at the bottom... -
Exclusive: Hey Look, Thanks for Listening and Bringing Back the Pivot 15
One of the earliest promotions here at Pugski.com was to "Bring Back the Pivot 15". We started this campaign in 2016 to accomplish a few things... -
Preview: 2021 Nordica Santa Ana Line
When Nordica says “all new,” it means it. Having spent a few days on both the 2021 Santa Ana 93 and 104, I can assure you that this is more than... -
Four-Year Product Cycles aka When the Honeymoon Is Over
In today’s ever-evolving ski design, how does a brand keep the fickle customer happy? Skiers like shiny objects. We are always looking for the... -
Lever Concept Boot for Comfort and Performance
Part 1: History and On-Snow Experience Could a reincarnated 40-year-old boot concept, one that never reached the market, be the answer for the... -
Preview: 2021 Nordica HF110
The rumors are true: the rear-entry boot is back. And it's just what the industry needs. Nordica has learned from its own history in offering this... -
Exclusive: Hey Look, Thanks for Listening and Bringing Back the Pivot 15
One of the earliest promotions here at Pugski.com was to "Bring Back the Pivot 15." We started this campaign in 2016 to accomplish a few things... -
Preview: 2021 Nordica Enforcer 100
Nordica is reinventing its Enforcer collection once again. Even with the flagship Enforcer 100, very little has carried over other than the name... -
Review: Kulkea’s Kantaja Double Roller Ski Bag
Let’s start with Kulkea (cool-kee-ah). I currently carry the Kulkea SP Pro boot bag (review here) and many friends carry Kulkea bags of some sort... -
Review: Stio Environ Pants and Bibs: Outstanding Pants, But Which Version Is Right for You?
After my outstanding experience with the Stio Environ jacket (review here), I decided to give the Stio Environ pants and Environ bibs a try. For... -
What Does It Take To Demo a Ski Properly?
I cannot count how many times it has been posted here, there, and everywhere: You must DEMO DEMO DEMO DEMO before you buy. So, what can you learn...
